WATERSHEDS AND INFORMATION FLOW

Abstract

The report discusses a plan for a national information system. It reviews the findings of a survey of scientific and technical data activities in the United States. Comments are included on prevalent problem areas involved in system and network construction that concern personnel, finances, equipment, administration, input data, and coordination. Organizational structures and human competencies appear over-extended in terms of their abilities to effectively accommodate evolving data management and data handling needs. Alleviation of the situation does not appear imminent, since the individuals and organizations affected are only beginning to recognize its gravity. Characteristics of the NBS National Standard Reference Data System are described in exemplification of an information system network format. Information flow is considered with respect to physical, physiological, and behavioral potentials and limitations. The successful realization of complex information networks is considered possible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0681130

Entities

People

  • Rowena W. Swanson

Organizations

  • Air Force Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Commerce
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Management
  • Data Processing
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Storage
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • United States

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