New Version (v12.0) of the ISO Data Archive installed on 21/10/2020

On the 21st of October 2020, the first web version (v12.0) of the ISO Data Archive (IDA) software was installed.

Version 12 of IDA offers many advantages over the previous version in terms of new technology. In particular:

• New GWT client in line with modern ESA Archives.
• Powerful graphical User Interface compatible with a high number of browsers and OS.
• Aladin lite and new accurate footprint visualization.
• Exploration of spectra in highcharts and images in js9.
• Implementation of a SAMP connection to interact with other tools and interfaces.
• The server side is an adapted IVOA TAP service which allows command line/machine queries.
• ADQL interface client is also integrated.
• IVOA protocols: SIAP (Simple Image Access), SSAP (Simple Spectral Access) and ObsTAP are also implemented.
• New astroquery module (astropy) for an easy integration with python scripts

The ISO Data Archive can be accessed at http://archives.esac.esa.int/nida/

Eva Verdugo, ISO Data Centre, 14/02/2007