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NLM py: a python software package for the creation of neutral landscape models within a general numerical framework
Author(s) -
Etherington Thomas R.,
Holland E. Penelope,
O'Sullivan David
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
methods in ecology and evolution
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.425
H-Index - 105
ISSN - 2041-210X
DOI - 10.1111/2041-210x.12308
Subject(s) - python (programming language) , bespoke , workflow , r package , computer science , software , programming language , software package , software engineering , rendering (computer graphics) , scripting language , computer graphics (images) , database , political science , law
Summary Neutral landscape models ( NLM s) are widely used to model ecological patterns and processes across landscapes. However, the ability to generate NLMs is often made available through standalone bespoke software packages that have platform limitations. We have developed a python package that brings together some of the more popular NLM algorithms using a general numerical framework. The resulting NLM py package: (i) allows for the creation of NLMs directly within a python modelling workflow or by other modelling software capable executing a python script, (ii) enables the first opportunity to create a NLM that combines different algorithms, (iii) provides easy integration with geographic information system data and (iv) creates a framework for developing other NLMs.