Eastman Jacobs

Physicist

Birthday July 19, 1902

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Colorado

DEATH DATE Jun 21, 1987 (84)

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About

Scientist who focused on aerodynamics such as wind tunnels, turbulence and boundary layers while working for NACA's Langley Research Center from the 1920s to the 1940s. He also designed a motorjet aircraft referred to "Jake's Jeep".

Before Fame

He studied mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley.

Trivia

He received the Wright Brothers Medal, which honors individuals who have made notable contributions in the engineering design, development, or operation of air and space vehicles, in 1933.

Family Life

He married Ivy Allison Willson in 1922 and they had three children.

Associated With

He was influenced by Wilbur Wright.