Publishing Tools

Acronym Listing Includes over 9,000 aerospace-related acronyms and definitions  Free Access

Aerospace Science and Technology Dictionary More than 10,000 definitions (last updated: 2005) Helps users apply current and historical aerospace terminology  Order CD-ROM

Aerospell Supplemental Spell Check File Spell checks text with aeronautics and space terminology Adds more than 13,000 aerospace words to standard dictionaries in word processing and e-mail applications (last updated: 2005)  Order CD-ROM

NASA Thesaurus, Volumes 1 and 2 Contains authorized NASA subject terms used to index and retrieve materials in the NASA Aeronautics and Space Database Volume 1, Hierarchical Listing With Definitions Contains subject terms, definitions, and USE cross references Presents full hierarchical structure with related-term lists Can serve as spelling authority Volume 2, Rotated Term Display Ready-reference tool providing additional access points to terms Contains postable and non-postable terms from Vol. 1 in an index  Free Access - Vol. 1       Free Access - Vol. 2       Order CD-ROM   back to top

NASA Thesaurus Term List Data File for Site Usage Alphabetical listing of all valid terms contained in the NASA Thesaurus Does NOT include hierarchies, definitions, cross references, or a search and display application Must agree to Terms and Conditions of Use  Terms-Conditions       Order CD-ROM

NASA Thesaurus Hierarchical Listing Data File for Site Usage Includes all valid terms and hierarchies, non-postable USE references, and related terms Text file in tagged-ASCII format Does NOT include a search and display application Annual updates available at separate cost upon request Must agree to Terms and Conditions of Use  Terms-Conditions       Order CD-ROM

NASA Thesaurus Terms Added New terms added to the NASA Thesaurus  Free Access

NASA Scope and Subject Category Guide Aids in performing high-level subject classification of scientific and technical information Classification scheme consists of 76 subject categories Provides description of category scope, listing of subtopics, cross references, areas of particular interest to NASA, and an index of nearly 3,000 research topics linked to the subject categories  Free Access - PDF       Free Access - HTML       Order CD-ROM   back to top

Databases

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Provides public access to unlimited/unrestricted NASA and NACA reports and journal articles, many available as full-text, searchable PDF files  Free Access

NASA Image eXchange Searches over 300,000 references to images and videos in one or more of NASA’s online image collections Returns thumbnail images, textual descriptions, image numbers, and links to more information, higher resolution images, and a link to the NASA Center that stores the image Download and/or print images  Free Access

Spinoff Database Contains abstracts of all successfully commercialized NASA technology published in the annual Spinoff since 1976. Links to the full-text articles in PDF are also provided.  Free Access   back to top

Periodicals and Collections

NASA Research on CD-ROM Includes an index and unclassified and publicly available documents in searchable PDF; index entries are hyperlinked to full-text documents Monthly distribution  Order Subscription for Monthly Distribution

Spinoff Published since 1976, annually showcases approximately 50 successfully commercialized products utilizing NASA technology Request free full-color print copy or interactive CD-ROM of current issue through the Spinoff Web site via the link below Free access online in PDF or HTML  Free Access        Request Spinoff

NATO Research and Technology Organization (RTO) Publications Promotes cooperative research and information exchange among North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries Subscription to automatic distribution on CD-ROM includes monographs, meeting proceedings, educational notes, and technical reports (including those produced by RTO’s predecessor, AGARD) For individual unclassified RTO/AGARD documents, contact the CASI Information Desk  Order Subscription for Auto-Distribution       Contact CASI Info Desk    back to top

Indexes and Bibliographies

Selected Current Aerospace Notices (SCAN) Weekly announcement of new report literature, conference proceedings, and journal articles added to the NASA Aeronautics and Space Database covering 186 aerospace-related topics Subscribe to free listserv delivery of citations via the link below Free access online via the link below  Free Access       Subscribe to SCAN Listserv

Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports (STAR) Biweekly abstract journal of recently acquired technical reports on aerospace and related subjects Citations include research and development results as reported in various reports and other documents by NASA, NASA contractors and grantees, other U.S. Government agencies, and domestic and foreign institutions, universities, and private firms Arranged in 76 subject categories Contains subject and author indexes Subscribe to free notification listserv via the link below Free access online in PDF via the link below  Free Access       Subscribe to STAR-NOTIFY Listserv

NASA Videos The NASA Video Catalog cites nearly 900 digitized videos, most of which were originally on beta or VHS videotape, covering flight vehicle design, testing, and performance; lunar and planetary exploration; space shuttle mission press conferences; environmental pollution; and many other subjects related to manned and unmanned space exploration. The LaRC Films Digitization Project offers 70 videos that were digitized from original 16mm films created as part of testing and research at Langley Research Center (LaRC) between 1937 and 1985. Order high-resolution versions on DVD. Lower-resolution versions are available for immediate viewing. All citations include production details such as date and playing time. All videos will be delivered on CD or DVD and can be ordered from the NTRS or the NASA Video Catalog.  Video Catalog       LaRC Films

NASA Patent Abstracts Bibliography Provides citations and abstracts of NASA-owned inventions covered by U.S. patents and patent applications that are available for exclusive or nonexclusive licensing Includes a key technical illustration when available Includes subject and author indexes Produced annually Free access online in PDF via the link below  Free Access   back to top