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Information & On-Line Data in Astronomy
. Ed(S): Egret, Daniel; Albrecht, Miguel A.
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Description for Information & On-Line Data in Astronomy
Paperback. Editor(s): Egret, Daniel; Albrecht, Miguel A. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; PG; UGD; UMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 488.
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
291
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401041782
SKU
V9789401041782
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