ENGINEERING

	The Engineering systems monitor duplicates in simplified form the 
Chief EngineerŐs primary status displays from Main Engineering. These 
displays include the warp propulsion system, impulse propulsion system, and 
related subsystems. The purpose of this station is to permit the Chief 
Engineer to maintain supervision over engineering systems while on the 
bridge. This is particularly critical during Alert situations that may require the 
Chief EngineerŐs presence on the bridge while simultaneously requiring that 
officer to maintain a close watch over the status of key systems. During most 
routine Cruise Mode operations, bridge monitoring of these systems is the 
responsibility of the Flight Control Officer and the Operations Manager.  Ć