Components of Interoperability

• Integrated search and discovery

  • URL Registry (e.g., Yellow Pages, GLU, AstroBrowse)
  • Query processor (e.g., AMASE, ISAIA)
  • Browsing/visualization to support selection (ADC Data Viewer, AEQ)
  • Batch queries (Feed output stream of one data service to another)
  • Tools to support integration of results

• Data and software exchange

  • FTP of data and software updates (pull)
  • Download of Browser Plug-in (pull)
  • Automated Updates (HST DB replication) (push)
  • Hybrid Techniques (with data cache or aircache) (push & pull)
  • Packaging of software with data (XDF)