Browsing Project Whirlwind Reports by Title

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    • Data Storage in Three Dimensions 

      Forrester, Jay W. (MIT Servomechanisms Laboratory, 1947-04-29)
      Memorandum from the Servomechanisms Laboratory research teams on data storage in three dinensions.

    • Delta ns In Ceramic Array #1 

      Guditz, E. A. (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1952-10-14)
      It is possible to obtain two values of output voltage from a half-selected memory core depending on whether it holds a ONE or a ZERO. This fact places a limit on the size of a memory plane or, more specifically, the number ...

    • Description of Memory Test Setup VI 

      Guditz, E. A. (Lincoln Laboratory - Division 6, 1954-10-11)
      Memory Test Setup VI is an assembly of Burroughs' test equipment designed to simulate computer operation of magnetic-core memories. It makes possible the dynamic testing and evaluation of both single memory planes and ...

    • Design and Construction Schedule, WWII Prototype 

      Kromer, A. P.; Mayer, Rollin P.; Taylor, Norman H. (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1952-12-11)
      The present schedule for the development of the first prototype model of WWII calls for the urgent decisions concerning specifications and block diagrams to be made early in 1953 so that time will be available to procure, ...

    • Design and Tests of Electronic Circuits for Operating Safety Margins 

      Forrester, Jay W. (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1953-09-21)
      A detailed laboratory test of circuits should be made to measure the operating margins and the sensitivity of the circuit to component changes. Also a measurement of marginal checking effectiveness is needed. A curve of ...

    • Design and Tests of Electronic Circuits for Operating Safety Margins 

      Forrester, Jay W. (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1953-01-27)
      A detailed laboratory test of circuits should be made to measure the operating margins and the sensitivity of the circuit to component changes. Also a measurement of marginal checking effectiveness is needed. A curve of ...

    • Digital Computation for Anti-Submarine Problem 

      Forrester, Jay W.; Everett, Robert R. (MIT Servomechanisms Laboratory, 1947-10-01)
      Report on a study of a simplified version of the anti-submarine problem. The objective of this study has been to estimate the storage capacity and computing time required in a digital machine and no serious attempt has ...

    • Digital Computer Laboratory construction completion 

      Fahnestock, Harris. (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1952-07-08)
      Assessment of renovation undertaken in Division 6 facility space, breakdown of priorities and costs involved.

    • The Digital Computer Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

      Digital Computer Laboratory Staff (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1953-10-01)
      This report provides an overview of the Digital Computer Laboratory at MIT. It includes information about the history of the laboratory, the Whirlwind I computer, the laboratory program, the people, and the atmosphere of ...

    • Digital Computers for Air Defense System 

      Fahnestock, Harris; Everett, Robert R. (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1951-10-05)
      Memorandum on estimates regarding time and personnel required for the work leading up to the production of digital computers suitable for air defense information centers.

    • Digital Computers in Science 

      Forrester, Jay W. (MIT Servomechanisms Laboratory, 1947-04-09)
      Memorandum from the Servomechanisms Laboratory research teams on the use of digital computers in science.

    • Discussion of 7AK7 Processing, Emporium, Pa., June 15, 1948 

      Brown, David R. (MIT Servomechanisms Laboratory, 1948-06-18)
      Memorandum on a discussion by project Whirlwind I research teams on 7AK7 production at the Sylvania Radio-Tube Plant at Emporium, Pa., June 1t, 1948.

    • Discussion of contract status with IBM 

      Kromer, Arthur. (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1952-10-17)
      Minutes from the meeting held October 16, 1952 in the New York Offices of IBM to discuss two principal items: 1. the background regarding discussion concerning use of 701 computer in University of Michigan ACD3 system; ...

    • Discussion of Lincoln concurrence on engineering-installation phasing committee, summary report #6 

      Lundberg, E. D. (Lincoln Laboratory - Division 6, 1955-03-22)
      Lincoln Laboratory concurrence on the Engineering-Installation Phasing Committee, Summary Report #6 was discussed at a meeting of interested Lincoln Laboratory personnel on 22 March 1955. It was agreed that Lincoln would ...

    • Discussion of the Comments on Project Whirlwind Made by the AD HOC Panel on Electronic Digital Computers of the Basic Physical Science Committee of the Research and Development Board 

      Forrester, Jay W. (MIT Servomechanisms Laboratory, 1950-01-13)
      Memorandum analyzing the comments of the AD HOC Panel on Electronic Digital Computers of the Basic Physical Science Committee of the Research and Development Board as they specifically relate to Project Whirlwind.

    • Discussion with IBM regarding estimate of cost for initial sector, Lincoln Transition Air Defense System 

      Kromer, A. P. (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1953-03-20)
      Minutes of meeting with IBM Corporation representatives to discuss estimate of the cost of manufacture of equipment for an initial sector of the Lincoln Transition Air Defense System, IBM's estimated delivery interval, ...

    • Dissemination of Information on IBM 701 

      Fahnestock, Harris (MIT Digital Computer Laboratory, 1952-10-16)
      Those who visited the IBM 701 computer must be very careful that their evaluation of the machine does not go outside our laboratory.

    • Distribution of Internal Memorandums 

      Forrester, Jay W. (MIT Servomechanisms Laboratory - ECD, 1949-11-25)
      Administrative memorandum from Electronic Computer Division research teams on distribution of internal memoranda.

    • Distribution Procedure for Division 6 Memoranda 

      Falcione, A. M. (Lincoln Laboratory - Division 6, 1955-03-31)
      Memorandum M-2704 which outlined the distribution procedures for Division 6 Memoranda while the Division was located in Cambridge is now obsolete. The dispersion of Division 6 personnel at Lexington required that new ...

    • Distribution Procedure for Laboratory Memorandum 

      Falcione, A. M. (Lincoln Laboratory - Division 6, 1954-03-01)
      The progress and degree of success of any project requires that all interested personnel be kept informed on all phases of the latest engineering developments, which may or may not affect their particular phases of work ...