The USAF Scientific Advisory Board: its first twenty years, 1944-1964 / by Thomas A. Sturm.
| Author/creator | Sturm, Thomas A. |
| Other author | Von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington : USAF Historical Division Liaison Office; for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off, 1967. |
| Description | ix, 194 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | PART I: A Seat for Minerva on the Air Staff -- Never again to be caught -- A few bricks for the foundation -- Confirming the Partnership -- PART II: From dreams to engineering problems -- Out of crisis a tradition -- For a more successful marriage -- New look at the future -- Eve of new crisis -- PART III: Challenge from beyond the horizon -- With survival the goal -- A very expensive place -- Intimate aid on risky business -- PART IV: New carrots for winged horses -- Hazards of the business -- Keeping competence intact -- Appendices: A-Chart: SAB executive and administrative officers -- B-Roster: SAB executive and administrative officers -- C-SAB Membership roster, Alphabetical -- D-Changes in panel structure -- E-SAB membership roster, by assignment -- F-SAB steering and executive committees -- G-SAB membership on division advisory groups -- H-General board meetings (dates and locations) -- I-Changes in Air Force regulation 20-30 -- J Studies and authors, "Toward New Horizons" -- K-Register of SAB reports -- Notes -- Glossary. |
| General note | Cover title. |
| General note | 1 February 1967 |
| General note | Front cover quote from Theodore von Karman: ...scientific results cannot be used efficiently by soldiers who have no understanding of them, and scientists cannot produce results useful for warfare without an understanding of the operations. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 179-192). |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Sturm, Thomas A. USAF Scientific Advisory Board: its first twenty years, 1944-1964. Washington, USAF Historical Division Liaison Office; for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1967 |
| LCCN | 67061743 |
| Govt. docs number | D 301.2:SCI 2/944-64 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Fed Docs Stacks | D 301.2:SCI 2/944-64 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |