Evaluation of a Coast Guard Marine Portable Inspection Unit (MPlU). Phase 3.
Abstract
This report presents the results of the third and final phase of an R&D project that investigated the use of portable computers as a means to streamline data capture by Coast Guard inspectors in the field. A technology demonstration took place at the Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office (MIO) New York. This demonstration incorporated software and hardware refinements based on Phase 2 marine inspector feedback. A number of significant new features were added to the MPIU system including a linked on-line reference library with commonly used rules and regulations, Marine Inspection Pre-Inspection Package (MIPIP) to MPIU interface, simple deficiency database, MPIU to MPIU communications interface, color digital cameras, and field printable certificates. Phase 3 goals included the evaluation of the potential of voice recognition technology, updating a functional description of a MPIU system, evaluating the prospects of interoperability with classification societies, and performance of a cost/benefit study associated with a Coast Guard MPIU capability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA311490
Entities
People
- Bert Macesker
- Eric Bernholz
- John Hannon
Organizations
- United States Coast Guard Research & Development Center