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This report by IT Specialist Frank Mowry details the transition from the old to new system for leveling observation software evolution. Pros and cons are highlighted, and policy issues are addressed.
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BLUE BOOK DESCRIPTION • Frank Mowry • IT Specialist • (301) 713-3260 x157 • Frank.Mowry@noaa.gov
LevelingObservation Software Evolution Report • Frank Mowry • IT Specialist • (301) 713-3260 x157 • Frank.Mowry@noaa.gov
LO SER • Frank Mowry • IT Specialist • (301) 713-3260 x157 • Frank.Mowry@noaa.gov
Background • Familiarity with old VFPROC/DDPROC software • Familiarity with basic field operations • Experience with description entry • 16 years with NGS
Current System Pros – • Internal familiarity • ? Cons • Over 20 different pieces of software • Lack of documentation for each piece • Different authors, different languages • No support for every piece of software • Too many different file types • Difficult learning curve
New System Pros • Simple to use • Good documentation (software internal, web) • Better support (Frank Mowry, Malcolm Archer-Shee) • Training (Ronnie Taylor, Corbin) Cons • It ain’t done yet!
New System Status • WinDesc – Latest version released October 20, 2005 • Translev – Latest version released October 25, 2005 • Adjustment (Linetool, ASTA) – Requires simplification for easier use – currently being worked on. Needs policy/requirements clarification
Policy Issues • NGS policy that all projects tied to CORS • Conflict in policy and software with regard to entering descriptions for CORS