George A. Fitzgerald

George A. Fitzgerald was an influential American electrical engineer and inventor in the early 20th century. He is best known for developing the first practical method of detecting and locating faults in underground and submarine cables, which significantly improved maintenance and reliability of these systems. His innovations included making complex cable testing more efficient and accurate, helping ensure the safe and dependable transmission of electricity and communications. Fitzgerald's work advanced the technology used in modern cable fault detection, earning him recognition in electrical engineering history for his practical contributions to infrastructure reliability.