The high level requirements for a Future Software Environment for astronomical data analysis are listed on this and subsequent pages. To make it easier to administrate the requirements, they have been separated into five groups:

• ScopeOfNetwork gives the top level aim for the network discussions
• DetailedHighLevelRequirements list what really is needed (the first version is available at HighLevelRequirements)
• ArchitectureAndFrameworks defines the design concepts for the environment
• RequirementsForFramework list basic requirements for the Execution Framework described in the Architecture
• StandardAppsAndLibs defines what standard tools are needed
• AstronomicalApplications^? considers what astronomical applications are required

It is clear that there are many border cases where a point either could be placed in one or the other group. At this moment, the most important issue is to capture requirements so just add your requirements where you feel they should be. Don't either worry about duplications - it's better to have two similar ones than none of them. Even if you are not an official member of the network, you are welcome to voice your opinion and add issues.

-- PrebenGrosbol - 20 Jun 2005