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<p>The  MK92  Fire  Control  System  (FCS)  is  the  heart  of  shipboard  weapon  systems  found  aboard  U.S.  Oliver  Hazard  Perry  class  FFGs.  This  system,  based  on  1970's  technology,  frequently  requires  extensive  troubleshooting  and  supplemental  shore-base  support.  A  maintenance  advisor  expert  system  is  being  developed  to  assist  shipboard  technicians  in  correctly  diagnosing  system  faults,  providing  expert  advice  concerning  part  replacement  or  further  tests  which  should  be  made.  Additional  information  provided  by  the  expert  system  includes  documentation  references,  alternate  location  for  a  part,  and  part  numbers.  Storing  such  information  in  a  relational  database  that  communicates  with  the  expert  system  would  greatly  improve  its  maintainability,  modifiability,  and  accuracy.    This  thesis  addresses  the  design  and  implementation  of  a  database  to  support  the  MK92  MOD  2  FCS  Maintenance  Advisor  Expert  System  using  Microsoft  Access  ™.  This  database  includes  such  functions  as  part  and  replacement  information,  database  maintenance,  and  expert  system  support.  Research  revealed  that  the  currently  supported  Windows  interprogram  communications  mechanism  of  Dynamic  Data  Exchange  (DOE),  as  supported  by  the  current  versions  of  Access  and  Softsell  Adept  ™,  will not  adequately  support  the  database  to  expert  system  interface  requirements.  Suggestions  for  alternative  interface  solutions  are  provided  in  the  thesis.
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Talley, Susan G.</div>
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