2d-space-colonization-experiments | Visual experiments exploring space colonization

2d-space-colonization-experiments is a JavaScript library. 2d-space-colonization-experiments has no bugs, it has no vulnerabilities and it has low support. You can download it from GitHub.

Space colonization is a process for iteratively growing networks of branching lines based on the distribution of growth hormone sources (called "auxin" sources) to which the lines are attracted. Originally described (PDF) by Adam Runions and collaborators at the Algorithmic Botany group at the University of Calgary, this system can be used to simulate the growth of leaf venation patterns and tree-like structures, as well as many other vein-like systems like Gorgonian sea fans, circulatory systems, root systems, and more. The original algorithm describes methods for generating both "open" (as seen in the example GIF) and "closed" venation networks, referring to whether or not secondary or tertiary branches connect together to form loops (or anastomoses).