ISBN: 9781390420821 - Information Handling in the National Standard Reference Data System (classic Reprint) (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the first to introduce a plan for the National Standard Reference Data System (NSRDS), which will house valuable information about the physical and chemical properties of substances. With a preliminary exploration of the system's future, this book provides a general discussion of the types of services it will provide, ranging from scheduled to unscheduled, and from referral to documentation. Moreover, it contains a detailed examination of the problems involved in mechanizing the system and the possible solutions to them. Lastly, the book outlines the history, organization, and functions of NSRDS, giving the reader necessary background information to understand the significance of the system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…