Preserving Scientific Data on Our Physical Universe - A New Strategy for Archiving the Nation's Scientific Information Resources

This book advises the National Archives and Records Administration and federal R&D agencies on the long-term retention of scientific and technical data, particularly in electronic formats. It proposes the creation of a National Scientific Information Resource Federation, which would apply a strategic data life-cycle management plan to better link the government's existing scientific data holdings and improve public access to those holdings. The book is expected to draw attention to data management concerns in the context of the current government emphasis on promoting a National Information Infrastructure and to make a significant contribution to improving the inadequate situation regarding our nation's valuable scientific data and information resources.

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Advises the National Archives and Records Administration and federal R&D agencies on the long-term retention of scientific and technical data, in electronic formats. This book proposes the creation of a National Scientific Information Resource Federation, to link the government's scientific data holdings and improve their public access.

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• Authors: Mathematics Commission on Physical Sciences, Commission On Physical Sciences Mathemat, Commission on Physical Sciences Mathematics and Applications, Division on Engineering and Physical Sci, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Academy Of Sciences, National Research Council, Steering Committee for the Study on the, Steering Committee for the Study on the Long-Term Retention of Selected Scientific and Technical Records of the Federal Government
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.05.1995
• EAN: 9780309051866
• ISBN: 978-0-309-05186-6
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 217 mm x 279 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 204 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; Wissenschaftliche Forschung, Science, COMPUTERS / Data Processing, COMPUTERS / System Administration / Storage & Retrieval, SCIENCE / Research & Methodology