Organizations enviroment

Organizations enviroment

1. Data logging

   • Data can be sent and processed by a computer, then is analysed and becomes information
   • Advantages
     • Doesn't need anyone to take readings
     • Readings taken 24-7
     • can be stationed in inhospitable places
     • no human errors
   • Disadvantages
     • Equipment malfunctions can cause wrong readings
     • Expensive

2. Weather forcasting

   • Data collected by sensors then sent to pc to be analysed
   • Advantages
     • collected automatically
     • collected at correct time
     • No mistakes
     • Data transmitted via radio or satellite
     • Output can be video?audio
   • Disadvantages
     • Equipment is expensive
     • Malfunction of equipment leads to incorrect forecast

3. Control systems

   • Simple control systems
     • Light systems- when the sensor picks up movement the light comes on
     • Burglar alarms- when the sensor picks up movement the alarm goes off
   • Control systems can decide to make a computer complete a task