Scientists & Researchers

Athelstan Spilhaus

1946

Athelstan Frederick Spilhaus (1911-1998), geophysicist and inventor of the bathythermograph. As NYU's Director of Research he oversaw the balloon project - but per the USAF report was never told the classified MOGUL name or purpose, illustrating the program's compartmentalization.

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confirmedProject Mogul

led the NYU balloon work but per the USAF report was never told Mogul's classified name or purpose

Source: USAF Project Mogul report

confirmedNYU Balloon Project

NYU Director of Research over the balloon project

Source: USAF Project Mogul report; Wikipedia (Athelstan Spilhaus)

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