Using Web Hera

Web Hera gives the astronomical community a way to use the HEASoft (Ftools), CIAO (Chandra) and XMM-Newton Science (XMM-SAS) data analysis software without actually installing any software. This web interface provides access to the majority of HEASoft, CIAO and XMM-SAS functionality, allowing data to be analyzed remotely. It is no longer required to install the HEASoft, CIAO or XMM-SAS software suites on each user's computer. This document gives detailed instructions on how to use Web Hera and examples of running various tools using this web interface.

To start, just point your web browser's URL to
https://hera.gsfc.nasa.gov/webHera/. If you already have an Xamin/Hera account, you can use your Xamin/Hera ID and password to sign on to the Web Hera system. If you do not already have an account, please create one using the link below.

Please visit topics below for detail descriptions of operations using Web Hera.

*    Create a new Hera Account

*    Web Hera Main Interface

*    User Action Panel

*    Tool Panel

*    User Hera Data Directory Panel

*    Tool Parameter Panel

*    Tool Input Panel

*    Command Terminal Window

*    Basic Operations on the Web Hera Main Interface

*    Create a Sub Directory

*    Upload a Local File to Hera Account

*    Contact Hera Development Team

*    Logoff User Session

*    Examples of Running a Task

*    Current Working Directory

*    Running a tool using the data file resides in user Hera account.

*    Running a tool that produce output.

 

Contact Hera Development Team if you have any further question or suggestion.