Selected R&D requirements in the computer and information sciences

Under the provisions of the Brooks Bill, PL 89-306, enacted in 1966, the Center for Computer Sciences and Technology of the National Bureau of Standards has been authorized to sponsor and to conduct research and development work in the computer and information sciences and technologies, especially where the problems are unique to Government or where the results are likely to have wide applicability in Government operations. In addition the CCST attempts to: (1) maintain awareness of advances in the field of automatic data processing and related sciences and technologies (a truly broad interdisciplinary spectrum); (2) disseminate information on advanced developments, especially with a view toward the cross-fertilization of ideas, and, (3) identify areas where breakthroughs, either theoretical or pragmatic, are needed in order to achieve more effective or efficient use of ADP techniques or in order to anticipate future requirements for standardization efforts.