THE POTENTIAL OF ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT,

Abstract

The major characteristics of electronic data processing equipment and the use of computers in solving municipal problems are explored. The fundamental functions performed by electronic data processing (EDP) equipment are discussed. These functions are: Input, to get information into the system; Processing, to manipulate the data according to specified rules; Storage, to file data, either temporarily or on a permanent basis; and Output, to present the results of the processing or the status of any data stored in the system.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 26, 1960
Accession Number
AD0616573

Entities

People

  • E. F. R. Hearle

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Data Processing Equipment
  • Determinants (Mathematics)
  • Governments
  • Image Processing
  • Processing Equipment

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Economics

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics