AusVODownload: A Tool for Using the Virtual AusVODownload: A Tool for Using the Virtual

摘要

We present AusVODownload, a java-based software toolwhich allows astronomers to access virtual observatory (VO) resourcessuch as cone search, SIAP and SSA from existing astronomy tools. Thetool can also be used as a stand-alone application driven entirely througha command-line interface. We outline the need for such a tool as wellas presenting some common use cases. The architecture and design isoutlined with particular reference to the online resources used such asregistries and SIAP/cone search servers.