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  • 1Environmental Measurements Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, New York, NY 10014-3621.

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Modified tape decks with associated magnetic tape data acquisition systems (MCAs) offer reliable, unattended operation for several months. This automation simplifies data readout and ensures tape compatibility with existing manual systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Engineering
  • Data Acquisition Systems
  • Instrumentation

Background:

  • Existing manual cassette units require user intervention for data readout.
  • Need for automated and reliable data collection in field experiments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of modified tape decks with magnetic tape data acquisition systems (MCAs) in unattended field operation.
  • To assess the compatibility and interchangeability of data tapes generated by the automated system.

Main Methods:

  • Deployment of five modified tape decks with associated MCAs in a field experiment.
  • Operation in an essentially unattended mode for several months.
  • Comparison of tape output with manual cassette units.

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Main Results:

  • Successful operation of the automated tape decks and MCAs for several months.
  • Elimination of key presses for data readout during attended operation.
  • Generated tapes are fully compatible and interchangeable with those from manual units.

Conclusions:

  • Modified tape decks with MCAs provide a robust and automated solution for data acquisition.
  • The system enhances operational efficiency and data integrity in field settings.
  • The automated system is a viable alternative to manual data collection methods.