ISO 7385:1983

The output of a data collection system is strongly dependent on the quality of the information collected. Before starting such a system, it is necessary to clearly define the following items: the overall goal, the suppliers of field data, the users of processed data, the terms and expressions used, the means used to collect data and to treat them, the questions to be answered by field data, field data needed. The standard gives a comprehensive guidance to ensure quality of availability and reliability data collected in nuclear power plants.