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| title | ESS Alpha Web Explorer Notice |
The ARIES web explorer demo, first released in 2010, is designed to demonstrate the proof-of-concept use of publicly available spatial datasets with a small selection of ecosystem service models in designated geographic case study regions. These case study regions, datasets, and models are described in the ARIES modeling guide. The ARIES web explorer does not currently contain scenarios or models with global geographic coverage, and some models may not run to completion due to subsequent changes in the ARIES code base.
Since 2013, the ARIES development team has focused our efforts instead on the development of a stand-alone software tool. This tool uses a newer, more transparent and powerful modeling language than the code that currently underlies the ARIES web explorer. As the full capabilities of the software tool are still under development, the best ways to learn to use the tool are to participate in an ARIES training course or through a formal partnership with the ARIES development team. For inquiries about such opportunities or use of the ARIES software tool, please contact us at info@ariesonline.org.
Future plans for the ARIES modeling system include:
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Wider release of the software tool, once build-out, documentation, and testing are complete, enabling independent application of the ecosystem services modeling tool.
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Updates to the ARIES web explorer to integrate new functionality, including models with global geographic coverage. Please visit the ARIES website or follow us on Facebook for updates about these and other developments in the ARIES system.
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