Steve Humphries University of Essex Window on FACTS Project WOFTS
Background n UNEP/ODA funding for Technical Resource Centre at Essex - Combined Database/Modelling effort. n Starting point - tropical/semi tropical C 4 grassland ecosystems. WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS
WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS Original Aims n Create model system which was accessible enough for collaborative groups to use directly. n Ensure accountability of model structure and parameterisation. Link model to experimental database.
WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS Original Aims II n Create documentation and attach directly to model for distribution. n Use model and related database data for hypothesis testing.
WOFTS FACTS Database WOFTS Compiler WOFTS Sub-models User options/inputs Data Viewer User options GIS database MapsGraphics/ Animations Spreadsheets/ Tables Model set-up Measurements, predictions, and inter-comparisons WOFTS User interface Parameter database Data HELP utility WINDOW ON FACTS
Model Structure WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS n Visual objects provide interactive dialogs. n Program objects provide model structure and scalability.
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WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS Software
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Software III WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS
Software Menu’s WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS
Results Handling I WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS
Results Handling II WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS
Wizard Setups WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS
Documentation WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS
Documentation II WOFTS WINDOW ON FACTS