Microcircuit Computers for Fire and Overheat Detection in Manned Flight Vehicles
Abstract
The object of the program was to design and build a microcircuit computer to be used for a fire and overheat detection system for manned flight vehicles. This computer integrates four each infra-red, ultra-violet and continuous element detectors into a single system. Five modes of operation; Normal, Emergency, Fire 1, Fire 2, and Overheat are available by switching. The final computer which uses specially designed and constructed flatpack modulates has a total volume of 3.6 cubic inches and weighs less than five ounces. Operational temperature capability ranges from -55 deg C to +125 deg C. The computer is designed to drive an Alpha-Numeric type readout with four separate notations, FIRE, OVERHEAT, FAIL and OK. Computer design guidelines and philosophy leading up to the final design and fabrication of this computer are reported in AD0663213.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0663247
Entities
People
- Bernard J. Raskauskas
- Edward G. Whitaker
Organizations
- General Motors