AIPS ("Classic", not aips++) Home Page

| (the Classic Variety) |

> This page is: `http://www.cv.nrao.edu/aips/` most recently updated on 1998/12/16 14:49:39 (UT)

WHAT IS AIPS?
  Also, see the FAQ: answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

WHO IS IN THE AIPS GROUP?
  Convenient way to get contact information for all AIP's.

AIPS 15OCT98
  ... is now available (finally!). The 15OCT98 AIPSLetter (PostScript, 150 Kilobytes) is now available. You can order AIPS online if you wish; this version is available on CDROM, with live binaries for Sparc/Solaris and Intel/Linux.

AIPS 15APR98 (CVX)
  ... is no longer available. But you can still view the distribution statistics therefrom.

PATCH INFORMATION
  This is important. If you install AIPS (source or binaries), read this.

DOCUMENTATION
  AIPS Memos, Reports, old AIPSletters, the Cookbook, access to the newest versions of the `HELP` files, search `CHANGE.DOC` and more. The most recent AIPS Memo is number 101, dated 1998-10-08.

MANAGER/INSTALLER FAQ
  Help for the weary AIPS Installer. Very much experimental and incomplete and probably needs updating, but better than nothing.

BENCHMARKS/DDT
  The AIPS Benchmark is known as the "DDT" (Dirty Dozen Tasks); we have results for a variety of systems.
DESIGNATED AIP
  Schedule for about the next month. Find out who is on call for help.

RELATED SOFTWARE
  - AIPS++ ;
  - CVX (CharlottesVille eXperimental AIPS; now 15APR98);
  - SLIME (Add-on to Classic AIPS);
  - UniPOPS (Single Dish Software).

FITS
  This is the Flexible Image Transport System, and is the standard data interchange format used by AIPS. Follow the above reference for a very extensive WWW document, including a large resource list for Astronomy on the internet.

## HELP!

The primary AIPS address is `aipsmail@nrao.edu`, and general queries, requests for distribution tapes, documents, ftp access, and so on should be directed there. Application-oriented questions should be directed to the Designated AIP.

Patrick P. Murphy
Eric W. Greisen