John V. Breakwell
| John V. Breakwell[1] | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1917 Switzerland |
| Died | April 16, 1991 (aged 74) |
| Residence | United States |
| Citizenship | American |
| Fields | Control theory |
| Notable awards | Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award (1983) |
John Valentine Breakwell (1917 – April 16, 1991) was a noted American control theorist and a Professor of Astronautics at Stanford University. He is remembered for his contributions to the "science and applications of astrodynamics, for discovery of flight-trajectory optimization, and for outstanding academic service." He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1981 and a recipient of the Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award in 1983.[2]
References
- ↑ Dr. John V. Breakwell was elected in 1981 as a member of National Academy of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering for founding contributions to the science and applications of astrodynamics, for discovery of flight-trajectory optimization, and for outstanding academic service.
- ↑ "Richard E. Bellman Control Heritage Award". American Automatic Control Council. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
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