SIMBIO is an object-oriented, windows-based simulator used to represent the dynamics of biological systems. SIMBIO modeling engine architecture comprises four main object classes: a Tfunction, a Tintegrator, a Tbox, and a Tsimulator. The Tfunction is a generalized class which encapsulates a wide variety of mathematical functions through the use of a parser, the Tintegrator class represents the numerical integration process and is used to derive different integration methods such as the Euler and Runge-Kutta methods. The Tbox class represents a state variable object while the Tsimulator corresponds to the simulation environment. SIMBIO visual architecture uses a parent-child model. The parent window includes standard window functions such as those used for opening and saving files, changing simulation settings and window management. A Child window encapsulates a simulation model. Model output can be saved as text file or displayed in a chart window, which can be edited and saved.
Species 1: Homoptera Aphididae Aphis nerii (oleander aphid)
Keywords: modeling, systems
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