Use of Industry Standards for Shipboard Data Systems

The problem of shipboard data acquisition is examined from a general point of view. A bus-oriented system is recommended where all elements of the system interface to a common bus. When the IEEE 488 bus is used, a wide variety of system controllers, tape units and printers can be used. System implementation is easy and the design remains basically unchanged as the system develops from an experimental one to a self-contained production unit. Bit serial current loop transmission is used for remote sensors providing noise immunity and easy system checkout.