Virginia Norwood

American physicist (1927–2023)

Born: January 8, 1927 · Died: March 26, 2023

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Overview

Born / Died

January 8, 1927 – March 26, 2023

Role

American physicist (1927–2023)

Legacy

She was best known for her contribution to the Landsat program, having designed the Multispectral Scanner which was first used on Landsat 1.

Legacy

She has been called "The Mother of Landsat" for this work.

Major work

Virginia Tower Norwood was an American aerospace engineer, inventor, and physicist.

Who was Virginia Norwood?

Virginia Norwood lived from January 8, 1927 to March 26, 2023. She has been called "The Mother of Landsat" for this work. Virginia Tower Norwood (January 8, 1927 – March 26, 2023) was an American aerospace engineer, inventor, and physicist.

Historical significance

She was best known for her contribution to the Landsat program, having designed the Multispectral Scanner which was first used on Landsat 1.

Related on thisDay

How Did Landsat 1 Turn Earth Into Digital Data?

Landsat 1 launched a new era of civilian Earth observation, proving the value of digital multispectral images from orbit.

Sources and further reading

Use the dated article for the day-specific account; use these references to check the event record and explore its wider historical context.

Date article: How Did Landsat 1 Turn Earth Into Digital Data?Wikipedia source