Tom Dixon, P.E.

Objectives

Enjoy life in retirement
And to Die Young at a very old age.

BS Electrical Engineering, Communications Major, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
MPA Technology of Management, Computer Systems Major, The American University
Additional courses at University of Colorado; University of Michigan; University of Maryland; RPI; Biarritz American University, Birritz, France and PGCC
Member Phi Theta Kappa Society

Naval Research Laboratory. Electronic Scientist 1947-1955
Specialized in precision measurements of underwater sound instrumentation. Made first deep water underwater sound propogation measurements between submarines and surface ships
National Security Agency. Electronic Engineer 1955-1989
Specialized in the design of HF Radio equipment, HF Antennas and field testing of experimental equipment mostly at overseas locations.
Consultant. Architect of Electronic Systems 1989-1992
Designed large computer controlled antenna switching systems used worlwide.
Retiree. 1992-Present.
Twice Past President, Potomac Chapter, Maryland Society of Professional Engineers.
Webmaster, Maryland Society of Professional Engineers. Click HERE

System for reduced blocking in an Antenna Switching Matrix
This is a method of building a smaller antenna switching system using standard components.
Signal Distribution System
This is a method of combining antennas which are tuned to different frequencies and
oriented in different directions so that a smaller antenna switch matrix can be used.

"Desiging Adequate Dynamic Range Into a System" System Design Magazine Dec. 1964
"The Art of Automatic Bearing Instrumentation" NSA Technical Journal Fall 1972
"An Experimental Approach to an Environment Study in the HF Band"NSA Technical Journal Fall 1963
"Signal Distribution Systems for Surveillance Applications" Electronic Defense Dec. 1987

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