Programmable Calculator (PROCAL) Fleet Support Program at the NOSC (Naval Ocean Systems Center) Fleet Readiness Office.

Abstract

Since the early 1970's the U.S. Navy has become involved in using programmable calculators to provide dedicated automated support to various levels of command. In early 1976 a Laboratory Fleet Support program was established at the NAVMAT level and the PROCAL Support Program was accepted and funded as a multi-laboratory effort. NOSC, as lead laboratory for the PROCAL Fleet Support Program, fasteners communication with Fleet activities through a series of PROCAL workshops and site visits. A continuous analysis of Fleet requirements is conducted. Application programs tailored for fleet users are produced, documented and included in a reference data base for Fleet activities. A PROCAL support center provides various systems configurations, program development facilities, and development support requirements. Programming support is supplied for Fleet owned calculator systems. The PROCAL Support center develops and provides guidance on documentation standards and quality control, maintains a library of calculator programs and maintains systems for on board Fleet Application Test and Evaluation (FATE) and Scientific Analysis and Investigation (SAI).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1980
Accession Number
ADA178041

Entities

People

  • James A. Grant
  • Janet L. David
  • William Golumbick

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Calculators
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Databases
  • Digital Information
  • Fasteners
  • Guidance
  • Quality Control
  • Research Facilities
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Workshops

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Software Engineering.