Background
Brown, Robert was born on August 31, 1916 in Aruvankadu, India. Son of Colonel B. H. Brown and Joyce Brown (nee Blaker).
professor of astronomy and consulting engineer
Brown, Robert was born on August 31, 1916 in Aruvankadu, India. Son of Colonel B. H. Brown and Joyce Brown (nee Blaker).
Tonbridge School, Kent, Brighton Technology College, City and Guilds College, University of London.
Assistant Head Combined Research Group, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, District of Columbia 1942-1945. Principal Scientific Officer Telecommunications Research Establishment and Head Navigation Division, Ministry of Supply 1945-1947. Partner Sir Robert Watson-Watt and Partners Limited.
1947-1949.
Professor Radio-Astronomy University of Manchester 1949-1964. Professor Physics (Astronomy) University of Sydney, Australia and Director Narrabri Observatory 1964-1981, Foundation Research Fellow 1982-1988. President Institute Astronomical Union 1982-1985.
Honorary Doctor of Science (Sydney and Monash Universities).
Married Hilda Chesterman in 1952.