Dynamic Modeling of Environmental Systems - Rilegato

Deaton, Michael L.; Winebrake, James J.

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ISBN 10: 0387988807 ISBN 13: 9780387988801

Casa editrice: Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 1999

Riassunto

Dynamic Modeling of Environmental Systems is a primer on using models to understand environmental problems. With their many natural, economic, political, and technical aspects, environmental problems require a systems approach. This book provides an introduction to modeling concepts and applications that is specifically geared toward the environmental field. Sections on modeling terminology, the uses of models, the model-building process, and the interpretation of output provide the foundation for detailed applications. After an introduction to the basics of dynamic modeling, the book leads students through an analysis of several environmental problems, including surface-water pollution, matter-cycling disruptions, and global warming. The scientific and technical context is provided for each problem, and the methods for analyzing and designing appropriate modeling approaches is provided. An accompanying CD for both Macintosh and Windows computers contains a run-time version of STELLA modeling software with models from the text. While the mathematical content does not exceed the level of a first-semester Calculus course, the book gives students all of the background, examples, and practice exercises needed both to use and understand environmental modeling. It is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and beginning-graduate-level environmental science courses. The text is also useful for environmental professionals seeking an introduction to modeling in their field. About the Series: The availability of powerful, intuitive software for developing and running simulation models of real-world phenomena promises a revolution in studying, teaching, and thinking about complex problems that range from the functioning of a cell to that of an ecosystem to

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Contenuti

Overview of Environmental Systems * Basic Modeling Concepts in Environmental Systems Models * Strategies for Analyzing and Using Environmental Systems Models * Modeling Predator-Prey Systems * Modeling Surface Water Contamination * Matter Cycling in Ecosystems * Modeling Mobile Source Air Pollution Inventories * Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming * Atmospheric Chemistry and Pollution Transport

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Book by Deaton Michael L Winebrake James J

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0387988807
• ISBN 13: 9780387988801
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 213
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile