MAC Air Cargo Data Entry: 1. Preliminary Analysis of Alternative Modes,

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Abstract:

This report discusses means of facilitating the entry of shipping data about cargo unloaded at the truck docks of MAC air cargo terminals. Use of a portable handheld keypaddisplay device for on-line entry to a computer would seem to promise improvements in data handling. Several off-line modes might also prove useful for this application, including digital recording, image capture by photography or video techniques, and use of a manual checksheet. A test program is recommended to determine which of these alternative data entry modes warrant further consideration. Author

Author(s):
Smith, S. L.
Author Organization(s):
MITRE CORP BEDFORD MASS
Pagination:
0047

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MTR-3066-Vol-1, ESD-TR-76-162-Vol-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-76-C-0001
Project Number(s):
AF-515B
Monitor Series:
TR-76-162-Vol-1
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ONLINE SYSTEMS, *DATA PROCESSING TERMINALS, LOADING(HANDLING), TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, AIRLIFT OPERATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Hardware
Keyword(s):
Off line systems
Report Date:
1976 Aug 01