Services
This page provides a brief overview of some of the services offered by our company.
Archive Design
Praesepe has provided archive scientists and archive engineers for a wide number of satellite projects (e.g. COMPTEL,
INTEGRAL, BeppoSAX). We can either provide experts to work togther with your own team or design and implement the entire system
as a turn-key project.
Scientific Software Development
We believe that the common practise of allowing computer scientists to develop scientific analysis software
from a User Requirement Document without the day-to-day involvement of anyone with a detailed knowledge of
the use of the end product is a mistake. Such practises have frequently resulted in systems which are hostile to the users.
In contrast we have staff members who are active research scientists in their own field of speciality and also
experienced in the development of software using modern tools and methods. We believe that their ability to see both sides
of the issue is invaluable in the development of software which satisfies the real requirements of the end users.
Scientific Analysis
Praesepe can provide scientific analysis services ranging from instrument calibration to the astronomical interpretation
of observational data. Our staff have experience in Infra-red, Optical, X-ray and gamma-ray wavelengths.
Scientific Operations
There is currently a small team of scientists from Praesepe working at the INTEGRAL Science Operation
Centre where they provide mission planning services.
Database Administration
We can provide management services for ORACLE databases.
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