FROM COMPUTER CALCULATIONS TO A COMPUTERIZED REPORTING SYSTEM
In working with computers to handle the data generated in a comprehensive study for statistically based specifications Illinois became aware of their potential for reporting purposes. This presentation provides information on MISTIC, the Materials Integrated System for Test Information and Communications developed as a spin-off of developing end result specifications. Input will be through video tube terminals and output through the tubes of hard copy reports. A description is given of the file categories and the functional services involved. In addition, examples are given of inquiries that might be made from the Resident Engineer to the Bureau Chief level in order to obtain information necessary for engineering or management decisions.
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Authors:
- Byers, M E
- Publication Date: 1975-10
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Pagination: p. 14-16
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Serial:
- Transportation Research Circular
- Issue Number: 172
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0097-8515
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Computers; Decision making; Engineering; Information processing; Information retrieval; Specifications; Statistical analysis
- Subject Areas: Construction; Data and Information Technology; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00128535
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, TRB
- Created Date: May 14 1976 12:00AM