David A. Mindell

Digital Apollo: Human and Machine in Spaceflight

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ISBN 13:
9780262516105
author:
David A. Mindell
format:
Paperback
publisher:
MIT Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
376
Dimensions:
22.8 x 18.1 x 2.2 cm
Genre:
Engineering & Technology Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£24.49

Description

The story of the Apollo program's lunar landings is one of human ingenuity and technological innovation. In "Digital Apollo: Human and Machine in Spaceflight", engineer-historian David Mindell explores the complex relationship between humans and computers in the Apollo program. The book delves into the design and execution of each of the six Apollo moon landings, revealing how astronauts and engineers worked together to achieve the ultimate goal of lunar landing. The story is told through a combination of historical analysis, transcripts, data telemetry, and astronaut interviews. Mindell examines the history of aviation and the development of digital computers, highlighting the tension between the desire for human control and the need for automation in spaceflight. The result is a fascinating account of how human pilots and automated systems collaborated to achieve the impossible. By reframing the debate over the future of humans and automation in space, "Digital Apollo" offers a unique perspective on the Apollo program and its enduring legacy.

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