Amrom Harry Katz (August 15, 1915 – February 10, 1997) was an American physicist who specialized in

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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. On August 18, 2000 he was acknowledged as one of the ten Founders of the

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. Between 1954 and 1969 he worked for the RAND Corporation in

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