For details on the currently available version see HYSPLIT Updates.
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What is available for downloading
An Apple Mac (tested with macOS 10.14, 10.15, and Big Sur) executable version of HYSPLIT is available in both a trial (unregistered) and registered version. The package contains all the documentation and test data. However, the Tcl/Tk software to run the graphical interface must be independently downloaded and should be installed prior to installing HYSPLIT. A version that has been tested with HYSPLIT is available here for convenience. More recent versions, including registration information, can be obtained from the main site listed below.
The graphical user interface - Tcl/Tk
Although not required to run HYSPLIT, a GUI composed of multiple Tcl/Tk scripts are provided with HYSPLIT. The model can also be run using a command line interface. However, it is easier for novice users to use the Tcl/Tk interface. The standard HYSPLIT installation includes all the GUI scripts, but the Tcl/Tk interpreter is not part of the distribution. Most Unix / Linux operating system distributions, as well as macOS, include Tcl/Tk. If not already installed, you can download Tcl/Tk from the Tcl/Tk web site. Install the software to the suggested default directory prior to installing HYSPLIT.
Download the HYSPLIT Installation Package
- Apple disk image file (.dmg) - Trial Version 5.1.0 (May 2021)
- Apple disk image file (.dmg) - Registered Version 5.1.0 (May 2021) (registration required)
Download and open the installation package (HYSPLIT_mac.dmg) and click on the install icon. This version was compiled under macOS 10.14 using the INTEL FORTRAN compiler.
Getting Started using the Tcl/Tk Graphical User Interface
If Tcl/Tk has been installed, then the model GUI can be started from the ./hysplit/working directory by running ./hysplit.tcl from the terminal window. When the GUI starts for the first time it will automatically create several files with names starting with default_{} which contain various default parameters. If the startup fails it may be necessary to edit the directory location file (default_exec) for elements such as the location of the X11 'xterm' command. These directories can be changed from the 'advanced/configuration/directories' menu tab. X11 is not required and the model GUI can be started from the regular terminal display if the X11 directory entry remains blank.
Getting Started from the Terminal Window
If Tcl/Tk has not been installed, then the model can be run from the terminal window from the ./hysplit/working directory. Prior to the models first time use it may be necessary to copy ../bdyfiles/ASCDATA.CFG to the ./working directory.
Command line trajectory example:
- cp sample_traj CONTROL
- ../exec/hyts_std
- ../exec/trajplot tdump
- open trajplot.ps
Command line concentration example:
- cp sample_conc CONTROL
- ../exec/hycs_std
- ../exec/concplot cdump
- open concplot.ps
END OF REQUIRED INSTALLATION
Many of the following programs have links that can be accessed through the HYSPLIT GUI. Copies of these are provided independently here to download for convenience. More recent versions, including registration information, can be obtained from each of the sites listed below.
Installing ImageMagick Graphics File Converter
A recent feature added to the GUI is the ability to convert the Postscript graphics output file to other graphical formats. This capability is enabled through the installation of ImageMagick, which normally requires the prior installation of Ghostscript. However, on Apple systems Ghostscript is not required and therefore when using Preview, export the file to any non-Adobe format, which then can be converted to any other format using ImageMagick. After installation, it may be necessary to edit the location of the Imagemagick 'convert' command. Directories can be changed from the 'advanced/configuration/directories' menu tab'.
Installing the Ghostscript/Ghostview Postscript viewer
The HYSPLIT trajectory and concentration programs create high resolution publication quality graphics files in Postscript format. These can be printed directly on any Postscript printer or viewed and printed on any printer (even non-Postscript) if Ghostscript has been installed. On Apple Darwin systems Postscript files are opened directly using Preview and therefore Ghostscript is not required.
There are two major versions of the software: Greenstone2 and Greenstone3. Greenstone3 is under active development, and is recommended for download. We also provide maintenance releases for its forerunner, Greenstone2, which is widely used around the world. Greenstone3 is backwards compatible with Greenstone2 collections. If you are new to Greenstone we recommend downloading version 3. If you already have a Greenstone2 installation, you may choose between upgrading to the latest Greenstone2 release, or migrating to Greenstone3. The Librarian Interface in Greenstone3 includes a conversion tool to assist migrating collections.
Note: If you are unable to download the binary or package of your choice from SourceForge, drop us an email at the Greenstone mailing list with the requested version and we'll upload it for you at a more convenient location.
Latest Greenstone3 Distribution (3.10)
Release NotesThe main Greenstone3 download. Includes everything you need to create and host Greenstone3 collections. These are the binary releases for Greenstone3.10 for Windows, Linux and Mac. If you discover any problems, then please send us a message at greenstone-users @ list.waikato.ac.nz.
Latest Greenstone3 Source Distribution (3.10)
Release NotesThe Source Distribution is a complete source distribution of Greenstone3. The Sourcecode Top-up is used to add the source code to a binary distribution of Greenstone3 (above).
Latest Greenstone2 Distribution (2.87)
Release NotesThe latest maintenance release of Greenstone2.
Latest Greenstone2 Source Distribution (2.87)
Release NotesThe Source Distribution is a complete source distribution of Greenstone2. The Sourcecode Top-up is used to add the source code to a binary distribution of Greenstone2 (above).
Nightly Release Snapshots and Release Candidates
Every night, Greenstone snapshot releases are automatically generated for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The latest stable versions are made available at our snapshots page. Release candidates may also be available there in the lead up to an official release.
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Older Distributions and Packages
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