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HP-41CV in Space Shuttle - Martin Hepperle - 06-08-2016 12:35 PM
Hi,
maybe of interest for those who are interested in the application of HP calculators in in space (Gemini, Apollo, Shuttle) I have seen that the NASM now has a nice picture of the HP-41CV as used in the Space Shuttle at
http://airandspace.si.edu/collections/group/guidance-navigation-and-control/?q=&nasm_only=0&rows=12&start=84#objects
Regards,
Martin
RE: HP-41CV in Space Shuttle - Accutron - 06-08-2016 12:52 PM
Here's a pic of three 41CVs aboard the STS with Sally Ride...
http://www.decadecounter.com/vta/pict16/sally-ride-space.jpg
RE: HP-41CV in Space Shuttle - Bill (Smithville NJ) - 06-08-2016 03:01 PM
Hi Martin,
It's great to see the space program connection with the HP-41.
Over the years, I have tried to locate the programs that were actually used, but to no avail. I did get a copy of the:
Hewlett-Packard 41 Calculator/Shuttle Portable
Onboard Computer Training Manual.
See previous post with some details of the manual:
HP-41 Space Manual
There is a reference to the "HP-41Flight Procedures Handbook".
But I have never been able to find a copy of it.
Of course the really big find would be the cassette tape with the original programs on it. I have always wondered if the HP-41 on display at the museum still has the modules in it and if these modules would still be readable.
Bill
Smithville, NJ
RE: HP-41CV in Space Shuttle - Martin Hepperle - 06-09-2016 09:53 AM
(06-08-2016 03:01 PM)Bill (Smithville NJ) Wrote: Hi Martin,
It's great to see the space program connection with the HP-41.
Over the years, I have tried to locate the programs that were actually used, but to no avail. I did get a copy of the:
Hewlett-Packard 41 Calculator/Shuttle Portable
Onboard Computer Training Manual.
See previous post with some details of the manual:
HP-41 Space Manual
There is a reference to the "HP-41Flight Procedures Handbook".
But I have never been able to find a copy of it.
Of course the really big find would be the cassette tape with the original programs on it. I have always wondered if the HP-41 on display at the museum still has the modules in it and if these modules would still be readable.
Bill
Smithville, NJ
Very nice - after reading the usual "Key Notes", I also found more stuff to read at
https://hpinspace.wordpress.com/
For modules see e.g.
https://hpinspace.wordpress.com/category/hp-41/
Martin
RE: HP-41CV in Space Shuttle - Mark Power - 06-09-2016 03:54 PM
(06-08-2016 12:52 PM)Accutron Wrote: Here's a pic of three 41CVs aboard the STS with Sally Ride...
http://www.decadecounter.com/vta/pict16/sally-ride-space.jpg
Great photo showing the 41.
I wonder if the Philishave on the bulkhead behind Sally's chair was specially modified?