DCC Case Study: Wide Field Astronomy Unit (WFAU)
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Date
01/12/2005Author
Donnelly, Martin
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Abstract
Case study on the Wide Field Astronomy Unit (WFAU),
Edinburgh. Outlines data curation issues with which WFAU is
involved, with an emphasis on interoperability. Particular
regard is given to the transfer and reuse of data collected
from disparate sources. The case study also covers other
factors influencing data curation, including methodological
development, standards and legal issues, evaluation, and
human factors. A technical appendix outlines the
technologies used in the development of the WFAU systems.