Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use PALM for my research? Is it free?

Yes, PALM is free software. It can be redistributed and/or modified under the terms of the GNU General Public License (v3).

Do I need to cite PALM in publications?

You are free to use PALM as permitted under the terms and conditions of the license. We kindly request that you cite PALM in your publications and presentations. We suggest the following citation as appropriate:

First description of the model:
Raasch, S. and M. Schröter (2001): PALM - a large-eddy simulation model performing on massively parallel computers. Meteorol. Z. 10, 363–372

Most recent description:
Maronga, B., Gryschka, M., Heinze, R., Hoffmann, F., Kanani-Sühring, F., Keck, M., Ketelsen, K., Letzel, M. O., Sühring, M., and Raasch, S. (2015): The Parallelized Large-Eddy Simulation Model (PALM) version 4.0 for atmospheric and oceanic flows: model formulation, recent developments, and future perspectives, Geosci. Model Dev. Discuss., 8, 1539-1637, DOI:10.5194/gmdd-8-1539-2015.