This book systematically describes a set of modeling skills for readers to progressively learn how to run and modify an existing model; apply a model to study ecological questions; develop a new model; use data assimilation techniques for model improvement; and do real- or near-time ecological forecasting for decision support. This book strives to balance among theoretical basis, technical details, and applications of ecosystem modeling for research, assessment, and decision support. The book uses plenty of examples to help the readers understand and master the modeling skills.
Key selling features:
Helps readers understand, implement and criticize models Does not require computer programming skills or deep knowledge of mathematics Describes a suite of medeling skills - modeling questions, building models, data assimilation Combines modeling with statistical analysis of models Introduces data assimilation, statistical analysis, MCMC, and decision supporting sytems
Pages
400
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
CRC Press
Release
January 01, 2021
ISBN
1498737013
ISBN 13
9781498737012
Ecosystem Modeling, Data Assimilation, and Prediction
This book systematically describes a set of modeling skills for readers to progressively learn how to run and modify an existing model; apply a model to study ecological questions; develop a new model; use data assimilation techniques for model improvement; and do real- or near-time ecological forecasting for decision support. This book strives to balance among theoretical basis, technical details, and applications of ecosystem modeling for research, assessment, and decision support. The book uses plenty of examples to help the readers understand and master the modeling skills.
Key selling features:
Helps readers understand, implement and criticize models Does not require computer programming skills or deep knowledge of mathematics Describes a suite of medeling skills - modeling questions, building models, data assimilation Combines modeling with statistical analysis of models Introduces data assimilation, statistical analysis, MCMC, and decision supporting sytems