Casal2 is an open source age structured population dynamics model. It can implement a range of a statistical catch-at-age population dynamics models, using a discrete time-step area-space model that represents a cohort-based population age structure.

This repository is standalone containing all thirdparty libraries and source code necessary to compile Casal2. This project is covered under the GNU General Public License vesrion 2. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Note that, at present, Casal2 is in a beta testing phase, with some modules functioning as intended and others in development phase. As such, we cannot guarantee models will run as intended, and we are currently developing tests to verify functionality.

A windows bundle which includes a binary, manual, examples and other help guides can be downloaded at ftp://ftp.niwa.co.nz/Casal2/windows/Casal2.zip. For a windows installer ftp://ftp.niwa.co.nz/Casal2/windows/casal2_setup.exe

A linux bundle installer which includes a binary, manual, examples and other help guides can be downloaded at ftp://ftp.niwa.co.nz/Casal2/linux/Casal2.tar.gz. There is also a debian installer available for download at ftp://ftp.niwa.co.nz/Casal2/linux/Casal2.deb

For users who are interested in contributing to Casal2 please see ContributorsGuide.pdf which will show you how to get access to the source code and build Casal2 on your local machine. Finally adding functionality to the publically available program.

For more information about Casal2 contact the Casal2 Development Team at [email protected]