Articles • SPoRC

Getting Started

Running a Simple Assessment (The Basics)
Structuring Your Data for SPoRC
Overview of Model Options
Setup Estimation Model Argument Reference

Model Descriptions

Description of Model and Data Dimensions
Description of Model Parameters
Description of Model Equations
Description of Model Report

Simulation and Projections

State-Space Numbers at Age
Run Closed Loop Simulations
Deriving Reference Points, Catch Advice, and Projections
Simulation Testing (Cross and Self Tests)
Description of Simulation Dimensions

Advanced: Setup

Starting Values and Fixing (and Sharing) Parameters
Defining Priors
Alternative Approaches for Movement Parameterization
Choosing Growth Options
Random Effects (Selectivity Example; Eastern Bering Sea Pollock)
Testing Management Procedures via Closed Loop Simulations (Dusky Rockfish)
Specifying a Natal Homing Model
Discard and Retention Modeling
One-Step-Ahead (OSA) Residuals

For Developers

Development Roadmap
Architecture
Contributing