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Ralph Bernstein
Born
Rölf Bernstein

(1933-02-20) February 20, 1933 (age 91)
Zweibrücken, Germany
Alma materUniversity of Connecticut
Syracuse University
Occupation(s)Engineer, scientist

Ralph Bernstein (born Rölf Bernstein, February 20, 1933) is a German–born American engineer known for his contributions to digital imaging, image processing, and geosciences. He is a member of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).[1]

Early life and education

Ralph Bernstein was born in Zweibrücken, Germany, and immigrated to the United States during World War II.[2] He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut (UConn) in 1956, and completed his master's degree in electrical engineering at Syracuse University in 1960.[3][4][5][6][7][1]

Career

Bernstein held senior positions at IBM from 1957 to 1992, including roles at the IBM Palo Alto Scientific Center and the IBM Federal Systems Division.[3][4][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] He served as Principal Investigator for NASA's Landsat Earth observation programs, contributing to the digital processing and correction of Landsat data.[16][8][17][18][19][20][13][21][22][23] He also developed an oceanographic data collection and gravity control system for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.[5][24]

Bernstein worked at Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) from 1992 to 2001, specializing in lightning detection and underground utility mapping.[5] His skills in digital imaging and remote sensing led to advancements in medical imaging, art restoration, and environmental monitoring.[25][9]

He helped establish the Geosciences Node of the Planetary Data System (PDS), facilitating in the storage and distribution of planetary data from space missions.[26][27][28][24]

Bernstein was named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society.[5][1][24][29] He served on committees for NASA and the National Research Council (NRC),[5][8][28] and contributed to patents and publications, including editing the 1978 edition of "Digital Image Processing for Remote Sensing".[25][30][31][32][13][33]

Personal life

Ralph Bernstein and his wife, Leah, live in Los Altos, California.[2]

Awards and recognition

Bernstein has received accolades such as the University of Connecticut Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, the IBM Outstanding Contribution Award (1974), and the NASA Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement (1974).[5][34][1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ralph Bernstein".
  2. ^ a b Writer, Eliza Ridgeway-Town Crier Staff (2009-04-15). "A survivor's story: Resident reflects on family's escape from the Nazis". Los Altos Town Crier. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  3. ^ a b Bowling, Elizabeth (2012-05-31). "UConn Alum Talks About Using NASA Technology On The Mona Lisa". CT News Junkie. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  4. ^ a b "UConn alum talks about using NASA technology on the Mona Lisa". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  5. ^ a b c d e f E, Orlando (2018-11-16). "Bernstein, Ralph | College of Engineering". engineering.uconn.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  6. ^ "1988 | College of Engineering". engineering.uconn.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  7. ^ Freund, Eli (2012-05-18). "Making Mona Lisa Smile: Digital Imaging Reveals Hidden Truths". UConn Today. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  8. ^ a b c "A Concise, Comprehensive, and Lavishly Illustrated Account of the Unmanned Space Program".
  9. ^ a b "Science Advice to NASA: Conflict, Consensus, Partnership, Leadership" (PDF).
  10. ^ "Technical Memorandum 86149 – A PROSPECTUS FOR THEMATIC MAPPER RESEARCH IN THE EARTH SCIENCES" (PDF).
  11. ^ "History of IGARSS and Geoscience Electronics Group Symposia". GRSS-IEEE. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  12. ^ "RESULTS OF PRECISION PROCESSING (SCENE CORRECTION) OF ERTS-1 – IMAGES USING DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES" (PDF).
  13. ^ a b c "Processing Storage, Retrieval and Analysis of Resource Data in the Eighties".
  14. ^ "Appendix A- List of Advisors and Panel Members (ENERGY, MATERIALS, AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION)" (PDF).
  15. ^ "Civilian Space Policy and Applications" (PDF).
  16. ^ "A Concept for a Future Ground Control Data Set far Image Correction" (PDF).
  17. ^ Bernstein, Ralph; Stierhoff, George C. (1976). "Precision Processing of Earth Image Data: Landsat images of the earth can be corrected by digital techniques to yield more precise information". American Scientist. 64 (5): 500–508. ISSN 0003-0996.
  18. ^ "ALL DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING OF ERTS IMAGE" (PDF).
  19. ^ "International Business Machines Corporation" (PDF).
  20. ^ "Digital Processing of Conical Scanner Data" (PDF).
  21. ^ Read "To Burn or Not to Burn: Summary of the Forum on Urban/Wildland Fire, January 26, 2001, Washington, DC" at NAP.edu.
  22. ^ "NASA to survey Earth Resources" (PDF).
  23. ^ "Evaluation of Improved Digital-Processing Techniques of Landsat Data for Sulfide Mineral Prospecting" (PDF).
  24. ^ a b c "History of GRSS Publications". GRSS | IEEE | Geoscience & Remote Sensing Society. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  25. ^ a b "All digital precision processing of ERTS images" (PDF).
  26. ^ "Report on orbital debris [microform] / by Interagency Group (Space) for National Security Council – Catalogue | National Library of Australia". catalogue.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  27. ^ "The suitability of various spacecraft for future space applications missions | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  28. ^ a b Lutz, Diana (2010-03-02). "$9 million research grant awarded to WUSTL Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing Laboratory – The Source – Washington University in St. Louis". The Source. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  29. ^ "THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS" (PDF).
  30. ^ "Poughkeepsie Journal from Poughkeepsie, New York". Newspapers.com. 1984-10-07. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  31. ^ "Digital image processing for remote sensing | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  32. ^ Bernstein, Ralph (1980). Blaser, A. (ed.). "Data base requirements for remote sensing and image processing applications". Data Base Techniques for Pictorial Applications. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer: 319–345. doi:10.1007/3-540-09763-5_17. ISBN 978-3-540-38651-3.
  33. ^ NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) (1978-07-31). NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) 19790006328: Remote sensing data handbook.
  34. ^ "Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal" (PDF).
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