Developed the gyroscopic fire control systems and inertial guidance and navigation systems for aircraft.
Enabled the United States to produce reliable ballistic missiles through his development of precision computer-controlled and programmable inertial guidance and navigation systems.
Created innovative educational processes that effectively interfaced academic education with aeronautical and astronautical engineering and science.
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Pioneer & Inventor
Enshrined: 1981
Birth: October 2, 1901
Death: July 25, 1987
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