A SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATING ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS BASED ON THE 'MINSK-1' COMPUTER,
Abstract
Design and operation of remote computer terminals for engineering computations, as well as a modification of ALGOL developed for this purpose, are described. The system provides for a very economical operation, such that even those with a relatively small volume of work should be able to afford it. The particular version described by the author is based on the utilization of the Minsk-1 computer. The remote terminals are equipped with teletype equipment that serves as input-output facility. The problem is transmitted by the user via teletype to the computing center, where it is punched out on paper tape, the mathematician on duty checks the tape for possible errors and transfers it to the computer operator who runs the problem. The results are sent via teletype to the user. The version of ALGOL which is utilized by the user is simple enough for any engineer, who need not be familiar with programming techniques. To reduce errors either repeated data transmission, or parity check can be used. The author describes the remote terminal and the operational language in some detail.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 22, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0695194
Entities
People
- N. G. Zaitsev
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center