An object-oriented data model for the elaboration of scanning probe mi
croscopy information is proposed. This data model provides a comfortab
le interoperability between different types of data, presented as visu
al objects. On the other hand, this model correlates with modern compo
und document programming technology, and can be implemented within a c
lient-server application, exploiting the benefits of distributed data
systems. Such a data model is suitable for scanning probe microscopy i
mage processing, and could be useful for some other research fields, a
llowing the integration of a huge amount of composite data.