Graphic Display Processor Programmers Guide

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Abstract:

GDP2 is a Graphic Display Processor which interprets a Display List stored in Memory. It works in conjunction with a PDP 11 computer to produce pictures, characters, etc. Most of the Hardware is physically separated from the Display Tube, Keyboard and Spark Pen. The parts of the system the user has to manipulate or see is in the Terminal Room. The noisy stuff is in the Computer Room. This documentation purports to describe the hardware of the GDP itself.

Author(s):
Rosen, Brian
Author Organization(s):
CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.
Supplementary Note:
Sponsored in part by DARPA
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFOSR-TR-74-0693
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F44620-73-C-0074, ARPA ORDER-2466
Monitor Series:
TR-74-0693, AFOSR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER GRAPHICS, *DISPLAY SYSTEMS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, INSTRUCTION MANUALS, MINICOMPUTERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware
Keyword(s):
PDP 11 COMPUTERS
Report Date:
1974 Jan 20