If you encounter issues not related to velocity model submissions (e.g., questions about tool usage or installation), please follow these steps:

Step 1: Check Existing Documentation

• CVM Tools Book: Review the CVM Tools Book for comprehensive guidance.
• GitHub Issues: Search through previously closed issues on GitHub to see if your question has already been addressed.
View Closed Issues

Step 2: Create a Help Request on GitHub

• Navigate to the Issue Page: Visit the CRESCENT-CVM GitHub Issue Page.
• Open a New Issue: Use a descriptive title (e.g., “Installation Error: CVM Tool”) and include:
  • Detailed error messages
  • System setup information
  • Steps you’ve already taken

Step 3: Engage with the Community

• For more general or exploratory questions, consider starting a discussion in the GitHub Discussions section to gain broader input from the community.

Researchers looking to contribute a velocity model to the repository should follow this process:

Step 1: Review Guidelines

• Review Guidelines: Visit the CVM Model Contribution Guidelines for detailed instructions.
• Prepare Your Model:
• Convert your model from CSV to netCDF4 or HDF5 format.
• Refer to the sample model files in the sample-files folder of the cvm-tools GitHub repository to understand the required CSV format.
• Validate your model file using cvm-tools prior to submission.

Step 2: Create a Submission Request on GitHub

• Open a New Issue:: Go to the CRESCENT-CVM GitHub Issue Page.
• Title Your Issue: Use the format “Velocity Model Submission: [Your Model Name]”.
• Describe Your Model: Provide a brief description of your model along with its intended use. Refer to the sample-files folder in the cvm-tools repository for examples of metadata descriptions.

Step 3: Provide a Download Link

• Public Access Requirement: Include a publicly accessible download link (e.g., Zenodo, Google Drive, or another repository).
• File Attachments: Do not attach model files directly to the GitHub issue.

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