
StarBriefs Plus
A Dictionary of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols in Astronomy and Related Space Sciences
Andre Heck(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
Published on 30. April 2004
Book
Hardback
VIII, 1114 pages
978-1-4020-1925-8 (ISBN)
Description
With about 200,000 entries,
StarBriefs Plus
represents the most comprehensive and accurately validated collection of abbreviations, acronyms, contractions and symbols within astronomy, related space sciences and other related fields. As such, this invaluable reference source (and its companion volume,
StarGuides Plus
) should be on the reference shelf of every library, organization or individual with any interest in these areas.
Besides astronomy and associated space sciences, related fields such as aeronautics, aeronomy, astronautics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, communications, computer sciences, data processing, education, electronics, engineering, energetics, environment, geodesy, geophysics, information handling, management, mathematics, meteorology, optics, physics, remote sensing, and so on, are also covered when justified. Terms in common use and/or of general interest have also been included where appropriate.
Besides astronomy and associated space sciences, related fields such as aeronautics, aeronomy, astronautics, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, communications, computer sciences, data processing, education, electronics, engineering, energetics, environment, geodesy, geophysics, information handling, management, mathematics, meteorology, optics, physics, remote sensing, and so on, are also covered when justified. Terms in common use and/or of general interest have also been included where appropriate.
Reviews / Votes
From the reviews:
"This update . now offers about 200,000 entries designed to decode the 'acronyms, contractions, and symbols' space scientists may encounter. Acronyms are drawn from astronomy, earth sciences, engineering, physics, computer science, and other related fields. Arranged alphabetically by acronym, the source includes special sections covering symbols, mathematical signs . ." (C. A. Sproles, CHOICE, Vol. 42 (6), February, 2005)
More details
Edition
2004 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Dordrecht
Netherlands
Target group
Research
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
VIII, 1114 p.
Dimensions
Height: 299 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 60 mm
Weight
2888 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4020-1925-8 (9781402019258)
DOI
10.1007/978-0-306-48603-6
Schweitzer Classification
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Andre Heck
StarBriefs Plus
A Dictionary of Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols in Astronomy and Related Space Sciences
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12/2014
Springer
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Content
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