GLEAMviz Simulator

GLEAMviz Simulator is a detailed resource meant to aid users in creating statistical models of disease contagion.

Users can control many aspects of the simulation

The application allows users to define compartments and modify the connections between them. This is a nice feature since not all elements can carry pathogens.
Another parameter that can be controlled is the amount of mobility. Some elements can be stationary, while others can behave in a dynamic manner.
Combining these two functions means that users have a lot of freedom when creating simulations. These can include highly infectious, but stationary elements. Or, one could simulate a very mobile population with very specific pathogens, that will not transfer, even though mobility is very high.
Other variables that can be controlled are the number of hours spent commuting, the seasonality and the number of simulated days.
When dealing with highly complex disease modeling, such a large amount of customization can really make the difference between an accurate and a worthless simulation.

A user-friendly client module and a power-packed server for the algorithms

The software is built around a client-server architecture. This separates the advanced algorithms from the front end, allowing users to focus on input parameters.
This is a very important feature, because a precise model is all about good source parameters! Once these are correctly inserted, the server creates the simulation.
The interface is practical and geared towards efficiency. There are no redundant buttons and everything is neatly organized into menus. Indeed, new users might find the lack of visible options quite unnerving.

A very good disease modeling tool

In conclusion, the application is very easy to use, but also powerful. There are plenty of options that the connoisseurs can play around with.
On the side of the results, a very nice feature is that anyone can interpret them since these are displayed as satellite maps.