Astroinformatics - A Study about Constraints and Requirements for Next Generation Astronomical Image Processing

Details Astroinformatics - A Study about Constraints and Requirements for Next Generation Astronomical Image Processing Astroinformatics - A Study about Constraints and Requirements for Next Generation Astronomical Image Processing

Jul 2008

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008iadi.conf...83b&link_type=abstract

IADIS Multiconference on Computer Systems and Information Systems, p. 83-90

Other

Astronomical Image Processing, Software Architecture

Scientific paper

A concept of a new software architecture for astronomical image processing is presented. Current approaches of astronomical data extraction are explained: photometry, astrometry and high-resolution imaging. The methods seem incommensurate with each other and suffer from systematic errors caused by known issues. Hints are given, where and how to consolidate these algorithms into a more sophisticated approach to improve data retrieval from images. A detailed discussion of user experience and possible expectations is presented. The analysis yielded current astronomical image processing software based on a shell oriented task collection designed and implemented since the 80ies. From a historical perspective, requirements for any next generation software design can be identified as backward compatibility, platform independence, extensibility, a more intuitive user experience, documentation issues, and long-term reliability. A smooth software transition is proposed. Object-oriented and XML driven approaches may help to combine the existing software packages and future extensions within a common user interface. A unified, formal task description language for image processing is proposed to support generality.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Astroinformatics - A Study about Constraints and Requirements for Next Generation Astronomical Image Processing does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Astroinformatics - A Study about Constraints and Requirements for Next Generation Astronomical Image Processing, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Astroinformatics - A Study about Constraints and Requirements for Next Generation Astronomical Image Processing will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1321061