NASA Access Mechanism - Graphical User Interface Information Retrieval System
Abstract
Access to online information sources of aerospace, scientific, and engineering data, a mission focus for NASA's Scientific and Technical Information Program, has always been limited by factors such as telecommunications, query language syntax, lack of standardization in the information, and the lack of adequate tools to assist in searching. Today, the NASA STI Program's NASA Access Mechanism (NAM) prototype offers a solution to these problems by providing the user with a set of tools that provide a graphical interface to remote, heterogeneous, and distributed information in a manner adaptable to both casual and expert users. Additionally, the NAM provides access to many Internet-based services such as Electronic Mail (Email), the Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS) system, Peer Locating tools, and electronic bulletin boards (USENET). The NAM is constructed using a tool kit approach, making use of standards (UNIX, TCP/IP, X Windows, OSF/Motif) and tools that make it adaptable to various host and workstation platforms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 14, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA345823
Entities
People
- C. Generous
- D. Duncan
- J. Hunter
Organizations
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics