NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Dryden Publications Manual

Procedures for the Writing and Approval of Conference Papers
NASA Series Reports and Journal Articles

Prepared by: David F. Fisher
Code R Research Reports Facilitator
October 1997 - Revision A

Table of Contents Introduction
Nomenclature
Conference Paper Procedures
Conference Paper Procedure Details
NASA Report Series Procedures
NASA Report Series Procedure Details
Publication of Articles in Journals
Publication of Oral Presentations
Publication of Project Documents
Guidelines for Submitting Text and Research Report Art
Format for NASA Reports
Appendix A. Document Availability Authorization (DAA), NASA Form 1676
Appendix B. DFRC Scientific and Technical Publication Approval, DFRC Form 54
Appendix C. Sample Call for Papers
Appendix D. Sample AIAA Abstract Submittal Form
Appendix E. Sample Abstract and Outline for an Outline Review
Appendix F. Conference Paper Milestone Criteria Chart
Appendix G. Sample Conference Paper Schedule
Appendix H. Technical Review Committee Cover Letter and Checklist
Appendix I. TPO Checklist
Appendix J. TPO Author Release Form
Appendix K. NASA Publication Series Descriptions (1998)
Appendix L. Sample Report Cover