A SATELLITE COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR ON-LINE ANALYSIS, CONTROL, AND DISPLAY

Abstract

A problem solving complex based on the Fortran 60 system is discussed. A system utilizing a remote computing station with a data processor (CDC 160) satellited to the main computer (CDC 1604), and a cathode ray tube display unit (DD 65) used as a multipurpose input/output control unit was designed, programmed, and demonstrated. The system features on-line, variable speed output of both printed output and graphical material presented on the display, parameter change capability in running Fortran programs, complete control of the main computer from the satellite station, simplicity in making additions and changes, and system philosophy adaptable to full scale time- sharing on the main computer. Utilizing additional equipment (A/D, D/A converters, analog computers, and plotters), this system can be extended to provide the capability of digital control of analog systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0479460

Entities

People

  • Albert J. Perrella
  • George H. Leach

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analog Computers
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cathode Ray Tubes
  • Compilers
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Consoles
  • Control Systems
  • Converters
  • Data Transmission
  • Engineering
  • Machine Languages
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Materials
  • Operating Systems
  • Procedures (Computers)

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers