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David BartonAmerican radar scientist, IEEE member.
Country:
 USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Career and Innovations
- Scientific Achievements and Honors
- Continuing Education and Influence
- Recognition of Russian Excellence
Early Life and Education
David K. Barton was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1927. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Harvard University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in 1949.
Career and Innovations
Barton's career spanned both government and private sector positions. From 1949 to 1984, he worked at the Signal Corps, RCA (1955-1963), and Raytheon, where he made significant contributions to radar technology.
His most notable achievement was the development of the AN/FPS-49 radar for the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS). This system was deployed in Alaska and the United Kingdom in 1960 and remained in service for over 40 years.
Scientific Achievements and Honors
Barton's research focused on radar systems and antenna design. He invented the AN/TPS-19 remote-controlled landing system for the US Air Force. In 1958, he received the prestigious RCA's David W. Sarnoff Award for outstanding engineering achievements.
Continuing Education and Influence
Despite his retirement from direct research, Barton remained active as a lecturer in the Continuing Engineering Education Program at George Washington University. He also served on the Air Force Studies Board and the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board.
Barton was an active member of the IEEE, contributing to the success of the Radar Systems Panel and the IEEE International Radar Conference. He also served as editor for the Artech House "Radar" book series from 1975 onwards.
Recognition of Russian Excellence
During a visit to Russia in 1995, Barton acknowledged the Soviet Union and Russia's superiority in the development of phased-array antennas and radar systems. He published a favorable review of the S-300PMU system in the Microwave Journal.
