Software is becoming increasingly important in the context of digitization. Research software developed at the GFZ is not only relevant as a key component in the process of gaining scientific knowledge and part of the research infrastructure, but also a valuable resource for transfer. The systematic collection of research software, its sustainable use, valorization and making it accessible is of high strategic importance at the GFZ. To meet this requirement, we implemented a software exploitation and licensing guideline in 2020, as well as processes such as for software reporting (see here).
Since November 2021, the GFZ has been a partner in the BMBF-funded joint project SoftWert, which has set itself the goal of creating a method kit for the exploitation of scientific software, with a clear focus on the transfer of software solutions to industry. Our center has already spawned many software-based spin-offs and granted numerous software licenses, both for open source software solutions and proprietary software such as:
Georesources
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IGMAS+ is a software for 3D modeling and derivation of potential fields (gravity and magnetism). The special feature of this software is the possibility to interactively adjust geometries and physical properties of modeled subsurface bodies, while the corresponding calculated and measured potential field components can be visualized together with independent observations. The tool is for all target groups that require an integrative and multidisciplinary analysis of spatial variabilities in the subsurface and thus want to contribute to the sustainable use of georesources.
GNSS
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The unique GFZ software GFZRNX plays a central role in processing RINEX files from GNSS observations. The file validation and manipulation toolbox supports RINEX observational, navigational and meteorological data. The software is available for the major platforms and can be used either as a commercial version with a special annual license for commercial needs or as a scientific and free version for scientific projects.
Geohazards
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easyWave calculates tsunami wave propagation in a fraction of a minute on GPU-driven computers. Thus, a single simulation or multiple simulations with different granularity covering several hours of tsunami wave propagation and tailored to the current situation can be computed within seconds. The GPU-accelerated software is relevant for applications dealing with fast tsunami prediction such as early warning and probabilistic hazard analysis.
Helmholtz Research Software Directory
A larger selection of software developed at the GFZ for different application areas and target groups can be found in the Research Software Directory of Helmholtz.
