Eugene McDermott
American geophysicist and businessman
Died aged 74AquariusUnited States
Biography
Eugene McDermott (February 12, 1899 – August 23, 1973) was an American engineer and geophysicist who co-founded Geophysical Service Incorporated (GSI) in 1930 and later its parent company Texas Instruments in 1951. One of his most widely acclaimed early patented inventions enabled oil exploration equipment that used reflection seismographs to map underground rock strata using sound wave technology, a method still widely used today in oil exploration. Other inventions ranged from geochemical applications to antisubmarine warfare, often focusing on the use of sonar.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Margaret McDermott
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- Eugene McDermott died on August 24, 1973 at the age of 74.
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- Eugene McDermott was born on February 12, 1899.
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- Eugene McDermott was born in Brooklyn.
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- Eugene McDermott's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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- Eugene McDermott is a citizen of United States.
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- Eugene McDermott is known as geophysicist.
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- According to Wikidata, Eugene McDermott's spouse is or was Margaret McDermott.
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