William H. Avery (engineer)
William Hinckley Avery (July 25, 1912 – June 26, 2004) was an influential aeronautical engineer. He designed the propulsion mechanism known as the ramjet, and for heading the Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion program which generates electricity from the temperature differential between shallow and deep ocean water.
Read more about William H. Avery (engineer): Early Years, Ramjets, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Retirement, Death
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