IDL
Interactive Data Language

        IDL is a complete computing environment for the interactive analysis and visualization of data.  IDL integrates an array-oriented language with numerous mathematical analysis and graphical display techniques.  Programming in IDL is a time-saving alternative to programming in FORTRAN or C because IDL can program in hours where the traditional programs could take days.  Data can be explored interactively using IDL commands and then can be applied through IDL programs.
 

- Information on this page from IDL 5.3 Online Help, Research Systems, Inc.
 
 

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