Resources by Name: B-C

BasicBIOSIS or Biological Abstracts

THE major English-language comprehensive index of worldwide research in the biological and biomedical sciences. Covers 1969 to the present. Dialog resource accessible via AFRL Librarian

Beilstein - Handbook of Organic Chemistry

Librarians access (only) via STN - $$ This is a major structure and factual database, and contains the organic substance records from the critically reviewed and evaluated documents from the Beilstein Handbook of Organic Chemistry as well as data from many leading journals back to 1779.

Best Manufacturing Practices

Identifies and validates best practices, and encourages industry, government, and academia to share the information. Funded by the Office of Naval Research, but the information covers all services. Includes many online reports, including the "classic" Best Practices: How to Avoid Surprises in the World's Most Complicated Technical Process (NAVSO P-6071), 1986.

Biochemistry, Biology & Biotechnology

Knovel interactive Reference books including: Biotechnological Innovations in Chemical Synthesis; Biotechnology for Waste and Wastewater Treatment; Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology (4 volumes); and Wiley Encyclopedia of Molecular Medicine.

Biometrics (NIST) databases

NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology) provides databases covering the statistical analysis of biological observations and phenomena. It supports research addressing the scientific comparison of solutions of digital video search, retrieval, and display.

Business Dateline

Provides the full text of major news and feature stories from 550 regional business publications from throughout the U.S. and Canada. Accessible via AFRL Librarian.

Business Industry

Contains information with facts, figures, and key events dealing with public and private companies, industries, markets products for all manufacturing and service industries at an international level. Accessible via AFRL Librarian.

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Cambridge Scientific Abstracts

The library subscribes to several CSA databases that provide access to major areas of research, including aerospace and materials science. Most are detailed elsewhere on this page. The most important are: Aerospace & High Technology Database; Ceramic Abstracts / World Ceramics Abstracts; Engineered Materials Abstracts; and METADEX (Metals Abstracts).

CAPS Expert

- SEE - I.H.S. Standards World's most comprehensive on-line resource for electronic components.

CBRNIAC - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Defense IAC

This Information Analysis Center acquires, analyzes, and disseminates CBD information. This includes chemical and physical properties of CBD materials, chemical identification, decontamination, homeland security, environmental effects, medical effects and treatment, toxicology, warning and identification, nuclear, biological and chemical survivability, etc. Access to CBRNIAC database information is available through Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), Total Electronic Migration System (TEMS).

Center for Contemporary Conflict

Conducts research on current and emerging security issues and conveys its findings to U.S. and Allied policy-makers and military forces. Launched by the Naval Postgraduate School's Department of National Security Affairs. Includes information and papers on homeland defense, terrorism and counter-terrorism, regional instability, strategic nuclear policy, and Weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

Ceramic Abstracts/World Ceramics Abstracts

A comprehensive database for the ceramics industry, providing international coverage on the manufacture, processing, applications, properties and testing of traditional and advanced ceramics. (Part of Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)

Ceramics & Ceramic Engineering

Knovel interactive Reference books including: Advanced Ceramic Processing and Technology, Carbon-Carbon Materials and Composites, Ceramic Films and Coatings, Crystal Growth Technology, Diamond Films and Coatings, Handbook of Composites, High Temperature Mechanical Behavior of Ceramic Composites, and MIL-HDBK-793-Nondestructive Active Testing Techniques for Structural Composites.

Chemical Abstracts via Dialog

$$ Librarians (only) have access via STN in the library - $$ - includes the abstracts THE main index to all chemical research and related journals and conferences. It covers over 13 million documents, including all related journals, conference papers, patents, etc. Acessible via AFRL Librarian

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense IAC (CBRNIAC)

This Information Analysis Center acquires, analyzes, and disseminates CBD information. This includes chemical and physical properties of CBD materials, chemical identification, decontamination, homeland security, environmental effects, medical effects and treatment, toxicology, warning and identification, nuclear, biological and chemical survivability, etc. *Access to their database is available free to government agencies after registering. *IACs are DoD sponsored but charge for some services. Also SEE TEMS for some

Chemical and Crystal Structure (NIST) databases

NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology) provides these databases for chemists, physicists, and materials scientists to identify compounds or look for insights into material structures. Includes the NIST Crystal Database with well-characterized crystalline compounds, and over 200,000 inorganic and organic compounds.

Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology Abstracts

Provides comprehensive information on chemical engineering, chemical processes and reaction engineering. Accessible via AFRL Librarian.

Chemical Kinetics (NIST) databases

This NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology) program offers reliable data on gas-phase reactions. Its data has been instrumental in modeling and predicting important scientific systems such as combustion chemistry, atmospheric changes related to ozone depletion and warming, plasmas, and free-radical chemistry.

Chemical Properties Handbook

Accurate information on how chemicals behave at different temperatures and under different conditions. This reference "can save hours of searching for the right source or performing complicated calculations."

Chemical Propulsion Information Agency (CPIA)

CPIA is the national clearinghouse for worldwide information on chemical, electrical, and nuclear propulsion. Our library and reports vault owns many CPIA and JANNAF reports, and many are also available via DTIC. *IACs are DoD sponsored but charge for some services. Also SEE TEMS for some

ChemIDplus

Provides access to structure and files used for the identification of chemical substances cited in National Library of Medicine databases. Provides structure searching and some direct links to chemical information. Contains over 367,000 chemical records, of which 142,000 include chemical structures, and is searchable by Name, Synonym, CAS Registry Number, Molecular Formula, Classification Code, Locator Code, and Structure. Fact sheet

Chemistry (NIST) databases

NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology) develops and compiles benchmark data for the properties of important substances, classes of substances and systems. Includes an Atomic Spectral Database, Computational Chemistry Comparison and Benchmark Database, Crystal Data database, Database of Thermophysical Properties of Gases used in the Semiconductor Industry, Desk Top Spectrum Analyzer and X-Ray Database, Fundamental Physical Constants, Mass Spectral Library, Quantitative Infrared Database, Surface Structure Database, and more.

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

Knovel interactive Reference books including: Chemical Properties Handbook; *Encyclopedia of Chemical Physics and Physical Chemistry; Handbook of Inorganic Chemicals; *International Critical Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology; Lange's Handbook of Chemistry; Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook; and Yaws' Handbook of Thermodynamic and Physical Properties of Chemical Compounds. Also SEE - Environment & Environmental Engineering; Safety, Health & Hygiene

Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau - CAB

A leading scientific information service in agriculture and related sciences. Of particular note are sections in the database covering the field of veterinary medicine.

Compendex (Engineering Index)

THE most comprehensive engineering resource. Covers aerospace engineering; electronics and communications engineering; engineering management; mechanical engineering; nuclear technology; computers and data processing; and applied physics.

Composites Industry Abstracts

Focuses on polymers and ceramics reinforced with fibers, honeycombs, whiskers and laminates. Strong yet lightweight, these materials are used for a variety of applications, from automotive body panels to sporting goods. A subset of Engineered Materials Abstracts.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Online

Sponsored by several companies, this resource includes a collection of annotated web links to CFD information; a guide to CFD literature with book reviews, etc.

Computer & Control Abstracts

Offers a comprehensive information service on all aspects of computer installations, applications, hardware, peripherals, software, and theory as well as control engineering, robotics, systems theory and artificial intelligence.

Conference Papers Index (CONFSCI)

Librarians access (only) via STN - $$ Contains information on research papers presented at scientific conferences around the world. Covers a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines - from life sciences to physical sciences to engineering. This source is not marked "Key" as conferences are cited in other major databases.

Corrosion Abstracts

Provides the world's most complete source of bibliographic information in the area of corrosion science and engineering. Includes general corrosion, testing, corrosion characteristics, preventive measures, materials construction and performance. (part of Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)

Cost Data Resources

- only available in paper NOT online - but of such great importance that they are included here. This set of accurate cost data books covers the major U.S. aircraft and weapon systems. Covers program costs, technical characteristics, programmatics, and historical and statistical data.
1. Military Cost Handbook, Call No.: U104 .M52
2. U.S. Military Aircraft Data Book, Call No.: UG1243 .U55
3. U.S. Missile Data Book, Call No.: UG1313 .U54
4. U.S. Weapon Systems Costs, Call No.: UF503 .U54
The Latest editions are in the Reference area. Older issues are on the third floor and are available for checkout.

CPIA - Chemical Propulsion Information Agency

CPIA is the national clearinghouse for worldwide information on chemical, electrical, and nuclear propulsion. Our library and reports vault owns many CPIA and JANNAF reports, and many are also available via DTIC. *IACs are DoD sponsored but charge for some services.