The maximum efficiency propeller, [ca. 1975].

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The maximum efficiency propeller, [ca. 1975].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/33113473

Describes the development and manufacturing technique behind the maximum efficiency propeller of Charles Olmsted, and the historical role played by the propellers on the "America" and the NC4 transatlantic "flying-boat" planes. Includes obituary of Charles Olmsted.

(0.2 linear ft.).

Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

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Olmsted, Garret S., 1946-

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Scholar trained in mathematics, physics, systems analysis, archaeology and linguistics. From the description of The maximum efficiency propeller, [ca. 1975]. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 33113473 ...

Olmsted, Charles Morgan 1881

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Consulting physicist, born in LeRoy, N.Y. and raised in Buffalo, the son of John B. Olmsted. Received Bachelor's degree (1903) and Master's degree (1904) from Harvard, and a Ph. D. in astrophysics (1906) at the University of Bonn, Germany. In 1910 founded C.M.O. Physical Laboratory, Inc. where he did aerodynamic research, designing and testing airplane propellers and an early monoplane. His propellers were used on the first U.S. Navy planes to fly the Atlantic. Research associate at the Universi...