Using Optical Disk as the Storage Media Device for the Master Personnel Files.
Abstract
Growing demands on the HQ Air Force Military Personnel Center (AFMPC) system warranted research on optical disk computer technology to determine its potential to enhance the personnel system's capability, and to complement the Honeywell systems in this already demanding environment. This paper reviews the current state-of-the-art and recommends that HQ AFMPC budget for the acquisition of an optical disk prototype system to further explore the advantages of this type of storage media device to the HQ AFMPC processing environment. This storage media will serve as a supplement to the current Honeywell system. Other suggested Optical disk applications for HQ AFMPC to pursue include: possible replacement for the numerous paper records that are placed on microfilm at HQ AFMPC. This area requires a labor intensive environment for transferring records from paper to microfiche. The use of the optical disk system could reduce or possibly eliminate the manpower requirement for this paper to microfilm transition. Reduction in the space requirements of the storage media computer equipment at HQ AFMPC. This could result in a possible elimination of the bulky off-line storage systems (magnetic tape) and a reduction in the manpower requirements associated with this labor intensive environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA168390
Entities
People
- Terry L. Brooks
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College