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Description This is a thoroughly revised and updated edition of an authoritative introduction to ecological modelling. Sven Erik Jørgensen,
Editor-in-Chief of the journal Ecological Modelling, and Giuseppe Bendoricchio, Professor of Environmental Modelling at the University
of Padova, Italy, offer compelling insights into the subject. This volume explains the concepts and processes involved in ecological
modelling, presents the latest developments in the field and provides readers with the tools to construct their own models.
The
Third Edition features: • A detailed discussion and step-by-step outline of the modelling procedure. • An account of
different model types including overview tables, examples and illustrations. • A comprehensive presentation of the submodels
and unit processes used in modelling. • In-depth descriptions of the latest modelling techniques. • Structured exercises
at the end of each chapter. • Three mathematical appendices and a subject index.
This practical and proven book very effectively
combines the theory, methodology and applications of ecological modelling. The new edition is an essential, up-to-date guide to a rapidly
growing field.
Contents
Preface, Third Edition.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction.
Physical and mathematical
models.
Models as a management tool.
Models as a scientific tool.
Models and holism.
The ecosystem as an object for research.
Outline
of the book.
The development of ecological and environmental models.
State of the art in the application of models.
2. Concepts
of Modelling.
Introduction.
Modelling elements.
The modelling procedure.
Types of model.
Selection of the model type.
Selection of model complexity and structure.
Verification.
Sensitivity analysis.
Parameter estimation.
Validation.
Ecological modelling
and quantum theory.
Modelling constraints.
Problems.
3. Ecological Processes.
Space and time resolution.
Mass transport.
Mass balance.
Energetic factors.
Settling and resuspension.
Chemical reactions.
Chemical equilibrium.
Hydrolysis.
Redox.
Acid-Base.
Adsorption and ion exchange.
Volatilization.
Biogeochemical cycles in aquatic environments.
Photosynthesis.
Algal growth.
Zooplankton
growth.
Fish growth.
Single population growth.
Ecotoxicological processes.
Problems.
4. Conceptual Models.
Introduction.
Application of conceptual diagrams.
Types of conceptual diagrams.
The conceptual diagram as modelling tool.
Problems.
6. Modelling
Population Dynamics.
Introduction.
Basic concepts.
Growth models in population dynamics.
Interaction between populations.
Matrix models.
Problems.
7. Dynamic Biogeochemical Models.
Introduction.
Application of dynamic models.
Eutrophication
models I: Overview and two simple eutrophication models.
Eutrophication models II: A complex eutrophication model.
A wetland model.
Problems.
8. Ecotoxicological Models.
Classification and application of ecotoxicological models.
Environmental risk
assessment.
Characteristics and structure of ecotoxicological models.
An overview: The application of models in ecotoxicology.
Estimation
of ecotoxicological parameters.
Ecotoxicological case study I: Modelling the distribution of chromium in a Danish fjord.
Ecotoxicological
case study II: Contamination of agricultural products by cadmium and lead.
Ecotoxicological case study III: A mercury model for Mex
Bay, Alexandria.
Fugacity fate models.
Problems.
9. Recent Developments in Ecological and Environmental Modelling.
Introduction.
Ecosystem characteristics.
Structurally dynamic models.
Four illustrative structurally dynamic case studies.
Application
of chaos theory in modelling.
Application of catastrophe theory in ecological modelling.
New approaches in modelling techniques.
Problems.
Appendix 1. Mathematical Tools.
Vectors.
Matrices.
Square matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Differential
equations.
Systems of differential equations.
Numerical methods.
Appendix 2. Definition of Expressions, Concepts and Indices.
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