Full description
libdap is a C++ implementation of OPeNDAP which allows access to
data over the internet, from programs that weren't originally
designed for that purpose, as well as some that were. While OPeNDAP
s the original developer of the Data Access Protocol (DAP) which
it's software uses, many other groups have adopted DAP and provide
compatible clients, servers and software development kits. DAP is a
NASA community standard: http://www.esdswg.org/spg/rfc/ese-rfc-004
