Framework workshop on MOdeling DEnse STellar systems in Amsterdam
Framework Workshop for MOdeling DEnse STellar systems:
on interoperability of software tools
held in Amsterdam on 27 and 28 March 2006.
Get together in Brouwerij 't ij (Funenkade 7, 1018 AL, Amsterdam) on 26 March at 18.00
SUMMARY
During the two day MODEST-6d framework-workshop we plan to discuss the software tools needed to further perfectionize our ability to simulate dense stellar systems. In particular we will discuss the interfaces between the various software environments, protocols and call sequences in order to make a hybrid environment operational. Since MODEST-1 an rudimentary interface between stellar evolution and stellar dynamics has been set out, but in practice it is still hard to really couple various codes to a working machinery. We want to discuss a simple toolbox interface with stubs for the various physical ingredients coupled together to a working entity with an operational interface. Participants are therefore requested to supply a rudimentary 'toy' code (stub) which could be used as an example in the interface structure. During the workshop we will then further integrate all collected stubs in a working environment with rudimentary stellar evolution, rudimentary smoothed particles hydrodynamics and rudimentary stellar dynamics. Once this is all in place we have a framework to which future developers can comply in order to interface with the other codes. Though ambitious, we think that such approach is realizable in a two day micro workshop. What we want: Your participation if you are interested in interfacing your production code to a larger MODEST software environment.How to prepare: Construct a 'toy' code which mirrors your preferred interface for connecting other codes, but which is simple enough to fit on one printed page. An example stub will be available shortly on the workshop's web page.
Email discussion: If you are not a member you may want to subscribe to the discussion forum on interfacing stellar software.
What you get back: Your 'toy' code will be implemented in the MODEST environment with a transparent interface between the other MODEST domains. How to participate: Send an email to: modesta -at- science.uva.nl or to spz -at- science.uva.nl
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