Title :
Electrical Engineering Hall of Fame: Cummings C. Chesney
Author :
Brittain, James E.
fDate :
4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In 1921, the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) selected Cummings C. Chesney as the recipient of the Edison Medal. He was cited for his contributions to early developments in alternating current transmission". He later served as president of the AIEE during 1926 and 1927. He was known for his pioneering work with high-voltage power transmission.
Keywords :
biographies; high-voltage engineering; power transmission; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Cummings C. Chesney; Edison medal; alternating current transmission; high-voltage power transmission; Biographies; High-voltage techniques; Power transmission;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2006.871778
