SAFEORD: Safety of Explosive Ordnance Databank.
Abstract
The need for a centrally located databank to store and rapidly retrieve safety information pertaining to naval explosive ordnance, explosive materials, and weapons systems and components in the Fleet and under development is emphasized daily by urgent requests for this type of data. Instant availability of the necessary data can save lives, time, and money and prevent loss of fleet capability. The ability to obtain these data rapidly, accurately, and economically enhances tremendously the operational effectiveness of the fleet Navy Systems Commands. Working under a NAVSEA Safety Division SEATASK, the System Safety Division developed a functional databank in 1969 capable of storing and providing rapid retrieval of naval explosive ordnance safety data. However, vastly increased demands for faster retrieval, greater simplicity of use, and faster rate of endowment resulted in a critical need restructuring SAFEORD. Restructuring of the Safety of Explosive Ordnance Databank (SAFEORD) includes replacement and additions to the hardware and restructuring of the Computer Software Programs. Hardware changes include replacement of the microfiche camera, fiche printer and developer, and fiche reader-printer and the addition of the CYBER 170/720 computer and an on-line computer terminal that provides the capability to retrieve weapon systems environmental safety test data in matrix format. Restructuring of the software provides a capability to retrieve documents by data and/or author.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA154058
Entities
People
- F. J. Hanzel
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division