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Data management applicationsKennedy Space Center's primary institutional computer is a 4 megabyte IBM 4341 with 3.175 billion characters of IBM 3350 disc storage. This system utilizes the Software AG product known as ADABAS with the on line user oriented features of NATURAL and COMPLETE as a Data Base Management System (DBMS). It is operational under the OS/VSI and is currently supporting batch/on line applications such as Personnel, Training, Physical Space Management, Procurement, Office Equipment Maintenance, and Equipment Visibility. A third and by far the largest DBMS application is known as the Shuttle Inventory Management System (SIMS) which is operational on a Honeywell 6660 (dedicated) computer system utilizing Honeywell Integrated Data Storage I (IDSI) as the DBMS. The SIMS application is designed to provide central supply system acquisition, inventory control, receipt, storage, and issue of spares, supplies, and materials.
Document ID
19830010303
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington NASA Admin. Data Base Management Systems
Subject Category
Documentation And Information Science
Accession Number
83N18574
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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