Machine for Information Display and Simulation (MIDAS)
Abstract
The machine for Information Display and Simulation (MIDAS) is a tool for basic display research and a simulator for evaluating console design. A Data General Supernova Minicomputer directs the operation of two independent high- resolution display controllers. A Honeywell DDP-516 Minicomputer executes real- time mathematical models of the AN/SQS-26 sonar system and its environment and targets. Control of the wide dynamic range of display parameters (e. g., refresh rate and video and reflection signals) are accessible to the experimenter for display research. The simulation capabilities of MIDAS are demonstrated by its display-level simulation of the AN/SQS-26 MOD Display Subsystem in order to evaluate the subsystem prior to specification. The MIDAS hardware is described with emphasis on that which is special purpose as opposed to commercially available equipment. The discussion of software also emphasizes the special purpose category, which consists of control, display interaction, modeling, and analytical efforts. A typical sequence for initiating an experiment is described, and current plans and accommodations to expand MIDAS are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 25, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0914142
Entities
People
- Andrew C. Krajec
Organizations
- Naval Underwater Systems Center