1.4. Features of CMAQ for Air Quality Model Developers

1.4. Features of CMAQ for Air Quality Model Developers
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Designed under a community modeling modeling paradigm, CMAQ is distributed as open source software engineered with a modular code design to facilitate decentralized development. Built around a layered I/O API and netCDF code framework, CMAQ provides an environment for testing new science algorithms, chemistry representations, and optimization techniques. CMAQ presents the following features to scientists interested in developing new algorithms or adding science to the model:

Developed and distributed following open-source software conventions, CMAQ source code is easily accessible and free to obtain
Designed for modularity, the CCTM uses standardized I/O routines to facilitate extensibility
A growing community of CMAQ developers provides a forum for discussing development related topics

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