Grid Compas Computers Engineering Evaluation,

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Abstract:

This report gives details of an engineering evaluation made by Engineering Development Establishment EDE of two GRID Compass portable computer, one of which is Tempest certified. It is concluded that the units are suitable for field use provided they are handled with care, are provided with a transit case for transport, and measures are taken to protect the equipment from direct exposure to dust and direct sunlight. If mounted in tracked vehicles suitable vibration isolation could be significantly improved by more secure mounting of certain components within the units. It is noted that there are many similar computers available which provide increased performance andor functionally at less cost than the GRID Compass computers. However, for field use their environmentaldurability performance would have to be investigated. Annex C contains a preliminary survey of commercially available portable computers which are similar in concept to the GRID Compass range and which could provide a suitable alternative to the GRID models.

Author(s):
Muir, J.
Author Organization(s):
ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT ESTABLISHMENT MARIBYRNONG (AUSTRALIA)
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Jnl. of Chemical Physics, v86 n7 p3787-3794, 1 Apr 87.
Pagination:
0068

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
EDE-4/87
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MICROCOMPUTERS, COMPUTERS, SUNLIGHT, GRIDS, MODELS, TRACKED VEHICLES, DUST, EXPOSURE(GENERAL), ENGINEERING, TEST AND EVALUATION, COMPASSES, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT, MANPORTABLE EQUIPMENT, VIBRATION, RADIOFREQUENCY, INTERFERENCE, DROP TESTS, AUSTRALIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Hardware
Keyword(s):
GRID compass computers
Report Date:
1987 May 22