O'Brien, Frank
The Apollo Guidance Computer: Architecture and Operation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781441908766
- author:
- O'Brien, Frank
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Praxis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 430
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Apollo Guidance Computer Architecture and Operation by Frank O'Brien is a comprehensive account of the computer that controlled the historic Apollo missions to the Moon. This book provides a detailed description of the computer's architecture, instruction format, and programs used by astronauts, making it an essential resource for both computer science and aerospace engineering enthusiasts. Frank O'Brien's extensive research and experience with the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) have enabled him to create a definitive account of this technological marvel. With its compact size and low power consumption, the AGC was a remarkable achievement in the 1960s, and this book sheds new light on its capabilities and significance. This book is written for both specialists and space enthusiasts, providing a unique insight into the Apollo program's most critical component.
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