IBM 1130 User Manual page 172

Application Programs
Continuous System Modeling Program
This program provides engineers and scientists
with a simple but versatile tool for solving dynamic
system simulation problems. For many problems,
this program obviates the need to use an analog
computer facility.
CSMP is a "digital analog simulator" program
using a block-oriented input language in which the
functional blocks represent the elements and organi-
zation of an analog computer. A total of 25 stan-
dard functional blocks plus the ability to define
special functions are provided. The continuous sys-
tem model may be developed and tested, and results
observed in an online interactive mode by means of
the console k.eyboard and output devices. The sim-
plicity of the language statements enables a user to
rapidly gain proficiency with the program and facil-
itates modification of the model via the console.
In
addition, via the console printer, the beginner is
provided instructional comments that can be sup-
pressed as experience is gained. Simplicity and
flexibility are the foremost characteristics of the
program.
Data Presentation System
This program can present a large variety of data in
plotted forms such as graphs, charts, schematics,
and modified drawings.
It
supplies high-quality,
hard-copy, graphic output at exceptionally low cost.
The system can be used independently as a Graphic
Report Generator, or the user can choose one or
two levels of subroutines from the system for in-
clusion in his own graphic output programs. These
three levels of access are made even more flexible
by several system modification and expansion
features. The scope and flexibility of DPS make it
valuable in almost every application of the IBM
1130 Computing System.
Linear Programming -- Mathematical Optimiza-
tion Subroutine System
LP-MOSS provides the 1130 disk user with a simple,
efficient means of solving linear programming
problems and a means for implementing a variety
of mathematical optimization applications.
Mathematical optimization is any mathematical
technique for determining the optimum use of var-
ious resources such as capital, raw materials,
manpower, and plant or other facilities. The
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technique seeks to attain a particular objective
(for example, minimum costs or maximum profit)
when there are alternate uses for the resources.
Linear programming is the most widely used of
these techniques, and has been used to allocate, as-
sign, schedule, select, or evaluate the uses of
limited resources for various jobs, such as blending,
mixing, bidding, cutting, trimming, pricing, pur-
chasing, planning, and the transportation and dis-
tribution of raw materials and finished products.
Mechanism Design System -- Gears and Springs
This program provides design and analysis for five
distinct mechanical components used in a wide
variety of machines in all industries. Spur and
helical gears, compression, extension, and torsion
springs are the components covered. The program
provides the mechanical engineer and mechanism
designer with a low-cost, flexible, easy-to-use
program set which will design new parts or analyze
existing parts.
The engineer is expected to furnish the problem
description in terms of design restrictions and
material parameters. This description is in a
flexible problem language format which greatly
simplifies man-machine communication. Operation
can be either by a batch card input mode or in a
conversational typewriter input mode.
In
the latter
case, an engineer can readily evaluate parametric
changes and truly use the computer as a design
tool.
Civil Engineering Coordinate Geometry
COGO is a simple, efficient tool designed especially
to assist the civil engineer with a wide variety of
geometric calculations. With COGO, the engineer
can state his problems using familiar terminology
common to the engineering field. No knowledge of
traditional programming is necessary.
The civil engineer requires a simple but efficient
means to solve geometriC problems now being done
laboriously by hand. 1130 COGO provides the
solution to his problem by allowing the engineer to
(1) enter the data for the job into the computer by
typewriter or punched cards, using a language with
which he is familiar, and (2) to have solutions
automatically printed out. COGO is especially use-
ful because it provides the facility for the engineer
to try many different methods of solving a problem.
COGO can be used for many different types of jobs,
e. g., control surveys, highway design, right-of-way