Landscape Simulation Modeling [electronic resource] : A Spatially Explicit, Dynamic Approach /

The world consists of many complex systems, ranging from our own bodies to ecosystems to economic systems. Despite their diversity, complex systems have many structural and functional features in common that can be effectively si- lated using powerful, user-friendly software. As a result, virtually anyone can - plore the nature of complex systems and their dynamical behavior under a range of assumptions and conditions. This ability to model dynamic systems is already having a powerful influence on teaching and studying complexity. The books in this series will promote this revolution in “systems thinking” by integrating computational skills of numeracy and techniques of dynamic mod- ing into a variety of disciplines. The unifying theme across the series will be the power and simplicity of the model-building process, and all books are designed to engage the reader in developing their own models for exploration of the dyn- ics of systems that are of interest to them. Modeling Dynamic Systems does not endorse any particular modeling paradigm or software. Rather, the volumes in the series will emphasize simplicity of lea- ing, expressive power, and the speed of execution as priorities that will facilitate deeper system understanding.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Costanza, Robert. editor., Voinov, Alexey. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	New York, NY : Springer New York, 2004
Subjects:	Life sciences., Computer simulation., Applied ecology., Ecosystems., Landscape ecology., Environmental management., Life Sciences., Landscape Ecology., Applied Ecology., Environmental Management., Simulation and Modeling., Environmental Monitoring/Analysis.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b97268
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