The organization and management of the Virtual Astronomical Observatory

G. Bruce Berriman, Robert J. Hanisch, T. Joseph W. Lazio, Alexander Szalay, Giuseppina Fabbiano

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationModeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy V
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventModeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy V - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: Jul 1 2012Jul 3 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8449
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceModeling, Systems Engineering, and Project Management for Astronomy V
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period7/1/127/3/12

Keywords

  • Distributed organization
  • Management
  • Virtual observatory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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