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1960- (Video) In Your Defense: The age SystemScope and Content
"In Your Defense: The SAGE System" is a documentary that explores the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) system, developed in the 1950s to defend the United States against potential Soviet bomber attacks. The SAGE system was a groundbreaking air defense network that utilized advanced computer technology to monitor and respond to aerial threats.General Notes
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Key Points:
Development: The SAGE system was influenced by MIT's Whirlwind II computer design and built by IBM
Functionality: It coordinated data from multiple radar sites to create a unified image of the airspace, allowing for rapid identification and interception of enemy aircraft
Technology: The heart of the system was the AN/FSQ-7 computer, one of the largest computers ever built
Impact: SAGE played a crucial role in the Cold War era, providing a robust defense mechanism against potential air attacks