GIS Based Chemical Fate Modeling

Explains how GIS enhances the development of chemical fateand transport models
Over the past decade, researchers have discovered thatgeographic information systems (GIS) are not only excellent toolsfor managing and displaying maps, but also useful in the analysisof chemical fate and transport in the environment. Among its manybenefits, GIS facilitates the identification of critical factorsthat drive chemical fate and transport. Moreover, GIS makes iteasier to communicate and explain key model assumptions.
Based on the author's firsthand experience in environmentalassessment, GIS Based Chemical Fate Modeling explores bothGIS and chemical fate and transport modeling fundamentals, creatingan interface between the two domains. It then explains how GISanalytical functions enable scientists to develop simple, yetcomprehensive spatially explicit chemical fate and transport modelsthat support real-world applications. In addition, the bookfeatures:
* Practical examples of GIS based model calculations that serveas templates for the development of new applications
* Exercises enabling readers to create their own GIS basedmodels
* Accompanying website featuring downloadable datasets used inthe book's examples and exercises
* References to the literature, websites, data repositories, andonline reports to facilitate further research
* Coverage of important topics such as spatial decision supportsystems and multi-criteria analysis as well as ecological and humanhealth risk assessment in a spatial context
GIS Based Chemical Fate Modeling makes a uniquecontribution to the environmental sciences by explaining how GISanalytical functions enhance the development and interpretation ofchemical fate and transport models. Environmental scientists shouldturn to this book to gain a deeper understanding of the role of GISin describing what happens to chemicals when they are released intothe environment.