Naming Computers [was: A Momentous Decision]

From: Mike Feher <n4fs_at_monmouth.com>
Date: Wed Oct 23 20:08:01 2002

Boy, this brings back memories. In the 60's I worked on all of those
systems, and designed parts of them - LOFAR, DIFAR, DICASS, SURTASS, EMSP
and a lot of others that I forgot. All ASW - Anti Submarine Warfare -
stuff. We were doing DSP before the name was born. I designed digital
filters and FFTs for our processors. My first digital filter used serial
arithmetic. What a kick to see the result be the same as the computer
simulation. Of course back then there was no processing control for these
systems and all of the necessary coefficients were hard wired, and, fixed
point. Thanks for the memories. Regards - Mike



Dr. Mike B. Feher, PhD EE
N4FS
89 Arnold Blvd.
Howell NJ, 07731
(732) 901-9193


----- Original Message -----
From: "Will Jennings" <xds_sigma7_at_hotmail.com>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 8:39 PM
Subject: RE: Naming Computers [was: A Momentous Decision]


> Just think, since some of those are subs, (Thresher I know is, I believe
> Scorpion is as well), why not name one machine DICASS? For those not in
the
> know, thats the AN/SSQ-62B Directional Command Activated Sonobuoy
System...
> And yes, the Navy really *does* call it DICASS... They're death to subs,
> usually lead to a direct ping by a dipping sonar, and then the helicopter
> crew shouts "weapon away!" and you get torpedoed/depth-charged/all of the
> above!
>
> Will J
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