Harold Herbert Seward | |
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| Born | July 24, 1930 |
| Died | June 19, 2012 (aged 81)[1] |
| Citizenship | United States |
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| Spouse | Janet Seward |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Computer Science |
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| Doctoral advisor | Charles W. Adams |
Harold H. Seward (July 24, 1930 – June 19, 2012) was a computer scientist, engineer, and inventor. Seward developed the radix sort and counting sort algorithms in 1954 at MIT.[2] He also worked on the Whirlwind Computer and developed instruments that powered the guidance systems for the Apollo spacecraft and Polaris missile.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "HAROLD H. SEWARD Obituary: View HAROLD SEWARD's Obituary by The Boston Globe". Legacy.com. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2012-06-30.
- ↑ Huang, Chenn-Jung; Guan, Chih-Tai; Chuang, Yi-Ta. "Enhanced Generic Key-Address Mapping Sort Algorithm" (PDF). p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ US patent 3137794, Seward, Harold H., "Directionally Sensitive Light Detector", issued 1964-06-16
- ↑ US patent 3657549, Low, George M.; Seward, Harold H. & Gorstein, Mark et al., "Two-Color Horizon Sensor", issued 1972-04-18
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