1. General Model Information
Name: Simulation Optimization Model
Acronym: SIMOPT
Main medium: terrestrial
Main subject: biogeochemistry
Organization level: ecosystem
Type of model: difference equations, static-algebraic equations
Main application: decision support/expert system, simulation/optimisation tool
Keywords: grassland simulation model, linear programming
Contact:
G. M. Van Dyne
Director US IBP Grassland Biome Study 1967-1974
College of Forestry and Natural Resources
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Colorado 80523, USAPhone:
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email:
Author(s):
Innis, G. S.
Abstract:
The SIMOPT model was initiated in 1970. It was a recursively coupled
combination of difference equations and linear programming.
II. Technical Information
II.1 Executables:
Operating System(s):
II.2 Source-code:
Programming Language(s):
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II.4 Data:
III. Mathematical Information
III.1 Mathematics
III.2 Quantities
III.2.1 Input
III.2.2 Output
IV. References
Innis, G. S.; 1978: Grassland Simulation Model. New York, Springer-Verlag.Swartsman, G. L.; Van Dyne, G. M.; 1972 : An ecologically based simulation-optimization approachto natural resource planning. Annu. Rev. Ecol. System (3), P. 347-398.
V. Further information in the World-Wide-Web
VI. Additional remarks
Last review of this document by: 8.7. 1997
Status of the document:
last modified by
Tobias Gabele Wed Aug 21 21:44:49 CEST 2002