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Experience with a Computer in Oceanographic Research at Sea

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 1971

J. Crease
J. Crease
Affiliation:
(National Institute of Oceanography)
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This paper describes the application of an IBM 1800 computer installed in R.R.S. Discovery to the processing of oceanographical data, and in particular the navigational aspects of the system.

It is beyond the scope of this paper to discuss the development of computer applications in oceanographical research, for which a number of quite advanced systems have been projected or are already in operation. Factors affecting the choice of the computer system adopted for use by the National Institute of Oceanography may be listed as follows:

(i) Data logging, typically to punched tape, was becoming more complex with every cruise of the R.R.S. Discovery

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 24 , Issue 3 , July 1971 , pp. 294 - 299
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1971

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