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Databases & On-line Data in Astronomy
. Ed(S): Albrecht, M. A.; Egret, Daniel
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Description for Databases & On-line Data in Astronomy
Paperback. Editor(s): Albrecht, M. A.; Egret, Daniel. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; UBW; UDB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
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 Much of these data were and are not used on short timescales and (should) have been archived, where they can be used later and/or by others.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 ... Read more
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 Much of these data were and are not used on short timescales and (should) have been archived, where they can be used later and/or by others.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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
287
Condition
New
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Number of Pages
273
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401054331
SKU
V9789401054331
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Reviews for Databases & On-line Data in Astronomy
` The book is a reference work, useful and probably a must for the astronomer wanting to use archived data. It should be in the library of each astronomical research institute. ' Space Science Reviews, 62:393