Word Processors in Aerospace/Defense Information Services: Use of Distributed Information Systems by the Office of the Secretary of Defense,
Abstract
This paper describes the current state of computer applications to DOD management information systems and concludes with a summary of OSD's support for managers and decision markers in the following areas: Optical Laser Disc Systems - for storage and retrieval of visual images, photos, graphs, cortographic or engineering drawings as well as textual information. Broadband Video/Digital Voice Communication Nets - for improved teleconferencing, information exchange and collective decision making. Portable Minicomputers - for teleconferencing immediate access to data resources, improved productivity and creativity thru exploiting one-on-one comute capabilities. Artificial Intelligence Systems - that will assist in evaluating alternatives, identify and select associative patterns or trends, and draw possible solutions for given problems. Special Purpose Computers - for building data files and enabling direct retrieval or textual or numeric data. Natural Languages - use of ordinary, if structured, language to enable non-technical persons to move readily use computers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADP003094
Entities
People
- J. M. Powers
Organizations
- Washington Headquarters Services