TERRA (finite element code for mantle convection)

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gptkbp:instanceOf finite element code
geodynamics software
gptkbp:citation Tackley, P. J. (1993). Effects of strongly variable viscosity on three-dimensional compressible convection in planetary mantles. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 98(B8), 14877-14901.
gptkbp:developedBy Paul J. Tackley
gptkbp:firstReleased 1990s
gptkbp:hasModel thermal convection in the Earth's mantle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TERRA (finite element code for mantle convection)
gptkbp:implementedIn finite element method
gptkbp:supports parallel computing
3D spherical geometry
gptkbp:usedFor mantle convection simulation
gptkbp:usedIn Earth sciences
geophysics
gptkbp:writtenBy gptkb:Fortran
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_D._Baumgardner
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8