Abstract :
The Navy will soon see a new component in its electronic systems that will have significant impact on electronic systems performance, design, and availability. This is the microcomputer, a small computer developed out of a few large-scale-integrated (LSI) circuits. This paper will explore potential applications, technology trends, and problems that may occur. Among the applications discussed are performance system monitoring, propulsion control, damage control, and combat direction system design. Procurement problems including standardization, software and hardware proliferation, maintenance and training philosophy, and future applications areas are reviewed. CONCLUSION: This paper points the way to the use of micro-computers for Navy shipboard applications and the problems that may arise. There has not been any other paper aimed at this area.
Keywords :
large scale integration; microcomputers; naval engineering; combat direction system design; damage control; electronic systems; large scale integrated circuits; microcomputers; navy opportunities; performance system monitoring; procurement problems; propulsion control; software-hardware proliferation; Application software; Availability; Circuits; Computerized monitoring; Control systems; Large scale integration; Microcomputers; Military computing; Procurement; Propulsion;
