Overview

Presenting a method for the analysis of ecological systems using numerical models, this book describes the development of these models by means of relational diagrams and rate equations. The calculation of the dynamic behaviour of the models is studied through small computer programs. The approach is illustrated by treating examples ranging from simple exponential growth to the development of an insect population and transport phenomena in soils. About a hundred worked examples clarify the theoretical concepts presented and give the book a tutorial nature. The examples often illustrate the process, from defining the problem to the development of a computer program. Examples include models about yeasts, prey-predator interactions, pollutant and organic matter dynamics and heat flow in soil. Simulation languages are used to develop the programs, so that the need to learn technical programming details is minimized and attention can be focussed on the ecological problem. The use of these languages, which may be obtained via the editor, are described in the text. Those interested in applying systems analysis and simulation to the study of ecological processes, such as biologists, agro-ecologists and soil scientists, will find this book a valuable introduction. After studying the book readers will be able to develop their own models and to critically follow the literature on more complex ecosystem models.

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Author:   P.A. Leffelaar
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2nd ed. 1999
Volume:   4
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.440kg
ISBN:  

9780792355250

ISBN 10:   0792355253
Pages:   319
Publication Date:   31 December 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

A Fundamentals of dynamic simulation.- 1 Philosophy and terminology.- 2 Basic elements of dynamic simulation.- 3 A simulation language: Continuous System Modeling Program III.- 4 The growth of yeast.- 5 Additional exercises I.- B Advanced themes in dynamic simulation.- 6 Numerical integration and error analysis.- 7 Aspects of structured programming using CSMP and FORTRAN.- 8 Modelling of ageing, development, delays and dispersion.- 9 Mass flow, numerical dispersion and diffusion.- 10 Simulation using a general purpose computer language.- 11 Additional exercises II.- References.

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