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 MatterPage iii CopyrightPage iv List of ContributorsPage vii AcknowledgementsPage ixLaura Spence Kelleher Chapter 1 - Introduction: An OverviewPages 1-11S.E. Jørgensen Chapter 2 - Biogeochemical ModelsPages 13-38S.E. Jørgensen Chapter 3 - Dynamic Population ModelsPages 39-63T. Legović Chapter 4 - Steady State ModelsPages 65-89X.-Z. Kong, F.-L. Xu, W. He, W.-X. Liu, B. Yang Chapter 5 - Earth's Surface ModelingPages 91-101T.X. Yue, N. Zhao, Z.P. Du Chapter 6 - Application of Structurally Dynamic Models (SDMs)Pages 103-122S.E. Jørgensen Chapter 7 - Artificial Neural Networks: Multilayer Perceptron for Ecological ModelingPages 123-140Y.-S. Park, S. Lek Chapter 8 - Ecotoxicological ModelsPages 141-179S.E. Jørgensen Chapter 9 - Fugacity ModelsPages 181-210X.-Z. Kong, F.-L. Xu, W. He, W.-X. Liu, B. Yang Chapter 10 - Fuzzy Adaptive Management of Coupled Natural and Human SystemsPages 211-225T. Prato Chapter 11 - Coastal Ecosystem Modeling in the Context of Climate Change: An Overview With Case StudiesPages 227-260D. Justic, S.M. Duke-Sylvester, J.M. Visser, Z. Xue, J. Liang IndexPages 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