Applied Computer Science for GGOS Observatories: Communication, Coordination and Automation of Future Geodetic Infrastructures

Applied Computer Science for GGOS Observatories: Communication, Coordination and Automation of Future Geodetic Infrastructures
ISBN-10
3319401394
ISBN-13
9783319401393
Category
Science
Pages
546
Language
English
Published
2017-08-08
Publisher
Springer
Author
Alexander N.J. Neidhardt

Description

This book combines elementary theory from computer science with real-world challenges in global geodetic observation, based on examples from the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell, Germany. It starts with a step-by-step introduction to developing stable and safe scientific software to run successful software projects. The use of software toolboxes is another essential aspect that leads to the application of generative programming. An example is a generative network middleware that simplifies communication. One of the book’s main focuses is on explaining a potential strategy involving autonomous production cells for space geodetic techniques. The complete software design of a satellite laser ranging system is taken as an example. Such automated systems are then combined for global interaction using secure communication tunnels for remote access. The network of radio telescopes is used as a reference. Combined observatories form coordinated multi-agent systems and offer solutions for operational aspects of the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) with regard to “Industry 4.0”.

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