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Magneto-optical disks

Magneto optical disks (MOs) have been used for data back up for two decades. They can have a storage capacity of up to 10 GB of information. MO technology operates on a combination of magnetic and optical principles.

From : IASA Guidelines, 2004.

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Articles

Magneto-Optical Technology
Kobras, Daniel
Although somewhat technical this resource provides some background information on magneto optical technology.
http://www.bigwebmaster.com/General/Howtos/Optical-Disk-HOWTO-3.html
Historical Outline of Magneto-Optical Technology
CDR Info.COM (Date Created: 30 May 2001)
This is an illustrated guide to the principles of magneto optical technology. More technical descriptions are available in the appendix.
http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/Reviews/Specific.aspx?ArticleId=1427&P
ageId=1
Part of the hardware review of the 1.3GB Fujitsu Magneto-Optical MCE 3130 AP and SS

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Books

Guidelines on the Production and Preservation of Digital Audio Objects
International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) (Date Created: Aug 2004)
These guidelines discuss key principles and standards, metadata, signal extraction from originals and target formats in the production and preservation of digital audio objects. It includes information on the reproduction of optical disk media such as CD and DVD and digital magnetic carriers. Target formats and systems include Digital Mass Storage Systems (DMSS), optical disks and magneto-optical (MO) disks.
ISBN: 8799030918
http://www.iasa-web.org/special_publications.asp
Publication number - TC04. Order from http://www.iasa-web.org/iasa0022.htm. Currently only available in hardcopy.

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Policies, Strategies & Guidelines

AES Standard for Audio Preservation and Restoration : Method for Estimating Life Expectancy of Magneto-Optical (MO) Discs Based on Effects of Temperature and Relative Humidity
Audio Engineering Society (Last Updated: 2005) (United States of America)
This standard which was reaffirmed in 2005 specifies test methods for estimating the life expectancy of information stored on magneto-optical (M-O) disks. Only the effects of temperature and relative humidity on the media are considered.
http://www.aes.org/publications/standards/
AES standard AES35-2000 (r2005)
Guidelines on the Production and Preservation of Digital Audio Objects
International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) (Date Created: Aug 2004)
These guidelines discuss key principles and standards, metadata, signal extraction from originals and target formats in the production and preservation of digital audio objects. It includes information on the reproduction of optical disk media such as CD and DVD and digital magnetic carriers. Target formats and systems include Digital Mass Storage Systems (DMSS), optical disks and magneto-optical (MO) disks.
ISBN: 8799030918
http://www.iasa-web.org/special_publications.asp
Publication number - TC04. Order from http://www.iasa-web.org/iasa0022.htm. Currently only available in hardcopy.

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Related Topics: Floppy disks

Broader Topic: Magnetic disks

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