Robert Watson-Watt

Robert Watson-Watt was a Scottish inventor and pioneering scientist known for his key contributions to radar technology during World War II. Born in 1892, he developed a method for detecting aircraft using radio waves, which significantly enhanced Britain's defense capabilities against potential air attacks. His work laid the foundation for modern radar systems, impacting military and civilian aviation as well as weather forecasting. Watson-Watt's innovations helped change the course of the war and have continued to influence technology fields today. He is often regarded as one of the founding figures of radar engineering.