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—_______________________________________________ —- space division CHRYSLER ----------
CORPORATION
Position Manager, Advance Studies Office ______
Name W, P, Wright Clearance SECRET _____
Degree(s) B.S.M.E., M.S.A.E. Professional Experience 16 Years
Education
Mr. Wright received a BS Mechanical Engineering degree from Auburn University in
1951 and an MS in Automotive Engineering from the Chrysler Institute in 1955. Additional
courses in Space Technology, Computer Orientation Methods of Management have been com
pleted since graduation.
Experience
Mr. Wright joined Chrysler Central Engineering Division of Automative in 1953 and was
assigned to various experimental projects including development of the automative gas tur
bine, combustion research engines, fluid mechanics research and electrical system devel
opment. In 1955, Mr. Wright was assigned technical supervisory responsibility for labora
tory and proving ground development of six major automative engines.
In 1956, he was transferred to the Redstone and Jupiter program and for two years work
ed as technical staff assistant to the Huntsville Plant Manager, providing customer liaison
and organization assistance.
From late 1957 to 1958, Mr. Wright was supervisor of a mechanical design group which
included responsibility for liquid rocket booster propellant systems, pneumatic and hydrau
lic systems, environmental control and integration hardware.
From 1958 to 1962, Mr. Wright managed an engineering department and supervised de
sign, evaluation and analysis projects on the Jupiter and Saturn programs in areas of rocket
propulsion and associated systems design, flight evaluation and simulation, heat transfer
(including a thermal laboratory) and special systems analysis studies.
In 1962, he transferred to the Systems Static Test Brach as manager of the SATURN
vehicle engineering test section which had the responsibility of captive testing of the S-l
booster.
From late 1963 to early 1965, he was promoted to the brach managers staff in charge of
advanced engineering studies applicable to the Saturn Program and as special consultant for
all test activities.
From 1965 to the present assignment, Mr. Wright has been the manager of the Structures
and Mechanics Department Advanced Studies Office. He has been directly in charge of many
advanced studies within the department including:
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