Lock Performance Monitoring System User's Manual for Data Collection and Editing,

Abstract

The Lock Performance Monitoring System (PMS) is a part of the Inland Navigation Systems Analysis (INSA) program and encompasses the collection, editing, maintenance and analysis of data collected at all Corps-owned and operated locks. The data have been collected since March of 1975 and consist of information describing the traffic through the locks as well as the physical aspects of lockages. This User's Guide has been prepared to provide basic instruction for the collection, preparation and analysis of PMS data. Common problems in the recording and editing of data are discussed. The Guide contains formats for data preparation and formats for the final data files as well as descriptions and formats of the various program look-up tables and instructions for processing the PMS reports. The overall structure of the system, it's components and their relation to the system are explained. A system flowchart is contained in Appendix A. Keywords: Tows; Barges; Waterway traffic.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA163000

Entities

People

  • Donna E. Wood
  • Marilyn V. Fleming
  • Robert J. Goodwin

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

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  • Fuels
  • Inland Waterways
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  • Petroleum
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Salt Water
  • Self Propelled
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  • Transportation
  • User Manuals
  • Water
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