Bradford Parkinson

Bradford Parkinson is an American engineer and a key figure in the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS). He played a crucial role in designing the system that enables precise location tracking anywhere on Earth using satellites. Parkinson established the concepts and led the team that created the first GPS satellites, which revolutionized navigation for various applications, from military operations to everyday smartphone use. His contributions have fundamentally changed how we navigate, making GPS an essential tool in modern life.