Integrated Environmental Modelling To Solve Real World Problems

Author : A.T. Riddick,H. Kessler,J.R.A. Giles
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862396876

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Integrated Environmental Modelling to Solve Real World Problems by A.T. Riddick,H. Kessler,J.R.A. Giles Pdf

The discipline of Integrated Environmental Modelling (IEM) has developed in order to solve complex environmental problems, for example understanding the impacts of climate change on the physical environment. IEM provides methods to fuse or link models together, this in turn requires facilities to make models discoverable and also to make the outputs of modelling easily visualized. The vision and challenges for IEM going forward are summarized by leading proponents. Several case studies describe the application of model fusion to a range of real-world problems including integrating groundwater and recharge models within the UK Environment Agency, and the development of ‘catastrophe’ models to predict better the impact of natural hazards. Communicating modelling results to end users who are often not specialist modellers is also an emerging area of research addressed within the volume. Also included are papers that highlight current developments of the technology platforms underpinning model fusion.

Author : R. Costanza,S.E. Jorgensen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002-06-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080543406

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Understanding and Solving Environmental Problems in the 21st Century by R. Costanza,S.E. Jorgensen Pdf

The aim of this book is to encourage integration of the natural and social sciences with the policy and design-making community, and thereby develop a deeper understanding of complex environmental problems. Its fundamental themes are: • integrated modeling and assessment • complex, adaptive, hierarchical systems • ecosystem services • science and decision-making • ecosystem health and human health • quality of life and the distribution of wealth and resources. This book will act as a state of the art assessment of integrated environmental science and its relation to real world problem solving. It is aimed not only at the academic community, but also as a sourcebook for managers, policy makers, and the informed public. It deals both with the state of the science and the level of consensus among scientists on key environmental issues. The concepts underlying this book were developed at the 2nd EcoSummit workshop held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, June, 2000, with active participation from all delegates, and attempts to present their collective view.

Author : F.M. Brouwer
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400936133

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Integrated Environmental Modelling: Design and Tools by F.M. Brouwer Pdf

In the mid 1980's - while a student at the department of econometrics at the Free University - I became an assistant at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IvM) of this university. My main task was assisting with the com putational aspects of the project 'an integrated environmental model: a case study in the Markiezaat area'. A number of methodological problems were for mulated during the operationalization phase of that project, such as the need to develop systematically an integrated model design and to look for means of handling different sources of information. Prof. Dr. P. Nijkamp of the Department of Regional Economics and Drs. L. Hordijk - at that time leader of the economic-technological research group at the IvM - therefore initiated a project proposal to be supported by the Netherlands Organisation for the Advancement of Pure Research (ZWO). Meanwhile I became an assistant to Prof. Dr. P. Nijkamp, surveying qualita ti ve statistical developments in the field of regional inequa li ty analysis. This inventory has been shown to be a relevant basis for the preparation of this book. In spring 1982 I began working at IvM on the above project on integrated environmental modelling.

Author : Sven Erik Jörgensen,Joao Carlos Marques,Søren Nors Nielsen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781498705110

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Integrated Environmental Management by Sven Erik Jörgensen,Joao Carlos Marques,Søren Nors Nielsen Pdf

Based on 40 years of experience, Integrated Environmental Management: A Transdisciplinary Approach brings together many ecological and technological tool boxes and applies them in a transdisciplinary method. The book demonstrates how to combine continuous improvement management tools and principles with proven environmental assessment methodologies

Author : Anthony J. Jakeman,Alexey A. Voinov,Andrea E. Rizzoli,Serena H. Chen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080915302

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Environmental Modelling, Software and Decision Support by Anthony J. Jakeman,Alexey A. Voinov,Andrea E. Rizzoli,Serena H. Chen Pdf

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

Author : Shailesh Kumar Singh,C.T. Dhanya
Publisher : Springer
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030021979

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Hydrology in a Changing World by Shailesh Kumar Singh,C.T. Dhanya Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges in hydrological modeling. Hydrology, on both a local and global scale, has undergone dramatic changes, largely due to variations in climate, population growth and the associated land-use and land-cover changes. Written by experts in the field, the book provides decision-makers with a better understanding of the science, impacts, and consequences of these climate and land-use changes on hydrology. Further, offering insights into how the changing behavior of hydrological processes, related uncertainties and their evolution affect the modeling process, it is of interest for all researchers and practitioners using hydrological modeling.

Author : Diviacco, Paolo,Leadbetter, Adam,Glaves, Helen
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781522507017

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Oceanographic and Marine Cross-Domain Data Management for Sustainable Development by Diviacco, Paolo,Leadbetter, Adam,Glaves, Helen Pdf

As human activity makes a greater impact on the environment, sustainability becomes an increasingly imperative goal. With the assistance of current technological innovations, environmental systems can be better preserved. Oceanographic and Marine Cross-Domain Data Management for Sustainable Development is a pivotal resource for the latest research on the collection of environmental data for sustainability initiatives and the associate challenges with this data acquisition. Highlighting various technological, scientific, semantic, and semiotic perspectives, this book is ideally designed for researchers, technology developers, practitioners, students, and professionals in the field of environmental science and technology.

Author : Wim de Vries,Jean-Paul Hettelingh,Maximilian Posch
Publisher : Springer
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401795081

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Critical Loads and Dynamic Risk Assessments by Wim de Vries,Jean-Paul Hettelingh,Maximilian Posch Pdf

This book provides a unique overview of research methods over the past 25 years assessing critical loads and temporal effects of the deposition of air pollutants. It includes critical load methods and applications addressing acidification, eutrophication and heavy metal pollution of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Applications include examples for each air pollution threat, both at local and regional scale, including Europe, Asia, Canada and the US. The book starts with background information on the effects of the deposition of sulphur, nitrogen and heavy metals and geochemical and biological indicators for risk assessments. The use of those indicators is then illustrated in the assessment of critical loads and their exceedances and in the temporal assessment of air pollution risks. It also includes the most recent developments of assessing critical loads and current and future risks of soil and water chemistry and biodiversity under climate change, with a special focus on nitrogen. The book thus provides a complete overview of the knowledge that is currently used for the scientific support of policies in the field of air pollution control to protect ecosystem services.

Author : Akira Onishi
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781905839186

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Integrated Global Models of Sustainable Development - Volume II by Akira Onishi Pdf

Integrated Global Models of Sustainable Development is a component of Encyclopedia of Technology, Information, and Systems Management Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. In the 21st century the human society is facing the challenge of sustainable development with constraints of global environmental changes. In order to cope with poverty and international per capita income disparity (IPCID), there should be further needs for economic development to provide employment opportunities against “Terrorism and refugees". The coverage in three volumes tires to show a possibility of sustainable development from a global viewpoint by using alternative policy simulations. The chapters are organized so that the readers might understand archived historical trends in global modeling for sustainable development. Starting from global models in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, the updated latest modeling works are also included as far as possible. The chapters deal with roles of integrated global models, scope and methodologies and policy implications. These three volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs

Author : Anil Gupta,Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Anil Gupta,Babak Farjad,George Wang,Hyung Eum,Monique Dubé
Publisher : Lcr Publishing Services
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 1773851985

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Integrated Environmental Modelling Framework for Cumulative Effects Assessment by Anil Gupta,Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Anil Gupta,Babak Farjad,George Wang,Hyung Eum,Monique Dubé Pdf

Investigating the complex nature of environmental problems requires the integration of different environmental processes across major components of the environment. Cumulative effects assessment (CEA) not only includes analyzing and modelling environmental changes, but also supports planning alternatives that promote environmental monitoring and management. The adoption of integrated modelling approaches requires the development of frameworks which may be used to investigate individual environmental processes and their interactions with each other. Integrated modelling systems and frameworks are often the only way to examine important environmental processes and interactions, relevant spatial and temporal scales, and feedback mechanisms of complex systems for CEA. This book examines the ways in which interactions and relationships between environmental components are understood, paying special attention to climate, land, water quantity and quality, and both anthropogenic and natural stressors. It reviews modelling approaches for each component and existing integrated modelling systems for CEA. Finally, it proposes an integrated modelling framework and provides perspectives on future research avenues for cumulative effects assessment.

Author : Chief Editor- Biplab Auddya, Editor- Advitya Khurana, Dr. A Puvaneswari, Dr. B.Augustine Arockiaraj, Dr. Karamthoti MB
Publisher : The Hill Publication
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-25
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9788196477684

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Research in Multidisciplinary Subjects (Volume-7) by Chief Editor- Biplab Auddya, Editor- Advitya Khurana, Dr. A Puvaneswari, Dr. B.Augustine Arockiaraj, Dr. Karamthoti MB Pdf

Author : Danielle Costa Morais,Liping Fang,Masahide Horita
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030772086

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Contemporary Issues in Group Decision and Negotiation by Danielle Costa Morais,Liping Fang,Masahide Horita Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Group Decision and Negotiation, GDN 2021, which was planned to be held in Toronto, ON, Canada, during June 6–10, 2021. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The field of Group Decision and Negotiation focuses on decision processes with at least two participants and a common goal but conflicting individual goals. Research areas of Group Decision and Negotiation include electronic negotiations, experiments, the role of emotions in group decision and negotiations, preference elicitation and decision support for group decisions and negotiations, and conflict resolution principles. The 12 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: pandemic responses; preference modeling for group decision and negotiation; conflict resolution; and collaborative decision making processes.

Author : Satya Prakash Maurya,Akhilesh Kumar Yadav,Ramesh Singh
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-24
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781000626629

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Modeling and Simulation of Environmental Systems by Satya Prakash Maurya,Akhilesh Kumar Yadav,Ramesh Singh Pdf

This book presents an overview of modeling and simulation of environmental systems via diverse research problems and pertinent case studies. It is divided into four parts covering sustainable water resources modeling, air pollution modeling, Internet of Things (IoT) based applications in environmental systems, and future algorithms and conceptual frameworks in environmental systems. Each of the chapters demonstrate how the models, indicators, and ecological processes could be applied directly in the environmental sub-disciplines. It includes range of concepts and case studies focusing on a holistic management approach at the global level for environmental practitioners. Features: Covers computational approaches as applied to problems of air and water pollution domain. Delivers generic methods of modeling with spatio-temporal analyses using soft computation and programming paradigms. Includes theoretical aspects of environmental processes with their complexity and programmable mathematical approaches. Adopts a realistic approach involving formulas, algorithms, and techniques to establish mathematical models/computations. Provides a pathway for real-time implementation of complex modeling problem formulations including case studies. This book is aimed at researchers, professionals and graduate students in Environmental Engineering, Computational Engineering/Computer Science, Modeling/Simulation, Environmental Management, Environmental Modeling and Operations Research.

Author : Fonseca, Alberto
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781800379633

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Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment by Fonseca, Alberto Pdf

Reviewing over 50 years of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) policy-making and implementation around the world, this thought-provoking Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the current research surrounding EIA. Presenting new trends in law and policy-making, it highlights best practices in the application of technology to impact prediction and management, procedural efficiency, decision-making and public participation.

Author : European Simulation Multiconference
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1006 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Computer simulation
ISBN : 0911801928

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Modelling and Simulation 1991 by European Simulation Multiconference Pdf