[aspect-devel] Progress in writing the mantle convection code Aspect

[Wolfgang Bangerth]

Hi Katrina,

>    I'm hoping to have active particles (or fields?) that define layers
> within a plate, with assigned densities that affect the model. In
> CitcomS, I model bouyant basaltic crust, harzburgite and dense eclogite
> layers that move with the subducting plate and affect its total bouyancy
> over periods of >30 Ma. I hope that helps.

Interesting.

This is already possible using active fields. Take a look at the 
cookbook section in the model -- it has an example of an active field 
that is used to model the density as a function of composition.

Best
  W.


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