Biography:Harold H. Seward

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Short description: American computer scientist
Harold Herbert Seward
Born(1930-07-24)July 24, 1930
Rutland, Vermont, United States
DiedJune 19, 2012(2012-06-19) (aged 81)[1]
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma mater
Known for
Spouse(s)Janet Seward
Scientific career
FieldsComputer Science
Institutions
Doctoral advisorCharles 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

  1. "HAROLD H. SEWARD Obituary: View HAROLD SEWARD's Obituary by The Boston Globe". Legacy.com. 2012-06-19. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=harold-h-seward&pid=158131069. Retrieved 2012-06-30. 
  2. Huang, Chenn-Jung; Guan, Chih-Tai; Chuang, Yi-Ta. "Enhanced Generic Key-Address Mapping Sort Algorithm". p. 2. https://web.archive.org/web/20170705082052/http://par.cse.nsysu.edu.tw/~algo/paper/paper06/C15.pdf. 
  3. "Directionally Sensitive Light Detector" US patent 3137794, issued 1964-06-16
  4. ; Seward, Harold H. & Gorstein, Mark et al."Two-Color Horizon Sensor" US patent 3657549, issued 1972-04-18