Strategic/Tactical Optical Disk System (S/TODS), Deployable Optical Jukebox Evaluation

Abstract

The purpose of this effort is to demonstrate, test and evaluate new optical disk storage technology. An Advanced Development Model (ADM) was developed which consisted of the following subsystems: (a) ten (10), large format, rewritable optical disk media, (b) rugged optical disk drive for data recording, read-out and erasure, and (c) a robotic access mechanism for automated disk movement under computer control. The jukebox device was designed for worldwide deployments and quick assembly with minimal tools or experience. Under this effort, the storage device was demonstrated within several Air Force facilities to include: Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Electronics System Center (ESC), Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Equipment demonstrations were conducted at these locations to seek user feedback needed to refine the system concept of operations and begin the transition phase.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA360408

Entities

People

  • Taras Kozak
  • William Vaughan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Assembly
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Databases
  • Electronics
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Military Research
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States Special Operations Command

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems