A pioneer
of stealth
technology,
he has
been the
driving
force
behind
the development
of low
observable
technology
and weapons
systems;
his technical
breakthrough
contributions
have made
possible
aircraft
such as
the F-22,
the F/A18,
and the
Comanche
attack
helicopter;
recent
focus
is on
unique
treatments
for air
and battlefield
products
that make
them virtually
invisible
(stealth
aircraft).
Dr. Atkins
received
the Academy's
2000 Fellows
Award.
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