Invention & Engineering
Howard S. Jones Jr.
1950s–1970s
Antennas that conform to a vehicle’s shape
What Howard contributed
Designed lightweight antenna systems that fit the contours of aircraft, spacecraft, and other vehicles.
The story
Jones researched microwave and radio-frequency systems at the Harry Diamond Laboratories. His conformal arrays reduced the problems caused by antennas projecting from a vehicle’s surface.
Why it matters
His designs improved electrical performance while reducing weight and aerodynamic drag.
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