[IGSMAIL-7526] Springer Textbook: Applied Computer Science for GGOS Observatories

[Urs Hugentobler]

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to make you aware about the publication of a topical 
Springer Textbook addressing challenges and technical solutions for 
operating GGOS observatories (see below). Starting from computer science 
theory and using the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell as example the author 
Alexander Neidhardt highlights ways for secure operation of individual 
instruments, entire observatories, and systems of observatories based on 
modern methods of program and control engineering. The book is 
addressing advanced students as well as engineers at geodetic and 
astronomical observatories.

Best regards
Urs Hugentobler
Research Facility Satellite Geodesy, Technical University of Munich


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Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and Environment (Englisch)
Alexander Neidhardt: Applied Computer Science for GGOS Observatories - 
Communication, Coordination and Automation of Future Geodetic 
Infrastructures
ISBN 978-3-319-40139-3 (2017)


Table of Content:
* Introduction, Pages 1-12
* Writing Code for Scientific Software, Pages 13-130
* Using a Code Toolbox, Pages 131-246
* Controlling a Laser Ranging System, Pages 247-393
* Controlling a VLBI System Remotely, Pages 395-482
* Coordination, Communication, and Automation for the GGOS, Pages 483-508
* Outlook, Pages 509-512


Content:
This book combines elementary theory from computer science with 
real-world challenges in global geodetic observation, based on examples 
from the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell, Germany. It starts with a 
step-by-step introduction to developing stable and safe scientific 
software to run successful software projects. The use of software 
toolboxes is another essential aspect that leads to the application of 
generative programming. An example is a generative network middleware 
that simplifies communication.
One of the book’s main focuses is on explaining a potential strategy 
involving autonomous production cells for space geodetic techniques. The 
complete software design of a satellite laser ranging system is taken as 
an example.
Such automated systems are then combined for global interaction using 
secure communication tunnels for remote access. The network of radio 
telescopes is used as a reference.
Combined observatories form coordinated multi-agent systems offer 
solutions for operational aspects of the Global Geodetic Observing 
System (GGOS) with regard to “Industry 4.0”.


Purchase from:
- Springer Int.: https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319401379
- Amazon.com: 
https://www.amazon.com/Applied-Computer-Science-GGOS-Observatories/dp/3319401378/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505995529&sr=8-1&keywords=alexander+neidhardt

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