Data archiving has, for many years, been the most disregarded aspect of all data systems. The increase in numbers of telescopes, both groundbased and space-borne, and the increase in efficiency of detectors have generated overwhelming amounts of data. Much of these data were and are not used on short timescales and (should) have been archived, where they can be used later and/or by others. Archiving is essential. Objects can change in the course of time. New technological or scientific developments might require observing objects again. The cost-benefit ratio will become more and more important when considering the allocation of telescope time. The retrieval of `old' data can then be crucial.
At present there are a number of data collections and data retrieval systems. This book includes a series of clear and up-to-date descriptions of many important available data systems.
For professional astronomers, librarians and computer engineers.
| ISBN: | 9789401054331 |
| Publication date: | 5th November 2012 |
| Author: | MA Albrecht, D Egret |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Netherlands |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 273 pages |
| Series: | Astrophysics and Space Science Library |
| Genres: |
Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods |
Data archiving has, for many years, been the most disregarded aspect of all data systems. The increase in numbers of telescopes, both groundbased and space-borne, and the increase in efficiency of detectors have generated overwhelming amounts of data. Much of these data were and are not used on short timescales and (should) have been archived, where they can be used later and/or by others. Archiving is essential. Objects can change in the course of time. New technological or scientific developments might require observing objects again. The cost-benefit ratio will become more and more important when considering the allocation of telescope time. The retrieval of `old' data can then be crucial.
At present there are a number of data collections and data retrieval systems. This book includes a series of clear and up-to-date descriptions of many important available data systems.
For professional astronomers, librarians and computer engineers.
Databases & On-Line Data in Astronomy features in the following genres: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment and methods
Databases & On-Line Data in Astronomy is available in Paperback
Databases & On-Line Data in Astronomy was written by MA Albrecht, D Egret and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Netherlands
Databases & On-Line Data in Astronomy has 273 pages
Yes it is part of Astrophysics and Space Science Library series