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The complex and multidisciplinary nature of environmental problems
requires that they are dealt with in an integrated manner. Modeling
and software have become key instruments used to promote
sustainability and improve environmental decision processes,
especially through systematic integration of various knowledge and
data and their ability to foster learning and help make
predictions. This book presents the current state-of-the-art in
environmental modeling and software and identifies the future
challenges in the field.
* State-of-the-art in environmental modeling and software theory
and practice for integrated assessment and management serves as a
starting point for researchers
* Identifies the areas of research and practice required for
advancing the requisite knowledge base and tools, and their wider
usage
* Best practices of environmental modeling enables the reader to
select appropriate software and gives the reader tools to integrate
natural system dynamics with human dimensions
Modeling is a key component to sciences from mathematics to life
science, including environmental and ecological studies. By looking
at the underlying concepts of the software, we can make sure that
we build mathematically feasible models and that we get the most
out of the data and information that we have. This book shows how
models can be analyzed using simple math and software to generate
meaningful qualitative descriptions of system dynamics. This book
shows that even without a full analytical, mathematically rigorous
analysis of the equations, there may be ways to derive some
qualitative understanding of the general behavior of a system. By
relating some of the modeling approaches and systems theory to
real-world examples the book illustrates how these approaches can
help understand concepts such as sustainability, peak oil, adaptive
management, optimal harvest and other practical applications.
* Relates modeling approaches and systems theory to real-world
examples
* Teaches students to build mathematically feasible models and get
the most out of the data and information available
* Wide range of applications in hydrology, population dynamics,
market cycles, sustainability theory, management, and more
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