Binary scaling: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 17:31, 29 September 2006

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This technique was used in the 1970's and 80's for real time computing that was mathematically intensive, such as [[flight simulation]]. The code was often commented with the binary scalings of the

intermediate results of equations.

Although floating point has taken over to a large degree, where speed and extra accuracy are required, binary scaling is faster and more accurate.

Although floating point has taken over to a large degree, where speed and extra accuracy are required, binary scaling is faster and more accurate.