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4 unusual facts about Alwyn Robbins


Alwyn Robbins

His scientific achievements were recognised by the International Association of Geodesy which elected him Secretary of Section (Control Surveys) of the Association, and President of the Special Study Group on Geodetic Astronomy.

In 1940 Robbins obtained a commission in the Survey Branch of the Royal Engineers and was posted to West Africa.

Robbins wrote a number of important papers and held several appointments in committees of the International Association of Geodesy.

Robbins’ scientific publications covered a wide field in Geodesy and Photogrammetry, with outstanding contributions to knowledge in Geodetic Astronomy and the design and development of the Chronochord (printing crystal clock).



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