Use case analysis for handling data cubes in VO

[Rob Seaman]

On Feb 23, 2006, at 5:28 AM, Anita Richards wrote:

> Here are some suggestions for further consideration:

Interesting links!

> TIME SERIES
>
> The draft appeals for more exampls of data, especially multi- 
> dimensional time-series data, which is why this is copied to people  
> who are experts in this.  I understand that one problem so far is  
> the lack, in practical use, of standardised time formats or tools  
> to convert between formats.  I can't believ that it is any more  
> difficult than providing tools for converting between the various  
> bizarre celestial coordinates, just that no-one has done it yet.

As you say, it isn't any more difficult - because it is largely the  
same problem.  That's why STC combines space and time into one  
package, bizarre or not.

Rob Seaman
NOAO