Journey to the Moon (Hardcover, New)

evolution of the Apollo Guidance Computer, Mr. Hall contends that the development of the Apollo computer supported and motivated the semiconductor industry during a time when integrated circuits were just emerging. This was the period just before the electronics revolution that gave birth to modern computers. In addition, the book recalls the history of computer technology, both hardware and software, and the applications of digital computing to missile guidance systems and manned spacecraft. The book also offers graphics and photos drawn from the Draper Laboratories archives that illustrate the technology and related events during the Apollo project. Written for experts as well as lay persons, Journey to the Moon is the first book of its kind and a must for anyone interested in the history of science and the relevance of computer technology to space exploration.

General

Imprint:	American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1996
First published:	1996
Authors:	Eldon C. Hall
Dimensions:	230 x 179 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	196
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-56347-185-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Popular astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Space travel & exploration Books > Computing & IT > General theory of computing > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > General Books > Professional & Technical > Other technologies > Space science > Astronautics Promotions
LSN:	1-56347-185-X
Barcode:	9781563471858

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