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ROBERT M. STEIN
Pages 312-317

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From page 313...
... Bob navigated a world of very bright engineers and scien tists with ease and was often found explaining to them how a particular problem could be dissected, analyzed, and solved. He possessed a delightful combination of a brilliant mind, an ability to articulate complex issues concisely, and a friendly, engaging personal aura, qualities that made him everybody's friend, confidant, teacher, and mentor.
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From page 314...
... He became deputy manager of the company's Advanced Air Defense Programs Office in 1985 and manager in 1989, and was the company focus for future configurations of the Patriot, Hawk, Stinger, Standard Missile, Sparrow, and AMRAAM air defense missile systems. He was responsible for developing the original concepts for the Patriot PC-1 and -2 and Standard Missile Block IVA advanced tactical ballistic missile capabilities.
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From page 315...
... A rock can be confused with a hand grenade, any metallic object is suspect, and military test ranges tend to be cluttered with metallic debris. In a horrendous number of false alarms, a detected harmless object (e.g., a buried soda can)
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From page 316...
... For example, he loved motorcycles and, after retirement in 2000, took his wife Gail on the back of a motorcycle for a ride across the United States by a northerly route, then down the West Coast to a southerly route back across the country, concluding with a run up the East Coast -- a journey of 10,000 miles spent largely on local roads, avoiding the interstates and meeting all kinds of interesting folks. Among his many avocations, Bob was a "foodie" -- he loved fine food and enjoyed cooking it.
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From page 317...
... Our national security depends on very bright people to lead us in solving major challenges and, along the way, we cherish those wonderfully nice people who brighten every day. Bob Stein did both; we will sorely miss his presence.
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