Data Acquisition and Reduction in a Multiple Test Complex

The system is designed to provide a large measure of test operation control and a disciplined means for test collection and data reduction. It achieves this organization by arranging all data within a fixed format so that all points in the test complex are essentially designated by fixed positions within the format itself. Operation is synchronized by a central instrumentation system, but the individual operating subsystems are largely self-contained. Extensive self-checking features are included to minimize down time. Redundancy is incorporated through all critical paths to further reduce down time.