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Author
Kaetzel, L. | Grimes, J. | Brown, P.
Title
Modular Data Acquisition and Display Software System for a Laboratory Environment. Final Report.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
Sponsor
Department of Energy, Washington, DC
Report
NBS TN 1188
May 1984
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Keywords
laboratory equipment; experimental data; data acquisition; data processing; minicomputers
Identifiers
computer software; multiprogramming; MADS system; building materials; phase change materials
Abstract
This report describes the processes involved in acquiring and analyzing experimental laboratory data using a medium sized computer in a multi-programming environment with a modular software system. Research involving Phase Change Materials and Calorimetric Performance measurements in building research are used as case studies to describe the functional capabilities and operational procedures of the system. The software system consists of computer programs which allow the researcher to collect, store, and analyze data graphically.