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 (here).
From 2021 -2023, the GFZ was 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:
gfzrnx
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.
RIM2D
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RIM2D is a highly parallelized 2D flood model for simulating pluvial and fluvial flood events, including in urban areas. The cloud-based software, which can be used with open data, offers extremely high simulation speeds thanks to multi-GPU technology. It is available as an open source version for scientific purposes and as a proprietary version for commercial purposes.
Helmholtz Research Software Directory
A larger selection of software developed at the GFZ (esp. Open Source software) for different application areas and target groups can be found in the Research Software Directory of Helmholtz.
