FEP - Format Utilization by a Tool Developer - MSSL IDFS to IDL interface

1. Tool Identification

IDFS IDL interface tool by Mullard Space Science Laboratory

2. Utilized Formats

IDFS

3. Format Selection Rationale

The data for CLUSTER-PEACE is stored for archive purposes in IDFS format. However, many of those analyzing the data use the IDL software so an IDL interface was needed.

4. Lessons Learned

5. Plans for Additional Formats

6. Plans to Support Format Evolution

7. Supported Object Types

8. Tool Environment

9. Functions and Services

The primary service is one of data extraction into a form that can be directly used by IDL.

10. Other Comments

Please reference the following description of the interface definition. This URL also contains a short tutorial on using the interface: http://msslsx.mssl.ucl.ac.uk/missions/cluster/idfs_data_to_idl/idfs_to_idl.html">.

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