History of the Coastal Engineering Research Center 1963-1983, Volume 1
Abstract
The History of the Coastal Engineering Research Center. 1963 -1983 launches a series of volumes being developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station (WES) that will chronicle the programs and activities of its six laboratories. Subsequent books will trace the evolution of the remaining five- Hydraulics, Geotechnical, Structures, Environmental, and Information Technology which collectively have built the station's reputation as a world-renowned research and development complex. Over time the station's complement of scientists, engineers, and support personnel have conducted a broad array of engineering investigations. research, and development studies in support of both civil and military engineering. Since 1929, WES team members have blended scientific rigor, technical expertise, and common sense to better understand complex relationships between air, water, earth, structures, equipment, and Iiving things. The products of these efforts are largely expressed in a rich tapestry of infrastructure that upholds the nation's prosperous economy, quality of life, strong defense, and commitment to environmental integrity. This history discusses the pre-WES era of CERC, but it also introduces themes that will be carried forth in subsequent volumes of the WES Laboratory History Series. A boldness and healthy skepticism still permeates CERC and the other WES laboratories that help to challenge old assumptions and seek new frontiers of understanding. The following pages capture the institutional experience of CERC, a unique Federal asset responsive to changing needs and expectations by remaining on the cutting edge of inquiry and to solving problems- our mission.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA637188
Entities
People
- Dorothy P. Moore
- Jamie W. Moore