A remote terminal for accessing large hybrid computers

Abstract

Hybrid computers can be controlled from remote termi nals which provide both alphanumeric and continuous waveform plots of the problem solution. For many scientific problems, hybrid computers have demonstrat ed computational speeds several orders of magnitude faster than digital computers. As the need for hybrid computation grows, more and more users will want ac cess to hybrid computers in order to take advantage of their speed and economy. This paper discusses the progress to date in the development of an experimental hybrid-computer network (EHCN) and describes a simula tion that has been performed using this network. The paper emphasizes the advantages of utilizing large- scale hybrid facilities accessed from remote termin als.

Specifically, a network has been established between several locations. Details on the design and develop ment of the terminals associated with this network are presented and future applications of the network in government, industry, and universities are outlined. Transmission standards are being established so that additional locations which are either hybrid computa tional centers or remote terminals can be readily con nected.

Access to a hybrid computer offers computer terminal users four distinct advantages which users will find highly beneficial: the economy of hybrid, analog graphics, high solution speed, and voice communica tion with computer specialists.