Sherman Fairchild

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf businessman
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:American_Institute_of_Aeronautics_and_Astronautics
gptkb:National_Academy_of_Engineering
gptkb:Institute_of_Electrical_and_Electronics_Engineers
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Fairchild_Semiconductor_Corporation
gptkb:Fairchild_Industries
gptkb:Fairchild_Camera_and_Instrument
gptkbp:awards gptkb:National_Medal_of_Technology
gptkbp:born February 19, 1896
gptkbp:children gptkb:Sherman_Fairchild_Jr.
gptkbp:died March 28, 1971
gptkbp:education gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkbp:field telecommunications
photography
electronics
aviation
defense contracting
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sherman Fairchild
gptkbp:influenced semiconductor industry
aerospace industry
gptkbp:inventor digital imaging technology
navigational aids
radar technology
high-speed cameras
semiconductor devices
robotics technology
computer peripherals
optical instruments
weather radar systems
photographic film
early television technology
microelectronics
communication satellites
photoelectric cell
industrial automation systems
telecommunications satellites
television cameras
fiber optics technology
film projectors
data processing equipment
aircraft instruments
aerial photography equipment
aviation electronics
first commercial jet aircraft
gptkbp:knownFor founding_Fairchild_Aircraft
founding_Fairchild_Semiconductor
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:occupation entrepreneur
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:spouse Marjorie_Fairchild