Computer History Archives Project (CHAP) | 1970 - 1973 Calculating Correct Time at U.S. Naval Observatory; - Can you Name this UNIVAC computer? @ComputerHistoryArchivesProject | Uploaded February 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
Circa 1973, this brief, unedited U.S. Government film gives an overview of the various methods of calculating and reporting the CORRECT TIME. It spotlights the U.S. Naval Observatory and some of the technical “TIME measuring” methods and equipment. A UNIVAC computer and tape unit are seen briefly, including various other devices including telescopes and communication equipment. -- Can you Name the UNIVAC model seen in this film? - (1970-1973)
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The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is a United States scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data used by many military and civilian entities. The observatory is located in Northwest Washington, D.C.
Internet Resources:
U.S. Naval Observatory Official Web Site
https://www.cnmoc.usff.navy.mil/usno/
A Graphical U.S. Time Zone Map, by NIST
time.gov
NIST TIME FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division/nist-time-frequently-asked-questions-faq#usno
International Time Zone Map
timeanddate.com/time/map
The BIPM (international organization)
bipm.org/en/home
This video film courtesy of Speakeasy Archives
laserfilmlab.com
Circa 1973, this brief, unedited U.S. Government film gives an overview of the various methods of calculating and reporting the CORRECT TIME. It spotlights the U.S. Naval Observatory and some of the technical “TIME measuring” methods and equipment. A UNIVAC computer and tape unit are seen briefly, including various other devices including telescopes and communication equipment. -- Can you Name the UNIVAC model seen in this film? - (1970-1973)
PLEASE HELP US in Preserving Technology History with a small contribution to our channel. paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LCNS584PPN28E Your contribution greatly helps us continue to bring you educational, historical, vintage computing topics. Thank you! ~ Computer History Archives Project
The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is a United States scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data used by many military and civilian entities. The observatory is located in Northwest Washington, D.C.
Internet Resources:
U.S. Naval Observatory Official Web Site
https://www.cnmoc.usff.navy.mil/usno/
A Graphical U.S. Time Zone Map, by NIST
time.gov
NIST TIME FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-division/nist-time-frequently-asked-questions-faq#usno
International Time Zone Map
timeanddate.com/time/map
The BIPM (international organization)
bipm.org/en/home
This video film courtesy of Speakeasy Archives
laserfilmlab.com
