Two analog computer theads at once. COOOL!
Don said:
> And rather smaller and lighter than the Navy's Mark 1A (analog) fire
> control computer which did a rather precise job of laying 2000# 16"
> - - and smaller - projectiles to the desired location.
For those that are saying "What's a Mk.1?" - my Ford Instrument page:
http://www.best.com/~dcoward/analog/fordsperry.htm
For more information - The Mark 1 Fire Control Computer:
http://www.warships1.com/W-Tech/tech-056.htm
--Doug
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Press Start Inc.
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Sunnyvale,CA
Visit the new Analog Computer Museum and History Center
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