Planet Simulator
The Planet Simulator (PlaSim): a climate model of intermediate complexity for Earth, Mars and other planets.
| Modular | Problem oriented model configuration |
| Parallel | Runs on parallel machines and clusters |
| Scalable | Wide range of resolutions starting at T21 L5 |
| Portable |
Hardware independent code |
| Interactive | Graphical two-way user interface |
| Structured |
Clear and rich commented source code (Fortran 90) |
| Compatible | supports MPI, GRIB, NetCDF |
| Free |
All components are open source |
| Documented | Extensive Users's Guide and Reference Manual |
| Fast | Simulate 100 years per day on a standard Linux-PC |
| Postprocessing | The "burner" postprocessor |
The current development version of PlaSim (together with PUMA) can be downloaded by clicking here
In addition you may download:
Older versions of PlaSim (together with PUMA):