Ostrach, Simon
Simon Ostrach papers, 1940-2005 (bulk 1970-2000).
The majority of Dr. Ostrach's papers pertain to his research, the most extensive amount relating to the Surface-Tension Driven Convection Experiments on the United States Microgravity Laboratories (USML-STDCE). The USML-STDCE papers include correspondence, proposals, documentation, analyses, budgets, meetings, Investigators Working Group papers, technical publications, training materials, presentations, publicity, and reference materials. The collection also includes materials on meeting presentations, research proposals, manuscripts and published materials, correspondence, and biographical material.
American scientist; specialty in buoyancy-driven flows and microgravity science. Ph.D. applied mathematics, Brown University (1950). Professional experience includes: chief of the fluid physics branch, Lewis Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (1950-1960); professor of mechanical engineering, head of the division of fluid, thermal, and aerospace sciences, Wilbert J. Austin distinguished professor of engineering, Case Western Reserve University (1960-2005); founding director of the National Center for Microgravity Research (later renamed the National Center for Space Exploration Research) (1997-2005).
Ostrach, Simon
Microgravity Research Program (U.S.)
Surface tension -- Experiments.
Manuscripts. aat
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AIP-ICOS
Brown University. The John Hay Library. Manuscript Division. Providence, RI 02912, USA