Analog vs Digital devices, was Magnetics

From: Doug Coward <dcoward_at_pressstart.com>
Date: Fri Nov 10 19:21:32 2000

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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