Inspec Classification

Submitted by Barbara Gilles on Tue, 2009-11-10 18:12
“The Inspec Classification is the subject guide to the Inspec Database and print publications.  Each code represents a specific subject area. When searching the Inspec Database the codes are useful in refining a search to a particular subject e.g. mechanical engineering applications, which improves the retrieval accuracy.”
General information
Vocabulary type: 
Controlled vocabulary
Author or Editor: 
Inspec
Vocabulary URL: 

http://www.theiet.org/publishing/inspec/products/range/classxml.cfm (XML download); http://www.theiet.org/publishing/inspec/products/range/thesaurus.cfm (print version)

Was vocabulary created as a course project: 
No
Scope and Usage
Languages: 

English

Major subjects covered: 

Physics; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Computers and Control Technology; Information Technology

Vocabulary characteristics
Relationship types: 
Hierarchical (Broader/narrower terms)
Terms and Conditions
Availability: 
Print version and XML file download available for purchase through the IET shop.
Provider
Vocabulary provider name: 
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (The IET)
Provider URL: 

http://www.theiet.org

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