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BLUE BOOK DESCRIPTION

This report details the evolution of leveling observation software, reflecting on the experience and insights of Frank Mowry, an IT Specialist with 16 years at NGS. The document highlights the pros and cons of both the old and new systems, including the challenges of outdated software with extensive dependencies and the benefits of a more user-friendly, well-documented new system. Current status reports emphasize the ongoing development and necessary policy clarifications regarding NGS projects tied to CORS.

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BLUE BOOK DESCRIPTION

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  1. BLUE BOOK DESCRIPTION • Frank Mowry • IT Specialist • (301) 713-3260 x157 • Frank.Mowry@noaa.gov

  2. LevelingObservation Software Evolution Report • Frank Mowry • IT Specialist • (301) 713-3260 x157 • Frank.Mowry@noaa.gov

  3. LO SER • Frank Mowry • IT Specialist • (301) 713-3260 x157 • Frank.Mowry@noaa.gov

  4. Background • Familiarity with old VFPROC/DDPROC software • Familiarity with basic field operations • Experience with description entry • 16 years with NGS

  5. The Old (current)

  6. 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

  7. 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!

  8. 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

  9. Policy Issues • NGS policy that all projects tied to CORS • Conflict in policy and software with regard to entering descriptions for CORS

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