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Published December 17, 2025 | Version v16
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MESA tool version 5.0 beta 2025.12.17

Description

This is where you can find compiled versions of the MESA tool for Windows 11. The current version number is 5.0 beta 2025.12.17. MESA supports geoprocessing for delivering a sensitivity analysis according to the MESA method. This is a replacement of all former versions of MESA. 

Comes with processed data which explains the difference in size from the last version.

Unzip and run the mesa.exe program. No install needed. Test data for Tanzania included.

Other

MESA 5 - beta 2025.12.17
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Date: 2025-12-17

WARNING: This is an early beta version of the MESA tool (version 5). It is released solely for testing and feedback purposes.

The software is NOT ready for production use. Please read the following information carefully before using the tool.


DOCUMENTATION
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Documentation for this version is incomplete or missing. Users may encounter difficulty understanding specific workflows, options, or expected outputs.


USER INTERFACE
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Several parts of the user interface are unfinished or may be confusing:
- Some buttons or controls may not be clearly labeled.
- Navigation may not always behave as expected.
- Dialogs and menus may not respond or may take time to load.

Please be patient and report usability issues.


CALCULATION & FUNCTIONAL ERRORS
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This version may contain bugs in the underlying logic or calculations:
- Output may be inaccurate or incomplete.
- Some features may crash unexpectedly or produce no result.
- Logging and error messages may be limited.

We strongly advise against using any results from this version in decision-making, reporting, or operational analysis.


INTENDED USE
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This release is for:
- Testing purposes only.
- Identifying bugs, inconsistencies, and performance issues.
- Collecting feedback from early testers.
- Getting ready for the final version.

It is not intended for professional use in production environments.


HOW TO HELP
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We greatly appreciate your time and feedback!

Please report any bugs, suggestions, or issues via:

GitHub: https://github.com/ragnvald/mesa  


Best greetings,  
Ragnvald Larsen  
Lead Developer, MESA Tool  

Files

MESA_50_beta_2025_12_17.zip

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Additional details

Dates

Submitted
2025-12-08
New version

Software

Repository URL
https://github.com/ragnvald/mesa
Programming language
Python , JavaScript
Development Status
Active

References

  • Allen Coral Atlas
  • OpenStreetMap