Keith Numbers Technical Advisor for Propulsion, Engineering Directorate Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
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AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum 2021
Keith E. Numbers, a Senior Level Executive, is Technical Advisor for Propulsion, Engineering Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright–Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The directorate provides leadership and support at senior government and industry levels in aerodynamic and structural design, propulsion safety, durability and engine certification.
Dr. Numbers has over 35 years of U.S. government experience in leading and executing propulsion system technology and propulsion system development planning across a broad range of speed regimes and applications. Formally trained in propulsion and aerodynamics, he has applied advanced computational methods and participated in experimental investigations for performance and operability of integrated air–breathing propulsion concepts, including turbine engines, scramjets and combined cycles. Dr. Numbers has served as lead engineer for high–speed combined cycle technology programs and lead weapon system integrator for adaptive engine technology programs. Dr. Numbers has led multi–directorate teams in planning and executing technology maturation for strike and air superiority applications and has supported corresponding propulsion development planning efforts including performance, cost and schedule projections.
Dr. Numbers has over 35 years of U.S. government experience in leading and executing propulsion system technology and propulsion system development planning across a broad range of speed regimes and applications. Formally trained in propulsion and aerodynamics, he has applied advanced computational methods and participated in experimental investigations for performance and operability of integrated air–breathing propulsion concepts, including turbine engines, scramjets and combined cycles. Dr. Numbers has served as lead engineer for high–speed combined cycle technology programs and lead weapon system integrator for adaptive engine technology programs. Dr. Numbers has led multi–directorate teams in planning and executing technology maturation for strike and air superiority applications and has supported corresponding propulsion development planning efforts including performance, cost and schedule projections.