SCIENCE STATIONS FUNCTIONS

Primary functions of the Science Stations include:

• The ability to provide access to sensors and interpretive software for primary mission and command intelligence requirements and to supplement Ops in providing real-time scientific data for command decision making support.

• The ability to act as a command post for coordination of activities of various science laboratories and other departments, as well as for monitoring of secondary mission status.

• The ability to reconfigure and recalibrate sensor systems at a moment's notice for specific command intelligence requirements.

Source: Star Trek: TNG™ Technical ManualŠ