research and development

Scope Note

Government-supported research in applied science (e.g., agriculture, fisheries, mining, forestry, nutrition, medicine); public extension and demonstration services; government subsidies to weak or essential industries (e.g., airlines, shipping, agriculture); exploration; coast, geodetic, and geological surveys; meteorological research and weather stations; etc.

Identifier

Broader Term

• 650 government activities

Related Terms

• 185 cultural goals
• 228 marine industries
• 232 applied animal science
• 242 agricultural science
• 310 exploitative activities
• 484 travel
• 500 water, air, and space transport
• 711 military engineering
• 744 public health and sanitation