takes pleasure in presenting
the ASNE Award
for 1958 to
MR. VALOR C. SMITH
Supervising Electronic Scientist
Ship Antenna Systems
U. S. Navy Electronics Laboratory
for contributions as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For an exceptionally outstanding contribution in the field of Naval Engineering in the year of 1958 in connection with radio antenna design. Mr. Smith advanced the state of the art of ship antenna design by his original and unique utilization of ship superstructure as antenna radiating elements in connection with naval radio communications. By this application the number of antennas required per ship has been reduced. Ships of the fleet have been provided with antennas possessing omnidirectional radiation patterns and broad band impedance characteristics which represent outstanding advancements in meeting the rigorous requirements of modern fleet communications. The importance of his work is particularly significant in view of the increasing complexity of shipboard communication installations and the technological advances which are compounding the difficulties of warship design and construction. His superior demonstration of initiative, technical imagination, and engineering knowledge in this development have been an inspiration. By this performance and achievement, Mr. Valor C. Smith has distinguished himself as the outstanding Naval Engineer for 1958.