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input of aquifer test data. From this, transmissivity is
automatically calculated. An example of this is shown in
Figure 2.2.12.
Water quality. From the database of water quality data,
Stiff Diagrams can be produced eutamatically by the
computer. An example is shown in Figure 2.2.13.
Additional Training Provided. Informal training has been
provided for a number of direct-hire LSII staff of the project.
Three staff have been trained in the use of the micro-computer,
specifically in the use of the word-processing packages. Two of
these staff have been successfulfy trained in basic spreadsheet
and database operation. h-ether tbess staff wiil be employed by
WI3A after the completion of the CGDP is not yet clear: in broad
terns, however, it can be claimed thot their acquired skills
will be of value to Somalia.
2.3.6. Micro-computer Installation.
The Planning Unit was supplied with the following
micro-compater equipment:
1 COMPAQ portable computer w ith 640k bytes of memory, equipped
with two diskette drives, and one Epson FX-150+ dot matrix
printer. The system is entirely IBW-compatible. This system
was available from May 1985.
1 IBM PC-XT with 64Ok bytes of memory, equipped with one
diskette drive and one 10 megabyte Efxed disk, and a secord
Epson FX-100+ printer. This system was available from Augusr:
1985,
Th2 equipment generally performed weLl, except for same
initial problems with the system-board of the IBM PC-XT. These
were eventually resolved by replacement of the board under the
guarantee, and the problems did not recur- The Urikt was
supplied with a spare system- board, and a spare disk-drive unit
far use in either of the two machines. These were not used as
of the end of the project period.
The main problems experienced were in the electrical supply
system, and in maintaining a 62st free, te~~perature controlled,
environment. An air-conditioned office proved to be absolutely
necessary, and the room which haused the computer equipment was
sealed as far as possible againsir; dust. The very dusty
environment of Wogadishu, and the relatively high winds
prevailing for much of the year, meant that regular cleaning was
necessary.