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Gerald P. Dinneen: Mathematician Without Boundaries
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... Working on one of the very few digital computers operating worldwide, a vacuum tube machine called Whirlwind, Dr. Dinneen applied Boolean algebra to the task of programming the computer to carry out
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... This shift initially encountered some resistance from pilots, who were more at ease with the familiar voice communication system; the communication of data, however, reduced the possibilities for pilot error and was more secure and reliable. He initiated a number of international programs and, in extensive negotiations, including two official visits to China, helped set policies for technology transfer to the People's Republic of China.
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... Air Force. He has also received the Distinguished Service Medal from the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association, the Navy Certificate of Commendation for service on the Committee on Undersea Warfare of the National Research Council, the Army Certificate of Achievement for Service on the Army Material Acquisition Review Committee, and was named man of the year by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.
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