Strategies for Improving Labor and Equipment Data Acquisition for the HeidelbergDirectorate of Engineering and Housing

摘要

The U.S. Army Construction Engineering Laboratory (USACERL) has surveyed multipleDEH organizations and the current state of computer technology to identify strategies for addressing LE data acquisition problems at Heidelberg. This report summarizes the findings and makes specific recommendations. The major recommendation is to pursue pilot testing and implementation of push-button station technology. Together, the hardware and software components of this technology offer entry method options (pushbuttons, keyboard, barcodes), ability to screen for incorrect data, and meaningful reporting. Reasonable implementation costs, strong vendor support, high likelihood of acceptance, and the promise of notable return on investment strongly support this recommendation. It is also proposed to implement an educational program on the purpose, importance, and benefits of correct LE data submission, including interim improvement of the current manual system and expansion of microcomputer networks for improved distribution of data, communications, and problem resolution. A scanner test in progress at Grafenwoehr and barcode research at USACERL should be reviewed when the results become available. Preparation for the fielded IFS-M is also recommended.