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Harvey, Francis A. – 1988
This paper describes the evolution and development of an intelligent information system, i.e., a knowledge base for steel structures being undertaken as part of the Technical Information Center for Steel Structures at Lehigh University's Center of Advanced Technology for Large Structural Systems (ATLSS). The initial development of the Technical…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases, Engineering
O'Connor, Mary Ann – Document Image Automation, 1991
Describes document image management systems that are used for optical storage to facilitate information retrieval. Document image management applications are described, considerations in evaluating system features and functions are presented, and criteria for evaluating vendors of document image management systems are suggested. (two references)…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria
Campbell, Robert; Hanlon, Patricia – Learning Tomorrow: Journal of the Apple Education Advisory Council, 1986
A high school teacher and a librarian are collecting and analyzing material in every medium for teaching John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath," including the political and social history of the 1930s--altogether some 33 topic headings touched upon in the novel and in about 54 related works: books, films, television documentaries,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases
Beiser, Karl – Database, 1990
Examines trends in the design of database management systems for microcomputers and predicts developments that may occur in the next decade. Possible developments are discussed in the areas of user interfaces, database programing, library systems, the use of MARC data, CD-ROM applications, artificial intelligence features, HyperCard, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedLynch, Clifford A. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1988
Describes the unique reliability problems of very large databases that necessitate specialized techniques for hardware problem management. The discussion covers the use of controlled partial redundancy to improve reliability, issues in operating systems and database management systems design, and the impact of disk technology on very large…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases
