Biophysical simulation models: recommendations for users and developers

Biophysical simulation models provide a means for data generation and possess unrealized potential. A few practical considerations, however, can aid in realizing this potential. Selected issues, questions and recommendations concerning practical aspects of developing and implementing biophysical sim...

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Published inComputers and electronics in agriculture Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 213 - 224
Main Authors Dillon, Carl R., Mjelde, James W., McCarl, Bruce A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 1991
Elsevier
Subjects
agricultural research
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biological and medical sciences
Biometrics, statistics, experimental designs, modeling, agricultural computer applications
data collection
data generation
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Generalities. Biometrics, experimentation. Remote sensing
simulation models
Models
Biophysics
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Summary:Biophysical simulation models provide a means for data generation and possess unrealized potential. A few practical considerations, however, can aid in realizing this potential. Selected issues, questions and recommendations concerning practical aspects of developing and implementing biophysical simulation models are presented. Unfortunately, there are no definitive answers to all the questions. Adoption of standard programming style, preparation of documentation and interaction between users and developers during the development usage process are recommended actions for developers.
ISSN:0168-1699
1872-7107
DOI:10.1016/0168-1699(91)90003-R