The VLT Data Flow System

This is a simplified flow diagram for the VLT Data Flow System. It is a closed-loop software system which incorporates various subsystems that track the flow of data all the way from the submission of proposals to storage of the acquired data in the VLT Science Archive Facility. The DFS main components are: Program Handling, Observation Handling, Telescope Control System, Science Archive, Pipeline and Quality Control. Arrows indicate lines of feedback.

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About the Image

Id:eso9930a
Type:Chart
Release date:21 June 1999
Related releases:eso9930
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About the Object

Name:Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Category:Paranal

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