@inproceedings{9c0510d01cf94869bdf0d3260dadb888,
title = "The organization and management of the Virtual Astronomical Observatory",
abstract = "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.",
keywords = "Distributed organization, Management, Virtual observatory",
author = "Berriman, {G. Bruce} and Hanisch, {Robert J.} and Lazio, {T. Joseph W.} and Alexander Szalay and Giuseppina Fabbiano",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.1117/12.926605",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819491503",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy V",
note = "Modeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy V ; Conference date: 01-07-2012 Through 03-07-2012",
}