Project Title:

Improved Accessing of Digital Data Bases by Geographic Information Systems

07.04-4000
NAS13-409
Improved Accessing of Digital Data Bases by
	Geographic Information Systems
Autometric, Inc.
	5301 Shawnee Road
	Alexandria, VA 22312-2312
		Daniel K. Gordon
(703-658-4000)

Abstract:

	This project weds advanced optical technology and hardware with state-of-the-art
data base management systems (DB) and geographic information systems. The principal
goal of this project is to develop digital data-transfer and workstation technology
needed to convert magnetic tape archives to optical disk. During Phase I, an assessment
of future optical technology hardware will be made; a requirements definition performed;
an optical database designed; an estimate made for archive conversion at the National
Space Technology Laboratory (NSTL); and a plan for optical disk system integration
at NSTL developed. This will lead to actual Phase II installation of hardware and
software at NSTL.

Potential Commercial Application:

Potential Commercial Applications: The integrated optical testbed developed under
Phase II will provide an experience base from which optical engineering and database
management services can be marketed to industry and government.