The Apollo Guidance Computer: Architecture and Operation by Frank O'Brien (2010, Paperback)

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Frank O'Brien's interest in the Apollo program began as a serious amateur historian. Much of this work centered on his primary interests, the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) and the Lunar Module. He was then asked to assist the curatorial staff in the creation of the Cradle of Aviation Museum, on Long Island, New York, where he helped prepare the Lunar Module simulator, a LM procedure trainer and an Apollo space suit for display.

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The technological marvel that facilitated the Apollo missions to the Moon was the on-board computer. In the 1960s most computers filled an entire room, but the spacecraft's computer was required to be compact and low power. Although people today find it difficult to accept that it was possible to control a spacecraft using such a 'primitive' computer, it nevertheless had capabilities that are advanced even by today's standards. This is the first book to fully describe the Apollo guidance computer's architecture, instruction format and programs used by the astronauts. As a comprehensive account, it will span the disciplines of computer science, electrical and aerospace engineering. However, it will also be accessible to the 'space enthusiast'. In short, the intention is for this to be the definitive account of the Apollo guidance computer. Frank O'Brien's interest in the Apollo program began as a serious amateur historian. About 12 years ago, he began performing research and writing essays for the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal, and the Apollo Flight Journal. Much of this work centered on his primary interests, the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) and the Lunar Module. These Journals are generally considered the canonical online reference on the flights to the Moon. He was then asked to assist the curatorial staff in the creation of the Cradle of Aviation Museum, on Long Island, New York, where he helped prepare the Lunar Module simulator, a LM procedure trainer and an Apollo space suit for display. He regularly lectures on the Apollo computer and related topics to diverse groups, from NASA's computer engineering conferences, the IEEE/ACM, computer festivals and university student groups.

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PublisherSpringer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN-139781441908766
eBay Product ID (ePID)95316720

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Publication NameThe Apollo Guidance Computer: Architecture and Operation
SubjectEngineering & Technology
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorFrank O'brien
Number of Pages440 Pages

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Item Height240 mm
Item Weight775 g
Item Width170 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorFrank O'brien
Series TitleSpringer Praxis Books

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