Fundamentals of Ecological Modelling: Applications in Environmental Management and Research
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- Prefaceix
- Acknowledgementsxii
- Chapter 1. Introduction1
- 1.1 Physical and Mathematical Models1
- 1.2 Models as a Management Tool3
- 1.3 Models as a Scientific Tool4
- 1.4 Models and Holism7
- 1.5 The Ecosystem as an Object for Research9
- 1.6 Outline of the Book11
- 1.7 The Development of Ecological and Environmental Models14
- 1.8 State of the Art in the Application of Models16
- Chapter 2. Concepts of Modelling19
- 2.1 Introduction19
- 2.2 Modelling Elements19
- 2.3 The Modelling Procedure23
- 2.4 Types of Model31
- 2.5 Selection of Model Type35
- 2.6 Selection of Model Complexity and Structure39
- 2.7 Verification52
- 2.8 Sensitivity Analysis59
- 2.9 Parameter Estimation62
- 2.10 Validation79
- 2.11 Ecological Modelling and Quantum Theory80
- 2.12 Modelling Constraints83
- Problems92
- Chapter 3. Ecological Processes93
- 3A.1 Space and Time Resolution94
- 3A.2 Mass Transport97
- 3A.3 Mass Balance111
- 3A.4 Energetic Factors116
- 3A.5 Settling and Resuspension123
- 3B.1 Chemical Reactions129
- 3B.2 Chemical Equilibrium136
- 3B.3 Hydrolysis140
- 3B.4 Redox141
- 3B.5 Acid–Base145
- 3B.6 Adsorption and Ion Exchange148
- 3B.7 Volatilization156
- 3C.1 Biogeochemical Cycles in Aquatic Environments159
- 3C.2 Photosynthesis183
- 3C.3 Algal Growth186
- 3C.4 Zooplankton Growth192
- 3C.5 Fish Growth195
- 3C.6 Single Population Growth199
- 3C.7 Ecotoxicological Processes201
- Problems208
- Chapter 4. Conceptual Models211
- 4.1 Introduction211
- 4.2 Application of Conceptual Diagrams211
- 4.3 Types of Conceptual Diagrams214
- 4.4. The Conceptual Diagram as Modelling Tool221
- Problems223
- Chapter 5. Static Models225
- 5.1 Introduction225
- 5.2 Network Models226
- 5.3 Network Analysis230
- 5.4 ECOPATH Software236
- 5.5 Response Models248
- Chapter 6. Modelling Population Dynamics257
- 6.1 Introduction257
- 6.2 Basic Concepts257
- 6.3 Growth Models in Population Dynamics258
- 6.4 Interaction between Populations262
- 6.5 Matrix Models273
- Problems276
- Chapter 7. Dynamic Biogeochemical Models277
- 7.1 Introduction277
- 7.2 Application of Dynamic Models278
- 7.3 Eutrophication Models I: Overview and Two Simple Eutrophication Models280
- 7.4 Eutrophication Models II: A Complex Eutrophication Model289
- 7.5 A Wetland Model303
- Problems311
- Chapter 8. Ecotoxicologicai Models313
- 8.1 Classification and Application of Ecotoxicological Models313
- 8.2 Environmental Risk Assessment316
- 8.3 Characteristics and Structure of Ecotoxicological Models326
- 8.4 An Overview: The Application of Models in Ecotoxicology336
- 8.5 Estimation of Ecotoxicological Parameters339
- 8.6 Ecotoxicological Case Study I: Modelling the Distribution of Chromium in a Danish Fjord348
- 8.7 Ecotoxicological Case Study II: Contamination of Agricultural Products by Cadmium and Lead355
- 8.8 Ecotoxicological Case Study III: A Mercury Model for Mex Bay, Alexandria361
- 8.9 Fugacity Fate Models370
- Problems376
- Chapter 9. Recent Developments in Ecological and Environmental Modelling381
- 9.1 Introduction381
- 9.2 Ecosystem Characteristics382
- 9.3 Structurally Dynamic Models390
- 9.4 Four Illustrative Structurally Dynamic Case Studies400
- 9.5 Application of Chaos Theory in Modelling412
- 9.6 Application of Catastrophe Theory in Ecological Modelling420
- 9.7 New Approaches in Modelling Techniques429
- Problems441
- Appendix 1. Mathematical Tools443
- A.1 Vectors444
- A.2 Matrices448
- A.3 Square Matrices. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors456
- A.4 Differential Equations465
- A.5 Systems of Differential Equations475
- A.6 Numerical Methods485
- Appendix 2. Definition of Expressions, Concepts and Indices495
- Appendix 3. Parameters for Fugacity Models499
- References501
- Subject Index523
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.