Bathymetric Data Reduction Subsystem (BDRS),
Abstract
The Bathymetric Data Reduction Subsystems(BDRS) represents a new concept in bathymetric data reduction processing. The BDRS is the primary support subsystem to the Bathymetric Information System(BIS). BIS is one of eight interactive data base systems to be developed under a global control system known as the Source Data Base System(SODS). SODS will provide users with both centralized access and information manipulation capability to these various information systems, including BIS. Users will have no direct access to BDRS, but they will be able to retrieve information from BIS through SODS. Through the use of various software programs the BDRS accepts digital data input from analog sources and magnetic tape. Output from the system will consist of proof plots, track-line generation, data base access and editing, and 'quick look' capabilities into the database. New developments contained in the system are: Voice recognition digitization system which allows the input of sounding data by spoken word; digitization of fathograms and the subsequent proof-plot generation using ship's log and the digitized soundings; and, the ability to geo-section portions of the data base using circular, triangular, or polygonic searches to define user areas of interest. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA093747
Entities
People
- Gordon M. Frank
- James P. Moran
- John Lanier