Strategic/Tactical Optical Disk System (S/TODS), Deployable Optical Jukebox Evaluation

摘要

The purpose of this effort is to demonstrate, test and evaluate new optical disk storage technology. An Advanced Development Model (ADM) was developed which consisted of the following subsystems: (a) ten (10), large format, rewritable optical disk media, (b) rugged optical disk drive for data recording, read-out and erasure, and (c) a robotic access mechanism for automated disk movement under computer control. The jukebox device was designed for worldwide deployments and quick assembly with minimal tools or experience. Under this effort, the storage device was demonstrated within several Air Force facilities to include: Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Electronics System Center (ESC), Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Equipment demonstrations were conducted at these locations to seek user feedback needed to refine the system concept of operations and begin the transition phase.