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Roger L. Easton

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American scientist (1921-2014)

United StatesScientistsLived 1921 to 2014 · aged 93
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Roger Lee Easton Sr. was an American physicist and state representative who was the principal inventor and designer of the Global Positioning System, along with Ivan A. Getting and Bradford Parkinson.

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The Naval Research Laboratory’s managers for the Timation program and, later, the GPS program: Roger L. Easton (left) and Al Bartholomew.The Naval Research Laboratory’s managers for the Timation program and, later, the GPS program: Roger L. Easton (left) and Al Bartholomew.

Awards 4

2010National Inventors Hall of Fame
2004National Medal of Technology and Innovation
1997Magellanic Premium
1960Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award

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Isabella KarleAlso won Navy Distinguished Civilian Service AwardEdward L. Beach, Jr.Also won Magellanic PremiumPaula T. HammondAlso won National Medal of Technology and InnovationCato T. LaurencinAlso won National Medal of Technology and InnovationAlar ToomreAlso won Magellanic PremiumEdwin Bidwell WilsonAlso won Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2014 · aged 93
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9 languages

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