Spectroscopy in planetary science often provides the only information regarding the
compositional and mineralogical make up of planetary surfaces. The methods employed
when curve fitting and modelling spectra can be confusing and difficult to visualize and
comprehend. Researchers who are new to working with spectra may find inadequate help or
documentation in the scientific literature or in the software packages available for curve
fitting. This problem also extends to the parameterization of spectra and the dissemination of …