SOFIA Science Data Keyword Dictionary

Modified: 6-20-2003

FITS files to be included in the SOFIA archive must adhere to the current NOST FITS standard (100-2.0). Current info and description of FITS standard can be found at the NASA FITS Support Office Home Page.

Instrument developers should consult the ICD, Keyword Descriptions, AND the FITS Keywords summary for complete keyword specification.

Keywords Interface Control Document
[
Keywords_ICD_v2.pdf ]
Description of the Keyword Dictionary and its usage.

Keyword Descriptions
[ KeywordDescriptions_v12.pdf ]
List of current keywords, their FITS implementations, and a detailed description.

FITS Keywords Summary
[ KeywordsFITS_v12.pdf ]
Displays a table of FITS keywords, short descriptions, and requirement status.

Dictionary DTD
[KeywordDictionary.dtd]
The document type definition for the dictionary itself, useful for parsing the dictionary.

Raw Dictionary
[SOFIADictionary.xml]
Different browsers display raw XML in various ways - it is always possible to simply download the file explicitly and open it in a text editor.  IE5 (and presumably IE6) will display a hierachichal view of the xml in the browser, which is nice.

FITS Sample Header
[ FITSHeader_v12.pdf ]
Sample FITS header for simple FLITECAM observations.

Old Issues
Old issues and their resolutions (or lack thereof...).  This document is now closed.  All further keywords issues/actions will be addressed and managed via DCS/FSI meetings and the SOFIA bulletin board.  We'll keep this doc around just for reference. -RYS

Requests for keyword additions and changes will be handled via email (for now).

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SOFIA Keyword Dictionary
Current Version="1.2"
date="6-20-2003"


Updates associated with HIPO-Archive integration.