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Elliott Cresson Medal
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Elmer Ambrose Sperry
1860-10-12 – 1930-06-16
Life & Legacy
Elmer Ambrose Sperry Sr. (October 12, 1860 – June 16, 1930) was an American inventor and entrepreneur, most famous for construction, two years after Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe, of the gyrocompass and as founder of the Sperry Gyroscope Company. He was known as the "father of modern navigation technology".
Sperry's compasses and stabilizers were adopted by the United States Navy and used in both world wars. He also worked closely with Japanese companies and the Japanese government and was honored after his death with a volume of reminiscences published in Japan.
Occupation & Career
inventor, businessperson, entrepreneur
Education
Cornell University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Elliott Cresson Medal; John Fritz Medal; National Aviation Hall of Fame; National Inventors Hall of Fame; Holley Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Elliott Cresson Medal · Holley Medal · John Fritz Medal · National Aviation Hall of Fame · National Inventors Hall of Fame
Employer
Sperry Corporation · Sperry Rail Service
Organizations & Memberships
American Association for the Advancement of Science · American Physical Society · American Society of Aeronautical Engineers · National Academy of Sciences · Naval Advisory Board of Inventions
Education & Institutions
Cornell University
Verified Legacy Record
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John Fritz Medal
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National Aviation Hall of Fame
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National Inventors Hall of Fame
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Holley Medal
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Family Child
Lawrence Sperry
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Family Father
Stephen Sperry
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Sources & Provenance
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