February 1961 - Vol. 4 No. 2
Features
A card format for reference files in information processing
This paper proposes a card format suitable for a variety of reference files in information processing. An 80-column IBM card is divided into two fields—reference…
Two subroutines for symbol manipulation with an algebraic compiler
The current University of North Carolina version of the IT Compiler [1, 2], as well as the GAT Compiler of Arden and Graham of the University of Michigan [3], have…
Comment on a paper on parallel processing
The article by Lynn Yarbrough on Parallel Processing in the October Communications is interesting since it attracts attention to a subject which needs to be given…
The BKS system for the Philco-2000
The BKS System is a program sequencing system designed for the Philco-2000 computer to meet operational requirements of the Bettis and Knolls Atomic Power Laboratories.…
On finding minimum routes in a network with turn penalties
In some highway engineering work it is necessary to find a route between two points in a city's street and freeway network such that a function of time and distance is…
Statistical programs at the University of North Carolina
The Research Computation Center at the University of North Carolina has access to a UNIVAC 1105 general purpose digital computer for use in connection with data…
Mathematical model for a documentation system
The Center is currently engaged in a number of theoretical and basic research investigations which are expected to lead to the formulation of a theory of documentation…
Symbolic analysis methods for information systems
The purpose of this research in the area of information systems is basically twofold: (1) to produce new techniques of systems analysis and systems design that will be…
ADAM (Attrition Damage Assessment Model
ADAM is a computer routine designed to do a Monte Carlo simulation of a one-sided air battle. ADAM requires as input plans for bombing missions (including targets) the…