Compiling different modules under one unifying software interface for geochemical data processing
Geochemical analyses are used to understand processes ranging from nuclear physics and metallurgy to environmental protection and climate change. In our lab (Advances Geochemical Facility for Indian Research Studies, https://www.oceanchange.com.au/facilities/) we cover many areas of geochemistry using ICP mass spectrometers. Currently, complex datasets are processed either through commercial software packages (Iolite https://iolite-software.com) or using codes (Python, IgorPro, Matlab) developed by lab users for particular application (Branson et al, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2018.10.029). Unfortunately, both approaches have limited applicability due to specifications of each software/code for which they have been developed and also minimal flexibility and user friendliness. Over the years, our laboratory has developed several codes/modules for processing mass spectrometer data which we would like to combine into one integral software package (under python or directly in C++). This software will be based around modular architecture with ability to customise/develop new processing modules as software evolves. We would like to serve the community and use open source approach for software development BUT potential pathways for future commercialisation is also open and can be discussed. The outcome of the project (software description and application examples) will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and co-authorship on this publication will be offered to everyone involved in the project.
The project will include a) building user-friendly interface for general data handling (e.g. import/export preview); b) incorporating several (3-5, subject to overall progress) processing modules based on existing open source codes (mostly Python); c) compiling and troubleshooting using real mass spectrometer data for coral and seawater geochemistry applications.
Client
Contact: Dr.Aleksey Sadekov or Dr. Pete Scott
Phone: 0448685131
Email: [email protected] /[email protected]
Preferred contact: Email
Location: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies; Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (M470), 5th floor
IP Exploitation Model
The IP exploitation model requested by the Client is: GNU General Public License ( open source ) http://opensource.org/licenses/GPL-3.0
Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering
The University of Western Australia
Last modified: 24 May 2019
Modified By: Michael Wise
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