Review of the NLTE kinetics code workshop

Abstract The first workshop to compare the output from Non-LTE kinetics codes using a standardized set of problems is reviewed. The background for the workshop is discussed and the planning is briefly outlined. The participation and general constraints for the workshop are given. Next the defined cases and a motivation for each case is presented. Some results from the workshop are shown which indicate both the utility of the workshop and some of the difficulties faced by those involved in NLTE kinetics modeling. Plans for the next workshop are discussed in the conclusion.