Harold H. Seward

American computer scientist
Known for
  • Radix sort and Counting sort
  • Whirlwind Computer
SpouseJanet SewardScientific careerFieldsComputer ScienceInstitutions
  • MIT Instrumentation Laboratory
  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  • HH Controls
Doctoral advisorCharles W. Adams

Harold H. Seward (July 24, 1930 – June 19, 2012) was a computer scientist, engineer, and inventor. Seward developed the radix sort and counting sort algorithms in 1954 at MIT.[2] He also worked on the Whirlwind Computer and developed instruments that powered the guidance systems for the Apollo spacecraft and Polaris missile.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "HAROLD H. SEWARD Obituary: View HAROLD SEWARD's Obituary by The Boston Globe". Legacy.com. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2012-06-30.
  2. ^ Huang, Chenn-Jung; Guan, Chih-Tai; Chuang, Yi-Ta. "Enhanced Generic Key-Address Mapping Sort Algorithm" (PDF). p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  3. ^ US patent 3137794, Seward, Harold H., "Directionally Sensitive Light Detector", issued 1964-06-16 
  4. ^ US patent 3657549, Low, George M.; Seward, Harold H. & Gorstein, Mark et al., "Two-Color Horizon Sensor", issued 1972-04-18 
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