Title :
A forgotten pioneer
Author :
Woodbridge, Richard G., III
Author_Institution :
Box 111, Princeton Junction, NJ
fDate :
7/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Edwin F. Northrup should be given reference as an early rocket pioneer and particularly recognized as the pioneer who did the original research behind the application of electromagnetic propulsion to space transport.
Keywords :
Books; Commercialization; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic launching; Electrothermal effects; Furnaces; History; Physics; Rockets; Transportation;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1979.11398
