Remembering Gladys West: who used Einstein to create GPS
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Gladys West, the famous American mathematician whose work contributed to the creation of the GPS, died at the age of 95...
Remembering Gladys West: who used Einstein to create GPS
Over the span of a single lifetime, the world has changed in ways that would have been virtually unimaginable in the first half of the 20th century. Two major breakthroughs that occurred in physics — relativity and quantum physics — suddenly made a number of previously unthinkable endeavors possible. From modern electronics to computers, smart phones, the internet, brain imaging and more, everyday life in 2021 is vastly different from what it wa…
In the world of technological development there are figures unknown by the great audiences that, however, promoted omnipresent innovations, which we use daily. One of those personalities is Dr. Gladys West, known as the “mother” of the GPS, who has just died at age 95. “The world lost a pioneer, Dr. Gladys West. She died in peace with her family and friends, and now she is in heaven with her loved ones. We thank them in advance for all the love …
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