ON LINE FILE MANIPULATION TECHNIQUES.

Abstract

The report covers the implementation of an experimental Remote Query Management Information System (MADAPS) at Rome Air Development Center by System Development Corporation. The system has the capabilities of querying and maintaining large-scale management-information data files via on-line remote terminals using time-sharing techniques. The system is implemented on a CDC-1604B computer as the central processor with a CDC-8090 computer as an auxiliary processor to interface with the remote terminals. Magnetic disk and drum units are used for random-access storage of contract, financial, and personnel data. Remote terminals used are RCA-6050 display/keyboard units. Demonstrations have shown that, while the equipment used has serious limitations, such a system is feasible and can be a useful tool to managers. The current system now offers much capability to the remote user but an even more effective system can be implemented with improved input control, added functions and an upgrading of the equipment. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0829075

Entities

People

  • Clyde Merrow

Organizations

  • System Development Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civilian Personnel
  • Computers
  • Computing Devices
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Demonstrations
  • Information Systems
  • Keyboards
  • Magnetic Disks
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Office Equipment And Supplies
  • Remote Terminals
  • Terminals

Readers

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