The Zenith Z-248 as a Scientific Workstation

Abstract

This report reviews the development of the desktop computer and workstation for scientific data analysis and develops the basic concepts of connectivity, processing power, high-resolution graphical displays, and large local data storage that support the creation of the scientific workstation approach to geophysical data analysis. The report reviews the capabilities of the basic Z-248 configuration and identifies key enhancements in memory expansion, high resolution displays, added storage, and networking capabilities that can turn the Z-248 into a scientific workstation. Keywords: Personal computer; Scientists/engineers/geophysics; Scientific workstations; Computer graphics; Air Force research facilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA219991

Entities

People

  • B. T. Bancroft
  • R. E. Mcinerney
  • R. J. Raistrick
  • R. R. Babcock

Organizations

  • Air Force Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Application Software
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Data Visualization
  • Databases
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Local Area Networks
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.