Atomic and Molecular Databases in the context of Virtual Observatories

M.L. Dubernet 1), E. Roueff 2)

(1) LERMA, Observatoire de Paris, Section Meudon, 5 Place Janssen, 92195 Meudon, France
(2) LUTH, Observatoire de Paris, Section Meudon, 5 Place Janssen, 92195 Meudon, France

Numerical and bibliographical Databases in Atomic and Molecular Physics are essential for both the modelling of various astrophysical media and the interpretation of astrophysical spectra provided by ground or space-based telescopes. We report here on our current project concerning the access to Atomic and Molecular Physics Databases within the Virtual Observatories [1], addressing the organisation/access of data for specific astrophysical applications and the use of standards for interoperability. This presentation aims at informing people about interoperability matters, in order to try to compile efforts which are already started in this domain, evaluate the needs and requirements of the targeted interrelation of atomic and molecular data bases with VO projects and try to establish collaborations in this domain.

References

[1] http://www.ivoa.net