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Jakeman, Anthony J.

Environmental Modelling, Software and Decision Support

State of the Art and New Perspective


Herausgeber:	Jakeman, Anthony J.; Voinov, Alexey A.; Rizzoli, Andrea E.; Chen, Serena H.
Verlag:	Elsevier Science, Oxford
Reihentitel:	Developments in integrated environmental assessment
Band:	Band 3
Zusatzinfo:	387 Seiten.
ISBN13:	9780080915302
ISBN10:	0080915302
Erschienen:	11.09.2008
Medientyp:	E-Book
Einbandart:	ebook
Land:	Niederlande
Sprache:	Englisch

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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

Front cover
Environmental Modelling, Software and Decision Support
Copyright page
Preface
Contents
Chapter 1. Modelling and Software as Instruments for Advancing Sustainability
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Aims of the Summit
1.3 The Role of Modelling and Software
1.4 Common Problems in Modelling
1.5 Current State of the Art and Future Challenges in Modelling
1.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 2. Good Modelling Practice
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Key Components of Good Modelling Practice
2.3 Model Transparency and Dissemination
2.4 A Definition of Good Modelling Practice
2.5 Progress Towards Good Modelling Practice
2.6 Recommendations
References
Chapter 3. Bridging the Gaps Between Design and Use: Developing Tools to Support Environmental Management and Policy
3.1 A Gap Between Design and Use?
3.2 Decision and Information Support Tool Review
3.3 Supporting Organisational Decision Making
3.4 Supporting Participatory and Collaborative Decision Making
3.5 The Nature and Extent of the Gap
3.6 Good Practice Guidelines for Involving Users in Development
3.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 4. Complexity and Uncertainty: Rethinking the Modelling Activity
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Uncertainty: Causes and Manifestations
4.3 A Conceptual Approach to Deal with Uncertainty and Complexity in Modelling
4.4 Examples
4.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 5. Uncertainty in Environmental Decision Making: Issues, Challenges and Future Directions
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Environmental Decision-making Process
5.3 Sources of Uncertainty
5.4 Progress, Challenges and Future Directions
5.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6. Environmental Policy Aid Under Uncertainty
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Factors Influencing Perceptions of Uncertainty
6.3 Uncertainty in Decision Models
6.4 Uncertainty in Practical Policy Making
6.5 Reducing Uncertainty Through Innovative Policy Interventions
6.6 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 7. Integrated Modelling Frameworks for Environmental Assessment and Decision Support
7.1 Introduction
7.2 A Generic Architecture for EIMFs
7.3 Knowledge Representation and Management
7.4 Model Engineering
7.5 Driving and Supporting the Modelling Process
7.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 8. Intelligent Environmental Decision Support Systems
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Intelligent Environmental Decision Support Systems (IEDSS)
8.3 About Uncertainty Management
8.4 Temporal Reasoning
8.5 Geographic Information and Spatial Reasoning
8.6 Evaluation of IEDSS and Benchmarking
8.7 Conclusions and Future Trends
References
Chapter 9. Formal Scenario Development for Environmental Impact Assessment Studies
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Terminology and Background
9.3 A Formal Approach to Scenario Development
9.4 Monitoring and Post-audits
9.5 Discussions and Future Directions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 10. Free and Open Source Geospatial Tools for Environmental Modelling and Management
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Platform
10.3 Software Stack
10.4 Workflows for Environmental Modelling and Management
10.5 Discussion
10.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 11. Modelling and Monitoring Environmental Outcomes in Adaptive Management
11.1 Adaptive Management and Feedback Control
11.2 Shared and Distinct Features of the Management and Control Problems
11.3 Adaptivity
11.4 Problems in Adaptive Management and Some Tools from Other Fields
11.5 Open Challenges for Adaptive Management
11.6 Conclusions Preceding the Workshop
Acknowledgements
Appendix A: Summary of Workshop Discussion
References
Chapter 12. Data Mining for Environmental Systems
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Data Mining Techniques
12.3 Guidelines for Good Data Mining Practice
12.4 Software - Existing and Under Development
12.5 Conclusions and Challenges for Data Mining of Environmental Systems
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 13. Generic Simulation Models for Facilitating Stakeholder Involvement in Water Resources Planning and Management: A Comparison, Evaluation, and Identification of Future Needs
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Model Characteristics and Comparisons
13.3 Stakeholder Involvement
13.4 Enhancing Non-expert Modelling Accessibility
13.5 Reaching Out to Younger Generations
13.6 The Current State of the Art - Results of Workshop Discussion
13.7 Overall Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 14. Computational Air Quality Modelling
14.1 Introduction
14.2 The Purpose of Air Quality Modelling
14.3 Urban Air Quality Information and Forecasting Systems
14.4 Integrated Modelling
14.5 Air Quality Modelling for Environment and Health Risk Assessments
14.6 Air Quality Modelling as a Natural Part of Climate Change Modelling
14.7 Scales of Processes/Models and Scale-interaction Aspects
14.8 Chemical Schemes and Aerosol Treatment
14.9 Real-time Air Quality Modelling
14.10 Internet and Information Technologies for Air Quality Modelling
14.11 Application Category Examples
References
Chapter 15. Identification, Resolution and Apportionment of Contamination Sources
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Data Sets
15.3 Models and Methods
15.4 Some Applications
15.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 16. Regional Models of Intermediate Complexity (REMICs) - A New Direction in Integrated Landscape Modelling
16.1 Why Do We Need Better Models on a Landscape Scale?
16.2 The Way Forward
16.3 Landscape Models
16.4 A Sample Modelling Tool
16.5 Conclusions
References
Challenges in Earth System Modelling: Approaches and Applications
16.7 Introduction
16.8 Key Challenges (1)
16.9 Key Challenges (2)
16.10 Conclusions
References
Chapter 18. Uncertainty and Sensitivity Issues in Process-based Models of Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles in Terrestrial Ecosystems
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Uncertainty
18.3 Model Validation
18.4 Sensitivity Analysis
18.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 19. Model-Data Fusion in Studies of the Terrestrial Carbon Sink
19.1 Introduction
19.2 The Major Obstacles
19.3 The Solutions
19.4 The Way Forward
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 20. Building a Community Modelling and Information Sharing Culture
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Open Source and Hacker Culture
20.3 Knowledge Sharing and Intellectual Property Rights
20.4 Software Development and Collaborative Research
20.5 Open Source Software vs. Community Modelling
20.6 Pros and Cons of Open-Source Modelling
20.7 Open Data
20.8 Teaching
20.9 Conclusions and Recommendations
References
INDEX

Sachgebiete

Umweltwissenschaften: Allgemeines

Umweltsoziologie, Umweltpsychologie, Umweltethik

BIC

The environment

BISAC

SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography

SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology

SCIENCE / Environmental Science

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