Summary of REAC Experience

Abstract

This memorandum summarizes some aspects of our experience with the Reeves Electronic Analogue Computer (REAC) installation at RAND. A rather thorough knowledge of both the engineering details and mathematical principles of a standard REAC is assumed. Part I consists of an outline of the modifications made both by Reeves and by RAND. The emphasis is on engineering details. Part II contains examples of generalized operational techniques of an unusual nature, combined with a scrutiny of several problems solved at RAND. Part III is a discussion of personnel requirements,and calibration and maintenance procedures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 08, 1949
Accession Number
ADA595935

Entities

People

  • A. S. Mengel
  • W. F. Gunning

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • C4I
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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Automatic Tracking
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Components
  • Computers
  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • High Gain
  • Impedance
  • Manufacturing
  • Measurement
  • Power Supplies
  • Resistance
  • Schematic Diagrams

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  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
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  • Microelectronics