3 files, 8 photographs, 3 newspapers, 3 booklets 9 items, 2 pages. Collection of Ferranti International Mitchell Hydraulics Division
Archive relating to the work of James Barry Schumm and Zena Vakil at Ferranti Ltd in the Computer Systems division, Wythenshawe, 1953-1989. The archive includes documentation for the Argus 100, 300, 400, 500 and 700 models, other Argus computer system documentation, papers relating to military and command control projects, papers relating to Torness and Longannet Power Stations, technical drawings, product information leaflets, papers relating to Ferranti social activities, papers relating to work expenses and a letter sent to Zena Vakil by the Ministry of Aviation, indicating that her role included access to “exceptionally secret information”. Papers relating to Ferranti Computer Systems Division
1 file containing 6 items Items relating to Ferranti Pegasus computer and Type TR5 High Speed Tape Reader
21 items, consisting of 3 booklets and leaflets, 1 volume, 10 photographic prints and 6 contact sheets, 1 plan Documents Related to Ferranti Computer Systems
0.06 linear metres Manuals, Brochures and Photographic Images Relating to the Ferranti Atlas and Mercury Computers
Glass plate negatives of LM & S Chemical labs and technical literature Glass plate negatives of LM & S Chemical labs and technical literature
Collection of booklets and catalogues produced by gas meter manufacturers including Parkinson Cowan Ltd of Manchester. Collection of Gas Meter Booklets and Catalogues
3 boxes containing 4 lever arch files and 1 bundle Brochures and Newsletters for Ferranti Computers, Ferranti-Syseca and Ferranti-Thomson Sonar Systems
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
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
3 volumes, 2 files Papers relating to the Ferranti Private Venture Research and the first working oscillogyro
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