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* [[Media:Tek rotan 500-series.pdf|ROTAN: A Dynamic Angular Transducer for Oscilloscope Display of Rotation-Related Phenomena ( | * [[Media:Tek rotan 500-series.pdf|ROTAN: A Dynamic Angular Transducer for Oscilloscope Display of Rotation-Related Phenomena]] (needs OCR) | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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The November 26, 1959 issue of TekTalk [[Media:GeorgeEdens TekTalk 11261959.jpg|states that]]: | The November 26, 1959 issue of TekTalk [[Media:GeorgeEdens TekTalk 11261959.jpg|states that]]: | ||
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[[George Edens]] is largely responsible for developing the Rotan transducer system for velocity and acceleration systems. | |||
velocity and acceleration systems. | |||
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Revision as of 02:23, 5 December 2023
History
One of the people who developed ROTAN was Walt Phelps, in 1957 or 1958. Development took place either in Building 86 or in Building 81, most likely Building 86.
The November 26, 1959 issue of TekTalk states that:
George Edens is largely responsible for developing the Rotan transducer system for velocity and acceleration systems.
Links
Documents Referencing ROTAN
| Document | Class | Title | Authors | Year | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tek rotan 500-series.pdf | Article | A Dynamic Angular Transducer for Oscilloscope Display of Rotation-Related Phenomena | George Edens | 1958 | ROTAN • 535 • 32TU |