Sample interview questions: Are you familiar with any specific telescope data storage or archiving standards? If yes, which ones?
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FITS (Flexible Image Transport System):
A widely used standard format for storing and exchanging astronomical data, particularly images. It includes metadata and data in a single file, making it easy to share and process.
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VO (Virtual Observatory):
A set of standards and protocols for interoperating data and services from various astronomical archives and databases, allowing astronomers to access and combine data from multiple sources.
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IVOA (International Virtual Observatory Alliance):
An international organization that develops and maintains VO standards, including data models, query languages, and interoperability protocols.
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MADS (Metadata for Astronomy Data Standard):
A metadata standard for describing astronomical data, including information about the instrument, observation conditions, and data processing.
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DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine):
A standard for storing and transmitting medical images, which is also used in astronomy for storing and sharing astronomical images.
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HDF5 (Hierarchical Data Format):
A general-purpose data format for storing and managing large, complex datasets, including ast… Read full answer