Engineering documentation archival/retrieval

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6727816

Ham, R E

Past and present methods for maintaining and updating engineering documentation have required an elaborate process requiring the dedication of extensive quantities of personnel, floor space, files, and other equipment. On a total basis, the money required to support that process has been rather substantial, while the resulting quality and retrievability of the documentation has not been totally acceptable. Fortunately, computer-age technology has provided the industry with a capability to change past practices of archiving and retrieving engineering documentation that promises to reduce cost, raise quality, and increase retrievability. This paper reviews a concept whereby documentation is archived in computer storage indexed for identification and retrieved for review or revision without requiring a hard copy of the document to be generated or maintained.

• OSTI ID: 6727816
• Report Number(s): CONF-861102-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 53
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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