Wednesday, June 20, 2012

1206.4079 (G. Bruce Berriman et al.)

The organization and management of the Virtual Astronomical Observatory    [PDF]

G. Bruce Berriman, Robert J. Hanisch, T. Joseph W. Lazio, Alexander Szalay, Giussepina Fabbiano
The U.S. Virtual Astronomical Observatory (VAO; http://www.us-vao.org/) has been in operation since May 2010. Its goal is to enable new science through efficient integration of distributed multi-wavelength data. This paper describes the management and organization of the VAO, and emphasizes the techniques used to ensure efficiency in a distributed organization. Management methods include using an annual program plan as the basis for establishing contracts with member organizations, regular communication, and monitoring of processes.
View original: http://arxiv.org/abs/1206.4079

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