preprintarXiv (Cornell University)Dec 9, 2012GREEN OA

Astrophysics Source Code Library

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Abstract

The Astrophysics Source Code Library (ASCL), founded in 1999, is a free on-line registry for source codes of interest to astronomers and astrophysicists. The library is housed on the discussion forum for Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) and can be accessed at http://ascl.net. The ASCL has a comprehensive listing that covers a significant number of the astrophysics source codes used to generate results published in or submitted to refereed journals and continues to grow. The ASCL currently has entries for over 500 codes; its records are citable and are indexed by ADS. The editors of the ASCL and members of its Advisory Committee were on hand at a demonstration table in the ADASS poster room to present the…

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Keywords
  • Listing (finance)
  • Computer science
  • Table (database)
  • Code (set theory)
  • Source code
  • Astrophysics
  • Library science
  • World Wide Web
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