Title
Whirlwind I ComputerCatalog Number
102622503Type
Still ImageDescription
Black and white image of Whirlwind I computer system showing console, teletypwriter, and an oscilloscope.Verso label: "Whirlwind 1945-1953 Jay Forrester, MIT The Whirlwind was the first high speed, reliable, real-time computer. It was originally designed to meet the demands of an aircraft stability control analyzer. The Whirlwind evolved into the prototype for the SAGE Air Defense System. (35, 36, 40)"
Date
Circa 1950Dimensions
8 x 10 in.Copyright Holder
The MITRE CorporationCategory
PhotographRelated Records
102622504 | Whirlwind with Joe Thompson |