To cite MDAL in publications use:

  MDAL contributors (2020). The MDAL Mesh Data Abstraction software Library.
  
A BibTeX entry for LaTeX users is

  @Manual{,
    title = {The {MDAL} Mesh Data Abstraction software Library},
    author = {{MDAL contributors}},
    organization = {Lutra Consulting Ltd.},
    year = {2020}
  }
