Environmental Modelling : Finding Simplicity in Complexity

by Wainwright, John; Mulligan, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780471496182
• ISBN10: 0471496189
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-26
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

Simulation models are increasingly used to investigate processes and solve practical problems in a wide variety of disciplines eg. climatology, ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, engineering. Environmental Modelling: A Practical Approach addresses the development, testing and application of such models, which apply across traditional boundaries, and demonstrate how interactions across these boundaries can be beneficial. Provides a general overview of methods and approaches as well as focusing on key subject areas written by leading practitioners in the field Assesses the advantages and disadvantages of different models used and provides case studies supported with data, output, tutorial exercises and links to the model and/or model applications via the book's website Covers major developments in the field, eg. the use of GIS and remote sensing techniques, and scaling issues As associated website contains colour images, as well as links to www resources

Table of Contents

Preface.

List of Figures.

List of Tables.

Introduction (John Wainwright and Mark Mulligan).

Section A: Modelling and Model Building.

1 Modelling and Model Building (John Wainwright and Mark Mulligan).

Section B: The State of the Art in Environmental