John P. Craven
John P. Craven | |
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| Born | October 30, 1924 Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Died | February 12, 2015 (aged 90) Hawaii, US |
| Allegiance | American |
| Service | Navy |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award |
| Alma mater | Cornell University (BA) Cal Tech (M.S.), Iowa (PhD); George Washington Law (JD) |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Drakesmith |
John Piña Craven (October 30, 1924 – February 12, 2015) was an American scientist who was known for his involvement with Bayesian search theory and the recovery of lost objects at sea. He was Chief Scientist of the Special Projects Office of the United States Navy.