The Apollo Guidance Computer (Paperback)

Frank O'Brien

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Langue : anglais

Edité par Springer-Verlag New York Inc., New York, NY, 2010

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Paperback. The technological marvel that facilitated the Apollo missions to the Moon was the on-board computer. In the 1960s most computers filled an entire room, but the spacecrafts computer was required to be compact and low power. Although people today find it difficult to accept that it was possible to control a spacecraft using such a primitive computer, it nevertheless had capabilities that are advanced even by todays standards.This is the first book to fully describe the Apollo guidance computers architecture, instruction format and programs used by the astronauts. As a comprehensive account, it will span the disciplines of computer science, electrical and aerospace engineering. However, it will also be accessible to the space enthusiast. In short, the intention is for this to be the definitive account of the Apollo guidance computer.Frank OBriens interest in the Apollo program began as a serious amateur historian. About 12 years ago, he began performing research and writing essays for the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal, and the Apollo Flight Journal. Much of this work centered on his primary interests, the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) and the Lunar Module. These Journals are generally considered the canonical online reference on the flights to the Moon. He was then asked to assist the curatorial staff in the creation of the Cradle of Aviation Museum, on Long Island, New York, where he helped prepare the Lunar Module simulator, a LM procedure trainer and an Apollo space suit for display. He regularly lectures on the Apollo computer and related topics to diverse groups, from NASA's computer engineering conferences, the IEEE/ACM, computer festivals and university student groups. The technological marvel that facilitated the Apollo missions to the Moon was the on-board computer. He regularly lectures on the Apollo computer and related topics to diverse groups, from NASA's computer engineering conferences, the IEEE/ACM, computer festivals and university student groups. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Titre
The Apollo Guidance Computer (Paperback)
Auteur
Frank O'Brien
Éditeur
Springer-Verlag New York Inc., New York, NY
Année de publication
2010
État de l'article
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Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1441908765
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781441908766
Série
Livre 176 sur 408: Springer Praxis Books

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