Watson-Watt, Robert Alexander, Sir, 1892-1973.
Reminiscences of Sir Robert Alexander Watson-Watt: oral history, 1964.
In this interview, Sir Robert Alexander Watson-Watt discusses: consulting with United States military leaders during World War II; post-war activities in civil aviation, marine navigation; scientific adviser to British government ministries; Pugwash conferences; travel; writings; Center for Study of Democratic Institutions.
Scottish radar pioneer and meteorologist. After working in the meteorological office and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, he was from 1933-1936 Superintendent of the Radio Department of the National Physical Laboratory where the use of radar was developed. In 1938, he firstly became Director of Communications Development and then in 1940 scientific adviser on telecommunications to the Air Ministry. In 1942 Watson-Watt was made Vice-controller of communications at the Ministry of Aircraft Production.
Mason, John T., 1909-.
Watson-Watt, Robert Alexander, Sir, 1892-1973.
Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs
Meteorologists.
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