Apollo Guidance Computer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkb:sensors
gptkbp:availability Triple modular redundancy
gptkbp:average_temperature -40 to 85 ° C
gptkbp:clock_speed 1 MHz
gptkbp:components gptkb:software
gptkb:computer
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:Mars_Rover
gptkbp:data_usage 1 MHz
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:MIT_Instrumentation_Laboratory
gptkbp:designed_for spacecraft navigation
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:MIT_Instrumentation_Laboratory
1960s
gptkbp:development gptkb:Charles_Draper
1960s
approximately 5 years
gptkbp:development_cost $7 million
$150 million
gptkbp:economic_impact influenced future spacecraft design
gptkbp:error_handling Hamming code
parity bits
Parity bits
gptkbp:features real-time computing
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Apollo_17
gptkb:Apollo_7
gptkb:Apollo_11
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Apollo_11
gptkbp:function gptkb:navigation
guidance
control
gptkbp:group_size over 100 engineers
gptkbp:historical_significance first computer used in space missions
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:DSKY
gptkb:keyboard
Display screen
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Apollo Guidance Computer
gptkbp:influenced Modern avionics
modern computing
gptkbp:influenced_by Early computers
previous guidance systems
gptkbp:innovation integrated circuits
gptkbp:input_data astronomical data
gptkbp:input_output gptkb:DSKY
gptkb:navigation
gptkb:keyboard
Dials and switches
display screen
Lights and sounds
display lights
gptkbp:interface digital
Digital display
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:1966
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:MIT_Instrumentation_Laboratory
gptkbp:key_feature Real-time computing
Integrated circuits
Low power consumption
Performance monitoring
Compact size
High reliability
Software updates
Fault tolerance
Modular design
Lightweight construction
System diagnostics
Control algorithms
Simulation capabilities
Digital logic
Maintenance support
User training programs
Documentation availability
User programmability
Analog inputs
Digital outputs
Navigation algorithms
Telemetry capabilities
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern avionics
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:memory_type core memory
core rope memory
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Apollo_14
gptkb:Apollo_16
gptkb:Apollo_15
gptkb:Apollo_17
gptkb:Apollo_12
Lunar landing
Lunar orbit
Earth orbit
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:cloud_storage
research papers
advanced algorithms
compact size
data formats
development tools
fault tolerance
low power consumption
modular design
patents
real-time data processing
real-time processing
software updates
technical specifications
user-friendly interface
communication protocols
signal processing
system diagnostics
hardware upgrades
lightweight design
user manuals
high reliability
system integration
testing procedures
control algorithms
error detection
project management techniques
redundancy
user training programs
redundant systems
team collaboration tools
simulation capabilities
navigation algorithms
documentation standards
multi-tasking capabilities
autonomous operation
manual override
self-diagnostics
telemetry capabilities
programmable logic
input/output interfaces
guidance algorithms
user programmability
synchronization capabilities
self-checking capabilities
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:AGC_software
AGC Monitor
AGC Executive
gptkbp:power_consumption 55 watts
25 watts
gptkbp:processor custom integrated circuits
custom-built processor
Custom integrated circuits
gptkbp:produces over 100
gptkbp:programming_language AGC assembly language
gptkbp:protocol Serial communication
serial communication
gptkbp:ram 64 KB
gptkbp:reliability gptkb:High
high
gptkbp:storage Magnetic tape
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Apollo_Lunar_Module_Guidance_Computer
Space Shuttle Guidance Computer
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:navigation
control
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Lunar_Module
gptkb:Command_Line_Interface
gptkbp:user_interface Graphical user interface
text-based interface
gptkbp:user_manual Apollo Guidance Computer User's Manual
gptkbp:weight 32 kg
70 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Columbia_command_module
gptkb:MIT_Instrumentation_Laboratory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5