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What was Gladys Mae West's significant contribution to technology?
What was Gladys Mae West's significant contribution to technology?
- The development of computer software for weather forecasting
- The creation of the Internet
- The invention of mobile telecommunications
- The advancement of the Global Positioning System (GPS) (correct)
In what year was Gladys Mae West hired at the Naval Providing Ground?
In what year was Gladys Mae West hired at the Naval Providing Ground?
- 1950
- 1962
- 1956 (correct)
- 1970
What role did Gladys Mae West have in the development of GPS?
What role did Gladys Mae West have in the development of GPS?
- She conducted field tests for GPS technology
- She was the lead designer of GPS satellites
- She programmed the computer that calculated Earth's geoid (correct)
- She managed the funding for GPS development
What distinguishes Gladys Mae West in her professional career?
What distinguishes Gladys Mae West in her professional career?
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What was one of the outcomes of West's work in the 1960s?
What was one of the outcomes of West's work in the 1960s?
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Study Notes
Gladys Mae West
- Renowned African-American mathematician recognized for significant contributions to GPS technology.
- Joined the Naval Proving Ground in Virginia, becoming the second black woman hired in 1956.
- Played a pivotal role in the development of GPS during the 1960s, a groundbreaking navigation system.
- Programmed the computer responsible for calculating the Earth's geoid, providing necessary precision for GPS functionality.
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Explore the life and achievements of Gladys Mae West, a trailblazing African-American mathematician whose work was crucial in the development of GPS technology. Discover her journey at the Naval Proving Ground and her groundbreaking contributions to navigation systems in the 1960s.
