Nowadays many sophisticated stellar atmosphere code exist for the
analysis of massive star spectra. They model the full spectrum, and has
been used to model OB stars, W-R stars, luminous blue variables, and
even supernovae. However, they normally require the user to have
substantial knowledge and experience in calculating synthetic spectra,
and even then a complete analysis of a star can be very difficult and
time-consuming.
Computations and modelling are greatly eased when suitable initial
models are available. To expedite modelling, or to run a quick
rudimentary analysis of the stellar spectra, we are undertaking a
project to create a mega-grid of pre-calculated stellar atmosphere
models (using the code CMFGEN) which will be available to the general
astronomical community via internet. Tools are also being developed to
use this database for analysis.
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