The Database Management Module of the Splice System.

SPLICE (Stock Point Logistics Integrated Communications Environment) is a plan designed to automate data handled at Stock Points and Inventory Control Points for the United States Navy Supply System. The SPLICE concept involves the use of a number of Local Area Networks which communicate via the Defense Data Network. As a part of the ongoing research in the implementation of SPLICE, this thesis addresses the Database Management Module of the Local Area Network and possible problem areas which may be encountered when this module is finally in place. A proposed conceptual design of the database is presented and database computers are evaluated for possible use in SPLICE. (Author)