ASPECT - Advanced Solver for Problems in Earth's ConvecTion =========================================================== [![License GPL2:](https://img.shields.io/aur/license/yaourt.svg)](https://github.com/geodynamics/aspect/blob/master/LICENSE) [![DOI](https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.1297145.svg)](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1297145) About ----- ASPECT is a code to simulate convection in Earth's mantle and elsewhere. It has grown from a pure mantle-convection code into a tool for many geodynamic applications including applications for inner core convection, lithospheric scale deformation, two-phase flow, and numerical methods development. The project is supported by CIG (http://geodynamics.org). Installation instructions ------------------------- The steps to install the necessary dependencies and ASPECT itself are described in the Installation instructions section of the ASPECT [manual](http://www.math.clemson.edu/~heister/manual.pdf). If you encounter problems during the installation, please consult our [wiki](https://github.com/geodynamics/aspect/wiki) for typical installation problems or specific instructions for MacOS users, before asking your question on the mailing list. Running and extending ASPECT ---------------------------- Instructions on how to run and extend, as well as on how to interpret the output of ASPECT can also be found in the ASPECT [manual](http://www.math.clemson.edu/~heister/manual.pdf). This manual also discusses the structure of the source code. For getting started, you can also watch our online [tutorial](https://geodynamics.org/cig/events/calendar/2016-cig-all-hands-meeting/aspect-tutorial/tutorial/). Contributing to ASPECT ---------------------- ASPECT is a community project that lives by the participation of its members — i.e., including you! It is our goal to build an inclusive and participatory community so we are happy that you are interested in participating! We have collected a set of guidelines and advice on how to get involved in the community and keep them in the [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) file in ASPECT's repository. More information ---------------- For more information see: - The official website at https://aspect.geodynamics.org - The current [manual](http://www.math.clemson.edu/~heister/manual.pdf) - [How to cite ASPECT](https://aspect.geodynamics.org/cite.html) - For questions on the source code of ASPECT, portability, installation, new or existing features, etc., use the [ASPECT forum](https://community.geodynamics.org/c/aspect). This forum is where the ASPECT users and developers all hang out. Archived discussions from the inactive aspect-devel mailing list can be downloaded at [aspect-devel archives](http://lists.geodynamics.org/pipermail/aspect-devel). - ASPECT is primarily based on the deal.II library. If you have particular questions about deal.II, contact the [deal.II discussion groups](https://www.dealii.org/mail.html). - In case of more general questions about mantle convection, you can contact the [CIG mantle convection mailing lists](http://lists.geodynamics.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/cig-MC). - ASPECT is being developed by a large, collaborative, and inclusive community. It is currently maintained by the following people: - Wolfgang Bangerth: bangerth@math.colostate.edu - Juliane Dannberg: judannberg@gmail.com - Rene Gassmoeller: rene.gassmoeller@mailbox.org - Timo Heister: heister@sci.utah.edu - The following people have significantly contributed and furthered ASPECT's goals and are therefore Principal Developers: - Jacky Austermann - Wolfgang Bangerth - Juliane Dannberg - Menno Fraters - Rene Gassmoeller - Anne Glerum - Timo Heister - John Naliboff - A complete and growing list of the many authors that have contributed over the years can be found at [github](https://github.com/geodynamics/aspect/graphs/contributors) - If you have specific questions about ASPECT that are not suitable for public and archived mailing lists, feel free to contact the maintainers or principal developers. License ------- ASPECT is published under [GPL v2 or newer](LICENSE).