Title Information & On-Line Data in Astronomy Author(s) Egret, D;Albrecht, M.A Publication Dordrecht, Springer Netherlands, 1995. Description XI, 291 p : online resource Abstract Note 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 ISBN,Price 9789401103978 Keyword(s) 1. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques 2. Astronomy???Observations 3. Data structures (Computer science) 4. Data Structures and Information Theory 5. EBOOK 6. EBOOK - SPRINGER 7. Natural language processing (Computer science) 8. Natural Language Processing (NLP) 9. Observations, Astronomical 10. Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences 11. Statistics?? Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I02163     On Shelf