Background
Granger, Robert Alan was born on August 7, 1928 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Alan and Kathleen (Buehr) Granger.
(A unique collection of over one hundred experiments in fl...)
A unique collection of over one hundred experiments in fluid mechanics, many contributed by leading engineers and scientists in the field. The experiments cover a wide variety of topics and follow the sequence found in most texts on the subject. This unique course supplement will be indispensable to both students and professionals. Experiments are presented in consistent format that includes theoretical background, objectives, required apparatus, procedures, suggested headings, questions, and references. The text includes sections on error analysis and on preparing written reports from experimental data. An appendix covers construction and purchase of apparatus.
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mechanical and aerospace engineering educator
Granger, Robert Alan was born on August 7, 1928 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Alan and Kathleen (Buehr) Granger.
Bachelor, Pomona College, 1955. Master of Science, Drexel Institute of Technology, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1970.
Senior research scientist Martin Company, Baltimore, 1955-1960. Principal engineer Boeing Company, Renton, Washington, 1975. Professor mechanical and aerospace engineering United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1960-1998, discipline director, 1972-1975.
Retired, 1998
Professor emeritus United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, 2001. Adjunct professor LSC College, 1999, lecturer, University Cambridge (England), since 2000. Fellow (honorary) Cambridge (England) University, 1991.
Public, Chief Executive Officer Science Archives, Inc., 1997. Science contributor editor Daily Sun newspaper, 1988-1999. Consultant National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Boeing Company.
Visiting professor University Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 1977-1979, University Zurich, Switzerland, 1978, Yale University, 1989. Director Vortex Dynamics Symposium von Karman Institute, Brussels, Belgium. Director, principal lecturer Introduction to Wing Flutter Symposium, 1991.
(A unique collection of over one hundred experiments in fl...)
Served with United States Army, 1950-1952, Korea. Honorary member Institute Modern Physics (Athens, Greece). Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Alpha Gamma Sigma.
Married Ruth Nickerson, October 7, 1951. Children: Eric Carl, Erin Alyson.