Fig. 2

Incidence and Mortality time series are loaded by selecting a CSV file (see the Choose File window on the left). These data along with Epidemic Parameters and Epidemic Drivers values can be loaded separately or default values (shown here) can be loaded, modified, and then saved for use later as a single .dat file. The Fitting interval value is inserted by the user and the Data size value is automatically computed from the length of Incidence and Mortality time series. Once all the parameter values have been set, the Opt Page button on the right can be selected to take the user to the NMB-DASA optimisation page. A forecasting simulation Finish time can be inserted or selected later on the Forecast Page. The yellow Enable Instructional Popups window can be checked to activate mouse-over popups, as illustrated here for the Contact Rate reduction factor