Crazy Wisdom Podcast Welcomes Richard to Discuss GPS History
Host Stewart Alsop and Richard Easton cover the history of GPS, focusing on the critical enabling technology of ultra precise timing through atomic clocks. Listen here.
News
Richard Debunks GPS Myth on History Rage Podcast
Richard joined host Paul Bavill on the History Rage podcast to address the persistent myth that President Ronald Reagan authorized civilian GPS use after the Soviet Union shot down Korean Airlines Flight 007 in 1983. As detailed in GPS Declassified, … Continue reading
Richard Joins NRL Pioneers on The Space Show
Richard recently joined Naval Research Labs space pioneers Lee Hammarstrom and Pete Wilhelm on The Space Show with David Livingston. Among the many topics they discussed were the origin and evolution of GPS and recently declassified satellite technology known as … Continue reading
Richard Joins NRL’s Pete Wilhelm on The Space Show
Host David Livingston recently hosted Richard Easton and Peter Wilhelm, retired director of the Naval Research Lab’s Naval Center for Space Technology, for a broad-ranging discussion about Wilhelm’s pioneering work with satellites and his involvement with the development of GPS. Continue reading
Richard Revisits Vanguard 1 Launch as 65th Anniversary Approaches
As the 65th anniversary of the Vanguard 1 launch approached, Richard Easton reviewed its significance and connection to GPS. Continue reading
“From Vanguard to GPS”– Richard Talks History at A-Ibanez Museum Gallery
Richard Easton recently spoke to a group at the A-Ibanez Museum Gallery in Kilmarnock, Va., about the historical role his father and the Naval Research Laboratory played in developing the satellite technologies that became the Global Positioning System. Continue reading
Richard Easton Reviews GPS History on the Total Space Network
Richard recently spoke with Astro Roadie of Total Space Network about the History of GPS. More than a podcast, this presentation is suitable for STEM students and offers a wealth of visual illustrations, including historical photos, vintage news footage, maps, … Continue reading
Richard Easton Appears on The Malliard Report Podcast
Richard recently joined host Jim Malliard on his podcast, The Malliard Report, to discuss the history of GPS. In one hour, Richard touched on the most important topics across the sweep of GPS history, from the challenges during the early … Continue reading
Reviews
NSSI Space Pro Reading List
While not a review, per se, perhaps the most appreciated feedback we have received regarding GPS Declassified was being selected by the Air Force’s National Security Space Institute for its 2016 Space Professionals Reading List. Each year, NSSI surveys faculty … Continue reading
Technology and Culture — Alan D. Meyer
“The authors, independent writers whose past articles on science and technology targeted technical or popular audiences, are at their best when describing complex technology in understandable everyday terms….this well-researched book delivers an accessible introduction to the fascinating—and, it turns out, … Continue reading
Fourmilog – John Walker
“There are abundant technical details about the design and operation of the system, but the book is entirely accessible to the intelligent layman….This book is an essential history of how this technology came to be, how it works, and where … Continue reading
H-Net Reviews – Raymond O’Mara
“(The authors) tell an interesting story of how humans adapted an existing technology to provide benefits unseen by their original creators, a theme common in the history of technology….Ultimately, GPS Declassified achieves the authors’ goal of introducing the reader to … Continue reading
Quest – Roger D. Launius
“… A solid basic history of the subject. As an introduction it is quite useful. It also seeks, in the authors’ minds, to correct what they view as errors and omissions in the GPS origins story. Finally, it tells quite … Continue reading
Spaceflight – Off the Shelf
“This book sets the record straight on just how remarkable has been the rise and rise of position-determination–the Global Positioning System, or GPS….(The) writers have combined their considerable talents to tell a highly readable story about the development of satellite … Continue reading
Choice Reviews – M.W. Carr
“This book expertly weaves the story of GPS development and its ever-expanding use….Highly recommended.” –Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries (ALA), May 2014, by M.W. Carr
“A great read” — Rye Barcott
Posted at Amazon.com — “I’ve been fascinated by GPS and it’s tremendous power since it saved my team one night during combat operations in the Middle East. GPS Declassified is a great read for anyone interested in American history. From … Continue reading
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Home Brew History Podcast Interviews Richard Easton
Richard Easton recently spoke with Riley “Bo” Trisler and Joseph “Jo” Ricci about the evolution of GPS and the military and civilian uses of time and location technology. Check out the conversation, Lost and Found – GPS Declassified.
Read Richard Easton’s guest blog at Lidar News
Richard Easton recently contributed a guest post for the Lidar News “In the Scan” blog. In his post, Richard reviews the history of GPS and highlights several common myths surrounding the technology, as well as widespread misinformation about its origin. … Continue reading
