Disk No  945
Program Title: ROCKET SIMULATION
PC-SIG version 1
 
    This disk has programs on physics and space science. Many were inspired
by the "Computer Recreations" column in "Scientific American." Programs
included are: HYPER, a hyper cube (4th- dimensional cube) drawing program;
WALLPAP, a program that draws intricate patterns with a very simple numeric
seed; WATOR, a simulation of a biosphere where fish are eaten by sharks,
sharks die and reproduce; and CLUSTER, a program to simulate the motion of
star clusters of two or more stars. Several data files are included to
demonstrate the program. Also included is another version of the venerable
lunar lander, but this one uses graphics to show the relationship between
altitude and velocity and also has a choice of many different moons and
planets to try your skills at. The main program is LAUNCHER. LAUNCHER
simulates a single stage-to- orbit launch vehicle. This program is a very
good quality simulation to learn the "feel" for orbital mechanics. You may
design your own vehicle and pilot it to orbit to rendezvous with the space
station. An interest in orbital mechanics is required (knowledge would be
helpful but not mandatory). A documentation file is included.
 
Usage: Entertainment
 
System Requirements: 128K memory, one disk drive, and color graphics.
 
How to Start: Type: LANDER (press enter) to run LANDER, LAUNCHER (press
enter) to run LAUNCHER, CLUSTER (press enter) to run CLUSTER, HYPER (press
enter) to run HYPER, WALLPAP (press enter) to run WALLPAP, and WATOR (press
enter) to run WATOR
 
Suggested Registration: $20.00
 
File Descriptions:
 
LAUNCHER EXE  The LAUNCHER program.
LAUNCHER DOC  Doc file for LAUNCHER.
CLUSTER  EXE  The star cluster gravity program.
STAR     DAT  Data file for CLUSTER.
2STARS        Data file for CLUSTER.
3STARS        Data file for CLUSTER.
HYPER    EXE  Hyper cube drawing program.
LANDER   EXE  LUNAR LANDER program.
WALLPAP  EXE  Wallpaper for the mind program.
WATOR    EXE  Biosphere simulation program.
 
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