Sir Robert Watson-Watt

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:advocated_for public understanding of science
scientific research funding
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Institute_of_Electrical_and_Electronics_Engineers
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Knight_Bachelor
gptkbp:born April 13, 1892
gptkbp:children two
gptkbp:collaborated_with other scientists
gptkbp:contributed_to defense technology
civil aviation safety
weather radar technology
gptkbp:contribution early warning radar systems
gptkbp:developed_by air defense systems
gptkbp:died December 5, 1973
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:radar_system
gptkbp:field electrical engineering
gptkbp:field_of_study radio waves
gptkbp:founded radar research groups
gptkbp:honors gptkb:Watson-Watt_Award
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir Robert Watson-Watt
gptkbp:influence gptkb:military_technology
gptkbp:influenced air traffic control systems
modern aviation
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Hertz
gptkbp:inspired future radar developments
gptkbp:inspired_by scientific advancements
gptkbp:invention radio direction finding
multiple radar patents
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:academic_research
gptkb:World_War_II
post-war technology development
gptkbp:is_recognized_as pioneer in radar technology
gptkbp:is_recognized_for scientific contributions
gptkbp:known_for development of radar
gptkbp:legacy founding father of radar
gptkbp:nationality Scottish
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:engineers
gptkbp:participated_in scientific conferences
gptkbp:promoted technological innovation
gptkbp:publications numerous scientific papers
gptkbp:received honorary degrees
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Royal_Society
gptkbp:residence Inverness, Scotland
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Watson-Watt
gptkbp:supported scientific education
gptkbp:works_at gptkb:British_Broadcasting_Corporation
gptkb:Air_Ministry
gptkbp:works_on early warning systems
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