Among the most important ideas have been the ideas of science, ideas that have contributed to the intellectual and material enrichment of human civilization. Understanding of, at minimum, the rudiments of the history of science is essential to understanding the world we live in, and is essential to full understanding of science itself. Database is the world's largest and most comprehensive bibliographic resource on transportation information. Recently, an online version of TRIS was launched as a component of the National Transportation Library, providing access to over 400,000 bibliographic records covering transportation research published in books, journal articles, technical reports, and other media. The records cover the literature from the 1960s to the present, including federal, state, local, and association publications.
Users can search the database by author, title, or keyword, with a number of modifiers.
In some instances, links to the full text or sources of the full text are provided. Each section describes how the technology was invented, how it works, advanced usage, help resources, and other useful and entertaining information. In addition, each section also features links to authoritative and useful related sites. This clear and concise guide offers a balance of basic and advanced information that will appeal to both new and experienced users alike.