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AMS is a very in-depth simulation of the Apollo missions. It recreates
the manned lunar missions in finite detail. You are in control of every
part of the mission, from navigation of the space craft to operation of the
lunar rover. This program is NOT a game, it is a SIMULATION. There are no
points to score, you either survive your mission or you and your crew
become space dust. It is very difficult to learn, let alone complete. It
uses the TEXT display mode to show you all of the various controls you
have, and a small (text) display window shows you a view of the lunar
surface. There are no graphics screens to help spur your imagination. The
disk contains a number of documentation files covering all the various
areas of concern to an Apollo commander. Subjects included beyond the
operating instructions include a description of the physical models used to
develop AMS, and a tutorial on orbital mechanics and related physics.
Usage: Education and Entertainment
System requirements: 256K memory, two disk drives (a hard disk is
ideal), and the 8087 math coprocessor. An 8087 math coprocessor chip is
REQUIRED to run this software. This is not a standard feature on most PC's,
so you should consult your system paperwork to ensure that you have this
chip before you try AMS.
How to start: Type: README (press enter).
File descriptions:
README BAT Startup batch file for first-time user
READ EXE Program to read documents (extension ".DOC")
AMS DOC Synopsis of programs, documents, and other files
MODELS DOC Details of physical models
COMMANDS DOC List of commands
DISPLAYS DOC Description of screen display
MISSIONS DOC Instructions for Lunar exploration and training missions
PHYSICS DOC Brief tutorial on orbital mechanics and related physics
LUNARMAP DOC Map of Lunar near side and manmade objects
MAPGEN EXE Program to generate maps of the Lunar surface
NEWGAME EXE Program to start a new game
AMS EXE APOLLO MISSION SIMULATOR program with tutorial
LUNAR REF Reference for generating Lunar maps
?? SAV Tutorial lesson parameters (10 files).
?? KEY Tutorial lesson commands (10 files).
?? CMT Tutorial lesson comments (10 files).