Dall’ultima scorribanda su Amazon, esco con questa chicca: "The Apollo Guidance Computer: Architecture and Operation"Vi riporto uno stralcio della Editorial Review:[font=arial]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.[/font]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."
Il libro composto da 300 pagine, è previsto in uscita per Marzo 2010. Il prezzo attualmente previsto è di 28,59$
Insieme a “Digital Apollo” già disponibile da tempo, andrà a formare una coppia di testi specifici che ci spiegano come i “computer” abbiano potuto rendere possibile quelle epiche imprese. Un altro testo che non può mancare nelle biblioteche degli appassionati.Matteo, sei già pronto a prenotare il tomo???
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