Systems Analysis and Simulation in Ecology

List of ContributorsPrefacePart I Introduction To Modeling 1. A Primer for Ecological Modeling and Simulation with Analog and Digital Computers I. Dynamic Modeling of Ecological Systems II. Elements of Analog Computation III. Population and Ecosystem Models IV. Analog Computer Programming V. Introduction to Digital Computers VI. Digital Computer Programming with Fortran IV VII. Digital Simulation VIII. Answers to Exercises Appendix A. Matexp Program Listing Appendix B. Selected Bibliography References 2. A Rationale for Modeling Dynamic Ecological Systems I. Mathematical Models II. Formulation of Models of Dynamic Ecological Systems III. Analysis of Models of Dynamic Ecological Systems ReferencesPart II One-Species Models 3. Dynamics of Microbial Populations I. Introduction II. Experimental Studies on Algal Populations III. The Model for Extensive Properties IV. The Model for Intensive Properties V. General Summary References 4. Of Sowbugs and Systems: The Ecological Bioenergetics of a Terrestrial Isopod I. Introduction II. Systems Analysis and Model Building III. Models of Energy Regulation and Growth in Animals IV. Generalized Bioenergetics Model V. An Improbable Linear Bioenergetics Model VI. Another Improbable Linear Bioenergetics Model VII. Toward a More Realistic Nonlinear Bioenergetics Model References 5. Computer Analysis of Prédation Energetics in the Largemouth Bass I. Introduction II. Materials and Methods III. Results and Discussion ReferencesPart III The Ecosystem: Simulation 6. A Finite Difference Model for Simulation of Dynamic Processes in Ecosystems I. Introduction II. General Population Model III. Biotic Factors IV. Abiotic Factors V. Results and Discussion VI. Conclusions Appendix A. Glossary of Symbols Used Appendix B. Input Formats Appendix C. Sample Output Appendix D. The Computer Program References 7. Systems Approaches to the Study of Forest Floor Arthropods I. Introduction II. Techniques for Simulating Large-Scale Fluctuations III. Techniques for Estimating Parameter Values in Large Systems IV. A Model for Radiocesium Movement on the Forest Floor V. Conclusions References 8. A Compartment Model Simulation of Secondary Succession I. Introduction II. Mathematical Framework of the Model III. Old-Field Succession in Central Oklahoma IV. Old-Field Succession in the North Carolina Piedmont V. General Discussion References 9. Analog Computer Models of "The Wolves of Isle Royale" I. The Plant-Moose-Wolf Food Chain II. Description of Models III. Time Behavior of Models IV. Evaluation of Models References 10. Computer Simulation of Energy Flow in Cedar Bog Lake, Minnesota, Based on the Classical Studies of Lindeman I. Introduction II. Lindeman's Study of Cedar Bog Lake III. General Approach to Modeling the Cedar Bog Lake Ecosystem IV. A Linear Three-Compartment System V. A Ten-Compartment Network System VI. Conversion of the Linear System to a Nonlinear System VII. Controlling the Nonlinear Model VIII. The Addition of Environmental Effects IX. Final Adjustment of the Model X. Utility of the Model XI. Reconsideration of Lindeman's Work References CodaAuthor IndexSubject Index