Getting Started with GEOS-Chem

On this page we provide information on getting started with GEOS-Chem "classic." Please see the Getting Started with GCHP page for information on the next generation of GEOS-Chem.

Overview

• GEOS-Chem welcome letter for new users
• Overview of GEOS-Chem and its user community
• Narrative description of GEOS-Chem
• Basic information about getting set up with GEOS-Chem
• Using GEOS-Chem on the Amazon Web Services Cloud
• Using WRF-GC: GEOS-Chem interfaced with WRF

Quick Start Guide

1. Minimum system requirements for GEOS-Chem
2. Downloading GEOS-Chem source code
3. Downloading GEOS-Chem data directories
4. Creating GEOS-Chem run directories
5. GEOS-Chem input files
6. Compiling GEOS-Chem
7. Running GEOS-Chem
8. GEOS-Chem output files

Getting help

• Frequently asked questions about GEOS-Chem
• Common GEOS-Chem error messages
• Tips on how to debug GEOS-Chem effectively
• Submitting GEOS-Chem support requests