Laboratory Conversion and State Description of the D-17B Computer

Abstract

The D-17B computer is a digital minicomputer that is used in the NSQ- 10 Minuteman I missile guidance system. This system has been made available for reuse by qualifying agencies. Documentation concerning the procedures for converting the computer for general purpose use is being generated by the Minuteman Computer Users' Group. The report is addressed toward part of that effort. Before the conversion process is begun the computer may be tested to determine useability. An inexpensive forced-air cooling system will allow operation at ambient air temperatures up to 85F. Fragmentary descriptions of the D-17B previously available are supplemented in this report by a description using the states of control flip-flops. This state description is useful as a study plan and a maintenance guide.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746008

Entities

People

  • Douglas J. Allen

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Panels
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Guidance
  • Heat Energy
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Information Transfer
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Power Supplies
  • United States
  • Waveforms
  • Wiring Diagrams

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Computer Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design