Soviet Computers and Cybernetics: Shortcomings and Military Applications.

Abstract

In this paper the author traces the development of the Soviet computer industry along with its problems and shortcomings as discussed in the Soviet press. The major shortcomings noted tend to concentrate on organizational matters as opposed to hardware production. Nevertheless, the paper shows that a technology gap exists. A discussion of Soviet military applications of computers and cybernetics is presented to demonstrate the interests of the USSR in this field. The author concludes that the Soviets have so far been ineffectual in dealing with many of their problems. He also concludes that the Soviets have abandoned independent development and resigned themselves to following the US lead in order to close the gap. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA115382

Entities

People

  • Mark C. Gilbert

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artillery
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • New York
  • Recreation
  • Students
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Library and Information Science
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Theoretical Analysis.