A Multiprogramming Environment for Online Data Acquis ition and Analysis An experimental system for acquis ition and analysis of large bodies of data derived from scientific experiments is described. Its architecture and implementation is largely based on certain objectives and characteristics of a general data analysis scheme. Early applications have been oriented towards the investigation of data obtained in biological research. Some of the problems encountered by the chosen approach are discussed. CACM December, 1967 Lockemann, P. C. Knutsen, W. D. CA671201 JB February 26, 1978 2:48 PM 1507 5 1507 1507 5 1507 1507 5 1507 1712 5 1507 1507 6 1507