Dead Body Decomposition Model

This simulation models the decomposition of a human body based on environmental conditions and several other factors. Click to read background information for the model.


Model by Bob Gotwals

Please enter values for the following parameters.
Then click on the "Run" button at the bottom of the page.


Runtime Values:

Initial body weight (lbs.): Number of carnivores:
Trauma to body (% of body injured): Temperature (degrees Celcius):
Humidity (%): Rainfall (inches):
Clothing (% of body covered): Burial depth (feet):
Time step: Run Time (days)



Plotting Options

Image size (% of original size):
Graph type:

NOTE! Model complexity, simulation time, and system load can affect performance time! Please be patient!

Last Update: June 27, 1997
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