APPLICATION OF MINI-COMPUTERS IN THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY

The paper discusses some areas and applications in a shipyard where mini-computers can be favourably introduced. Examples of current applications and developments in Norway are presented. These include MAPLIS, a material management tool, AUTOSTEEL, a local steel information system, a proposal for an on-line accounting and ledger system, developments in computer-aided and miscellaneous uses such as job entry terminals (RJE) and flexible User Terminals. The paper also outlines some future development based on the dedicated micro-computer utilizing the input/output equipment of a common communications computer.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the 1975 REAPS Technical Symposium, Palm Beach Shores, Florida, June 24-25, 1975.
• Corporate Authors:

  Illinois Institute of Technology

  3300 South Federal Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60616-3793
• Authors:
  • Nystrom, T
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 25 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer aided design; Information processing; Information systems; Management; Shipbuilding; Shipyards
• Uncontrolled Terms: Computer systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Shipyard information systems; Shipyard management
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00173655
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Ship Research Association
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1978 12:00AM