Authorised form of name | Wild; John Paul (1923 - 2008) |
Dates | 1923 - 2008 |
Nationality | Australian |
Place of birth | Sheffield, Yorkshire, England |
Date of birth | 17/05/1923 |
Date of death | 10/05/2008 |
Research field | Radio physics |
Astronomy |
Activity | Education: Whitgift School (1934-1941) Career: Served in the Royal Navy (1943-1947); Radiophysics division, CSIR/CSIRO (1947-1971), becoming Chief (1971-1977); designed a radioheliograph at Culgoora (1966); designed the Interscan aircraft landing system, used by US aviation; Chairman and Chief Executive, CSIRO (1978-1985) Honours: CBE 1978 Memberships: FAA; FTS
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Membership category | Fellow |
Date of election | 19/03/1970 |
Age at election | 46 |
RSActivity | Medals and prizes: Royal Medal 1980 |
Source | Sources: AE |
Virtual International Authority File | http://viaf.org/viaf/94737451 |
Code | NA163 |
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