Richard Battin
| Richard Horace Battin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 3, 1925 Atlantic City, New Jersey, US |
| Died |
February 8, 2014 (aged 88) Concord, Massachusetts |
| Residence | Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Fields | Applied mathematics |
| Institutions | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Richard "Dick" Horace Battin (March 3, 1925 – February 8, 2014) was an American engineer, applied mathematician and educator who led the design of the Apollo guidance computer during the Apollo missions during the 1960s.[1]
Battin was born on March 3, 1925 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Martha Scheu and Horace L. Battin.
References
- ↑ By J.M. Lawrence (2014-02-23). "Richard H. Battin, 88; developed and led design of guidance, navigation and control systems for Apollo flights - Metro". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2014-04-07.