A Uniform Bibliographic Code
Abstract
The uniform 19-digit code used for bibliographic references within NED and SIMBAD was developed by both teams in consultation with Dr. H. Abt, editor of the Astrophysical Journal. The primary purpose of the "REF-CODE" is to provide a unique and traceable representation of a bibliographic reference within the structure of each database. However, in many cases, the code has sufficient information to be quickly deciphered by eye, and it is used frequently in the interfaces as a succinct abbreviation of a full bibliographic reference. Since its inception, it has become a standard code not only for NED and SIMBAD, but - with minor variations - for ADS and other bibliographic services. The format of the standard code is as follows: YYYYJJJJJVVVVMPPPPFA. For example: 1994A&AS..108. .235J would be how the paper by Jackson, et al. 1994, A&AS, 108,235 would be coded. A description of the different fields will be given.
- Publication:
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Vistas in Astronomy
- Pub Date:
- 1995
- Bibcode:
- 1995VA.....39R.272S