arxiv: 1206.4079 · v1 · pith:UX5AAIA7new · submitted 2012-06-18 · 🌌 astro-ph.IM

The organization and management of the Virtual Astronomical Observatory

G. Bruce Berriman , Robert J. Hanisch , T. Joseph W. Lazio , Alexander Szalay , Giussepina Fabbiano This is my paper

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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.

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