Multimodeling Basis for Across-Trophic-Level Ecosystem Modeling: the Florida Everglades Example
We present a new modeling method for use in large-scale physical systems, such as the Everglades ecosystem.The current work that has been done in the ATLSS (Across-Trophic-Level System Simulation) project-whichfocuses on simulating key Everglades system components-relies on code integration. While this represents anecessary first step in analyzing the dynamics of species within the Everglades, it falls short of true modelintegration. We have constructed a methodology called object-oriented physical modeling (OOPM), which allowsa comprehensive knowledge representation to be constructedfor large-scale systems. OOPM enforces theidea that an implementation ofcomputer code can be accomplished in an incremental fashion by starting with aconceptual model and progressing to more detailed models. During this evolutionary procedure, a minimal amountof code is written, since the emphasis is on developing the conceptual model so that it not only represents theintuitive aspects ofthe model, but is also executable. OOPM provides a kind of "blueprint" for ecologists, biologistsand hydrologists to communicate and integrate models effectively. (14 page document)
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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Gainesville, FL
1998
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| Subjects: | Conservation, Management, Engineering, Limnology, Everglades, Florida, ecosystem, modeling, ATLSS (Across-Trophic-Level System Simulation), restoration, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/18952 |
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