Evolution of Data-Base Management Systems
ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR)
Computer Database Organization, 2nd Ed
Computer Database Organization, 2nd Ed
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Application of computer-based combat simulation models in support of major Army force design and weapons systems analyses frequently involves the use of large and complex sets of data from various organizational sources, reporting systems and data acquisition activities. Emerging data base technology has resulted in powerful techniques and operational tools which provide a range of new and versatile capabilities to structure and handle efficiently the large data sets which often pervade the analytic process. Of particular importance in the area of data base management systems (DBMS) are automated features which facilitate definition, integration and audit trail of data elements and structures into a cohesive, useful body of accessible user-oriented information. As a principal activity of a command-wide model/data quality assurance program, the US Army Concepts Analysis Agency (CAA) is employing the technology and software of data base management systems to construct an integrated data base to support simulation model operation and analytic efforts. This paper presents a description of design concepts, mathematical and systems analysis techniques, quality assurance methodologies, and resulting integrated automated data base capabilities which are in use or development at CAA to support major Army analyses and simulation model operations.