Network Tools for Astronomical Data Retrieval

TL;DR

This paper presents network tools designed for efficient retrieval of astronomical data, enabling seamless multi-website data acquisition and processing for scientific analysis.

Contribution

It introduces a suite of network tools, including scripts and transfer methods, tailored for retrieving diverse astronomical datasets across multiple websites.

Findings

Tools successfully retrieve multi-wavelength datasets

Scripts enable seamless data transfer and storage

Demonstrates capability to perform calculations on remote data

Abstract

The first step in a science project is the acquisition and understanding of the relevant data. This paper outlines the results of a project to design and test network tools specifically oriented at retrieving astronomical data. The tools range from simple data transfer methods to more complex browser-emulating scripts. When integrated with a defined sample or catalog, these scripts provide seamless techniques to retrieve and store data of varying types. Examples are given on how these tools can be used to leapfrog from website to website to acquire multi-wavelength datasets. This project demonstrates the capability to use multiple data websites, in conjunction, to perform the type of calculations once reserved for on-site datasets.