This collection consists of manuscripts and papers published by Mayo between 1958-65. The material covers mainly space-related topics, generally revolving around human factors, as well as NASA activities and space program benefits.
Biographical / Historical:
Alfred Miskin Mayo (1917-2002) was an aerospace engineer, consultant, and author. Following graduation from from University of Idaho (BSME 1937, MSME 1939) he worked for Douglas Aircraft Co (Air Conditioning Design Supervisor, Chief Equipment and Interiors Engineer, Chief Equipment and Safety Research) before joining the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA; Technical Assistant Program Control and Systems, 1961-62; Assistant Director Bioengineering; Deputy Director Aerospace Medicine; Special Assistant to the Director of Advanced Research and Technology) where he worked primarily on human factors engineering. He then moved to Ling-Tempco-Vought Inc, Chance Vought Corporation, Astronautics Division as Advanced Systems Manager. He also worked as a consultant to the Office of Naval Research and other defense-related groups.
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