Utilization of integrated process control, data capture, and data analysis in construction of accelerator systems

Jefferson Lab has developed a web-based system that integrates commercial database, data analysis, document archiving and retrieval, and user interface software into a coherent knowledge management product called Pansophy. Pansophy provides key tools for the successful pursuit of major projects such as accelerator system development and construction by offering elements of process and procedure control, data capture and review, and data mining and analysis. Today, Pansophy is used in Jefferson Lab's SNS superconducting linac construction effort as a means for structuring and implementing the QA program, for process control and tracking, and for cryomodule test data capture and presentation/analysis. Development of Pansophy continues, with improvements to data queries and analysis functions that are the cornerstone of its utility. In this paper the present configuration and operational environment of Pansophy is described, along with future development goals. Additionally, specific examples of its use in an accelerator construction project will be presented.