create a programming interface which defines a uniform way to access EPD
data from multiple missions
develop plotting and analysis tools which use the generic interface
make multiple missions available thorugh this format
put the tools and data on the web, providing access to any EPD data, anytime,
anywhere
Methods
capture the essence of EPD data by defining mission independent parameters
which can describe common elements of most EPD datasets
translate the parameterized description into a Java interface, which provides
uniform access to the varying formats of different missions
use of Java for data reading and analysis tools enables portable,
web-based software
develop tools in close contact with scientific user community to ensure
relevance and utility
Progress
the mission independent paramters have been identified and defined, with the
exception of some details about the representation of instrumental solid
angle coverage
