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IBM 709
IBM 709 Data Processing System
MANUFACTURER
International Business Machines Corporation
Photo by International Business Machines Corporation
APPLICATIONS
Manufacturer This is a general purpose computer doing both scientific
computing and commercial work. The system is scientifically oriented with
fast
internal speeds. USA Ballistic Missile Agency Redstone Arsenal Located at
Computation Laboratory, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, the system is used for
scientific and commercial applications.
U. S. Army Electronic Proving Ground Located in Greely Hall, Fort
Huachuca, Arizona, system is used in support of the tactical field army and
the
technical program of the departments of the U. S. Army Electronic Proving
Ground. U.S.N. Pacific Missile Range Pt. Mugu Operated by Land Air, Inc.
Located at the Pacific Missile Range, Point Mugu, the system is used for the
processing of missile test data (radar, optical, and telemetry), for real
time
applications, and for the solution of general mathematical problems. Land
Air,
Inc. operates two 709's for the Navy, one
at Point Mugu, California and one at Point Arguello,
California. Land Air is the lessee, and our major
committment is for missile test flight data reduction.
In addition, we provide computing facilities for the
entire installation at Mugu (general scientific and
engineering research and data processing).
U.S.N. Pacific Missile Range Pt. Mugu
Operated by Land Air, Inc.
Located at the Naval Missile Faculty, Point Arguello,
California, the system is used on the main problem
of range safety impact predicition in real time using
FPS-16 Radar and Cubic COTAR data. System is also
used for post flight trajectory reduction of FPS-16
radar data and for trajectory integration and analysis,
etc.
USN OTS China Lake, California Located at the Data Computation
Branch, Assessment Division, Test Department, the computer is used for data
reduction and scientific computation as related to Naval Ordnance, Test,
Development & Research (15,% of computer time devoted to management data
processing).
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National Aviation Facilities Experimental
Station (FAA)
Located at Atlantic City, New Jersey, the system is
used for fast time simulation of air traffic control
systems, data reduction on data collected in various
areas of air traffic control, data analysis, real
time simulation, statistical analysis, and probabil-
ity problems.
C E I R, Inc.
Located at 1200 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington
2, Virginia, the system is used for linear program-
ming, multiple regression, business data processing,
and flight simulation, plus applications of our
clients who rent time from us.
Douglas Aircraft Company (2)
Located at A-250, and A-260, Santa Monica, both sys-
tems are used for strength analysis, trajectories,
aerodynamic stability, aerodynamic performance, dy-
namic response, weight control, and propulsion anal-
ysis.
Ford Motor Company
Located at the Central Services Building, Ford Road,
Newport Beach, California, the system is used for
computation of missile trajectories within the earth's
atmosphere, computation of orbits (in light atmos-
phere or free space), computation of rocket motor
performance, hydrodynamic computations, missile com-
ponent design computations, computer system simula-
tion, miscellaneous scientific and engineering com-
putations, data reduction of experimental and flight
test data, and payroll, inventory control, and mis-
cellaneous business applications.
Hughes Aircraft Company
Located at Florence Avenue & Teale Streets, Building
6, Room F1022, Culver City, California, the system
is used for all forms of numerical computation, in-
cluding differential equations, numerical integra-
tion, parameter studies, solution of simultaneous
equations, matrix manipulations, polynomial equations,
integral equations, simulations of various systems
(computers, mass raid attacks, fire control systems)
partial differential equations, harmonic analysis,
auto correlation and power spectrum analysis, statis-
tical computations, Monte Carlo evaluations of various
problems, network analysis, research in computer sys-
tems (assemblers, compilers), design studies, and
development of problem oriented languages.
IBM Space Computing Center
Located at 615 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Washington,
D. C., the system is used for orbital calculations
for space vehicles, including formulation, testing
and production, test center applications for Federal
Systems Division of IBM, and customer test center for
local 709 users who have ordered machines.
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Lockheed Aircraft Corporation-Burbank
Located at Burbank, California, the system is used
to solve all scientific and engineering problems sub-
mitted by the Engineering Division.
Lockheed Sunnyvale
The computing installation consists of two IBM 709's
and peripheral equipment. It is used for scientific
calculations involving matrix inversion, partial
differential equations, trajectories, solutions for
simultaneous equations, etc. The systems are also
used for flight data reduction involving the prepara-
tion of labels and plotting tapes, data reduction and
computation of calibration. Admisistrative applica-
tions include the solution of financial, material,
and statistical problems.
The Martin Company-Baltimore
Located at the Missile Weapons Systems Division, Bal-
timore, Md., the system is used for missile design,
vibrations analysis, nuclear shielding, reactor design,
electronic design, information retrieval, trajectory
analysis, compilers, aerodynamic research, circuit
analysis, master lines automation, numerically con-
trolled tools, data reduction, weight calculation
automation, statistical analysis, structural analysis,
and molecular research.
The Martin Company-Orlando
Located at the Engineering Division, the system is
utilized for scientific calculations in engineering
design, parts and assembly control, production and
updating of engineering parts lists, and special
reports emanating from complete files of system parts
and components.
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
Located on the 1st level of Bldg. 33, Engineering
Campus, the system is used for flutter analysis,
trajectory studies, probability studies, stress and
loads analysis, aerodynamic performance, thermody-
namic problems, numerical control of milling machines,
flight test and wind tunnel data reduction, operations
analysis, and engine performance.
Northern States Power Company
Located at 1925 Sather Street, St. Paul 13, Minnesota,
the system is used for customers' billing and account-
ing, load flow studies, generator outage probabilities,
plant life actuarial analyses, substation and feeder
load record, and transformer loading and forecasting.
Phillips Petroleum Company
Located in the Adams Building at Bartlesville, Okla-
homa, the system is used for the solution of engineer-
ing, technical and research problems and business
accounting.
RCA Missile & Surface Radar Division
Located in Bldg. 116-1 Moorestown, N. J., the system
is used for the real-time control of BMEWS (Ballistic
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Missile Early Warning System), for engineering model tracking radar, for
engineering calculations associated with design of BMEWS sites, and for data
reduction for the Down Range Anti-Ballistic Missile Program (DAMP).
RCA Service Company, Patrick AFB
Located in the Technical
Laboratory, Bldg. 989, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, the system is used
primarily to determine missile trajectory information (time, position, velocity,
and acceleration) from observed observations, azimuth, elevation and slant
range (where available). Data sources are Azusa, FPS-16, Mod II radar,
ballistic camera, fixed camera, cane-theodolite, and DOVAP. Also digitizing
and linearization of telemetry is performed.
RCA Service Company, Cape Canaveral
Located at Bldg. 2-1655,
Cape Canaveral, Florida, the system is used for real time impact prediction
computing during ballistic missile launches, ground instrumentation check
outs, near real time computation for acquisition and vehicle recovery
operations, post flight data reduction, and other engineering and scientific
problems.
Space Technology Laboratories, Inc. (2)
Located at E1 Segundo,
California, both systems are used in a full spectrum of scientific
computations.
System Development Corporation
Located at 1923 Centinella
Avenue, West Los Angeles, California, the system is used for data processing
applications for the development of a system training program.
M. I. T. Lincoln Laboratory
Located at the M. I. T. Lincoln Laboratory,
Lexington, Massachusetts, the computer is used for real time systems studies;
evaluation, simulation, and analysis, physical data processing, and
programming research.
University of California LRL
Located at Livermore, California, the
system is used for the solution of differential equations.
University of California, Los Angeles Located at the University of
California, Los Angeles campus, the system is used for research and education
in all university disciplines, with special emphasis on business management
problems, operations research, gaming, and computer systems development.
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PROGRAMMING AND NUMERICAL SYSTEM
Internal number system Binary
Binary digits/word 36
Binary digits/instruction 36
Instructions/word 1
Instructions decoded 18T
Arithmetic systemFixed and floating point
Instruction type One address
Number range Floating -1038 < N < 1038
Fixed _(235-1) <= N <= (235-1)
Instruction word format
+---------------+-------+-------+---------------+
| Oper Code | Flag | Tag | Address |
+---------------+-------+-------+---------------+
| S,1 11 | 12-13 | 18-20 | 21 35 |
+---------------+-------+-------+---------------+
Format varies with instruction type.
SHARE Operating System (SOS) and FORTRAN are used.
There are 4 arithmetic registers (full word), viz. accumulator,
multiplier-quotient, storage, and sense. There are 3 index
registers.
ARITHMETIC UNIT
Incl Stor Access
Micorsec
Fixed Pt. Floating Pt.
Add 24 84
Mualt 24-240 24-204
Div 36-240 36-216
Construction (Arithmetic unit only)
Vacuum tubes 2,000
Diodes 14,500
Arithmetic mode Parallel
Timing Synchronous for Central Processing Unit
Asynchronous for Input-Output
Operation Sequential for Central Processing Unit
Concurrent Input-Output devices
Input-Output operations on up to 6 data channels can operate
concurrently with the main program in the CPU (Central
Processing Unit).
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STORAGE
Manufacturer
No. of Access
Media No. of Words Bin/Word Microsec
Core 4,096; 8,192 or 36 72
32,768
Magnetic Drum 8,192 or 16,384 36 35,000 for
initial word,
96 for sub-
sequent wds.
Magnetic Tape Up to 48 reels at
approx. 1/2 million
words/reel 10.8
millisec access
No. of units that can be connected 48 Units
No. of char/linear inch of tape 200 Char/inch
Channels or tracks on the tape 7 Tracks/tape
Blank tape separating each record 0.75 Inches
Tape speed 75 Inches/sec
Transfer rate 15,000 Char/sec
Start-stop time 10.8 Millisec
Average time for experienced 30-60 Seconds
operator to change reel of tape
Physical properties of tape
Width 0.5 Inches
Length of reel 2,400 Feet
Composition Acetate or Mylar
Mylar is DuPont's registered trademark for polyester film.
USA BMA Redstone
32,768 words Magnetic Core; Magnetic Tapes
USA EPG Fort Huachuca
32,768 words Magnetic Core; 24 Magnetic Tape Station
USN PMR Pt Mugu
32,768 words Magnetic Core; 24 Magnetic Tape Stations
USN PMR Pt Mugu
8,192 words Magnetic Core; 6 Magnetic Tape Stations
USN OTS China Lake, Calif.
32,768 words Magnetic Core; Magnetic Tape
NAFE FAA
32,768 words MC; Mag Tape
CEIR
32,768 MC; Mag Tapes
Douglas
32,768 MC; 13 Mag Tape Sta.
Douglas
32,768 MC; to MT
Ford
32,768 MC; 9 MT
Hughes
32,768 MC; MT
IBM Space
32,768 MC; 14 MT Type 729-1
Lockheed Burbank
32,768 MC; MT
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Lockheed Sunnyvale
32,768 MC, ea; 12 MT Type 729-I, ea.
Martin Baltimore
32,768 MC; 10 MT Type 729-1
Martin Orlando
32,768 Mc; MT
McDonnell
32,768 MC; MT
Northern States
8,192 MC; MT
Phillips
8,192 MC; MT
RCA Moorestown
32,768 MC; MP. The 8,000 word magnetic drum was re
moved 6 months after initial installation of computer.
RCA Patrick AFB
8,192 MC; MT
RCA Canaveral
8,192 MC; MT
Space Tech Labs
32,768 MC; NT
Space Tech Labs
32,768 MC; MT
System Development Corp
32,768 mc; MT
MIT
32,768 MC; 10 MT Sta
UCLRL
32,768 MC; 10 MT Sta
UCLA
32,768 MC; 8,192 Drum; MT
INPUT OUTPUT
Manufacturer
Media Speed
Magnetic Tape (Reads-records in BCD or Binary)
Cards (Read 250 cards/min on-line)
Card-to-Tape 250 or800 cards/min off-line)
Card (Punch) 100 cards/min (on-line)
Printed Page 150 lines /min on-line)
Cathode Ray Tube 135 microsec/point (on-line)
Tape-to-Card 100 or250 cards/min (off-line)
Tape-to-Printer 150 or 600 lines/min (off-line)
The 800 cards/min is obtained when the IBM 1401 System is used for
generating input tapes.
The higher rates are obtained when using the IBM 1401 off-line for Tape-
to-Card and Tape-to-Printer.
USA BMA Redstone
Tapes, Cards, Printer
USA EPG Fort Huachuca
Tapes, Cards, Printer
USN PMR Pt Mugu Tapes, Cards, Radar
Data, Printer
USN PMR Pt Mugu Tapes, Cards, Printer, Radar Data, 30 x 30
Plotting Boards.
USN OTS China Lake Tape Cards (on and off-line), Printer (on and
offline) Direct Data Device at 27,777 words/sec. Input from analog to digital
conversion facility with real time capability.
NAFE FAA Cards, Tape, Direct Data Entry 27,777 words/sec.
CEIR Cards, Tapes (729I, II and IV), Printer
Douglas (2) Tapes,
Cards, Printer
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Douglas
Tapes, Printer
Ford
Tapes, Cards, Printer
Hughes
Tapes, Cards, Printer
IBM Space
Tapes, Cards, Printer (on and off-line)
Lockheed Burbank
Tapes, Cards, Printer
All input of programs to the machine is on magnetic
tapes. Card Reader is used only to initialize partic-
ular input tape.
All output of printed or punched information is
placed on magnetic tapes. The printer is used to
monitir the system.
Lockheed Sunnyvale
Tapes, Cards, Printer, Paper Tape
Paper Tape input/output is available on only one
709 system.
Martin Baltimore
Tapes, Cards (on and off-line), Printer (on and off-
line), Cathode Ray Tube 7100 dots/sec
Martin Orlando
Tape, Cards, Printer
McDonnell
Tape, Cards, Printer (on and off-line)
Northern States
Tape, Cards, Printer
Phillips
Cards, Tape, Printer (on and off-line)
RCA Moorestown
Tape, Cards, Printer (on-line)
Printer is used for operator remarks only.
RCA Patrick AFB
Tape, Cards, Printer (on and off-line). Paper Tape
is transcribed to magnetic tape with off-line converter.
RCA Canaveral
Tape, Cards, Printer (on and off-line), Computer out-
put direct to teletype at 60 or 100 words/min, real
time direct data input at 30, 50, and 80 words/sec.
Space Tech Labs
Tape, Cards, Printer
Space Tech Labs
Tape, Cards, Printer
System Development Corp
Tape, Cards on line. All unit reocrd operations -
card-to-tape, tape-to-card, and tare-to-print are
performed off-line.
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Photo by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Sunnyvale
MIT
Media Speed
Magnetic Tape 15,000 char/sec
Cards (Reader 250 cards/min
Paper Tape 240 lines/sec (Via Direct Data
Entry
Magnetic Tape 320 words/sec (Via Direct Data
Entry)
Cards (Punch 100 cards/min
Printer 150 lines/min
Cathode Ray Tube 7,100 points sec
Various other inputs (e.g. phone line are used with
the Direct Data Entry feature from time to time.
UCLRL
Cards, Tape, Printer
UCLA
Cards, Tape, Printer (on-line), Cathode Ray Tube at
7,000 points/sec. utilize 714 card-to-tape for input
preparation and 720 II Printer and 717 Printer off-
line for output.
CIRCUIT ELEMENTS OF ENTIRE SYSTEM
Manufacturer There are 295,000, or 590,000, or 1,180,000 magnetic
cores, depending on size of memory.
CHECKING FEATURES
Manufacturer Accumulator overflow; divide check; floating point
overflow and underflow; data channel I/0 check; horizontal and vertical points
check on magnetic tape; dual level sensing; two gap head for verification of
tape writing; echo checking on line printer.
POWER, SPACE, WEIGHT, AND SITE PREPARATION
Manufacturer
Power, computer 125.2 KVA
Weight, computer 2,110 lbs
Physical Planning Manual available on request IBM
Form No. 12-7967-1.
USA BMA Redstone
Power, computer 94.8 Kw 131.8 KVA 0.72 pf
Volume, computer 26,800 cu ft
Area, computer 1,376 sq ft
Room size, computer 1,800 sq ft
Floor loading 25.0 lbs/sq ft
1,000 lbs concen max
Capacity 26.5 Tons
318,750 BTU/hr
Weight, computer 34,370 lbs
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USA EPG Fort Huachuca
Power, computer236.6 KVA
Capacity, air conditioner 150 Tons
520,42o BTU
USN PMR Pt Mugu
Power, computer 138.5 Kw 205.6 KVA 0.67 Pf
Power, air conditioner300 KVA
Volume, computer2,432.6 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 15,000 cu ft
Area, computer454.5 sq ft
Area, air conditioner960 sq ft
Floor loading 11.8 lbs/sq ft
2.50 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 70 Tons
USN PMR Pt Mugu
Power, computer 112.5 Kw157.7 KVA 0.71 pf
Volume, computer 1,415 cu ft
Area, computer 264.6 sq ft
Floor loading 250 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 43 Tons
Weight, computer 42,060 lbs
False ceiling, plenum floor, and concrete addition to building.
USN OTS China Lake
Power, computer 70 Kw 100 KVA 0.70 Pf
Power, air cond 87 Kw 100 KVA 0.87 Pf
Volume, computer 2,244 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 7,000 cu ft
Area, computer 420 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 800 sq ft
Room size, computer 1,776 sq ft
Room size, air conditioner 850 sq ft
Floor loading 175 lbs/sq ft
250 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 80 Tons
Weight, computer 52,110 lbs, incl periph-
eral equipment
Weight, air conditioner15,000 lbs
Computer is located in a fire-proof area. The computer area is not adjacent to
any inflammable or explosive material or gases, stored, manufactured, or
processed.
Structural conditions: All concrete-floor, walls and roof.
Partition separations from other areas (office) are fabricated steel 3" thick
with fire-proof insulation.
Floor: All steel removable panel construction, elevated one (1) foot above
supporting concrete deck.
Ceiling: Steel acoustical tile panels with 1" fiberglass insulation attached to
underside of concrete roof.
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Photo by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Sunnyvale
The entire computer area has its own refrigerated air-conditioning system
plus humidity control. Air conditioning equipment located in separate,
fireproof, building constructed for the expressed purpose of housing same.
Building housing equipment located approximately 15 feet away from
building housing the computer equipment.
NAFE FAA
Power, computer 89 Kw 160 KVA 0.765 Pf
600 amps max. capacity
Power, air cond 0.765 Pf 15% Excess
Volume, computer 24,000 cu ft
Area includes 16' x 30t customer eng'r area. Card
room not included.
Volume, air conditioner 4,800 cu ft
Machinery, comp. heat exchangers, etc.
Area, computer 2,400 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 480 sq ft
Room size, computer 80 ft x 30 ft
Room size, air conditioner 30 ft x 16 ft
Floor loading 200 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 50 Tons
W. W. II Navy Galley completely refurbished to house computer. Removable
floor and false ceiling installed. Room insulated. Preliminary air conditioning of
power installed prior to computer selection. Additional power and air
conditioning installed as
required. Duct work above false ceiling. Electric power beneath removable
floor. Air conditioning machinery remotely located with only air handling
equipment in computer room. Fluorescent lighting throughout. Installation
completed September 1959.
CEIR
Power, computer 75 Kw 108.6 KVA 0.70 Pf
Power, air cond 10 Kw 12 KVA 0.85 Pf
Volume, computer 11,500 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner10,000 cu ft
Area, computer 1,150 sq ft
Area, air conditioner1,000 sq ft
Room size, computer25 ft x 40 ft
Room size, air conditioner25 ft x 40 ft
Floor loading 30 lbs/sq ft
125 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner120 Tons
Weight, computer 3+,370 lbs
Weight, air conditioner27,000 lbs
This A/C equipment handles both 704 and 709. False ceiling. Plenums -
modular floor in 2 ft x 4 ft sections, 6 inches clearance between floor and
plenum.
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Douglas
Power, computer 150 KVA
Area, computer 1,500 sq ft
Area, air conditioner1,200 sq ft
Room size, computer30 ft x 50 ft
Floor loading 16 lbs/sq ft
200 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner40 Tons
Weight, computer 23,000 lbs
Sealed area, a/c ducts installed with 500 RCE/sink for each component, a/c
unit and airfilter installed, motor generator set with transformer and controls.
Douglas
Power, computer 150 KVA
Area, computer 1,500 sq ft
Area, air conditioner1,200 sq ft
Room size, computer30 ft x 50 ft
Floor loading 16 lbs/sq ft
200 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner40 Tons
Weight, computer 22,000 lbs
Sealed area, six inch raised floor installed over power cables, a/c unit and
airfilter installed, motor generator set with transformer and controls.
Hughes
Power, computer 205 Kw 256 KVA 0.80 Pf
M. G. set
Power, air cond 99 Kw 120 KVA ¤0.82 pf
Induction motor driven
Volume, computer 23,496 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 14,160 cu ft
Area, computer 1,958 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 1,180 sq ft
Room size, computer 42 ft x 46 ft 9 in
Room size, air conditioner 33 ft 10 in x 34 ft
Floor loading 100 lbs/sq ft
1,000 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner TO Tons
Weight, computer 33,460 lbs
IBM Space
Power, computer 183.9 KVA
4 wire 208V - 3 phase 800 amp supply
Power, air conditioner92.6 KVA
3 wire 208V - 3 phase Four 30 H. P. Compressors
Volume, computer 30,294.9 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 13,221 cu ft
Area, computer 3,029 49 sq ft
Area, air cond (2 rooms) 1,469 sq ft
Room size, computer48 ft 6 in x 62 ft
Room size, boiler room 30 ft x 20 ft
Room size, compressor room21 ft x 3T ft 6 in
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Floor loading 1,000 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 120 Tons (bldg.)
47 Tons (709 Machine)
Weight, computer51,820 lbs (computer &
all component equipment)
Air conditioner is installed on basement slab.
Ceilings axe 2 x 4 with rock lath and mineral block, hung type.
Building type - steel reinforced and masonry.
Building modifications - complete ,job on original accupency.
Power Distribution: 1,200 amps, 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208V - Bldg.
load; 800 amps, 3 phase, 4 wire,
120/208V - machine load.
Lockheed Burbank
Volume, computer 12,500 cu ft
Area, computer 1,250 sq ft
Room size, computer 25 ft x 50 ft
Floor loading 34,650 lbs
Capacity, air conditioner 90 Tons
313,000 BTU
Weight, computer 34,650 lbs
The area has a raised floor which carries the cold air to the computer and a
false ceiling which returns the hot air from the computer, back to the air
conditioning units which then cools it and forces back to the computer. The
raised floor also holds the interconnecting cables of the computer.
Lockheed Sunnyvale
Power, computer 337 KVA 0.90 pf
Available transformer power
Power, air conditioner 101 KW
Power requirement for 100,% operation
Volume, 2 709's & periph equip 96,000 cu ft
Volume, transformer, chiller, 27,000 cu ft
blower, precipptators, etc.
Area, computers 8,725 sq ft
Area, air conditioning1,200 sq ft
Room size, computers112 ft x 72 ft
Room size, air conditioning33 ft x 33 ft
Floor loading 93 lbs/sq ft
80 lbs/sq ft con max
Capacity, air conditioning125 Tons
Weight, computers 94,310 lbs
Weight, air conditioning20,000 lbs
One foot raised floor (sheet metal sandwich with wood core flooring) steel
frame. 11 ft. high (from raised floor) suspended ceiling, supply air ducted return
not ducted (ceiling plenum) tilt up reinforced concrete walls.
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Martin Baltimore
Power, computer 225 KVA supplied, 144 req. pf
Power, air come70 Kw 0.84 pf
Volume, computer51,200 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner6,400 cu ft
Area, computer 2,560 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 640 sq ft
Floor loading 200 lbs/sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 50 Tons operational
10 Tons standby
Weight, computer 38,670 lbs
System was installed in a balcony area of the building, thus eliminating the
advantage of a plenum. The floor was reinforced to suit loadings and covered
with vinyl. All walls are insulated and provided
with a moisture. Power for the computer is supplied from a dual source 13,200
volt to the operating requirement (208V) thus insuring the stability required.
Power for the air conditioning is supplied from the
plant supply.
Martin Orlando
Power, computer 104 Kw 174.7 KVA 1.0 pf
Includes peripheral equipment
Power, air conditioner 50.8 Kw
Volume, computer19,000 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner9,600 cu ft
Area, computer1,900 sq ft
Area, air conditioner800 sq ft
Room size, computer 38 ft x 50 ft
Room size, air conditioner40 ft x 20 ft
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Floor loading 26 lbs/sq ft
875 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 67.2 Tons
Weight, computer 49,220 lbs
Special raised pedestal type floor. Trade name Belair.
McDonnell
Power, computer 171 KVA
Area, computer 5,617 sq ft
Floor loading 100 lbs/sq ft
100 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 37 Tons
Weight, computer 55,640 lbs
Northern States
Power, computer 191 KVA
Volume, computer 38,400 cu ft
Area, computer 3,200 sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 100 Tons
Weight, computer 31,810 lbs
New building, built in 1957, cement block and brick
construction, computer and auxiliary room installed with floating
floor, manufactured by Floating Floors Inc., New York.
Honeywell climate control regulates temperature and humidity.
Phillips
Vole, computer 23,072 cu ft
Vole, air conditioner1,512 cu ft
Area, computer 2,881E sq ft
Area, air conditioner189 sq ft
Capacity, air conditioner 60 Tons
Raised floor, free access - installed in office building.
RCA Moorestown
Power, computer 525.2 Kw188.2 KVA 1+47,610 BTU's
Vole, computer 21,600 cu ft
Area, computer 2,160 sq ft
Room size, computer 72 ft x 30 ft
Capacity, sir conditioner 75 Tons
Used for complete area. Entire building air conditioned.
Special heavy steel building included area sealed off from
remainder for electrical shielding purposes. Raised floor (12
inches) on extruded aluminum over concrete base floor.
Computer receives cooled rote air (not underfloor plenum).
Separate power distribution within building.
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RCA Patrick AFB
Power, computer 103.8 Kw154.1 KVA 0.67 Pf
Power, air cond 56.2 Kw
Volume, air conditioner4,500 cu ft
Area, computer 2,800 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 450 sq ft
Room size, computer40 ft x 70 ft
Room size, air conditioner20 ft x 20 ft
5 ft x 10 ft
Capacity, air conditioner44 Tons
Weight, computer45,690 lbs
Weight, air conditioner10,000 lbs
Computer room has false floor with removable sections 2.5 feet square.
Air conditioning ducts are above false ceiling. Indirect chilled water system
for air conditioning.
RCA Canaveral
Power, computer 113.6 Kw158.9 KVA 0.72 pf
Power, air conditioner 78.3 Kw
Volume, computer 11,000 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner 4,500 cu ft
Area, computer 2,472 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 450 sq ft
Room size, computer 39 ft x 56 ft
9 ft x 32 ft
Adjoining "L"
Room size, air conditioner 15 ft x 15 ft
15 ft x 15 ft
Capacity, air conditioner 84 Tons
Weight, computer 43,130 lbs
Weight, air conditioner10,000 lbs
Concrete block building, false floor in machine room for cables, terminal
rack for real time inputs and communications, fast acting switch to transfer
critical power input to the industrial bank during power fluctuations, and
direct expansion system for
air conditioning.
Space Tech Labs (2)
Power, computer 160 KVA
Volume, computer 20,000 cu ft
Area, computer 2,000 sq ft
Floor loading 80 lbs/sq ft
Weight, computer 50,000 lbs
24 inch false ceiling and 18 inch raised floor.
System Development Corp
Power, computer 212 Kw 235 KVA 0.90 pf
M/G fed
Power, air cond 69 Kw 78.5 KVA 0.88 pf
372 KVA fullload rating
Volume, computer 29,400 cu ft
Volume,air conditioner 63,000 cu ft
Area, computer 4,200 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 2,528 sq ft
Floor loading 250 lbs/sq ft
1,000 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 400 Tons
Weight, computer 54,000 lbs
False ceiling, seven foot plenum, and concrete block building.
MIT
New building, false floor, 1 foot deep wiring plenum. False ceiling for air ducts
and lighting conduits. Building concrete block, aluminum-foil-backed gypsum
board interior to reduce water vapor intrusion. Power from new sub-station from
4160 volt building distribution system. Floor loading 125 lbs/sq ft special
point loads handled by extra steel. False floor 1 1/4 inch plywood on light steel
frame.
UCLRL
Power, computer 192 Kw 134 KVA 0.70 Pf
Power, air cond 32 Kw 22 KVA 0.90 pf
Vole, computer 1,060 cu ft
Volume, air conditioner2,000 cu ft
Area, computer 250 sq ft
Area, air conditioner 360 sq ft
Room size, computer 25 ft x 40 ft
Room size, air conditioner 12 x 30 x 10 ft
Floor loading 900 lbs concen max
Capacity, air conditioner 30 Tons (nominal)
Weight, computer 16,000 lbs
Weight, air conditioner16,000 lbs
UCLA
Power, computer 250 KVA
Area, computer 4,700 sq ft
Class A building containing 25,000 square feet built especially to
house computer and staff. Computer area incorporates false floor and ceiling
plenum chambers, custom designed power connections, etc.
PRODUCTION RECORD
Manufacturer
Delivery on availability basis only.
COST, PRICE AND RENTAL RATES
Manufacturer
Monthly Purchase
Type DescriptionModel Charge Price
709 Central Process Unit 1 $10,000 $500,000
711 Card Reader 2 800 32,000
716 Printer 1 1,200 54,200
721 Card Punch 1 600 25,000
729 Magnetic Tape Unit 1 700 27,500
733 Magnetic Drum Storage 1 2,900 110,000
733 Magnetic Drum Storage 2 2,900 110,000
736 Power Supply 2 1,100 57,200
737 Magnetic Core Storage 3 3,700 192,400
737 Magnetic Core Storage 4 3,700 192,400
738 Magnetic Core Storage 1 19,700 940,000
740 CRT Recorder 1 2,450 96,000
741 Power Supply 2 1,400 72,800
741 Power Supply 3 1,400 72,800
746 Power Distribution Unit 2 1,400 72,800
746 Power Distribution Unit 3 1,300 67,600
755 Tape Control 1 1,500 90,000
766 Data Synchronizer 1 3,600 190,000
780 CRT Display 1 400 16,000
Monthly Rental, average system: $55,200 and up
Selling Price, average system: $2,630,000 and up Maintenance
contract available.
USA EPG Fort Huachuca
Rental rate for basic system is $68,900 per month.
Rental rate for additional equipment is $11,300 per month.
Maintenance is included in rental costs.
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USN PMR Pt Mugu
On-line rentals are:
1 709 $48,130.00
13 Tape drives at $700 9,100.00
1 Card Reader 800.00
1 Card Punch 600.00
1 Printer 1,225.00
Total monthly rental$59,855.00
Off-line rentals are:
2. 010 at 10 $ 20.00
3 024 at $4o 120.00
9 026 at $6o 54o.oo
4 Verifiers at 50 200.00
1 Sorter 55.00
1 Tabulator 1,002.50
1 Collator 247.00
1 Reproducer 204.00
1 Interpreter 216.00
1 Tape-to-Card 2,375.00
1 Card-to-Tape 3,365-00
1 Tape Printer (hi speed) 5,330.00
Total monthly rental $13,777.50
USN P14R Pt Mugu
Basic system
8K, 3 Data Synchronizers, 6 tapes rent for $42,905.
Peripheral Equipment rents for $3,450.
USN OTS China Lake
Basic system rents for $64,490 per month.
Electric Accounting Machines rent for $3,260/month
NAFE FAA
Types 709, 77.1, 716, 721, 7291, 736, 738,
741, 7 755, 766, and 776 rent for $50,450.
Types 714, 717, 757, 759, and 7291 rent for $5,75
per month.
CEIR
Basic system
709, 7u, 716, 721 729 (10), 755 (2), 766, 738, 7
741, and 746 cost $2,014,900.
Additional equipment
774, 720, 714 also included with 704 cost $441,000.
709, 7u. 716, 721, 729 (10), 755 (2), 766, 738,
741, and 746 rent for $50,075.
777, 720, and 714 rent at $12,707.
Standard IBM rental maintenance.
Douglas
Main frame, 13 magnetic tape units, 1 printer, 1 card
reader, 1 card punch, and 28,672 words additional core
memory rent at $52,000/month.
Douglas
Main frame, 10 magnetic tape units, 1 printer, and
28,672 words additional core memory rent at $51,000
per month.
Ford
Basic system rents for approximately $50,000/month
including about $2,000/month for off line printer.
Hughes
Machine Type No. of Units Monthly Rental
709 1 $10,000
7u 1 Boo
714 714 1 1,675
716 1 1,200
717 2 2,800
721 1 600
729 13 9,100
736 1 1,100
738 1 19,700
741 1 1,400
746 1 1,300
755 1 1,500
757 1 650
757 1 740
759 1 990
766 1 3,6oo
Total $57,155
Lockheed Burbank
With 32K core memory and 11 tapes, system rents
at $450 per hour.
Additional Equipment
714 $22 per hour
722 16 per hour
720 34 per hour
The 709 (32K core, 11 tapes) rents at $49,825
per month, base shift.
Additional Equipment
714 $3,200 per month base shift
720 4,950 per month base shift
722 2,300 per month base shift
Lockheed Sunnyvale
MonthlyHourly Extra Shift
Type Description Rental Rate per Hour
709 C. P. U. w/clock $10,165 $57.76 $23.11
736 Power Supply 1,100 6.25 2.50
738 Core Memory 19,705 111.96 44.78
741 Power Supply 1,400 7.95 3.18
746 Power Dist. 1,300 7-39 2.96
766 Data Synch. 3,830 21.76 8.70
766 Data Synch. Mod. 125 .71 .28
A Total Main Frame 37,625 213.78 85.51
755 Tape Control 1,500 8.52 3.41
755 Tape Control 1,500 8.52 3.41
729 Tape Units (12)8,400(12)47.72 (12)19.09(12)
711 Card Reader 800 4.54 1.82
716 Printer 1,200 6.82 2.73
721 Card Punch 600 3.41 1.36
9307 Paper Tape 1/0 1,300 7.39 2.96
B Total On Line 15,300 86.92 34.78
Total 709 (A + B) $52,925 300.70 120.29
720A Printer 1,950 11.08 4.43
727 Tape Unit 550 3.12 1.25
760 Control 2,500 14.20 5.68
Total Printer 1 5,000 28.40 11.36
722 Card Punch 875 4.97 1.98
727 Tape Unit 550 3.12 1.25
758 Control 850 4.83 1.93
Total Tape to Card 2,275 12.92 5.16
714 Card Reader 1,650 9.38 3.75
727 Tape Unit 550 3.12 1.25
759 Control 975 5.54 2.22
Total Card to Tape 3,175 18.04 7.22
729 Tape Unit 700 3.98
C Total Off Line $11,150$63.34 $23.74
Total System 1 (A+B) $64,075 $364.04 $144.03
The 766 Data Synchronizer Mod. is used to handle
paper tape I/0.
The 9307 consists of 9307 Paper Tape Read Punch and
9807 Reader Punch Control.
Monthly rental includes 10% F. E. T. where applicable)
Hourly rate is 1/176th of monthly rental.
Extra shift per hour is 4096 of 1/176th of monthly
rate.
709 C.P.U. w/clock $10.050 $57.10 $22.84
736 Power Supply 1,100 6.25 2.50
738 Core Memory 19,700 111.93 44.77
741 Power Supply 1,400 7.95 3.18
746 Power Dist. 1,300 7.38 2.95
766 Data Synch. 3,600 20.45 8.18
A Total Main Frame $37,150 $211.06 $84.42
755 Tape Control 1,500 8.52 3.41
755 Tape Control 1,500 8.52 3.41
729 Tape Units (12)8,400(12)47.72(12) 19.09(12)
711 Card Reader 800 4.54 1.82
716 Printer 1,200 6.82 2.73
721 Card Punch 600 3.41 1.36
B Total On Line $14,000 $79.53 $31.82
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Total 709 (A+B) $51,150 $290.59 $116.24
720A Printer1,950 11.08 4.43
729 Tape Unit700 3.98 1.59
760 Control2,500 14.20 5.68
Total Printer 2 5,150 29.26 11-70
C Total Off Line $5,150 $29.26 $11.70
Total System 2 (A+B+C)$56,300 $319-85 $127.94
Total Installation $120,375 (709
Systems 1 + 2)
010 Key punch$11.00 $ .06 $ .03
026 Key punch66.00 .37 .19
026 Key punch71.00 .40 .20
026 Key punch77.00 .44 .22
026 Key punch71-50 .41 .20
026 Key punch71.50 .41 .21
026 Key punch71.50 .41 .20
056 Verifier60-50 .34 .17
056 Verifier60.50 .34 .17
056 Verifier
Total Key punch $615.50 3.49 1.74
082 Sorter 68.20 .39 .20
085 Collator154.00 .87 .44
407 Acctng. Machine 915.75 5.20 2.60
519 Reproducer161.70 .92 .46
519 Reproducer178.20 1.01 .50
557 Interpreter 192.50 1.09 .55
Total Auxiliary $1,670.35 $9.48 $4.75
Total Unit Record $2,285.85 $12.97 $6.49
Total Sunnyvale$122,660.85
Installations
Palo Alto
Monthly Hourly Extra Shif Type
Description SN Rental Rate per Hour
Univac 22 $20,980.00 $119.20 $59.60
Core Storage 4,500.00 25.57 12.79
Float Point 1,545.00 8.78 4.39
Variable Block 290.00 1.65 .83
A Total Main Frame 27,315.00 155.20 77.61
Uniservo (10)3,200.o0(lo)18.18(10) 9.09(1
Read Punch 890.00 5.062.53
B Total On Line 4,090.00 23.24 11.62
Total EDP 22 (A+B) $31,405.00 $178.44 $89.23
Univac 27 20,980.00 119.20 59.60
Core Storage4,500.00 25.57 12.79
Floating Point 1,545.00 8.78 4.39
Variable Block 290.00 1.65 .83
C Total Main Frame $27,315.00 $155.20 $77.61
Uniservo (10)3,200.00(10) 18.18(10) 9.09(10
Read Punch890.00 5.06 2.53
D Total On Line $4,090.00 $23.24 $11.62
Total EDP 27 (C+D) $31,4o5.oo $178.44 $89.23
High Speed Printer 3,300.0018.75 9.38
High Speed Printer 3,300.0018.75 9.38
Card to Tape2,605.00 14.80 7.40
D Total Off Line 9,205-00 52.30 26.16
Total EDP Systems $72,015.00 $409.18 $204.62
(A+B+C+D+E)
026 Key punch77-00 .43 .22
026 Key punch71.50 .41 .20
026 Key punch71.50 .41 .21
056 Verifier 60-50 .37 .19
A Total Key punch $280.50 $1.62 $.82
077 Collator126.50 .72 .36
082 Sorter 68.20 .39 .20
407 Acctg. Machine 915.75 5.20 2.60
519 Reproducer 178.20 1.01 .51
552 Interpreter 99.00 .56 .23
B Total Auxiliary $1,387.65 $7.88 $3.90
Total EAM (A+B) $1,668.15 $9.50 $4.72
Total Palo Alto $73,683.15
Martin Baltimore
709 System - 10 tapes (on line), CRT, Punch, Card
Reader, Printer, 2 tapes (off line), Card Punch &
Reader, Printer $63,350/month.
3 Hand Punches, 3 Key Punches, 2 Verifiers, Sorter, Collator,
Tabulator, 2 Reproducing Punches, Interpreter, Cardatype Tape
Punch $2,368/month.
Total system rents for $385/hour.
Off line Card Punch20/hour
Off line Printer35/hour
Off Line Reader30/hour
Martin Orlando
Monthly Rental
Qty Total
709 Central Processing Unit 1 $10,090
729 Mod. I Tape Units 13 5,100
711 Card Reader 1 800
738 Magnetic Core Storage 1 19,705
755 Tape Control Unit 2 3,000
766 Data Synchronizer 1
3,830
716 Printer 1 1,200
721 Punched Card Recorder 1 600
776 Tape Switching Device 1 75
736 Power Supply 1 1,100
741 Power Supply 1 1,400
746 Power Distribution Unit 1 1,300
714 Card Reader 1 1,500
759 Card Reader Control Unit 1 915
720A Printer 1 1,900
760 Printer Control & Storage 1 2,500
774 Tape Data Selector 1 2,300
747 TDS Power Supply 1 500
Total $57715
McDonnell
The 709 with 11 tapes, card reader, card punch, on-line
printer, and one data synchronizer cost $2,421,300 and
rents at $50,560/month.
The717, 757, 727`s, 722, 758, 720, 760, 714, 759,
9701, 9702, 024, 026, 056, d+6, 082 077, 519, 552,
and 407 cost $741,800 and rents at $19,650/month.
Northern States
Monthly
Qty Rental Price
709 Central Processing Unit 1 $10,000 $500,000
711 Card Reader 1 Boo 32,ooo
716 Printer 1 1,200 54,200
721 Card Punch 1 600 25,000
729 Tape Units 13 9,100 357,500
736 Power Unit 1 1,100 57,200
737 Core Storage 2 7,400 384,800
741 Power Unit 1 1,400 72,800
746 Power Unit 1 1,3oo 67,600
755 Tape Control 2 3,000 18o,oo0
766 Data Synchronizer 1 3,600 190,000
Total Computer39,500 1,921,100
714 Card Reader 1 2,960 127,650
722 Card Punch 3 5,850292,500
720A Printer 3 14,850 666,6oo
408 Printer 1 1,273 70,500
407 Printer 1 899 43,750
024 Keypunch 14 924 27,300
026 Printing Keypunch 4 380 12,ooo
056 Verifier 6 330 14,400
083 Sorter 2 250 12,400
085 Collator 1 138 7,700
101 Statistical Sorter 2 924 48,ooo
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519 Reproducer 5 1,155 32,750
557 Interpreter 6 1,735 92,040
Phillips
The 709, 72-1, 77-4, 716, 717, 720 11, 721, 722,
13-729's Mod 1, 736, 2-737's, 741, 2-755's, 757,
758, 759, 760, 766, 746 monthly rental, excluding taxes,
prime shift is $50,460.
RCA Moorestown
Type DescriptionQty Monthly Rental
709 Central Processing Unit 1 $10,000
711 Punch Card Reader 1 600
716 Alphabetical Printer 1 1,200
721 Punch Card Recorder 1 600
729 Magnetic Tape Unit (700) 12 8,400
755 Tape Control Unit (1,500) 2 3,000
738 Magnetic Cone Storage 1 19,700
740 Control Output Recorder 1 2,450
780 Display Unit 1 400
736 Power Frame No. 1 1 1,100
741 Power Frame No. 2 1 1,400
746 Power Distributor Unit 1 1,300
766 Data Synchronizer (3,600) 2 7,200
714 Card Reader 1 1,075
759 CD Reader Control 1 975
720 Printer 1 1,000
760 Control & Storage Unit 1 7,500
722 Card Punch 1 800
758 CD Reader Control 1 975
RCA Patrick AFB
The 026 Key punch, 709 CPU, 716 Printer, 727 Mag Tape,
736 her, 711 Card Rdr, 721 Punch, 729 Mag Tape (72), 737
Core Storage (2), 741 Power, 755 Tape Ctrl, 776 Tape SW,
746 Power, and 766 Data Syn rents at $40,285/month.
The 714 Card Rdr, 757 Control, 9200 Converter, 717
Printer, and 759 Control rents at an additional $8,325/month.
RCA Canaveral
The 709 CPU, Printer, 729 Mag tape (8), 737 Core Storage
(2 , 7ll Card Rdr, 721 Punch, 736 Power, 741 Power, 746
Power, 766 Data Synch (3), 755 Tape Ctrl (2) and 776 Tape
SW rent at $43,650/month.
The 717 Printer, 024 Key punch, 407 Acctg Mach, 9
Interpreter, 757 Control, 047 Tape to Card, and
519Reproducer rent at an additional $3,343/month.
Space Tech Labs (2)
Cost of installation would be $2,558,800 each.
Monthly rental is $53,900 per month. System is rented.
System Development Corp
32K memory, 2 DSU's, 4 TCU's, 20 nag. tapes, reader,
punch, printer rent at $70,000/month for 176
hours.
717 Print System, 714 Card Read System, (2) 722 Punch
Systems rent at $11,500/month for 176 hours.
MIT
Type Description
709 Central Processing
711 Punch Card Reader
716 Alphabetic Printer
721 Punch Card Recorder
729 x 10 Magnetic Tape Unit
736 Power Frame 1
738 Magnetic Core Storage
740Cathode Ray Tube Recorder
741 Power Frame 2
746 Power Distribution
755 x 2 Tape Control Unit
766 Data Synchronizer
780Cathode Ray Tube Display
Total cost $2 526,670.
Total rental 52,765/month.
714 Card Reader
717 Printer
720 Printer
722 Card. Punch
729 x 2Magnetic Tape Unit
757 Printer Control
758 Card Punch Control
759 Card Reader Control
760 Control Storage
776 Special EDPM Unit
Total cost $593,975.
Total rental is $12,4.45/month.
The system is rented.
UCLA
Basic system and peripheral equipment is on loan
rent-free. The maintenance is donated.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Manufacturer Education, training, program
testing, technical assistance on all phases is available.
USA BMA Redstone
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Programmers 49
Clerks 10
Librarians 1
Operators 2
Engineers (IBM) 5
In-Output Oper 1
Two operators required for each additional extra shift.
Day shift is monitor run on 709.
Operators are used on 704'8, 705, and 709 - rotating shifts.
Other personnel on 8 hours shift.
Engineers rotate shifts on 704's and 709.
Operation tends toward open shop.
USA EPG Fort Huachuca
One 8-Hour Two 8-Hour Three 8-Hour
Shift Shifts Shifts
Used Recomm Recamm
Supervisors 1 2
Librarians 1 1 1
Operators 1 2 3
In-output Oper 2 3 4
Tape Handlers 1 2 3
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes formal classroom training
with about 5096 on-the-,job training interspersed over a 5
week period. Continuous on-the-job training and routine of
operators.
Personnel figures shown above do not include personnel in
the process of on-the-,job train.
All operating personnel are military, therefore,
turnover is very heavy.
USA PMR Pt mugu
Two Shifts
Supervisors 4
Analysts 5
Programmers 15
Coders 5
Clerks 2
Librarians 2
Operators 11
IBM supplies engineers (generally 3). In addition to the
above, there are about 12 people in the machine room doing
key-punching, routine sorting, etc. We also have a Systems
Group of about 8 programmers who are building their own,
special purpose operating system.
Our operation is closed shop as regards the actual machine
operation, but open shop as regards programming.
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We use all the standard training procedures, but
depend most heavily on "on-the-,job" training for ma-
chine operators; and both in-shop courses and super-
visory instruction for programmers.
USN PMR Pt Mugu
one 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 2
Programmers 4
Clerks 1
Operators 1
Engineers 1
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Operators are trained on-the-,job and programmers by
informal training from supervisor. USN OTS China. Lake
1st Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts-Programmers-Coders 14
Clerks 1
Operators 4
In-Output Oper 6
Two additional operators are used on second 8-hour shift.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Training is in-house. All mathematicians possess BS degree
or higher. NAFE FAA
One 8-Hour Shift
UsedRecommended
Supervisors 1 1
Analysts 1 1
Programmers 30 30
Clerks 1 1
Librarians 1 1
Operators 2 2
Engineers 1 1
Technicians 2 2
In-Output Oper 1 1
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM schools for
programming, and in-house training for operators. CEIR Total
for One Total for Two Total for Three 8-Hour Shift 8-Hour
Shifts 8-Hour Shifts
U R U R U R
Supvr 1 1 2 2 3 3
Program 1717 17 17 17 17
Clerks 1 1 1 1 1 1
Librar 1 1 1 1 1 1
Operator 1 1 2 2 3 3
In-Outp 1 1 2 2 3 3
For the purpose of this personnel requirement, our staff was
cut in half, since our staff operates both a 704 and a 709. We
have one dispatcher, program librarian, magnetic tape librarian,
etc., to handle both computers.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Operators are given on-the-,job training.
Programmers are given a 6-month course evenly divided
between formal classes and on-the-,job training.
Douglas
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts-Programmers-Coders30
Clerks 1
Operators 5
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Own course followed by on-the-,job training.
Douglas
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 3
Analysts-Programmers-Coders70
Clerks 2
Operators 5
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Own course followed by On-the-job training.
Ford
One 8-Hour Shift Two 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended Used Recommended
Supervisors 4 6
Analysts-Prog 18 30
Clerks 0 2
Librarians 0 1
Operators 12 15 0 3
Technicians 2 3 0 1
In-Output Op 1 1 0 1
Tape Handlers 0 1 0 1
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used include hiring trained people, on-
,job training or classes taught by Aeronutronic personnel, and
IBM-supplied classes.
Hughes
First 8-Hour Second 8-Hour Third 8-Hour
Shift Shift Shift
Supervisors 4 1
Analysts 7
Programmers 8 3 1
Clerks 3
Librarians 1
Operators 2 1 1
Three shift total is 32.
Operation tends toward open shop.
On-the-,job training is given in conjunction with company
sponsored classes.
IBM Space
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Supervisors 5
Analysts 10
Programmers 25
Coders 10
Clerks 5
Librarians 1
Operators 8
Engineers 3
In-Output Oper 3
Tape Handlers 2
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes formal class instruction in
basic programming and machine operation - 3 to 4 weeks,
informal class instruction held at Center covering specific
system used here, and supervised programming assignments.
Lockheed Burbank
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Supervisors 4
Analysts 15
Programmers 43
Clerks 2
Operators 7
Engineers 10 (Recommended)
Operation tends toward closed shop.
All new personnel attend a class which covers the use of
Fortran and also machine coding. This class lasts about 4
weeks.
Lockheed Sunnyvale
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 5 6
Programmers 130
Clerks 2 3
Librarians 2 2
Operators 12 14
In-Output Oper 7 8
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Training is rendered by shift leaders, IBM Customer Engineers,
and IBM Applied Science Representatives.
Supervisors includes Supervisor and shift leaders.
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Operating analysts function is accomplished by supervisor and shift leaders.
Programming is accomplished by separate department from Operations. The
number of programmers recommended depends upon the number of functions
being performed at LMSD. Scientific, Flight Data Reduction, and
Administrative Data are processed on the two IBM 709 computer systems.
Coder and programmers are synonymous at LMSD. Tape handler are included
under "Operators".
Martin Baltimore
One 8-Hour Shift
UsedRecommended
Supervisors 4 6
Analysts 2 4
Programmers 13 17
Coders 2 4
Clerks 2 2
Librarians 0 1
Operators 7 8
Two additional operators are required for second 8-hour shift.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Classes for newcomers given by our own personnel.
Martin Orlando
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 1 1
Analysts 2 3
Programmers 15
Librarians 1
Operators 7 7
Engineers 5 5
Operation is closed shop.
For non-experienced personnel, an on-the-,job full time training program
of approximately three weeks, plus close supervision for at least six months,
is given.
McDonnell
First 8-Hour Second 8-Hour
Shift Shift
U Recom U Recom
Supervisors 5 5 1 1
Programmers 31 31
Librarians 1 1
Operators 2 2 2 2
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes initial two-week training course,
followed by on-the-,job training with an experienced programmer.
Northern States
One 8-Hour Shift
Supervisors 1
Analysts 1
Programmers 9
Librarians 1
Operators 1
In-Output Oper 7
Four additional operators are required for second 8-hour shift and two
additional operators for the third 8-hour shift.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
IBM Programming School and on-the-,job training is used.
Phillips
Total for One Total for Two Total for Three
8-Hour Shift 8-Hour Shifts 8-Hour Shifts
Librarians 1 1 1
Operators 1 2 3
In-Output 0 2 3 3
Tape Hand 1 2 2
Above figures includes only operating personnel. Analysts,
programmers, coders, etc. operate as a team to serve all computing and
EAM systems.
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Training is by lessor of equipment and on-the-,job.
RCA Moorestown
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 4 7
Analysts 3 5
Programmers 17 22
Coders 8 u
Clerks 2 2
Librarians 0.3 0.5
Operators 7 10
Engineers 5 5
Technicians 2 5
In-output Oper 5 7
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes in-house, both formal classes and on the
,job, for both programmers and all operating personnel. We rarely send
personnel to the manufacturer's classes. We extensively use individual mentors;
each new person comes in at random times of the year, and is separately guided.
This is basically a scientific computing facility, solving engineering
problems on missiles and surface radar equipment. However, we do spare parts
lists and drawing indexes as 8$ of our total load, using "commercial"
programming systems. We use FORTRAN 709 and SOS for engineering
computations.
RCA Patrick AFB
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Used Recommended
Supervisors 7 7
Analysts 12 12
Programmers 24 24
Coders 3 3
Operators 10 10
Engineers 1 1
In-Output Oper 6 6
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM courses, onthe-,job training, and a
training manual developed in-house.
RCA Canaveral
one 8-Hour Shift
Used Recommended
Supervisors 1 2
Analysts 5 5
Programmers 5 5
Secretary 1 1
Operators 3 3
Engineers 2 2
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes training courses conducted locally by
IBM Applied Science representatives, on-the-,job training provided by
programers . and the more experienced operators, and manuals.
The operation performed at this facility is unique in that personnel must be
familiar with the computer system as well as range operations. As a
consequence it takes special requirements for personnel to qualify as computer
operators, programmers, analysts, and
engineers at this facility
Space Tech Labs (2)
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Supervisors 10
Analysts 3
Programmers 30
Clerks 1
Librarians 0.5
Operators 5
Engineers 1
Technicians 2
In-Output Oper 1
Tape Handlers 0.5
Above figures are for each system.
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Operation tends toward closed shop.
Methods of training used includes IBM local short courses, an
internal two-week course, and on-the-job training.
System Development Corp
Three 8-Hour Shifts
Supervisors 2
Analysts 2
Clerks 2
Operators 15
Operation tends toward closed shop.
Internal formal classroom and on-the-,job training are used.
MIT
Total for One Total for Two Total for Three
8-Hour shift 8-Hour shifts 8-Hour Shifts
R U R R
Supervisors 2 2 3
Librarian 1 1 1 1
Operators 3 4 4 5
Engineers 2 2 2 2
Technicians 1 0 2 2
In-Output 0 2 3 3 4
Tape Hand l 2 3 3 4
This computing facility is run as a Laboratory service for any
and all. members of the research staff. There is no formal
distinction of activity such as analyst, programmer, etc. About
70 persons are regular users. There are two small groups,
totalling some 15 persons, whose primary role is to write
programs and utility systems in support of research projects.
The facility is on a two-shift operation but is staffed for a
possible third shift in the future.
The machine is maintained by IBM engineers. Technician
help is variously obtained as needed from an activity primarily
working on research items.
Operation tends toward open shop.
Methods of training used includes on-the-job instruction by
supervisors. Scheduled classes by qualified members of the
Laboratory staff are given.
UCLRL
Seven days/week
Supervisors 1
Programmers 21
Coders 5
Operators 9
Operation tends toward open shop.
Personnel are trained by working with an experienced
person.
UCLA
Total for OneTotal for Two
8-Hour Shift8-Hour Shifts
Supervisors 1 2
Analysts 2 2
Programmers 3 3
Coders 0 0
Clerks 4 4
Librarians 0.5 0.5
Operators 2 4
Engineers 4 4
Technicians 0 0
In-Output Oper 1 1
For two 8-hour shift operation, a full time librarian is
recommended. For three 8-hour shifts, three supervisors are
recommended.
Operation is open shop programming, closed shop
machine operation.
Short Fortran programming classes and apprenticeship
system is used.
RELIABILITY, OPERATING EXPERIENCE,
AND TIME AVAILABILITY
USA BMA Redstone
Good time 113.1 Hours/Week Average
Attempted to run time116.6 Hours/Week Average
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.969
Above figures based on period 1 Jan 60 to 31 Mar 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Jan thru 31 Mar 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
USA EPG Fort Huachuca
Figures based on period 1 Sep 59 to 1 Sep 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1 Feb 59
Time is available for rent to qualified outside organizations.
USN PMR Pt Mugu
Average error-free running period 3.5 Hours
Good time55.6 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time60.4 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.921
Above figures based on period 1 Feb 60 to 29 Feb 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 8 Jan 60
Time is available for rent to qualified outside organizations.
USN PMR Pt Mugu
Average error-free running period 7 Hours
Good time35.2 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time37.1 Hours/Week (Average;
Operating ratio (Good/Attempted to run time) 0.948
Above figures based on period 1 Feb 60 to 28 Feb 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 15 Aug 59
Time is available for rent to qualified outside or-
ganizations.
USN OTS China Lake
Good time 100 Hours /Week Average
Attempted to run time105 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.95
Above figures based on period 1 Apr 60 to 30 Apr 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 13 Jan 60
Time is available for rent to qualified outside or-
ganizations. Availability is dependent on workload
RAFE FAA
Average error-free running period 40 Hours
Good time 40 Hours /Week Attempted to
run time 41 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.98
Above figures based on period from Jan 60 to Apr 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Oct 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
CEIR
Good time 47.5 Hours/Week (Average?
Attempted to run time50.5 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.94
Above figures based on period 10 Feb 59 to 1 Jan 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 10 Feb 59
Time is available for rent to outside organizations
Douglas
Average error-free running period 6 Hours
Good time 110 Hours /Week Aver e
Attempted to run time 115 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.95
Above figures based on period from Jul 59 to Jul. 60
Passed Customer AcceptanceTest Feb 59
Time is available for rentto outside organizations.
Douglas
Average error-free running period 6 Hours
Good time 110 Hours/WeekAverage
Attempted to run time 115 Hours/Week Average)
Operating ratio 0.95
Above figures based on period from Sep 59 to Jul 60
Passed Customer AcceptanceTest Sep 59
Time is available for rentto outside organizations.
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Ford
Average error-free running period 10 Hours
Good time 95 Hours/Week (Average
Attempted to run time101 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.94
Above figures based on period 23 Mar 60 to 23 May 60 Passed
Customer Acceptance Test 23 Mar 60
Time is available for rent to outside organizations.
Hughes
Good time 127 Hours/Week (Average
Attempted to run time14 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.95
Above figures based on period 16 May 60 to 22 May 60 Passed
Customer Acceptance Test Apr 59
Time is available for rent to outside organizations.
Analysis of the 14 hour figure includes: machine failure, rerun
time, operator error, time lost due
to program failure.
An additional 13 hours down time should be added for
preventive maintenance care.
There were 14 hours during this period considered
idle time.
IBM Space
Good time 130 Hours/Week Average)
Attempted to run time134 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.97
Abovefigures based on period 1 Mar 60 to 1 Jun 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Sep 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Lockheed Burbank
Average error-free running period 6 Hours
Good time 126 Hours/Week (Average
Attempted to run time148 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.85
Above figures based on period from Jan 60 to Apr 60 Passed
Customer Acceptance Test May 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
Lockheed Sunnyvale
Average error-free running period 31 hours/system
Good time258.53 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time269.71 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.9585
Abovefigures based on period 1 Jan 60 to 1 Apr 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 1-29 Dec 58; 2-4 Aug 5 Time is
available for rent to qualified outside or
ganizations.
Statistics are based on elapsed time totals of two
(2) 709 systems.
Martin Baltimore
Good time 70 Hours/Week (Average?
Attempted to run time74 Hours/Week (Average)
operating ratio 0.94
Abovefigures based on period from Mar 60 to May 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Oct 59
Time is available for rent to outside organizations.
Martin Orlando
Good time -110 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time115 Hours/Week (Average)
operating ratio 0.96
Above figures based on period 1 Jan 60 to 31 May 60 Time is
available for rent to qualified outside or
ganizations.
McDonnell
Good time100 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time106 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.941
Above figures based on period 4 Apr 60 to 29 Apr 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 3 May 60
Time is available for rent to outside organizations.
Northern States
Good time 99 Hours/Week Average)
Attempted to run time106 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.934
Above figures based on period 1 Jun 60 to 30 Jun 60 Passed
Customer Acceptance Test May 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
Phillips
Good time77 Hours/Week (Average)
Figure based on period 1 Feb 60 to 31 Mar 60
Timeis not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
'RCA Moorestown
Good time115 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time138 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.90
Above figures based on period from Jan 60 to Jun 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 18 Jun 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
Excellent operational experience during initial
3 months, poor experience for several months following due to
stress placed on computer by excessive
humidity, temperature, and power failure conditions
RCA Patrick AFB
Good time67 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time72 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.93
Above figures based on period 1 Nov 59 to 31 Mar 60 Passed
Customer Acceptance Test 8 Jul 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
Figures are based on production usage only.
RCA Canaveral
Average error-free running period 1 Week
Good time80 Hours/Week (Average)
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 8 Jan 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
From 8 Jan 59 to Nov 5999% reliability
From Nov 59 to May 6096%, reliability
Space Tech Labs (2)
Good time108 Hours/Week (Average)
Attempted to run time123 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.88
Abovefigures based on period from Apr 60 to Jun 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Apr 59 and Jan 60
Time is available for rent to qualified outside or-
ganizations.
System Development Corp
Good time120 Hours/Week (Average)
Figure based on period from Dec 59 to Jun 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test Dec 58
Time is not available for rent to outside organizations.
120 hours/week is defined as available time used,
exclusive of all forms of maintenance and down time
MIT
Good time 84 Hours/Week (Average
Attempted to run time86 Hours/Week (Average)
Operating ratio 0.98
Above figures based on period 1 Apr 60 to 1 Aug 60 Passed Customer
Acceptance Test 15 Feb 59
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
UCLRL
Good time 145 Hours/Week Average
Attempted to run time161 Hours/Week Average
Operating ratio 0.90
Above figures based on period from Sep 58 to Jul 60
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
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UCLA
Average error-free running period 75 Hours
Good time110.4 Hours/Week (Average
Attempted to run time112.5 Hours/Week (Average
Operating ratio 0.981
Above figures based on period 1 Jan 60 to 31 May 60
Passed Customer Acceptance Test 18 Oct 58
Time is not available for rent to outside organiza-
tions.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REMARKS
Manufacturer
Outstanding features include high speed, large memory,
compatibility with 704 and 7090, and a rich operation code
set.
Unique system advantages include overlap input and output
operations with computing with very low memory interference rate
and convert commands for facilitating Binary-Decimal
conversions.
Many special features and attachments are available on
"Request for Price Quotation" basis; i.e. clocks, data channel
trap, extended precision, direct data device, tape switches, etc.
Recommended procedures for magnetic tape storing,
shipping, and protection from humidity, temperature,
electrical, fire, or other damage: Acetate Base Tape:
Storage for frequent usage.
Relative humidity 40 to 60%
Temperature 65 to 80oF.
Should the tape be exposed to atmospheric conditions
outside the above limits for more than four hours,
the following specifications would apply:
Storage for infrequent Usage.
Temperature 40 to 120 F.
The tape must be placed in a dust proof container
and hermetically sealed in a plastic bag. Before
re-using, the tape must be reconditioned by allowing
it to remain in the conditioned atmosphere for a
length of time equal to the time it was away. Twenty-
four hours reconditioning is necessary if the tape
is removed for longer than twenty-four hours.
Mylar Base Tape:
Storage for frequent or infrequent usage.
Relative humidity 0 to 80%
Temperature 40 to 120 F.
The tape should be stored in a dust proof container.
Should the tape be exposed to atmospheric conditions
outside the above limits for more than four hours, it
must be reconditioned by allowing it to remain at the
given condition for a length of time equal to the
time it was away. Twenty-four hours reconditioning
is necessary if the tape is removed for longer than
twenty-four hours. The upper limits on humidity is
given to prevent the formation of fungus and mold
growth:.. This limit may be exceeded by hermetically
sealing the tape in a plastic bag.
General Precautions:
The tape should not come in contact with magnetic material
at any time and should never be subjected to strong magnetic
fields. Either of these can cause the loss of information or the
introduction of noise.
When shipping magnetic tape, the reel should be placed in a
dust proof container and hermetically sealed in a plastic bag.
Additional support should be obtained by enclosing in an
individual cardboard box.
USA BMA Redstone
Adopted procedures for magnetic
tape labelling, storage,-shipping, and protection from humidity,
temperature and physical, electrical, fire, or other damage
are external labels - pressure adhesive, tape cabinet storage,
and for humidity, tapes are stored in computer room.
USN PMR Pt Mugu
Outstanding features are entry of digital telemetry data (PDM,
FM, and PCM) from analog tapes. Direct entry of remote site
radar and COTAR data. Output may also be to x-y plotters or 30
channel ocillograph.
Magnetic tape is stored in computer room for humidity and
temperature protection.
USN PMR Pt Mugu
Outstanding features are directly connected plotting boards for
display of impact prediction information, direct entry of FPS-16
Radar and AME COTAR Data from remote sites, digital to
analog conversion of output/replacing, CRT system, and direct
data RPQ on channels B & D.
Unique system advantages include cubic DH14 DNS input 6
channel, radar and/or COTAR information, and direct through
channel D with computer interrupt.
Magnetic tapes labelled and stored in computer room for
humidity and temperature protection.
USN OTS China Lake
Outstanding features include dual read/write heads on 729
Tape Units and the data synchronizer.
Tapes are stored in standard tape storage cabinets under
controlled humidity and temperature conditions.
NAFE FAA
Tapes are stored in containers in the 709
room and thus under temperature and humidity control.
CEIR
Tapes are labelled with Labelon Plastic Tape,
they are shipped in special metal cases, they are stored in
humidity and temperature controlled rooms, and fire
extinguishers are placed throughout machine room and tape
room.
Hughes
Outstanding features are high speed and reliability and the data
synchronizer for simultaneous input, output, compute.
Tapes are stored in a humidity and temperature
controlled storage room.
IBM Space
Outstanding features are data communications channel and
direct data modification package to allow for high speed teletype
input and specialized output for real-time operations, three
channel operation for maximum overlapping operation, internal
accounting clock and interval timer, and a tape switching device.
Tapes are stored in air conditioned, non-smoking areas in
racks and cabinets. All tapes are numbered and catalogued as
used; a punched card tape log is maintained. Little tape shipping
is done.
Lockheed Burbank
An outstanding feature is that all
work is run under a Monitor System which gives us the
maximum usage of the machine.
Lockheed Sunnyvale
Outstanding features include a powerful set of input/output
commands, indirect addressing, automatic priority processing,
real time input, full word sense indicators, read-compute-write
facilities, and a buffered input/output.
Magnetic tape labels are color coded for TTC, CTT, reserved
and TTP with written identification and instructions. Some labels
are machine printed for repeat jobs. Storage in original plastic
containers and in conventional reel cabinets. Tapes are shipped
(very little required in original containers, plastic bag and
cardboard cartons. Tapes are retained in the computer room where
the temperature and humidity
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is maintained at the recommended level. Studies are being made for
acquisition of suitable fireproof containers for those tapes
requiring special consideration.
System summary: Binary (36 bits/word)
Single address - parallel operation 3 Index
Registers 32,000 words of 12 microsecond
access Fixed and floating point commands 1
to 3 card readers 250 cards/min 1 to 3 card
punches (100 cards min 1 to 3 printers (150
lines/min) Cathode ray display 15,000
char/sec magnetic tape
Martin Baltimore
Tapes are stripped once each month.
Martin Orlando
Tapes are stored in humidity controlled
machine room. Protection against damage is maintained by
retention file of early cycle master tapes in a remote area.
RCA Moorestown
Outstanding features are that the computer is used in a real-
time control loop at the BMEWS Engineering Model Tracking
Radar.
All tapes are stored in a computer area, TABCO Storage Bins.
Magnetic tapes assigned by usage class, labels removed after
printing unless permanent labels are used.
Present peripheral equipment consists of two 720 printers, one
714 card/tape device, and one 722 tape/ card punch.
RCA Canaveral
An outstanding feature is the service 'provided by IBM.
Majority of tapes are classified. They are labelled and stored in a
secure walk-in cage which is perforated for air conditioning and
humidity control purposes Label is a 1"xl" sticker.
This installation's primary function is the real time support of
ballistic missile launches. Secondly, it is used for data reduction.
FUTURE PLANS
USA EPG Fort Huachuca
IBM 1401 Tape System to
replace the present peripheral equipment.
USN PMR Pt Mugu
Future plans provide for the
continuing operation of the present computer system and
concentration of development effort on the direct linkage of the
computer to external instrumentation. The ultimate goal is to
minimize the calendar time required to deliver missile test results
to the project engineers for evaluation.
USN OTS China Lake
Consideration is presently being
given to replacing the IBM 709 with the IBM 7090.
NAFE FAA
In March 1961 the 709 and peripheral
equipment will be replaced by an IBM 7090 and 1401 System.
CEIR
An IBM 7090 to replace 709.
An IBM 7090 to be installed in New York, New York.
Ford
IBM 709 to be replaced by IBM 7090. IBM 1401's to be
used as peripheral equipment.
IBM 7223 high speed (500 cards/minute) card reader being
attached on-line to the 709.
Hughes
Possible acquisition of IBM 7090 EDPM to replace IBM
709.Use of IBM 1401 series for peripheral handling
of input-output.
Lockheed Burbank
Delivery of a 7090 Computer is
expected. Its configuration will be 16 high speed Mode TV tapes,
32 K Core, On-Line Printer, and On-Line Card Reader.
Lockheed Sunnyvale
Installation of our first IBM 7090 System is scheduled. This
consists of a four (4) channel, twenty (20) high density tape
transports (62,500 characters per second), card reader, on line
printer and on line card punch.
When this system becomes operational, one 709 will be
removed.
Installation of the second IBM 7090 System is scheduled for
several months later. This second 7090 System consists of the same
configuration as the first 7090 System. When this system becomes
operational, the second 709 will be removed.
Three IBM 1400 series systems are scheduled for delivery in
early 1961. The first 1401 will be a model 1401-C with six tape
transports. These systems will be used as input-output devices for
the two 7090 Systems and will replace a majority of the offline
peripheral equipment now in use.
We are tentatively planning to make use of magnetic disc
memory devices for data and program storage in the IBM 7090
Systems. These auxiliary memories would operate on line to the
7090 for processing runs and would be loaded and unloaded off-line
using magnetic tape storage devices.
Martin Baltimore
A 11401 System is to replace our off
line equipment. We intend to install a 7090. in the near future.
Martin Orlando
In 1961 an IBM 7070 with 10 tape units
plus an IBM 1401 with 4 tape units will be installed to handle
our inplant commercial programs. The programs planned for
this equipment are as follows:
Master Requirements Program
Shop Order Control Program
Scheduling and Machine Loading Programs (Short Term and
Long Range)
Material Control Program
Payroll Program (Hourly and Salary)
Cost Distribution Program (Material and Labor)
Purchase Order Program McDonnell An IBM 7090 and two
IBM 1401 Systems are scheduled.
Northern States
New components for 1961 include 2 IBM
1401 Model C-3 and 2 IBM 1401 Model D-3. To be retired in
1961 are 1 IBM 714 Card Reader, 3 IBM 720A Printer, and 3
IBM 722 Card Punches.
Phillips
Replacement and intended acquisition of new
systems include replacing the IBM 709 with an IBM 7090 and 2
1401'x, installation of a Burroughs Model 205 Computer with
card I/0 (new system). Installation of an additional IBM 650,
Model 2, card I/0.
RCA Moorestown
Heavy usage (3.5 shifts) indicates early
acquisition of a transistorized machine to reduce work load to
one-shift operation. Machine not indicated by name at this
time. Probably within one year. Two 1401 Model C Computers
are on-order to replace present peripheral equipment.
RCA Patrick AFB
It is currently planned to replace 717
off-line printer with an IBM 1401 System, to replace the present
8,000 word core storage with a 32,000 word unit, and to replace
off-line input-output equipment with an IBM 1401 System.
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RCA Canaveral It is currently planned to replace the
present 8,000 word core storage with a 32,000 word unit.
Space Tech Labs (2) Plan to replace both our IBM 709's
with our IBM 7090'8.
MIT
The 709 will be replaced by a 7090. It will have a
third channel and four additional tape drives. Otherwise, it is
compatible with the 709. The present offline equipment will be
replaced by two IBM 1401 Systems.
UCLA
1401 System on order for peripheral
operations.
INSTALLATIONS
U. S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Computation Laboratory, Bldg. 4663
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
U. S. Army Electronic Proving Ground
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
U. S. Navy Pacific Missile Range
Range Operations Department, Code 3280
Point Mugu, California
U. S. Naval Missile Facility
(Land-Air, Inc.).
Point Arguello, California
U. S. Naval Ordnance Test Station
China Lake California
National Aviation Facilities Experimental Station
Simulation and Computation,Branch
Atlantic City, New Jersey
C-E-I-R, Inc.
1200 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington 2, Virginia
Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., Dept G-318 (2)
3000 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, California
Ford Motor Company
Aeronutronic Division
Ford Road
Newport Beach, California
Hughes Aircraft Company
Building 6, Room F1022
Florence Avenue & Teale Street
Culver City, California
IBM Space Computing Center 615
Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Math Analysis Dept.
Burbank, California
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Missiles and Space Division, P. 0. Box 504
Sunnyvale, California
The Martin Company
Missile Weapons Systems Division
Baltimore 3, Maryland
The Martin Company
Engineering Division
Orlando, Florida
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
Box 516
St. Louis 66, Missouri
Northern States Power Company
1925 Sather Street
St. Paul 13, Minnesota
Phillips Petroleum Company
Adams Building, Computing Dept.
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
RCA Missile & Surface Radar Division
Building 116-1
Moorestown, New Jersey
RCA Service Company
Technical Laboratory, Bldg. 989
Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
RCA Service Company
Data Processing Division, Bldg. 2-1655
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Space Technology Laboratories, Inc. (2)
Computation & Data Reduction Center
2400 East El Segundo Boulevard
El Segundo, California
System Development Corporation
1923 Centinella Avenue
West Los Angeles, California
M. I. T. Lincoln Laboratory
P. 0. Box 73
Lexington 73, Massachusetts
University of California L. R. L.
Box 808
Livermore, California
University of California
Western Data Processing Center
Los Angeles 24, California
Texas Engineering Experiment Station
Data Processing Center
College Station, Texas
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