Computer System Maintenance and Enhancements

Battelle has supported the Air Force Compressor Research Facility from February 1984, through July 30, 1988, under this contract. The work performed by Battelle included support to the entire computer and information subsystem at the Compressor Research Facility located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The work was largely computer related it entailed writing new software, modifying old software, purchasing, and integrating off-the-shelf software packages. The work also included purchasing of computer equipment and other hardware, helping the Air Force staff minimum manning positions during compressor testing, and training Air Force personnel in the use of newly developed software. During this contract Battelle performed many tasks, including software development efforts and extensive research resulting in system definitions. The tasks varied in size and duration, the largest two being Support to Facilities and Main Computer Support, which ran throughout the duration of the contract. The small tasks usually involved reviewing existing software or hardware, solving a specific problem or making modifications to enhance the capability of the system. Battelle developed system to perform drive-system simulation, data acquisition and storage, test-article control, valve control, color graphics, post-processing analysis, facilities simulation, operating system upgrades, computer communications, calibration, tuning and digitizing.