Server and Client Structure
IRIS runs in a host/client structure. There is always at least one host running on an IRIS system, and many clients can connect to it.
This architecture is much more efficient in terms of bandwidth than exporting a window. This allows the menus to be responsive if the network speed is limited.
Server
The IRIS server runs the processes, the radar and signal processor, product generator and output processes. It collects data and creates ingest files as defined by tasks and schedules.
Client
The IRIS client runs the menus — the user interface for viewing products and managing the host. The client menus let users define products and tasks, establish schedules, and monitor the host's activities.
The client runs locally on the user's computer and connects to an IRIS server on the network or on the same computer.