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Ernst R. G. Eckert

American aerospace engineer · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1904 to 2004 · aged 99

Ernst Rudolph Georg Eckert was an Austrian American engineer and scientist who advanced the film cooling technique for aeronautical engines. He earned his Diplom Ingenieur and doctorate in 1927 and 1931, respectively, and habilitated in 1938.

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Awards

Max Jakob Memorial Award1961

About this person

Eckert worked as a jet engine scientist at the Hermann Göring Aviation Research Institute near Braunschweig, Germany, then via Operation Paperclip, began jet propulsion research in 1945 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. In 1951, Eckert joined the University of Minnesota in the department of mechanical engineering. Eckert published over 550 scientific papers and books. The Eckert number in fluid dynamics was named after him.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 2004 · aged 99