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Digital Computer MK.I. Machine Organisation

Digital Computer MK.I. Machine Organisation

The Ferranti Archive

The Ferranti Archive

Computer Department Catalogues

Computer Department Catalogues

Technical Booklet for 'The Ferranti Battery Two 1931 Model' Radio

Technical Booklet for 'The Ferranti Battery Two 1931 Model' Radio

Archival material relating to the employment of Alan Bardsley at Ferranti

Archival material relating to the employment of Alan Bardsley at Ferranti

Ferranti company seal

Ferranti company seal

circa 1987-1993
Ferranti company seal for Ferranti Business Communications Ltd

Ferranti company seal for Ferranti Business Communications Ltd

circa 1987-1993
Ferranti company seal for Ferranti Computer Systems Ltd

Ferranti company seal for Ferranti Computer Systems Ltd

circa 1987-1993
Parts for B-drum 1 of oscillogyro

Parts for B-drum 1 of oscillogyro

1964-1969
Hollow metal disc with wedge shape sliced out

Hollow metal disc with wedge shape sliced out

1964-1969
Four spin bearings

Four spin bearings

1964-1969
Metal cap, part of testing equipment for experimental oscillogyro

Metal cap, part of testing equipment for experimental oscillogyro

1964-1969
Cast for resolver segment of experimental oscillogyro

Cast for resolver segment of experimental oscillogyro

1964-1969
Oscillobar beam balance drill jig

Oscillobar beam balance drill jig

1964-1969
Space model of exterpimental oscillogyro

Space model of exterpimental oscillogyro

1964-1969
Insulated pickoff fork for oscillogyro

Insulated pickoff fork for oscillogyro

1964-1969
motor-sub assembly for oscillogyro

motor-sub assembly for oscillogyro

1964-1969
Four leak resistors for oscillogyro

Four leak resistors for oscillogyro

1964-1969
Test mount for oscillogyro

Test mount for oscillogyro

1964-1969
Oscillogyro resolver housing

Oscillogyro resolver housing

1964-1969
Oscillogyro parts, experimental and prototype stages

Oscillogyro parts, experimental and prototype stages

1964-1969
Metal cap with protruding metal rod

Metal cap with protruding metal rod

1964-1969
Metal disc with space for oscillobar

Metal disc with space for oscillobar

1964-1969
Oscillogyro parts, experimental and prototype stages

Oscillogyro parts, experimental and prototype stages

1964-1969
Insulated pickoff fork for oscillogyro

Insulated pickoff fork for oscillogyro

1964-1969
Motor shaft for oscillogyro

Motor shaft for oscillogyro

1964-1969
Ferranti company seal

Ferranti company seal

circa 1987-1993
Ferranti company seal

Ferranti company seal

circa 1987-1993
3 boxes, 10 volumes and 1 envelope

Miscellaneous collection of computing papers

Issue 1 of the programming manual published by the company in September 1955 (List CS.50)

Ferranti Pegasus Computer Programming Manual

3 files, 8 photographs, 3 newspapers, 3 booklets 9 items, 2 pages.

Collection of Ferranti International Mitchell Hydraulics Division

1 item

Folder of reports

6 boxes

Collection of papers relating to the development of the Ferranti oscillogyro

Publication reference AELB383. Final Report for contract KM/3C/2371/CB21D.

Oscillogyro by D W Alford

6 items

Other reports and conference proceedings relating to the oscillogyro

2 copies

A Plan of Further Development for the Oscillogyro

Publication reference AELB261.

The Oscillogyro, A Proposal for a Programme of Further Development

Publication reference AELB184.

The Oscillogyro in a Servo System by C A Cooper

3 items

Reference papers relating to the First Working Oscillogyro or Research Gyro developed by J W Barnes

4 items

Manilla wallet relating to the relative merits of the single degree of freedom oscillogyro as compared with the two-axis dynamically tuned Hooke's Joint variant

The volume contains tables of test results, evaluation notes, calculations using calculus, trigonometry and algebra, schematic diagrams, development hypotheses, notes on test results and design notes to record possible alternative electromagnetic pick-off and torquer systems for the oscillogyro.

Electromagnetic Pick-Off and Torquer Systems for Oscillogyro Book 1

1 volume, 3 files

Other related documents to the Oscillogyro Development

The volume contains dated entries for calculations and design considerations using calculus, geometry, algebra and circuit diagrams to record the development of the Experimental Oscillogyro, along with test results and notes from progress meetings.

Experimental Oscillogyro Development and Design Notes and Calculations Book 1

The volume contains dated entries for research notes, schematic diagrams, graphs, calculations using calculus, trigonometry and algebra, circuit diagrams and notes from questions asked by colleagues to record the development of the Prototype Oscillogyro. D W Alford notes that Brian Thrussell took over responsibility for the development of the oscillograph from 1 March 1969, with D W Alford providing support on request as a consultant.

Prototype Oscillogyro Design Notes and Calculations Book 2

3 volumes, 2 files

Papers relating to the Ferranti Private Venture Research and the first working oscillogyro

The front of the volume contains dated entries for calculations and design considerations using calculus, geometry, algebra and circuit diagrams to record the development of the Research Oscillogyro. The back of the volume contains dated entries for test results.

Pre-Experimental Oscillogyro Development Notes and Calculations Book 2

The final report on the development of the oscillogyro and the FA4 Accelerometer by Ferranti Defence Systems Ltd for the British Advanced Inertial Navigation system, developed under contract K16C/191, Ref ISD/T1/19.

Ferranti Defence Systems Ltd BAIN Report Book 4

The reprint is of the paper given by R Whalley and D W Alford.

Ferranti reprint of an AGARD conference paper

60 Items

Papers relating to Ferranti Computer Systems Division

Amended Rule Book 1965 for the 'FERRANTI (Wythenshawe) RECREATION CLUB' belonging to J.B. Schumm. Red cover with 'Premium Bond No. 42' and 'Senior Staff' written on inside front cover.

'Ferranti (Wythenshawe) Recreation Club' rules