Outgoing Letter Approval System at Class I Climatology Stations in North Sumatra Using the Prototype Method

Abstract

The mechanism for outgoing correspondence at the North Sumatra Class I Climatology Station is through the approval of the Verifier and Kasklim. The system runs in approving outgoing letters, still going through the traditional process where the Verifier and Kasklim must go through directly in the room. This research aims to develop the intended outgoing letter approval application, to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of outgoing letter approval. This research is development research using the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) approach and the prototype method which refers to data obtained from interviews with several letter operators at the North Sumatra Class I Climatology Station. Based on testing the system using a black box and evaluating the application by the staff concerned, it was concluded that the application was relevant to needs and could be implemented. This study also provides a basis for further research in optimizing similar systems in the context of climatology stations or other fields that require effective management of outgoing mail approvals.