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| Paper: |
Long-term Preservation of Data Analysis Capabilities |
| Volume: |
495, Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems XXIV (ADASS XXIV) |
| Page: |
245 |
| Authors: |
Gabriel, C.; Arviset, C.; Ibarra, A.; Pollock, A. |
| Abstract: |
While the long-term preservation of scientific data
obtained by large astrophysics missions is ensured through science
archives, the issue of data analysis software preservation has hardly
been addressed. Efforts by large data centres have
contributed so far to maintain some instrument or mission-specific data
reduction packages on top of high-level general purpose data analysis
software. However, it is always difficult to keep software alive without
support and maintenance once the active phase
of a mission is over. This is especially difficult in the budgetary
model followed by space agencies. We discuss the
importance of extending the lifetime of dedicated data analysis packages
and review diverse strategies under development at ESA using new
paradigms such as Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, and Software as a Service for
making possible full availability of data analysis and calibration
software for decades at minimal cost. |
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