[GreenKeys] Was: TWX/TELEX now: Analog Computers

[Bruce Gentry]

The mechanical computers on battleships and submarimes are totally 
amazing. The design and construction shows artisenship that is likely 
lost. The Norden bombsight is very simple in comparison.

     Bruce Gentry, KA2IVY

On 4/16/21 12:30, Ralph Mowery wrote:
>
> Yes, they did .  I saw the one on the battle ship North Carolina that 
> has been on display for many years.
>
> Amazing how they can hit another ship 10 or so miles away.  The main 
> thing is how accurate the distance between the ships can be measured.
>
> The submarines had a version on them for the torpedoes.
>
> Ralph
>
> *From:*greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:greenkeys-bounces at mailman.qth.net] *On Behalf Of *WAYNE
> *Sent:* Friday, April 16, 2021 11:51 AM
> *To:* steve bennett; steve bennett via GreenKeys; John; 
> dave.g4ugm at gmail.com
> *Subject:* Re: [GreenKeys] Was: TWX/TELEX now: Analog Computers
>
> I believe that mechanical computers were used aboard large ships in 
> WW2 to control the aiming and firing of their guns.
>
> Wayne
>
>
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