%0 Research article
%T Enhanced possibilities for analyzing tree structure as provided by an interface between different modelling systems
%A Dzierzon, Helge
%A Sievänen, Risto
%A Kurth, Winfried
%A Perttunen, Jari
%A Sloboda, Branislav
%D 2003
%J Silva Fennica
%V 37
%N 1
%R doi:10.14214/sf.510
%U https://silvafennica.fi/article/510
%X In recent years, many different advanced mathematical models and  simulation systems for tree and forest growth have been developed. We  show a possibility to extend analysis tools for measured and simulated  plants using a data interface between the simulation model LIGNUM and  the multifunctional software system GROGRA. Both systems were developed  by different teams. To demonstrate the enhanced possibilities for  analyzing a LIGNUM tree, several examples are given. In these examples  three different approaches for analysis are applied to measured and  simulated trees: Fractal dimension, deduction of tapering laws, and  water potential patterns obtained from simulation of waterflow by the  specialized software HYDRA. Conclusions for the interfacing and  comparison of different modelling tools are drawn.