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Amrom Harry Katz (August 15, 1915 – February 10, 1997) was an American physicist who specialized in aerial reconnaissance as well as satellite technology.

Katz developed methods for aerial reconnaissance supported by space satellites. His work was used by military intelligence, and for locating disaster victims.[1] On August 18, 2000 he was acknowledged as one of the ten Founders of the National Reconnaissance Office.[2]

Between 1954 and 1969 he worked for the RAND CorporationinSanta Monica, California.[3][4]

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  1. ^ "Amron Harry Katz - American physicist". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved April 18, 2009.
  • ^ "NRO Honors pioneers of national reconnaissance" (PDF). nro.gov. 18 August 2000. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  • ^ NASA History Division. "Biographies of Aerospace Officials and Policymakers, K-N". history.nasa.gov. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  • ^ "The Research and Development (RAND) Corporation Interviews". Record Unit 9536. Smithsonian Institution Archives. Retrieved 9 March 2012.

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