menu
{ "item_title" : "Information & On-Line Data in Astronomy", "item_author" : [" D. Egret", "M. a. Albrecht "], "item_description" : "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 theWorldWideWeb' 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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/40/104/178/9401041784_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "54.99", "online_price" : "54.99", "our_price" : "54.99", "club_price" : "54.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }
Information & On-Line Data in Astronomy|D. Egret

Information & On-Line Data in Astronomy

local_shippingShip to Me
In Stock.
FREE Shipping for Club Members help

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.

This item is Non-Returnable

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9789401041782
  • ISBN-10: 9401041784
  • Publisher: Springer
  • Publish Date: October 2012
  • Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.64 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.94 pounds
  • Page Count: 291

Related Categories

You May Also Like...

    1

BAM Customer Reviews