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ABSES: Agent Based Simulation of Ecological SystemsArtificial Intelligence x Ecology x Autonomous Agents x Simulation x Machine Learning
There has been a significant increase in the usage of
mathematical models across almost all fields of After a model is implemented, the first round of simulations is generally designed to test its internal logic against common sense knowledge. Once this task is accomplished, it is necessary to calibrate the model, i.e., to perform a second round of simulations and to tune model parameters in order to reproduce observed data. In every mathematical model, parameters regulate the behaviour of equations describing temporal and spatial changes of model state variables and their interactions.
Generally, there is some uncertainty associated with each
parameter. This “tuning” procedure is a Some of the learning processes associated with different phases of model implementation may be automated to save man power and increase the performance of some tasks, such as model calibration and the search for optimum solutions. Automatic calibration procedures already exist, based on systematic and exhaustive generation of parameter vectors and using several convergence methods. However, they require a large number of model runs and are, therefore, not applicable to very complex ecosystem models demanding large computational times. A possible alternative may be to develop a self-learning tool that simulates the learning process of the modeller about the simulated system. Regarding the usage of models to find optimal solutions to environmental problems, a similar approach may be used. In both cases, Intelligent Agents may be a sound way to implement the self-learning tools.
This project aims at developing a complete multi-agent
simulation system, including an ecological The project main goal is to build a Multi-Agent simulation system capable of realistic simulation of costal ecological systems. Specific objectives include:
The project objective is also to contribute for defining fundamental ways by which correct management of environmental resources can make progress in the direction of sustainability. Partners: LIACC-FEUP / CEMAS-UFP Interested in this Project? Do you want to do a PhD or MSc thesis in Portugal on a related subject? Please contact me? |
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