An open source QGIS-based workflow for model application and experimentation with aquatic ecosystems. (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nielsen, Anders; Bolding, Karsten; Hu, Fenjuan; Trolle, Dennis
• Is Part Of: Environmental modelling & software. Volume 95(2017)
• Page Start: 358
• Page End: 364
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Aquatic ecosystem modelling -- QGIS plugin -- FABM-PCLake -- GOTM -- SWAT; Environmental monitoring -- Computer programs -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Digital computer simulation -- Periodicals; Computer software -- Periodicals; Environmental Monitoring -- Periodicals; Computer Simulation -- Periodicals; Environnement -- Surveillance -- Logiciels -- Périodiques; Écologie -- Simulation, Méthodes de -- Périodiques; Simulation par ordinateur -- Périodiques; Logiciels -- Périodiques; Computer software; Digital computer simulation; Ecology -- Computer simulation; Environmental monitoring -- Computer programs; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 363.70015118
• DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2017.06.032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-8152

Abstract

Abstract: We present the new Water Ecosystems Tool (WET), a workflow implemented (as a plugin) in QGIS, for application and evaluation of aquatic ecosystem models. WET provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the coupled one-dimensional hydrodynamic-ecosystem model GOTM-FABM-PCLake. WET is unique as it enables a standardized and easy-to-use workflow for an otherwise complex model application and is readily applicable to any individual lake and reservoir in the world. WET integrates a platform for model experimentation through scenario simulations – currently encompassing changes in climate and nutrient loads. WET also includes a link to the SWAT (Soil & Water Assessment Tool) watershed model, which can be used to simulate how land use changes affect aquatic ecosystems. The tool is open source and may therefore be readily expanded and adapted for additional model experimentations.