New Life History Simulation Modeling Platform

Click For Summary
HexSim is a newly released life history simulation modeling platform that has been in development for over a decade. It is available for free and is designed for students and researchers in landscape ecology. The platform allows users to create versatile, multi-species models focusing on animal and plant population viability, interactions, and responses to disturbances. HexSim features spatially-explicit, individual-based modeling, enabling the assignment of dynamic life history traits to individuals. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive genetics sub-model, enhancing its capabilities as an eco-evolutionary simulator. Users can access HexSim and related resources through the official website and a recent manuscript link.
JonMoulton
Messages
49
Reaction score
7
mod: approved

HexSim Life History Simulation Modeling Platform - free to download. Landscape ecology, anyone?

After >10 years of development, the HexSim life history simulator is ready for use by students and researchers.HexSim is a free, versatile, multi-species, life history simulator ideal for building models of animal and plant population viability, interactions, and responses to disturbance. HexSim models are spatially-explicit and individual-based, and HexSim individuals can be assigned dynamic life history traits. HexSim also includes a full genetics sub-model, making it a true eco-evo simulator.

Links:

HexSim Model: www.hexsim.net Recent Manuscript: http://rdcu.be/EbTf
HexSim was written at the US Environmental Protection Agency.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • Like
Likes Drakkith
Biology news on Phys.org
Thank you for the information! This sounds like a great tool for landscape ecology research. I'm looking forward to downloading and trying it out!