Applying sophisticated analytics to accelerator data at BNL's Collider-Accelerator complex: Bridging to repositories, tools of choice, and applications

Analysis of accelerator data has traditionally been done using custom tools, either developed locally or at other laboratories. Much of the data analysis is done in real time when the data is being logged. However, sometimes users wish to apply improved algorithms, look for data correlations, or perform more sophisticated analysis. In recent years we have investigated the use of tools to bridge standard analysis systems, such as MATLAB®, R, or SciPy, to the controls data repositories. In this report we will discuss the tools used to extract data from the repositories, tools used to bridge the repositories to standard analysis systems, and directions we are considering for the future. (author)