This page is devoted to describing the SimDB data model. It is meant to reflect the proposal and incorporate conclusions from the discussions page.

Current model

The latest version of the model is r902 from the input directory in the volute repository.

Protocol

Examples of protocols:

Simulators:

• Gadget (http://www.mpa-garching.mpg.de/gadget/)
• Enzo
• Flash
• Nemo
• Ramses
• L-Galaxies (MPA semi-analytical (SAM) galaxy formation code)
• GalForm (Durham SAM code)
• GalICS (Horizon SAM)
• ...

Pure post-processors: cluster finders

• FOF cluster finders (Davis etal 1986)
• SubFind cluster finder (Springel etal 2001(
• ...

others