Dr. W. Maurice Ewing, preeminent geophysicist and oceanographer. It was Ewing who first conceptualized the military significance of the atmospheric sound channel. His proposal, made directly to the Commanding General U.S. Army Air Forces, General Carl Spaatz, was well received and resulted in the initiation of Project MOGUL (see App 6). Photo Courtesy of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
The distinguished scientists Albert P. Crary (left) and Dr. W. Maurice Ewing collaborated at various scientific research institutions throughout their careers, in addition to performing their work for the U.S. Air Force. In the course of their collaborations, these men had affiliations with Lehigh University, Columbia University, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.