NEOSIM - a parallel kernel for spiking neurons
The NEOSIM project includes:
- a parallel discrete event simulation kernel for running models of spiking neural networks on clusters of machines.
- a modules kit for extending the behaviour of neurons and connectivity patterns.
- a user interface for building and running simulations.
The current release is the September 2005 version. Information on an earlier version is included on the neosim.org site.
Figure 2 : The GUI for the design of neural networks.
Figure 3 : Graphs and 3D visualization (3D animation there )
Models are specified declaratively using XML (see the NeuroML project.)
F. Howell, R. Cannon, N. Goddard, H. Bringmann, P. Rogister, and H. Cornelis. Linking computational neuroscience simulation tools : a pragmatic approach to component-based development. Neurocomputing, Vol. 52-54 , 2003, pp 289-294 .