Biology – Quantitative Biology – Quantitative Methods
Scientific paper
2005-11-28
Biology
Quantitative Biology
Quantitative Methods
17 pages, 4 figures, in press at Ecological Modelling
Scientific paper
Lifemapper (http://www.lifemapper.org) is a predictive electronic atlas of the Earth's biological biodiversity. Using a screensaver version of the GARP genetic algorithm for modeling species distributions, Lifemapper harnesses vast computing resources through 'volunteers' PCs similar to SETI@home, to develop models of the distribution of the worlds fauna and flora. The Lifemapper project's primary goal is to provide an up to date and comprehensive database of species maps and prediction models (i.e. a fauna and flora of the world) using available data on species' locations. The models are developed using specimen data from distributed museum collections and an archive of geospatial environmental correlates. A central server maintains a dynamic archive of species maps and models for research, outreach to the general community, and feedback to museum data providers. This paper is a case study in the role, use and justification of a genetic algorithm in development of large-scale environmental informatics infrastructure.
Beach James H.
Pereira Ricardo Scachetti
Stewart Aimee
Stockwell David R. B.
Vieglais David
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