MPTRAC
7.2#6 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
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myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | MPTRAC | myPhysicsLab |
|---|---|---|
| 3D visuals | Yes | No |
| Authoring tools | No | Yes |
| Data export | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | hybrid | hybrid |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Jülich Supercomputing Centre, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Integrations | The documentation describes visualization interfaces for Gnuplot and ParaView and output formats that support integration with the CLaMS model. | The maker documents sharing simulation URLs by email and customizing simulations with JavaScript; it does not list third-party integrations on the pages reviewed. |
| Lesson library | No | Yes |
| License | The repository states that MPTRAC is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0. | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | MPTRAC is a Lagrangian particle dispersion model for analyzing atmospheric transport in the free troposphere and stratosphere. | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. |
| Support | The project directs questions, support, and collaboration inquiries to Dr. Lars Hoffmann at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre. | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. |
MPTRAC plans
- Open-source MPTRAC—
- MPTRACFree
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick MPTRAC if…
MPTRAC suits atmospheric researchers working on transport, dispersion, tracer, or chemistry studies. Its Web Runner is an option for users who want to run and view a simulation without local installation, within its stated limits.
Pick myPhysicsLab if…
It suits learners and educators exploring physics concepts, as well as developers who want to customize interactive simulations. Users can also download versions for offline viewing.