VSoil modelling platform
VSoil modelling platform
The VSoil team: Ni. Moitrier, Na. Moitrier, C. Nouguier, N. Beudez, S. Ruy. (INRAE, France)
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Description :
The platform aims at providing a mean for sharing and coupling modelling tools developed in various scientific fields of interest for soil sciences. It also aims at facilitating the communication and collaboration between people with various scientific backgrounds. The VSoil platform is based on the idea that we can define different biological, physical and chemical processes taking place in soils. Lists of input and output variables are needed and produced by each of these processes. For any process, several representations can be available. We call these representations: modules. The modules correspond to various modellings, or mathematical representations, or numerical solutions, etc. Focus has been made on graphical interfaces to facilitate coupling of models.
Hence, the platform contains an open list of processes, variables, modules and models that can be freely increased by adding new ones. The platform offers a studio to develop and test new modules. In the platform, user can create its own models by assembling modules. Once a model assembled, the VSoil platform automatically generates the coupling source code (builds it) and the dedicated graphical interface to parametrise the model. The models can either be run inside the platform, possibly using integrated R tools for sensitivity analysis or parameter estimation, to view the results directly, or they can be run outside with the aim of coupling them with third-party models or platforms.
VSoil is a collaborative platform offering tools to exchange processes, modules and models between co-workers. Community of users is encouraged to develop and share new modules and models, in the aim of making them available to all other users. A charter defines fair rules for using and citing the platform.
Technical information
Operating systems: Linux and Windows
Licence: Apache 2.0
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