Title | ||
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The use of the GARP genetic algorithm and Internet grid computing in the Lifemapper world atlas of species biodiversity |
Abstract | ||
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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 modelling species distributions, Lifemapper harnesses vast computing resources through volunteers PCs similar to SETI@home, to develop models of the distribution of the world's fauna and flora. The Lifemapper project's primary goal is to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive database of species maps and predictive 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. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
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2005 | 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2005.11.016 | Ecological Modelling |
Keywords | DocType | Volume |
GARP,Lifemapper,Species distribution,Genetic algorithm,Biodiversity | Journal | 195 |
Issue | ISSN | Citations |
1 | 0304-3800 | 6 |
PageRank | References | Authors |
0.75 | 1 | 6 |
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
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David R.B. Stockwell | 1 | 14 | 2.03 |
James H. Beach | 2 | 22 | 2.99 |
Aimee Stewart | 3 | 6 | 0.75 |
Gregory Vorontsov | 4 | 6 | 0.75 |
David Vieglais | 5 | 51 | 5.32 |
Ricardo Scachetti Pereira | 6 | 31 | 3.22 |