One of the most impressive computer systems ever was the vacuum tube based behemoth AN/FSQ-7, which was the heart of the ''Semi Automatic Ground Environment''. Machines of this type were children of the Cold War and had a tremendous effect in politics. They also generated a vast amount of spin-offs which still shape our world. This book focuses on the technological achievements and details of this marvelous machine and of its predecessor Whirlwind. The various developments, ranging from magnetic core memory to data transmission via telephone lines, are covered in detail with schematics, circuit descriptions and small programming examples.
This book is a treasure trove for those interested in the technology of early digital computers and those interested in the impact these machines had and still have on our current computer systems.
| ISBN: | 9783486727661 |
| Publication date: | 30th June 2014 |
| Author: | Bernd Ulmann |
| Publisher: | De Gruyter Oldenbourg an imprint of De Gruyter |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 272 pages |
| Genres: |
Engineering: general History of engineering and technology Military engineering Information technology: general topics |
One of the most impressive computer systems ever was the vacuum tube based behemoth AN/FSQ-7, which was the heart of the ''Semi Automatic Ground Environment''. Machines of this type were children of the Cold War and had a tremendous effect in politics.
AN/FSQ-7 features in the following genres: Engineering: general, History of engineering and technology, Military engineering, Information technology: general topics
Hardback. £71.55, down from the £79.50 cover price. Print on Demand / Special Order.
AN/FSQ-7 was written by Bernd Ulmann and published by De Gruyter Oldenbourg an imprint of De Gruyter
AN/FSQ-7 has 272 pages
£71.55, reduced from £79.50. Print on Demand / Special Order.