Melba Roy heads the group of NASA mathematicians, known as "computers," who track the Echo satellites. Roy's computations help produce the orbital element timetables by which millions can view the satellite from Earth as it passes overhead.
Date
01/01/1964
NASA Center
Headquarters
Human Computers 1947
Title
Human Computers 1947
Description
Langley's human computers at work in 1947. The female presence at Langley, who performed mathematical computations for male staff. Photograph published in Winds of Change, 75th Anniversary NASA publication (page 48), by James Schultz.
Date
01.28.1947
Analog Computing Machine in
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Title
Analog Computing Machine in Fuel Systems Building
Full Description
Analog Computing Machine in the Fuel Systems Building. This is an early version of the modern computer. The device is located in the Engine Research Building at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory, now John H. Glenn Research Center, Cleveland Ohio.
Date
09/28/1949
NASA Center
Glenn Research Center
Differential Analyzer
Title
Differential Analyzer
Full Description
Differential Analyzer built under Mergler in Instrument Research. The technician is preparing a data report. This equipment is located at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory, LFPL, now John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field, Cleveland Ohio.
Date
06/05/1951
NASA Center
Glenn Research Center
IBM Electronic Data Processi
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Title
IBM Electronic Data Processing Machine
Full Description
Man and woman shown working with IBM type 704 electronic data processing machine used for making computations for aeronautical research.
Date
3/21/1957
NASA Center
Langley Research Center
CONTROL CONSOLE IN HTTF HIGH
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Title
CONTROL CONSOLE IN HTTF HIGH LOAD TENSILE TESTING FACILITY IN THE SOUTH 40 AREA - M YEOMANS AT CONSOLE
PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATOR
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Title
PROPULSION SYSTEMS LABORATORY PSL NO. 2 CONTROL ROOM SHOWING MANOMETER BOARDS - CAMERAS - CONTROL CONSOLE - PANEL BOARDS - TEMPERATURE RECORDERS
