Biography
In 1972 he worked with the Defence Research Establishment, Power Sources Division.
He was involved in the development of the Canadarm for NASA.
He was D.N.D Program Manager for Fuel cells and Batteries before retirement.
He was an expert on NiCd battery technology, recognized by the Canadian Space Agency, US Air Force and NASA.
He was involved in the designing, testing and integration of battery systems for Canada's scientific spacecraft, beginning with Alouette 1.
Military Service
He was appointed as a Naval Cadet (UNTD) RCN(R) 1951.
He served in HMCS Carleton for UNTD 1951-1954. (He was released.)
References
Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD)
