Contents

Introduction

The SPASE Tutorials are designed to provide both introductory and in-depth information for the generation and use of resource descriptions based on the SPASE Metadata Model. The tutorials also provide information on a set of services and protocols which can be used to share information and data, as well as construct Virtual Observatories which can integrate with similar systems at a local and international level.

Getting Started

When you roll your cursor over active areas of a tutorial your tutor (the character in the upper right corner) will offer some hints or advice. Give it a try. Roll over the word "SPASE"SPASE is an acronym for Space Physics Archive Search and Extract." and your tutor will tell you what means.

You can jumpLet's start with the tutorials! right in and learn by doing or you can read a little first.

Here's a study plan:

  • Get familiar with what SPASE is all about. (What is SPASEGet familiar with what SPASE is all about.)
  • Take a look at the SPASE documentation. (DocumentationTake a look at the SPASE documentation.)
  • Follow through the tutorials. (TutorialsFollow through the tutorials.)
  • Take part in the SPASE community discussions. (Connect with othersTake part in the SPASE community discussions.)

Topics

The tutorials are divided the following topics:

What is SPASELearn more about SPASE and its model and services.
An introduction to the goals of SPASE, the SPASE Metadata Model and available services.
DocumentationA valuable set of references for understanding and using creating SPASE resource descriptions.
A valuable set of references for understanding and using creating SPASE resource descriptions and services.
TutorialsStep-by-step introductions for creating and using SPASE resource descriptions.
A step-by-step introduction to creating SPASE resource descriptions.