OPeNDAP is a framework that simplifies all aspects of scientific data networking.
OPeNDAP provides tools ( DODS servers) for making local data accessible to remote locations regardless of local storage format.
OPeNDAP also provides tools for transforming existing applications into
OPeNDAP clients (i.e., enabling them to remotely access
OPeNDAP served data).
OPeNDAP software is free.