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1973

Software implemented fault tolerance

Develop a redundant flight control system that Langley would approve. We made that fly.

1970s Earth and Space Firsts Military Seminal innovations Software Transportation

1970s

Air combat training

The first instrumented training system takes flight.

1970s Firsts Military Security and defense Transportation

1970s

Over-the-horizon radar

Seeing thousands of miles beyond the horizon for advances in detection, tracking and mapping

1970s Earth and Space Military Radar Security and defense Seminal innovations Transportation

1962

Airline reservation system

From 1962 to 1964, SRI led development of a real-time communications system for the Scandinavian Airline System (SAS) to process passenger reservations and check-in.

1960s Communication Firsts Software Transportation

1960

All-magnetic logic computer

Virtually indestructible computer circuitry

1960s Firsts Transportation

1956

Electrostatic discharge rods

Innovative rods help protect aircraft from potentially dangerous levels of static electricity.

1950s Earth and Space Firsts Products Transportation

1954

Railroad hydra-cushion

A softer ride on the rails dramatically reduces damage to freight shipments.

1950s Products Sensing and devices Transportation

1950s

Steel super alloys

Super-strong alloys can handle the heat.

1950s Chemistry and materials Transportation