Computer Lab Automation
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR COMPUTERIZED AUTOMATION OF EPA REGIOTCfl TECHNICAL SUPPORT BRANCH
^Fred B. Stephens,'William F. Morris, 7 George W. Barton, Jr., and Eugene R. Fisher
February 9, 1978
Work performed under ths auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy by the UCLLL under contract number W-7Jo5-ENG-48.
INHLAWREISiCE I U 5 UVERMORE I S LABORATORY
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Distribution Category UC-11
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE LABORATORY
University of CakfaTiia/Livetmore, CaHfomie^/94550
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UCRL-52426
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR COMPUTERIZED AUTOMATION OF EPA REGION II TECHNICAL SUPPORT BRANCH
Fred B. Stephens, William F. Morris, George W. Barton, Jr., and Eugene R. Fisher MS date: February 9, 1978
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MOCCMESTIS
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CONTENTS
Abstract . . .'•:•.-. ; 1 Introduction 1 Mission of Region II I How Region II Fulfills Its-Mission 2 Planning . 2 Preliminary Reconnaissance , 3 Field Work 3 Laboratory Work, Data, and Reports 3 Function of the Technical Support Branch . . 3 Analyses 3 Division of Responsibility 4 Information and Data Flow, Chain of Custody, Records, and Reports 4 Approaches to Automation 4 Scope and Constraints : 4 Goals of the Technical Support Branch 5 Instruments for Automation 5 Instruments Selected for Automation 7 The Study Plan, Job Scheduling, Coordination, and Automation of Sample Management Activities 7 Proposed Systems for Fulfilling the Requirements of the Technical Support Branch Laboratory 9 Option 1 . .' 11 Option 2 11 Option 3 U Cost-Benefit
^Fred B. Stephens,'William F. Morris, 7 George W. Barton, Jr., and Eugene R. Fisher
February 9, 1978
Work performed under ths auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy by the UCLLL under contract number W-7Jo5-ENG-48.
INHLAWREISiCE I U 5 UVERMORE I S LABORATORY
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Distribution Category UC-11
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE LABORATORY
University of CakfaTiia/Livetmore, CaHfomie^/94550
m
I of wo* 1hl» wport wM |«pttid * nnuond by At UoUtd Sutci GoKnnnt. Ntllkei die Untied SUM tux fc» Unlud Stun Dtoatmrnt of EM-W. DM m of ink cnvloyiei, not if toefc coo •«i.iub«emcton,oilbtirtfDplo,u».o^«» •ny - . t y , « w i « i i p l l . d , o t ^ w « i i « y k i r t lfcbUUy of rwpowfcilty fw th« «amcy. coopkKoca or uerubm of uytafomtioa ippwwn. product ~ proofs d&doKd. c «j>**nt» ftii iu aw wOdd » tafitote prUMely owed ri|hHnB P n t
UCRL-52426
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR COMPUTERIZED AUTOMATION OF EPA REGION II TECHNICAL SUPPORT BRANCH
Fred B. Stephens, William F. Morris, George W. Barton, Jr., and Eugene R. Fisher MS date: February 9, 1978
W^xi^iL'l'iUA' OF.IRld
MOCCMESTIS
UNLHHTED
&
CONTENTS
Abstract . . .'•:•.-. ; 1 Introduction 1 Mission of Region II I How Region II Fulfills Its-Mission 2 Planning . 2 Preliminary Reconnaissance , 3 Field Work 3 Laboratory Work, Data, and Reports 3 Function of the Technical Support Branch . . 3 Analyses 3 Division of Responsibility 4 Information and Data Flow, Chain of Custody, Records, and Reports 4 Approaches to Automation 4 Scope and Constraints : 4 Goals of the Technical Support Branch 5 Instruments for Automation 5 Instruments Selected for Automation 7 The Study Plan, Job Scheduling, Coordination, and Automation of Sample Management Activities 7 Proposed Systems for Fulfilling the Requirements of the Technical Support Branch Laboratory 9 Option 1 . .' 11 Option 2 11 Option 3 U Cost-Benefit