| Mining the Sky: Proceedings of the Mpa/Eso/Mpe Workshop Held at Garching, Germany, July 31 - August 4, 2000 2001 Edition Contributor(s): Banday, A. J. (Editor), Zaroubi, S. (Editor), Bartelmann, M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3540424687 ISBN-13: 9783540424680 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2001 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Computers | Databases - Data Mining |
| Dewey: 520.285 |
| LCCN: 2001049396 |
| Series: Eso Astrophysics Symposia |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (2.60 lbs) 705 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book reviews methods for the analysis of astronomical datasets, particularly emphasizing very large databases arising 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. |