Dennis M. Bushnell
Dennis M. Bushnell | |
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| Born | May 10, 1941 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2025 (aged 84) |
| Education | University of Connecticut (BS, 1963) University of Virginia (MS, 1967) |
| Known for | Viscous flow modeling and control Turbulent drag reduction Hypersonic flight technology |
| Awards | NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal AIAA Lawrence Sperry Award (1975) AIAA Fluid and Plasma Dynamics Award (1991) |
Dennis M. Bushnell (May 10, 1941 – October 20, 2025)[1] was a NASA scientist and lecturer who retired in 2023 after 60 years of service to NASA. As chief scientist at NASA Langley Research Center for more than two decades, he was responsible for technical oversight and advanced program formulation. His work focused mainly on new approaches to environmental issues, in particular to climate issues.[2] Bushnell has received numerous awards for his work.[3] Bushnell has promoted research at NASA into LENR (low energy nuclear reactions, or cold fusion).[4]
In 1998, Bushnell was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for viscous flow modeling and control, turbulent drag reduction, and advanced aeronautical concepts.
Education
Bushnell obtained his M.E. degree from the University of Connecticut in 1963 and his M.S. degree from the University of Virginia in 1967, both in the field of Mechanical Engineering.[5]
Publications
Bibliography
- Dennis M. Bushnell, Marie H. Tuttle (1979). Survey and bibliography on attainment of laminar flow control in air using pressure gradient and suction. NASA, Scientific and Technical Information Branch.
References
- ↑ "IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dennis Meyer Bushnell". R. Hayden Smith. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
- ↑ Dennis Bushnell Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine, Arlington Institute
- ↑ Introductory text to: Dennis Bushnell as guest in The Space Show Archived 2011-07-27 at the Wayback Machine, aired on April 27, 2008
- ↑ "Low Energy Nuclear Reactions, the Realism and the Outlook by Dennis Bushnell". Archived from the original on 2013-04-02. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ↑ Dennis M. Bushnell, BlueTech Forum
External links
- Dennis M. Bushnell, BlueTech Forum
- Dennis Bushnell, Imagine Solutions Conference & Initiatives
- Dennis M. Bushnell, lifeboat foundation
- Halophytes: How To Solve The Land, Water, Food, Energy & Climate Emergency While Generating Wealth on YouTube
- Dennis Bushnell as guest in The Space Show, aired on April 27, 2008
- 5 Questions for Dennis M. Bushnell (Chief Scientist at NASA) on the U.S. Space Shuttle Program, July 19, 2010, www.britannica.com
- Dennis Bushnell: Conquering Climate Change, The Futurist, May–June, 2010, World Future Society
- Dennis Bushnell: Algae: A Panacea Crop?, The Futurist, March–April 2009 Vol. 43, No. 2, World Future Society
- Jim Hidges: For Bushnell, Green Is Global, Personal, NASA
- Denise Adams: Bushnell on the Environment: 'We should have changed things 20 years ago, NASA
- Dennis M. Bushnell Future Strategic Issues/Future Warfare Circa 2025