Ecological Model Types

__Ecological Model Types__ brings an understanding on how to quantitatively analyze complex and dynamic ecosystems with the tools available today. Ecosystem studies widely use the notions of order, complexity, randomness, and organization, and are used interchangeably in literature, which causes much confusion. Better models synthesize our knowledge on ecosystems and their environmental problems, in contrast to statistical analysis, which only reveal the relationships between the data. This book brings together experts on ecological models to create a definitive work on how to understand our complex Earth. * Bridges the gap between statistical analysis and synthesis of data, enhancing our understanding about ecosystems and their environmental problems * Helps readers understand complex ecosystems by walking through the best modeling options to analyze and predict environmental effects * Provides a detailed review of 14 model types, covering the breadth of options available for analysis at this time Content: Front Matter Page iii Copyright Page iv List of Contributors Page vii Acknowledgements Page ix Laura Spence Kelleher Chapter 1 - Introduction: An Overview Pages 1-11 S.E. Jørgensen Chapter 2 - Biogeochemical Models Pages 13-38 S.E. Jørgensen Chapter 3 - Dynamic Population Models Pages 39-63 T. Legović Chapter 4 - Steady State Models Pages 65-89 X.-Z. Kong, F.-L. Xu, W. He, W.-X. Liu, B. Yang Chapter 5 - Earth's Surface Modeling Pages 91-101 T.X. Yue, N. Zhao, Z.P. Du Chapter 6 - Application of Structurally Dynamic Models (SDMs) Pages 103-122 S.E. Jørgensen Chapter 7 - Artificial Neural Networks: Multilayer Perceptron for Ecological Modeling Pages 123-140 Y.-S. Park, S. Lek Chapter 8 - Ecotoxicological Models Pages 141-179 S.E. Jørgensen Chapter 9 - Fugacity Models Pages 181-210 X.-Z. Kong, F.-L. Xu, W. He, W.-X. Liu, B. Yang Chapter 10 - Fuzzy Adaptive Management of Coupled Natural and Human Systems Pages 211-225 T. Prato Chapter 11 - Coastal Ecosystem Modeling in the Context of Climate Change: An Overview With Case Studies Pages 227-260 D. Justic, S.M. Duke-Sylvester, J.M. Visser, Z. Xue, J. Liang Index Pages 261-268

Ecological Model Types brings an understanding on how to quantitatively analyze complex and dynamic ecosystems with the tools available today. Ecosystem studies widely use the notions of order, complexity, randomness, and organization, and are used interchangeably in literature, which causes much confusion.

Better models synthesize our knowledge on ecosystems and their environmental problems, in contrast to statistical analysis, which only reveal the relationships between the data. This book brings together experts on ecological models to create a definitive work on how to understand our complex Earth.

• Bridges the gap between statistical analysis and synthesis of data, enhancing our understanding about ecosystems and their environmental problems
• Helps readers understand complex ecosystems by walking through the best modeling options to analyze and predict environmental effects
• Provides a detailed review of 14 model types, covering the breadth of options available for analysis at this time

"Ecological Model Types brings an understanding on how to quantitatively analyze complex and dynamic ecosystems with the tools available today. Ecosystem studies widely use the notions of order, complexity, randomness, and organization, and are used interchangeably in literature, which causes much confusion. Better models synthesize our knowledge on ecosystems and their environmental problems, in contrast to statistical analysis, which only reveal the relationships between the data. This book brings together experts on ecological models to create a definitive work on how to understand our complete earth" -- Provided by publisher