Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling : Applications in Environmental Management and Research

Sven E. Jorgensen

ISBN 10: 0444535675 / ISBN 13: 9780444535672

Editore: Elsevier Books, 2011

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Ecological Modeling, 4e,provides ecologists and environmental scientists with an overview of the most common ecological model types used today as well as practical how-to methods for creating effective models in real-world research and management situations. It provides a comprehensive and authoritative treatment of topics in ecological modeling as well as tools for professionals to construct their own models.

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• Titolo: Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling : Applications in Environmental Management and Research
• Editore: Elsevier Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0444535675
• ISBN 13: 9780444535672
• Rilegatura: Buch
• Edizione: quarta edizione
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 235 L x 191 A x 22 P (millimetri) 235 millimetri di larghezza per 191 millimetri di altezza per 22 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 904 grammi

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Riassunto

Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling: Applications in Environmental Management and Research, Fourth Edition, provides a comprehensive discussion of the fundamental principles of ecological modeling. The first two editions of this book (published in 1986 and 1994) focused on the roots of the discipline the four main model types that dominated the field 30-40 years ago: (1) dynamic biogeochemical models; (2) population dynamic models; (3) ecotoxicological models; and (4) steady-state biogeochemical and energy models. The third edition focused on the mathematical formulations of ecological processes that are included in ecological models.
This fourth edition uses the four model types previously listed as the foundation and expands the latest model developments in spatial models, structural dynamic models, and individual-based models. As these seven types of models are very different and require different considerations in the model development phase, a separate chapter is devoted to the development of each of the model types. Throughout the text, the examples given from the literature emphasize the application of models for environmental management and research.

• Presents the most commonly used model types with a step-by-step outline of the modeling procedure used for each
• Shows readers through an illustrated example of how to use each model in research and management settings
• New edition is revised to include only essential theory with a focus on applications
• Includes case studies, illustrations, and exercises (case study of an ecological problem with full illustration on how to solve the problem)

Recensione

Reviews of the previous edition: "Ecological modelling is obviously a huge area, and this book, which is both an overview and a how-to guide, covers an enormous amount of it." --Ecology and Biogeography Letters

"Excellent synoptique." --Information Eaux

"...this book will be an invaluable source of information for a variety of engineers and ecologists, who have a mathematical background and may wish to gain an introduction to the rapidly growing field of ecological and environmental modelling. This book will also be very adequate for courses on this subject." --International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry