Evolution of Engineering through the Milestones of Technical Societies in the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles Area: 1942-2009

Author

Chu, N.N.Y.

fYear

2009

fDate

5-7 Aug. 2009

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

8

Abstract

This paper highlights engineering accomplishments from 1942 to present, in the Los Angeles area, starting from the San Fernando Valley, one of the major bases in the defense industry, to as far reaching as San Diego. Historical advancements in microwave, space programs, computer and communications have opened up collaborations toward green and smart energy, and complex software. Leading technology change and entrepreneurship development under economic pressure have been reflected in these events. Trends and milestones are revealed through collective efforts of many outstanding individuals in the greater Los Angeles area.

Keywords

defence industry; societies; socio-economic effects; San Fernando Valley & the greater Los Angeles area; complex software; defense industry; entrepreneurship development; evolution-of engineering; green-and smart energy; microwave programs; space programs; Chapters; Collaborative software; Communication systems; Defense industry; Microwave communication; Multiaccess communication; Power engineering and energy; Sections; Space technology; Spread spectrum radar;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

History of Technical Societies, 2009 IEEE Conference on the

Conference_Location

Philadelphia, PA

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-5119-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/HTS.2009.5337836

Filename

5337836