Electronic logbook

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An electronic logbook is a computer based software for recording (logging) states, events or simply conditions used for complex machines like nuclear plants, particle accelerators, etc.

This version of a logbook was derived from the old-fashioned paper based logbooks which have been used in the maritime sector (see also logbook). Today a wide spectrum of different implementations of these electronic logbooks is available, even if most versions are based on the classical client-server approach. Here the electronic logbook serves a client which is in most cases a simple web browser (see picture below).