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Space-Time Coordinate Metadata for the Virtual Observatory
Version 1.31

IVOA Proposed Recommendation 14 June 2007

Interest/Working Group:
http://www.ivoa.net/twiki/bin/view/IVOA/IvoaDataModel
Author(s):
A. H. Rots
Editor(s):
A. H. Rots

Abstract

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 implementations are discussed: XML Schema (STC-X) and String (STC-S); the former is an integral part of this Recommendation.

Status of this document

This is an IVOA Proposed Recommendation made available for public review.
It is appropriate to reference this document only as a recommended standard that is under review and which may be changed before it is accepted as a full recommendation.



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