A computer program for simulating a network of interacting neurons. III. applications.

Abstract Describing a neural network to be simulated by PABLO and controlling its operation are accomplished through a variety of control cards. With a few exceptions, these have a standard format. Each type of card has its particular function, e.g., starting a new network, defining network components by specifying numerical parameters, connecting cells by means of synapsing fibers, defining probability distributions, initializing the network, starting and interrupting the simulation, and initiating output cycles. These cards and their use are described. Some useful techniques are presented for estimating parameters of neurons to achieve desired mean firing rates and for specifying parameters of facilitating or antifacilitating synapses to match experimental data. Finally, the operating requirements are described for use of PABLO. The bibliography lists some publications in which simulations made by PABLO or its predecessors played a part.

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