A technical description of an integrated electronic aerospace computer

The Aerospace Computer described is a general-purpose, ruggedized machine designed for use where high reliability and high environmental tolerance are required and where very small size, weight, and power consumption are premium considerations. The computer utilizes an advanced method of construction combining integrated semiconductor circuits and magnetic thin-film memory elements to form a very compact unit. The original design was oriented toward the requirements of an advanced missile system; however, because of its general-purpose characteristics the Computer can be adapted to a wide variety of control applications. This publication describes a specific configuration of the Computer designed for use in the investigation of advanced concepts in the guidance of ballistic missile systems.