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Catalogue description Atomic Weapons Research Establishment and Atomic Weapons Establishment: Computers; Acquisition and Development
| Reference: | ES 23 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Atomic Weapons Research Establishment and Atomic Weapons Establishment: Computers; Acquisition and Development |
| Description: |
This series contains records relating to the planning, use and acquisition of computing at the Atomic Weapons Establishment, particularly the acquisition of high performance machines. |
| Date: | 1991-1996 |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Atomic Weapons Establishment, 1987- Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, 1954-1973 Ministry of Defence, Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, 1973-1987 |
| Physical description: | 1 file(s) |
| Access conditions: | Open |
| Immediate source of acquisition: |
from 2017 Atomic Weapons Establishment |
| Accruals: | Series is accruing. |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The Establishment was created before the advent of computers. Initially, use was made of a large central computer, which over the years was frequently upgraded to make use of the latest technology. Local use of desktop computers was initially limited, but grew as they became less expensive. |
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