Advanced Data Products for Radio Observatories

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15m
Wichernhaus

Wichernhaus

Board: D193
poster presentation Technical and social aspects of data lifecycle management Poster

Speaker

peter teuben (University of Maryland)

Description

Advanced Data Products (ADPs) are increasingly central to enhancing
the efficiency and scientific output of radio observatories. Designed
to bridge the gap between raw observational data and science-ready
results, ADPs reduce processing overhead, improve reproducibility, and
enable a wider range of researchers to engage with complex
datasets. Their benefits include accelerated research,
interoperability across archives, and reduced duplication of
computational effort, with direct implications for
sustainability.

This presentation summarizes the outcomes of the ADP2024
workshop, which reviewed current practices at major facilities
including ALMA, SKAO, LOFAR, VLA, and ESO. We highlight lessons
learned from ongoing initiatives. Critical issues identified include
standardization, provenance tracking, quality assurance, and long-term
maintenance. We conclude that ADPs represent a key step toward
sustainable, accessible, and scientifically optimized data ecosystems
in radio astronomy.

The extensive list of authors is abbreviated for this abstract to just two.

Affiliation of the submitter University of Maryland
Attendance in-person

Primary author

peter teuben (University of Maryland)

Co-author

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