Internet & World Wide Web, Astronomy, Computers - General & Miscellaneous, Astronomy
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Overview
The ability of storing, managing, and giving access to the huge quantity of data collected by astronomical observatories is one of the major challenges of modern astronomy. At the same time, the growing complexity of data systems implies a change of concepts: the scientist has to manipulate data as well as information. Recent developments of the 'WorldWideWeb' bring interesting answers to these problems. The book presents a wide selection of databases, archives, data centers, and information systems. Clear and up-to-date descriptions are included, together with their scientific context and motivations. Audience: This volume provides an essential tool for astronomers, librarians, data specialists and computer engineers.Synopsis
The ability of storing, managing, and giving access to the huge quantity of data collected by astronomical observatories is one of the major challenges of modern astronomy. At the same time, the growing complexity of data systems implies a change of concepts: the scientist has to manipulate data as well as information. Recent developments of the `WorldWideWeb' bring interesting answers to these problems.The book presents a wide selection of databases, archives, data centers, and information systems. Clear and up-to-date descriptions are included, together with their scientific context and motivations.
Audience: This volume provides an essential tool for astronomers, librarians, data specialists and computer engineers.
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Describes a wide range of on-line databases, archives, data centers, and information systems that have been created to store, manage, and provide access to the huge quantity of data collected by astronomical observations. Also discusses general issues such as the evolution of information technology, putting information on the network, and bibliographic conventions. When the editors decided to update their 1991 work, they found themselves in a different information universe, and had to start from scratch. Among the resources listed is the on-line version of the book itself. For astronomers, librarians, data specialists, and computer and network engineers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
April 30, 2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Pages
302
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9789401041782