NEWS

---

OptirrigCORE 0.8.0

• Rework plant formalism (LAI, Biomass, Yield)
• Rework waterbalance calculation system (new reservoirs)
• Rework Irrigation calculation system with better canalendar generation
• Improve significantly the documentation, and improve easiness for users
• Improve testing ans simplify the core skeleton
• Remove stars format (move to another pkg)
• Remove nitrgon mod (utils foramlism is reworked)
• Improve simulation performance
• Remove working directory system (less understantdable)

OptirrigCORE 0.7.0

• Add Temporary system file option to improve flexibility for short-lived operations
• Add runOption item consolidating all runModel configuration settings
• Enhance scoring performance methods for better accuracy and speed
• Improve outputModel analysis with cleaner and more insightful metrics
• Fix nitrogen routines — now reactivated and functioning as intended
• Add new "Get Started" guide to streamline onboarding and confusion
• Improve Function-level documentation for better developer clarity
• Fix Various calculation bugs (biomass, stress, LAI—you know, the usual chaos)
• Refactored Parallelization methods for smarter, faster execution

OptirrigCORE 0.6.0

• Improved package documentation with clearer examples, detailed references, and sharper details.
• Implemented a brand-new method for calculating HI (Harvest Index).
• Upgraded the logistic function to account for cumulative stress over time.
• Enhanced performance criteria selection for a better, faster, stronger evaluation.
• Rewritten the package structure—now more modular than ever.
• Rewrote display functions for a lot more flexibility.
• Fixed several poorly used or entirely unused variables/parameters.
• Added a structured, automated environment for each simulation.

OptirrigCORE 0.5.0

• Revamped the parameter file system and introduced handy pre-configuration files for users, plants, soil, and nitrogen.
• Implemented a Docker environment and set up VSCode settings for smooth sailing.
• Enhanced data loading and saving processes for speedier workflows.
• Resolved issues with the deactivated irrigation calendar.
• Refined criteria and scoring calculations by using all available observed data.

OptirrigCORE 0.4.0

• Reworked LAI (Leaf Area Index) and TDM (Total Dry Matter) calculation functions.
• Reorganized all description functions for plants, water-balance, yield, and nitrogen.
• Unified the Calibration and Simulation functions for maximum synergy.
• Added functions to save output models—both daily and seasonal results.
• Added a vignette for sensitivity parameter testing.
• Added functions for NSE, KGE, RMSE, MAE, and IA—also scoring for sensitivity parameter tests.
• Cleaned out old, unused functions and descriptions.
• Added a super useful water reservoir graph.
• Introduced a parallel loop function for runModel (Windows only for now).

OptirrigCORE 0.3.0

• Added new method S3 for calibration, simulation, and describing bioprocesses.
• Added or reworked graphics for output models.
• Removed old unused functions.
• Fixed wrong writing that caused errors in LAI/TDM calculations and added clearer descriptions for all functions.
• Add best describe for all functions.
• Removed OAD (Online Analytical Device) to create a separate module.
• Added a new vignette for Ex-Ante usage scenarios.

OptirrigCORE 0.2.0

• Reworked and finished the Ex-Post calibration/simulation routines
• Added new functions for OAD usage and created routines with interfaces for calibration/simulation.
• Added a new interface for OAD simulation.
• Added vignettes for both Ex-Post and OAD usage.
• Added more graph options for analytics cases.

OptirrigCORE 0.1.0

• Extracted common functions from all Optirrig versions for a solid foundation.
• Included Ex-Post, Ex-Ante, and OAD types of usage for ultimate flexibility.
• Integrated with PilotesR to select calculation functions for biophysical processes, taking plant family variations into account.
• Considered how to integrate additional specific parameters for even more customization.