A TECHNIQUE FOR UTILIZING THE IBM OR THE RCA RANDOM-ACCESS MASS-MEMORY DEVICES TO STORE THE DATA BASE OF A COMMAND AND CONTROL INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM,

Abstract

Two different mass memories are studied for their suitability to store the data base in a command and control information-processing system. The IBM unit employs metal disk packs whereas the RCA unit uses magazines of plastic cards for the recording medium. However, analogies in their logical capabilities make it possible to use identical methods of file organization. It is shown that the equipment can be effectively utilized to process formated files on a random-access basis. Compact indexes are generated so that items can be quickly located either by name or by content. The times required for updating and searching such files are analyzed, and the advantages to be gained over conventional techniques are indicated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0610211

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  • Paul E. Friedenberg
  • Thomas S. Walton

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Databases
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Memory Devices
  • Periodicals

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  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control