Worldwide R&D of Virtual Observatory
Astrophysics
2009-11-13 v1
Abstract
Virtual Observatory (VO) is a data intensive online astronomical research and education environment, taking advantages of advanced information technologies to achieve seamless and uniform access to astronomical information. The concept of VO was introduced in late of 1990s to meet challenges brought up with data avalanche in astronomy. This paper reviews current status of International Virtual Observatory Alliance, technical highlights from world wide VO projects, and a brief introduction of Chinese Virtual Observatory.
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@article{arxiv.0711.4378,
title = {Worldwide R&D of Virtual Observatory},
author = {Chenzhou Cui and Yongheng Zhao},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0711.4378},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
2 pages, submitted to Proceeding of IAU Symposium No.248: "A Giant Step:from Milli- to Micro-arcsecond Astrometry"