Anthony R. Barringer, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Anthony R. Barringer

Canadian geologist

Date of Birth: 20-Oct-1925

Date of Death: 15-Aug-2009

Profession: geologist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Anthony R.
"Tony" Barringer (October 20, 1925 – August 15, 2009) was a Canadian/American geophysicist.
He made numerous contributions to mineral exploration technology.
His most famous work was the development of the INPUT airborne electromagnetic system, which has been credited in the discovery of tens of billions of dollars' worth of ore deposits. Before beginning his university studies, Barringer served with the British Army in World War II.
In 1948, he began attending the University of London.
In 1951, he obtained a B.Sc.
in economic geology from the university's Imperial College of Science and Technology.
He obtained a PhD degree in 1954, from the same institution.