Pneumonics. A Competitor of Electronics.
Abstract
The idea of using jets in amplification, command, and control operations is not new, although the practical application of interacting air jets was suggested only in 1954, by the German engineer V. Ferner. Extensive American and Soviet research, however, has focused attention on the importance of pneumonics, which in some applications, offers advantages not found in electronics. Pneumonic elements can be divided into interaction jet devices and devices employing jets deviated by the 'Coanda effect.' Pneumonic elements presently are confined mainly to binary operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 03, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0842881
Entities
People
- F. Zaganescu
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center