THE HAROLD E. SAUNDERS AWARD FOR 1992

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Naval Engineers JournalVolume 105, Issue 4 p. 73-74 THE HAROLD E. SAUNDERS AWARD FOR 1992 LARRY J. ARGIRO, LARRY J. ARGIRO Larry Argiro was a pioneer in developing acoustic measurement and analysis technology for use in the acoustic characterization of ships and submarines. He remains a leading technical authority in the field. Under his leadership, the radiation of noise emanating from shipboard machinery components has been considerably reduced. This noise, which formerly provided a principal means of submarine detection and classification, is now virtually undetectable in radiated acoustic signatures. In addition, research and development directed by Mr. Argiro has led to many effective methods of controlling the transmission of noise through shipboard structural and fluid paths. Through his close association with the Naval Sea Systems Command, U.S. industry and the Fleet, Mr. Argiro has been able to ensure that the silencing technology developed in his department has been translated into design guidance and specifications and implemented in both new and backfit ship and submarine designs. It was under Mr. Argiro's leadership, as Head of the Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems Directorate, that the synergistic benefits of an advanced integrated electric drive propulsion system for surface battle force combatants were recognized and the concept was developed. Subsequently, in July 1989, the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Board approved a program to further develop the concept and its associated cluster technologies for the next class of surface combatants. The total benefits of Mr. Argiro's achievements to the Navy, Department of Defense, and the nation as a whole are incalculable. Because of his efforts, the U.S. Navy has had a definite continuous strategic military advantage of having the quietest ships in the world for more than forty years. In addition, he directs a ship machinery research and development program that will provide the most advanced, cost effective machinery for the future Navy. Mr. Argiro is an enlightened leader who has produced tangible results over the last forty-five years. The Society therefore considers him most worthy of being recognized and is honored to present him the ASNE Harold E. Saunders Award for 1992.Search for more papers by this author LARRY J. ARGIRO, LARRY J. ARGIRO Larry Argiro was a pioneer in developing acoustic measurement and analysis technology for use in the acoustic characterization of ships and submarines. He remains a leading technical authority in the field. Under his leadership, the radiation of noise emanating from shipboard machinery components has been considerably reduced. This noise, which formerly provided a principal means of submarine detection and classification, is now virtually undetectable in radiated acoustic signatures. In addition, research and development directed by Mr. Argiro has led to many effective methods of controlling the transmission of noise through shipboard structural and fluid paths. Through his close association with the Naval Sea Systems Command, U.S. industry and the Fleet, Mr. Argiro has been able to ensure that the silencing technology developed in his department has been translated into design guidance and specifications and implemented in both new and backfit ship and submarine designs. It was under Mr. Argiro's leadership, as Head of the Propulsion and Auxiliary Systems Directorate, that the synergistic benefits of an advanced integrated electric drive propulsion system for surface battle force combatants were recognized and the concept was developed. Subsequently, in July 1989, the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Board approved a program to further develop the concept and its associated cluster technologies for the next class of surface combatants. The total benefits of Mr. Argiro's achievements to the Navy, Department of Defense, and the nation as a whole are incalculable. Because of his efforts, the U.S. Navy has had a definite continuous strategic military advantage of having the quietest ships in the world for more than forty years. In addition, he directs a ship machinery research and development program that will provide the most advanced, cost effective machinery for the future Navy. Mr. Argiro is an enlightened leader who has produced tangible results over the last forty-five years. The Society therefore considers him most worthy of being recognized and is honored to present him the ASNE Harold E. Saunders Award for 1992.Search for more papers by this author First published: July 1993 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-3584.1993.tb02289.x AboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume105, Issue4July 1993Pages 73-74 RelatedInformation