MTI8

Data access: archives, Virtual Observatory and Geographic Information Systems
Convener: G. M. Chanteur  | Co-Conveners: W. Thuillot , S. Erard 
Oral Program
 / Tue, 10 Sep, 14:00–17:30  / Room Moon - Chemistry C. Ingold Cluster
Poster Program
 / Attendance Tue, 10 Sep, 17:45–19:15  / Poster Area

The large amount of data generated by modern space missions calls for a change of organization of data distribution and access procedures. Although long term archives exist for telescopic and space-borne observations, high-level functions need to be developed on top of theses repositories to make Planetary Science data more accessible and to favor interoperability. Results of simulations and reference laboratory data also need to be integrated to support and interpret the observations.
The Virtual Observatory (VO) standards developed in Astronomy may be adapted in the field of Planetary Science to develop interoperability, including automated workflows to process related data from different sources. Concerning planetary surfaces, the use of GIS has spread widely in recent years and provides an efficient way to merge related datasets in the context of planetary mapping.
The goals of the session are to provide an overview of progresses in the fields of the IVOA and other VO domains, ongoing data handling projects in Planetary Science, and use cases of VO and GIS applications with a focus on science activities.