Databases & On-line Data in Astronomy (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)

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 Much of these data were and are not used on short timescales and (should) have been archived, where they can be used later and/or by others.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.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 171
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	1991
Editors:	M. a. Albrecht • D. Egret
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	273
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
ISBN-13:	978-9401054331
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > General
LSN:	9401054339
Barcode:	9789401054331

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