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SeaDAS 11 Download, Installation and Run Instructions

Instructions for the download, installation, and run of SeaDAS 11.
These instructions are platform specific.
For instructions on subsequent installation of the OCSSW science processors click here.


Generic Notation

  • {version} = the SeaDAS Platform version number.
    • Example: 11.0.0
  • {SEADAS_HOME} = the full directory path where SeaDAS is installed.
    • Example: /Users/jdoe/Applications/seadas-11.0.0

For Windows Users

To download SeaDAS

  1. Download the latest Windows installer file
    seadas_{version}_windows_installer.exe
    from https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/data/tools/seadas/installers-source-code.
    • Example: seadas_11.0.0_windows_installer.exe

To install SeaDAS

  1. Navigate to the downloaded file location and double-click the installer icon.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
  3. The installer will create a desktop icon for launching the SeaDAS application.

To run SeaDAS

  1. Click the SeaDAS desktop icon — or launch from
    Start Menu → SeaDAS.

For Linux Users

To download SeaDAS

  1. Download the latest Linux installer file
    seadas_{version}_linux_installer.sh
    from https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/data/tools/seadas/installers-source-code.
    • Example: seadas_11.0.0_linux_installer.sh

To install SeaDAS

  1. The Linux installer is a shell script.
    You may need to make it executable first: $ chmod +x seadas_{version}_linux_installer.sh

  2. Then run it in a terminal window:

$ sh seadas_{version}_mac_installer.sh

  • Example: $ sh seadas_11.0.0_linux_installer.sh
  1. Follow the on-screen instructions and choose your install location ({SEADAS_HOME}).

To run SeaDAS

1. from Finder

Double-click the application file:

  `{SEADAS_HOME}/bin/seadas.app`
2. from the Dock
  1. Once SeaDAS is open, its icon appears in the Dock.
  2. Right-click the icon and select Keep in Dock for future access.
3. from a terminal
1. Launch directly using:
 `$ {SEADAS_HOME}/bin/seadas`
2. (Optional) Add SeaDAS to your PATH for easier launching:
  `export PATH={SEADAS_HOME}/bin:$PATH`

Then run:

     `$ seadas`
3. (Optional) Or create an alias instead:
 `alias seadas="{SEADAS_HOME}/bin/seadas"`

Then run:

  `$ seadas`

For MacOS Users

Note: The SeaDAS 11 macOS installer is available only for Apple Silicon (ARM / aarch64) systems. Intel macOS is not currently supported.

To download SeaDAS

  1. Download the latest macOS installer file from https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/data/tools/seadas/installers-source-code.
    The file may be provided as either:
    • a shell script (seadas_{version}_mac_aarch_installer.sh), or
    • a disk image (seadas_{version}_mac_aarch_installer.dmg).
  2. Example:
    • seadas_11.0.0_mac_aarch_installer.sh
    • seadas_11.0.0_mac_aarch_installer.dmg

To install SeaDAS

Option A – Using the .sh installer
  1. The macOS installer script may need execution permission:
    $ chmod +x seadas_{version}_mac_aarch_installer.sh
  2. Run the installer in a terminal window:
    $ sh seadas_11.0.0_mac_installer.sh
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions and choose your installation directory ({SEADAS_HOME}).
Option B – Using the .dmg installer
  1. Double-click the .dmg file to open it.

  2. Drag the SeaDAS.app icon into the Applications folder.

  3. When finished, eject the disk image.

Note: If macOS shows a security warning (“unverified developer”), go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, then click Allow Anyway next to the SeaDAS installer.

To run SeaDAS

1. from Finder

Double-click the application file:

  `{SEADAS_HOME}/bin/seadas.app`
2. from the Dock
  1. Once SeaDAS is open, its icon appears in the Dock.
  2. Right-click the icon and select Keep in Dock for future access.
3. from a terminal
1. Launch directly using:
 `$ {SEADAS_HOME}/bin/seadas`
2. (Optional) Add SeaDAS to your PATH for easier launching:
  `export PATH={SEADAS_HOME}/bin:$PATH`

Then run:

     `$ seadas`
3. (Optional) Or create an alias instead:
 `alias seadas="{SEADAS_HOME}/bin/seadas"`

Then run:

  `$ seadas`
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