Simulation of ecological and environmental models. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By Miguel F. Acevedo.
• Other Names: Acevedo, Miguel F
• Contents: Part I Introduction, Mathematical Review, and Software Fundamentals; ; Introduction; Modeling and Simulation; Process-Based Dynamic Models; Applications of Environmental Modeling; Modeling Methodology; Book Organization; Simulation Platforms; Computer Session; Supplementary Reading; ; Review of Basic Mathematical Concepts and Introduction to R; Variables; Functions; Derivatives and Optimization; Integrals and Area; Ordinary Differential Equations; Functions of Several Variables; Random Variables and Distributions; Random Variables and Moments; Some Important Random Variables; Covariance and Correlation; Computer Session; ; Part II One-Dimensional Models and Fundamentals of Modeling Methodology; ; Exponential Model; Fundamentals; Units; Population Dynamics; Chemical Fate; Model Terms; Review of Simple Linear Regression; Model Calibration: Parameter Estimation; Nonlinear Regression; Computer Session; ; Model Simulation; Concepts of Computer Simulation Based on Ordinary Differential Equations; Euler Method; Fourth-Order Runge–Kutta Method; Random Number Generation; Stochastic Simulation; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Model Evaluation; Testing the Numerical Method and the Code; Graphical Evaluation; Testing the Model; Testing the Parameter Values: Sensitivity Analysis; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Nonlinear Models; Populations: Logistic Growth; Fate of Chemicals: Michaelis–Menten–Monod; Monod Kinetics; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Stability and Disturbances ; Stability; Disturbances; Variability and Stress; Sudden and Impulsive Disturbances; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Sensitivity Analysis, Response Surfaces, and Scenarios; Multiparameter Sensitivity Analysis; Response Surface and Scenarios; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Part III Multidimensional Models: Structured Populations, Communities, and Ecosystems; ; Linear Dynamical Systems; Matrices; Dimensions of a Matrix; Vectors; Square Matrices; Matrix Operations; Solving Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations; Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors; Linear Dynamical Systems: Constant Coefficients; Computer Session: Matrix Algebra; ; Structured Population Models; Types of Structure; Methods of Model Structure; Projection Matrices; Extensions; Continuous Time Stage Structured Model; Delay-Differential Equations; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Ecotoxicological Modeling; Bioavailability; Bioaccumulation; Effects: Lethal and Sublethal; Including Food Pathways; Compartment Models; Bioaccumulation: Two-Compartment Model; Bioaccumulation: Multicompartment; Bioaccumulation: Varying Exposure; Population Effects; Risk Assessment; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Community Dynamics; Two-State System Concepts; Two Species: Simple Interactions; Cycles in Two-Species Consumer–Resource Interactions; Two Species: Disturbances; Two Species: Structured Populations; More Than Two Species, But Not Too Many; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Ecosystems: Nutrients and Energy; Nutrient Cycles; Closed Cycles; Open Cycles; Nutrient Cycle Examples; Nutrient Cycle Example: Aquatic Ecosystems; Global Biogeochemical Cycles; Primary Productivity; Secondary and Tertiary Productivity; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Aquatic Ecosystems; Environmental Drivers; Solar Radiation; Light as a Function of Depth; Dissolved Oxygen and Primary Productivity; River Eutrophication; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Terrestrial Ecosystems: Soils, Plants, and Water; Weather Generators; Evapotranspiration; Soil Water Dynamics; Soil Water Balance; Infiltration and Runoff; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Terrestrial Ecosystems: Vegetation Dynamics; Individual-Based Approach; Growth Equation; Allometric Relationships; Diameter Ordinary Differential Equation; Environmental Conditions; Estimation of Gmax ; Sunlight; Soil Moisture; Temperature; Nutrients; Tree Population Demography; Model Responses; Deterministic and Lumped Model; Markovian Models; Computer Session; Seem Functions Explained; ; Bibliography Index
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 577; Ecology -- Mathematical models; Environmental sciences -- Mathematical models
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781466553897; 1466553898
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