Approaches in highly parameterized inversion - GENIE, a general model-independent TCP/IP run manager
GENIE is a model-independent suite of programs that can be used to generally distribute, manage, and execute multiple model runs via the TCP/IP infrastructure. The suite consists of a file distribution interface, a run manage, a run executer, and a routine that can be compiled as part of a program and used to exchange model runs with the run manager. Because communication is via a standard protocol (TCP/IP), any computer connected to the Internet can serve in any of the capacities offered by this suite. Model independence is consistent with the existing template and instruction file protocols of the widely used PEST parameter estimation program. This report describes (1) the problem addressed; (2) the approach used by GENIE to queue, distribute, and retrieve model runs; and (3) user instructions, classes, and functions developed. It also includes (4) an example to illustrate the linking of GENIE with Parallel PEST using the interface routine.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2012 |
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Title | Approaches in highly parameterized inversion - GENIE, a general model-independent TCP/IP run manager |
DOI | 10.3133/tm7C6 |
Authors | Christopher T. Muffels, Willem A. Schreuder, John E. Doherty, Marinko Karanovic, Matthew J. Tonkin, Randall J. Hunt, David E. Welter |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Techniques and Methods |
Series Number | 7-C6 |
Index ID | tm7C6 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Wisconsin Water Science Center |