Needs for fundamental atomic reference data and data distribution: fundamental analytical spectroscopy-response to a questionnaire

This paper presents a survey of the needs for fundamental data of analytical spectroscopists with special reference to basic research (plasma diagnostics). Differences in needs between analytical spectroscopists and other atomic spectroscopists are pointed out. Inadequacy of Ar and Fe transition probability data for analytical needs and lack of adequate tabulations of collision cross-sections are noted. Issues concerning access to data are also discussed.