Abstract
The research activities of spectral database for organic compounds (SDBS) in AIST started in 1982. Since then, many parts of research activities have changed while the other parts have remained unchanged for almost 30 years. The unchanged parts since the start of this project are the two principles that the spectral data with high authenticity should be compiled in the database as the standard data and that several kinds of different spectra should be compiled for each compound, and the concept that compounds used commonly in industries and societies are object of compilation. On the other hand, the computer system used for database management and the ways for data release have changed completely over time. After the data have come to be opened to the public through the Internet, we have started to take considerations of comments, requests and indications from users. SDBS has had innumerable Internet accesses from many researchers, engineers, educators and students from all over the world. In this paper, the total framework, the structure of the database, the method for its data compilation and the ways to release the data to the public are described with analysis and clues of long time continuance and success of SDBS activities.
