Dr. William B. Morgan
MS 1951 in Mechanics and Hydraulics
William B. Morgan is retired head of
the Hydromechanics Directorate, Carderock Division (David Taylor Model Basin),
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Washington, D.C. Dr. Morgan earned
a doctorate in Naval Architecture from the University of California,
Berkley in 1961 and has spent virtually his entire career at the
Center. In his current position since 1979, he his responsible for
all hydromechanic research concerning U.S. Navy ships and submarines.
In addition to improving propeller design methods and testing techniques
with regard to cavitation noise, he led the design effort for the
new SEAWOLF propulsion system.
Dr. Morgan also led the development of the large cavitation water tunnel in Memphis, TN, that, since 1991, has made possible great advances in ship design. This facility provides the U.S. Navy with the capability to analyze hull forms, appendages, and propellers in ways previously unavalible and will most certainly contribute to future advances in naval designs. Dr. Morgan's achievements were recognized by his 1992 induction into the National Academy of Engineering and his 1997 awarding of the Gibbs Brothers Medal by the National Academy of Science.