Established by the National Academy of Engineering, the Draper Prize was named in honor of Charles Stark Draper, a pioneering engineer of inertial navigation and guidance systems. It is awarded biannually for outstanding achievement in all engineering disciplines that significantly impact society by improving the quality of life or the freedom to access information.
Display Status
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Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Physical Description
Charles Stark Draper Prize; 14k gold table medal; Obverse: relief of Charles Stark Draper; Reverse: relief of National Academy of Engineering logo; engraved, "Sir Frank Whittle 1991"
Dimensions
3-D: 0.6 × 7.6cm (1/4 × 3 in.)
Materials
ESRB24, Rack 01
Overall - 14k Gold
Ribbon - Silk
Inventory Number
A19930091000
Credit Line
Donated by Sir Frank Whittle
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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