wkc%ardc@sri-unix.UUCP (02/17/84)
From: William K. Cadwallender (LCWSL) <wkc@ardc> I am currently trying to use a small computer to replace a bulky (and balkey) 9 track recorder and 1970's technology controller to take digitized image data from an AGA780 Thermovision camera. The data is 8 bits wide, and comes off a parallel port. At the moment I am using a MTU130 computer (bet you never heard of that one!) which comes close to being ideal for the job. HOWEVER... my management refuses to consider buying a dedicated 130 ("no more off brand computers"), being sufferers of IBM-itis to a man. Can anyone out there recommend a favorite computer for this job? The local MIS people don't keep up with PCs. The computer I need must: 1. Run a decent OS (MS-DOS preferably ) 2. Have C,Pascal, or use 68000 or 6502 assembly language 3. Provide parallel ports. 4. Have FAST disks with at least 500k-1M of storage. 5. Be reasonably rugged and dependable 6. Be made by a stable, nationally known company 7. Cost less than $10k (without printer, etc.) The system will be shock mounted, and will fly in a helicopter, so number 5 is important. Does anyone out there have any experience with Alpha Micro and their 68000 systems? William K. Cadwallender Army R&D Command Dover, NJ. Net Address: wkc@ARDC
dya@unc-c.UUCP (02/21/84)
References: sri-arpa.16802 Having trouble getting news to the ARPANET, I apologise for posting this to the net.... We are not a nationally known company, but are in the business of doing what you require for thermal imaging. In fact, we are involved in a research project with UNC-C in what I think is your application. You can get in touch with us at (.....akgua!mcnc!unp!dya) or contact Dr. C. Michael Allen Jim Wiley David Anthony c/o Dataspan, Inc 7853 North Tryon Road Charlotte, NC 28213 or dial (704) 597-8317 at reasonable or unreasonable hours ... --dya