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
2. Downloading source code
3. Downloading data directories
4. Creating run directories
5. Configuring runs
6. Compiling
7. Running
8. Output files
9. Coding and debugging
10. Speeding up GEOS-Chem

Getting help

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