To solve difficult and complex problems in development of radar and guided missiles, (British) Ministry of Supply is bringing into operation at Royal Aircraft Establishment, new electronic-hydraulic calculating machine or "simulator" called "Tridac", derived from phrase "three dimensional analogue computer"; application in calculation of forward speed of aircraft, and in conjunction with radar in fighter aircraft. (See also Engineer v 198 n 5151 Oct 15 1954 p 532-3)


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    Title :

    Three-dimensional analogue computer


    Additional title:

    Engineering


    Published in:

    Engineering ; 178 , n 4632 ; p 596-597


    Publication date :

    1954


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Three-dimensional analogue computer

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