Re: call for presentations at the Data Model sessions in Cambridge , September 2007

From: Arnold Rots <arots-at-head.cfa.harvard.edu>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:27:53 -0500 (EST)


I hate to sound like a broken record, but an XML representation of the STC ObsDataLocation element would be adequate. But then, my opinion isn't anymore relevant than yours ;-)

Alberto Conti wrote:
> ...
> You mention that WWT will speak VOTAble natively, understand SIAPs,
> ConeSearches, etc... this is really great. My problem (and it's a
> personal opinion) is that VOTable as is, as a transport mechanism is
> not adequate. But my opinion, as many know, is irrelevant!
>
> The power of the IVOA would be to aggressively collaborate with
> industry in setting these standards. Unfortunately, as Carol
> mentioned, few saw the benefits of this when we could have influenced
> the KML in GoogleSky.
>
> Ciao,
> /A
>
> Dr Alberto Conti
> Community Missions Office
> Space Telescope Science Institute
> contact | tel: 410-338-4534 | aim: wscience
>
>
>


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