Enhancing galaxy kinematic modelling using novel hardware and software techniques and technologies

This thesis investigates how modern computer hardware and software technologies can be used to enhance the study of the internal motions of galaxies, in the era of large-scale surveys. In order to cope with the unprecedented amount of data produced by the new- and next-generation telescopes and instruments we suggest the use of massively parallel architectures and Web-based remote processing services. By using these techniques and technologies we are now able to analyse vast amounts of kinematic information, and expand our knowledge about the structure, formation, and evolution of galaxies.