 | Handbook of Ecological Modelling and Informatics
Edited by: S.E. JORGENSEN, The University of Pharmaceutical Science, Denmark, T-S. CHON, Pusan National University, Korea and F.A. RECKNAGEL, University of Adelaide, Australia
ISBN: 978-1-84564-207-5
Published: 2008
Pages: apx 454pp plus CD Rom
Hardback
The take off in ecological modelling occurred in the early seventies when models were increasingly used as a computation tool for ecosystem managements. At that time, there were mainly only three model types, population dynamic models with age structure, bio-geo-chemical models based on differential equations and static models to describe an extreme or average situation in the system.Today, models have been greatly improved in various ways in terms of methodology and implementation. Computation techniques emerge step by step to meet the needs for solving more complex problems presented in ecological processes. The book gives a comprehensive overview of all available types of ecological models. The readers will get a clear understanding on where to use which type and in which context because all the types are illustrated by examples and illustrations on the accompanying CD. Other additional examples are also given in the text and the area of application, advantages and disadvantages for all model types are given. This is the first book of its kind that gives an overview of different model types and will be of interest to all those involved in ecological and environmental modelling and ecological informatics. Even beginners with some knowledge about environmental problems and ecology modelling will find the book very useful.
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