Use of Optical Disk Technology at the Air Command and Staff College.

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Abstract:

Optical disk technology, the use of lasers to store and retrieve information, is a growing technology for use in audio, video, computer storage and multi-media applications. This technology has a great potential in educational applications. After reviewing the history of information capture and storage, this paper examines how optical disk technology works, its capabilities and limitations. The paper reviews current and potential educational applications, and matches ACSC technology requirements against the potential of optical disk. The paper concludes that optical disk is a viable technology to meet several ACSC requirements and recommends the acquisition of optical disk systems for use in specific applications. Keywords Data storage.

Author(s):
Arrington, Curtis H., Iii
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Student rept.,
Pagination:
0030

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACSC-88-0130
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS, *DISKS, *OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, ACQUISITION, COMPUTERS, EDUCATION, HISTORY, OPTICAL PROPERTIES, OPTICS, REQUIREMENTS, STORAGE, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, AUDIO TAPES, VIDEO TAPES, MEDIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Hardware, Recording and Playback Devices
Report Date:
1988 Apr 01