Mining the Sky
Subtitle: Proceedings of the MPA/ESO/MPE Workshop Held at Garching, Germany, July 31 - August 4, 2000 (ESO Astrophysics Symposia)
Contributors: A.J. Banday (Editor); S. Zaroubi (Editor); M. Bartelmann (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: October 16, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 705
ISBN-13: 9783540424680
Subjects: Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods; Databases & data structures; Science/Mathematics; Astrophysics & Space Science; Astronomical Instruments; Astrophysics; Weights & Measures; Science; Databases; Congresses; Astronomy - General; Database Management - Database Mining; Computers : Database Management - Database Mining; Science / Astronomy; Science : Astrophysics & Space Science; Statistical astronomy; Astronomy; Data mining
Description: The book reviews methods for the numerical and statistical analysis of astronomical datasets with particular emphasis on the very large databases that arise from both existing and forthcoming projects, as well as current large-scale computer simulation studies. Leading experts give overviews of cutting-edge methods applicable in the area of astronomical data mining. Case studies demonstrate the interplay between these techniques and interesting astronomical problems. The book demonstrates specific new methods for storing, accessing, reducing, analysing, describing and visualising astronomical data which are necessary to fully exploit its potential.