This enables remote access and provides an easy to use interface. It will comprise manual pages and software descriptions. Raw data, result data as well as all software are stored on an archive. Full traceability of the data and software is thus obtained. Automatic reruns with new software issues are possible.
All file formats follow the FITS standard.
Tasks can be run with parameter files like in the IRAF environment. A user interface is provided with easy access to parameter files and to job scripts that enable automated task execution at several levels. The WFC data analysis is divided in three stages. Testing of the software will be done at several levels. This implies that this environment will be made available in the NeSDaC. Acknowledgements We would like to thank Dr. J. W. den Herder for his critical reading of the manuscript and providing of useful comments.