Title :
Computing in Astronomy: To See the Unseen
Author :
Pankratius, Victor ; Mattmann, C.
Abstract :
Advances in computing have empowered astronomers to explore the universe in greater detail. Software-defined instruments relying on digital data capture and processing are more powerful than ever and continue to bring us new knowledge about the universe and our place in it.
Keywords :
astronomy computing; astronomy computing; digital data capture; digital data processing; empowered astronomers; software defined instruments; Astronomy; Big data; Computer applications; Data processing; Informatics; Information technology; Parallel processing; Special issues and sections; ALMA; SKA; astroinformatics; big data; parallel computing;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2014.244