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A scientific study of the problems of digital engineering for space flight systems,
with a view to their practical solution.

"Computer Design Problems for the Space Environment"

Dr. Joseph F. Shea
Deputy Director of Manned Space Flight (for Systems)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Summary
The performance of complex manned and unmanned space missions requires considerably
sophisticated on-board computers to perform a variety of tasks.  This paper examines,
in some detail, the functional and environmental requirements for such units.

Proceedings - Conference on Spaceborne Computer Engineering
October, 1962, pp. 1-8

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