Frederick Vinton Hunt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Accoustical engineer
Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1905
Place of Birth: Barnesville, Ohio, United States
Date of Death: 21-Apr-1972
Profession: engineer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Frederick Vinton Hunt
- Frederick Vinton Hunt (February 15, 1905 – April 21, 1972) was an inventor, a scientist and a professor at Harvard University who worked in the field of acoustic engineering.He made significant contributions to room acoustics, regulated power supply, lightweight phonograph pickups and electronic reproduction equipment, and notably, during World War II, invented new techniques for sonar (an acronym that he invented, though the gloss was changed by others).
- He developed the first efficient and modern sonar system, for this work received the Medal for Merit from President Truman (1947), and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal by the U.S.
- Navy in 1970.
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