Information & On-Line Data in Astronomy
Title | Information & On-Line Data in Astronomy PDF eBook |
Author | D Egret |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 291 |
Release | 2012-12-06 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 9401103976 |
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.
Databases & On-line Data in Astronomy
Title | Databases & On-line Data in Astronomy PDF eBook |
Author | M.A Albrecht |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 2012-12-06 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 940113250X |
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 Much of these data were and are not used on short timescales and (should) have been archived, where they can be used later and/or by others.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.
Intelligent Information Retrieval: The Case of Astronomy and Related Space Sciences
Title | Intelligent Information Retrieval: The Case of Astronomy and Related Space Sciences PDF eBook |
Author | Andre Heck |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 213 |
Release | 2007-08-20 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0585331103 |
Intelligent information Retrieval comprehensively surveys scientific information retrieval, which is characterized by growing convergence of information expressed in varying complementary forms of data - textual, numerical, image, and graphics; by the fundamental transformation which the scientific library is currently being subjected to; and by computer networking which as become an essential element of the research fabric. Intelligent Information Retrieval addresses enabling technologies, so-called `wide area network resource discovery tools', and the state of the art in astronomy and other sciences. This work is essential reading for astronomers, scientists in related disciplines, and all those involved in information storage and retrieval.
Information Handling in Astronomy - Historical Vistas
Title | Information Handling in Astronomy - Historical Vistas PDF eBook |
Author | Andre Heck |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2006-04-18 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 0306480808 |
This book offers a unique review of how astronomical information handling (in the broad sense) evolved in the course of the 20th century, and especially during its second half. It will be very useful for researchers, teachers, editors, publishers, librarians, computer scientists, sociologists of science, research planners and strategists, project managers, public-relations officers, plus those in charge of astronomy-related organizations, as well as by students aiming at a career in astronomy or related space science.
Information and On-line Data in Astronomy
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The Centre de Donnees Astronomiques de Strasbourg (CDS) presents information about the book entitled "Information and On-line Data in Astronomy," written by Daniel Egret and Miguel A. Albrecht and published by Kluwer Academy Publishers. The book presents descriptions of a selection of databases, archives, data centers, and information systems in astronomy.
Library and Information Services in Astronomy
Title | Library and Information Services in Astronomy PDF eBook |
Author | International Astronomical Union. Colloquium |
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Pages | 272 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Astronomy |
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Data Analysis In Astronomy: Proceedings Of The Fifth Workshop
Title | Data Analysis In Astronomy: Proceedings Of The Fifth Workshop PDF eBook |
Author | Michael J B Duff |
Publisher | World Scientific |
Pages | 438 |
Release | 1998-01-02 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9814545996 |
This proceedings volume focuses on new methods of image and signal analysis in a wide range of energies (from radio to gamma ray astronomy) and advanced methodologies regarding problems and solutions in information fusion and retrieval, statistical pattern recognition, vision and advances in computing technology.A special section is devoted to the BeppoSAX mission (Satellite per Astronomia X) launched on April 30 1996, inside a program of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Netherlands Agency for Aerospace Programs (NIVR).