Tech riderRev. 24 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
1 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages
Overview
SynxFlow is ranked #39 of 91 in physics simulation software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Windows.
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Facts
- Hazard modeling
- SynxFlow is an open-source model for dynamically simulating flood inundation, landslide runout, and debris flows with CUDA-enabled GPUs.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Python interface
- The model provides a Python interface for preparing inputs, running simulations, and visualizing outputs.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The documentation names NumPy, Pandas, and GDAL as tools that SynxFlow integrates with for data processing and visualization.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Cloud use
- The FAQ says SynxFlow is compatible with Google Colab for running a flood simulation in the cloud.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- GPU requirement
- Running simulations requires an NVIDIA GPU that supports CUDA and the CUDA Toolkit.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Install platforms
- The binary wheel instructions cover Windows 10 or later and Linux, with Python 3.9, 3.10, or 3.11 and CUDA 11.3 or newer.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Linux source install
- Building from source is documented for Linux and requires CMake, the NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit, and a C++ compiler.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Flood solver
- The flood tutorial demonstrates configuring rainfall, land cover, boundary conditions, gauges, and simulation runtime.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Multiple GPUs
- The flood tutorial says the flood solver supports multiple GPUs.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Single GPU limits
- The landslide runout and debris flow tutorials state that those solvers currently support only a single GPU.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Scientific methods
- The FAQ describes Godunov-type shock-capturing methods for shallow-water-based equations and links to research papers for the model methods.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ directs users with questions or problems to the project’s GitHub Discussions page.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The about page describes the model as supporting natural-hazard risk assessment in research and business applications.synxflow.readthedocs.io · 5 Oct 2026
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Sources
- synxflow.readthedocs.io/en/latest/about.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
- synxflow.readthedocs.io/en/latest/quickstart.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
- synxflow.readthedocs.io/en/latest/Tutorials/flood.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
- synxflow.readthedocs.io/en/latest/Tutorials/landslide.html· checked 5 Oct 2026