Helmut Hölzer facts for kids
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Helmut Hölzer (English: Hoelzer)
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Helmut Hölzer in Huntsville, Alabama
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| Born | February 27, 1912 Bad Liebenstein, Thüringen, German Empire
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| Died | October 12, 1996 (aged 84) Huntsville, Alabama, United States
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| Alma mater | Technische Hochschule Darmstadt |
| Known for | Designing an electronic simulator for the V-2 rocket control system. |
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| Fields | Electrical Engineering, Applied mathematics |
| Institutions | Telefunken (Berlin) Peenemünde |
Helmut Hoelzer was a German engineer who helped develop the V-2 rocket. After World War II, he was brought to the United States as part of Operation Paperclip. This was a secret program that brought German scientists to the U.S. to work on important projects. Hoelzer is famous for inventing and building the world's first electronic analog computer.
Early Work and Rocket Science
In October 1939, Hoelzer worked for an electronics company called Telefunken in Berlin. He met with other important scientists like Wernher von Braun. They discussed how to guide flying objects, like rockets.
By late 1940, Hoelzer was in charge of a special division at Peenemünde. This was a research center where rockets were developed. His team created a system to guide rockets using radio signals. They also made a special device that helped correct a rocket's path if it went off course.
The First Analog Computer
By 1941, Hoelzer's device was used to measure how fast the V-2 rocket was moving. This was a big step forward in rocket control.
In early 1942, Hoelzer built an amazing machine. It was an analog computer. This computer could calculate and predict the flight path of the V-2 rocket. This was the first electronic analog computer ever built! His team also developed a system called Messina for sending data from the rockets.
After the War
As World War II ended, Hoelzer left Peenemünde. He later returned to find parts of his important research papers. He then surrendered to United States forces. This led to him joining Operation Paperclip and continuing his work in the U.S.
Helmut Hoelzer was a student of a well-known scientist named Alwin Walther.
Family Life
Helmut Hoelzer had a famous grandchild. Her name is Margaret Hoelzer, and she is an Olympic swimmer!
See also
In Spanish: Helmut Hölzer para niños
