We present a data model describing the structure of
spectrophotometric datasets with spectral and temporal
coordinates and associated metadata. This data model may be
used to represent spectra, time series data, segments of SED
(Spectral Energy Distributions) and other spectral or temporal
associations.
Space-Time Coordinate Metadata for the Virtual Observatory
Short Name:
STC
Date:
02 Apr 2013 11:19:48
Publisher:
International Virtual Observatory Alliance
Description:
This document provides a complete design description of the
Space-Time Coordinate (STC) metadata for the Virtual
Observatory. It explains the various components, highlights
some implementation considerations, presents a complete set of
UML diagrams, and discusses the relation between STC and
certain other parts of the Data Model. Two serializations are
discussed: XML Schema (STC-X) and String (STC-S); the former
is an integral part of this Recommendation.
