Title :
Scientific Software Development at a Research Facility
Author :
Ackroyd, Karen S. ; Kinder, Steve H. ; Mant, Geoff R. ; Miller, Mike C. ; Ramsdale, Christine A. ; Stephenson, Paul C.
Author_Institution :
Daresbury Lab., Daresbury
Abstract :
Software engineers at Daresbury Laboratory develop experiment control and data acquisition software to support scientific research. Here, they review their experiences and learning over the years.
Keywords :
data acquisition; natural sciences computing; research and development; software engineering; Daresbury Laboratory; data acquisition software; experiment control; research facility; scientific research; scientific software development; Computer science; Councils; Data acquisition; Data engineering; Laboratories; Light sources; Programming; Software development management; Synchrotron radiation; X-rays; Requirements; management of computing and information systems; people management; physical sciences and engineering; project management; software construction; software engineering; specifications;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
