Visit to University of Illinois and Engineering Research Associates
Forrester, Jay W.; Everett, R. R.; Taylor, Norman H.

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Date
1951-01-22Abstract
Memorandum on a visit by project Whirlwind I research teams to University of Illinois and Engineering Research Associates for a demonstration of the IAS computer, discussion of ERA's computer experience and its relation to future work in the field, evaluation of the magnetic drum as a reliable element in computing systems, and discussion of electrostatic storage and possible use of the RCA Selectron.