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Frank Massa
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Frank Massa (1906–1990) was an American engineer who contributed to the development of the field of acoustical engineering. He is best known for the development of recorded sound technology for the film industry and during World War II, the development of the first towed sonar transducers and hydrophones used by the U.S. Navy to detect and defeat German U-boats.
Source: Artsy · Trust score: 85% · Updated 1mo ago
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