Eastman Jacobs

Physicist
BIRTHDAY
July 19,1902
Birthplace
Colorado
Age
Jun 21,1987,age 84
Birth Sign
Cancer
BIRTHDAY
July 19,1902 (age Jun 21,1987,age 84)
Birthplace
Colorado

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.