On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969 by H. W. Fulbright et al. - Table of Links

On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969, by H. W. Fulbright et al., is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon! Title: On-Line Data-Acquisition Systems in Nuclear Physics, 1969 Author: H. W. Fulbright et al. National Research Council Release Date: April 29, 2013 [EBook #42613] Language: English TABLE OF LINKS 1. THE TASKS AND THE COMPUTER Preface A. Introduction B. The Tasks C. The Computers D. Matching Computers to Tasks E. On Characteristic Features of Computers and Related Equipment 2. DATA-ACQUISITION SYSTEMS A. Introduction B. A Small Time-Shared Data-Acquisition System Based on a PDP-7 Computer C. A Small System Based on a PDP-8 Computer D. A Medium-Sized On-Line Computer System E. A Large System Based on a Single Computer (The Yale-IBM Nuclear-Data-Acquisition System) F. Multiple-Computer Systems G. A Process-Control System: The Brookhaven Multiple Spectrometer Control System H. Relationship to a Remote Computing Center P 3. A REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURES A. The Nature of the Data B. Breakdown of Data for Analysis C. Types of Computers D. Some Total Costs E. Breakdown of Costs by Systems F. Rotating Memory Devices G. Systems On-Line with Computing Centers H. Anticipated Future Expenditures I. Investment in Accelerators, Computer Systems, and Laboratory Budgets J. rocess-Control Application 4. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON SYSTEM PLANNING . E A The Need for On-Line Computer Systems B. Where Should Large-Scale Calculations Be Done? C. xercising Economic Judgment in Planning D. On the Utility of Small and Medium-Sized Computers E. Growth Considerations F. Short Summary of Conclusions Regarding System Planning TABLES OF PROPERTIES OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED COMPUTERS Appendix A: BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR CHAPTER 3, A REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURES Appendix B: About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. H. W. Fulbright et al. National Research Council. (2013). ON-LINE DATA-ACQUISITION SYSTEMS IN NUCLEAR PHYSICS, 1969. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved May 2022, from https://www.gutenberg.org/files/42613/42613-h/42613-h.htm This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org , located at https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html .