The NASA Thesaurus stands as the authoritative compendium of subject terms utilized by NASA to meticulously index and efficiently retrieve materials within the STI Repository. This comprehensive Service Thesaurus extends its reach beyond the confines of aerospace engineering, encompassing a vast spectrum of related disciplines. These include all foundational areas of engineering and physics, the expansive natural space sciences such as astronomy, astrophysics, and planetary science, the intricate Earth sciences, and even the diverse biological sciences. Within this meticulously curated service thesaurus, users will discover over 18,400 subject terms, accompanied by 4,300 precise definitions, and an extensive network of more than 4,500 USE cross-references, all designed to streamline information access.
For inquiries or in-depth discussions regarding the utilization of this invaluable service thesaurus, individuals are encouraged to reach out to the STI Program Office through the readily available STI Information Desk.
Properly Citing the NASA Thesaurus Service
When integrating or leveraging the NASA Thesaurus in your scholarly work, it is imperative to acknowledge the NASA STI Program through proper citation. To facilitate this, readily available standard citation formats are provided below. Ensure that you accurately reflect the file format utilized (e.g., SKOS).
APA Citation Format
NASA STI Program. (2012). NASA thesaurus [Data file]. Retrieved from https://sti.nasa.gov/nasa-thesaurus/
MLA Citation Format
NASA STI Program. NASA Thesaurus. Washington, DC: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2012. SKOS.
Chicago Citation Format
NASA STI Program. NASA Thesaurus. SKOS. Washington, DC: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2012. Please select the specific file format you employed for accurate citation.
Accessing the NASA Thesaurus Service
PDF Version Availability
The readily accessible PDF version of the service thesaurus, last updated in January 2012, can be accessed via the links provided below.
NASA Thesaurus Data File: Comprehensive Data Access
The NASA Thesaurus Data File provides a machine-readable compilation of all validated terms, hierarchical relationships, USE references, and related terms. This comprehensive data file is available in multiple formats to suit diverse user needs, including RDF/SKOS, RDF/OWL, ZThes-1.0, and CSV/TXT.
Complete NASA Thesaurus data files are available for download through the links below, offering flexible access to this essential service thesaurus.
