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Computerised environmental modelling : a practical introduction using Excel

By: Hardisty, JContributor(s): Taylor, D. M | Metcalfe, S. EMaterial type: Text

TextPublication details: Chichester, West Sussex, England ; New York : John Wiley & Sons, c1993Description: viii, 204 p. : illustrationsISBN: 047193822X (pbk.) :; 9780471938224Subject(s): Environmental sciences | Environment | Computer models | Data processingDDC classification: 363.7 | 628.50113 Online resources: Click here to access online | Click here to access online

Contents:

pt. I. Environmental modelling : Environmental systems ; Introduction to modelling -- pt. II. A practical guide to computer modelling : Making a paper model ; Making a computer model ; Environmental models ; Presenting the results ; Process-response modelling ; Stochastic modelling ; Feedback modelling ; Validation -- pt. III. Examples of environmental models : An ocean temperature model ; Chaos ; Daisy world ; Faunal extinction on an isolated island ; Acid deposition ; Hydrological response of lake basins -- pt. IV. Appendices : The Model. Blank file ; Excel functions ; Works, Lotus, and other spreadsheets.

Summary: Computerised Environmental Modelling A Practical Introduction Using Excel J. Hardisty, D. M. Taylor and S. E. Metcalfe The University of Hull, UK The study of the environment is currently developing into a rigorous and demanding analytical science that requires the use of sophisticated environmental models. The increasing demand for graduates trained to deal with complex environmental issues gives rise to the problem of how environmental modelling should be taught. Computerised Environmental Modelling, which is based upon an existing undergraduate course, addresses this problem by presenting a readable (and tested) introduction to the subject through an easy to use software environment. Simple numerical models taught through widely available spreadsheets do away with the need for language-specific training. Students now no longer need to program before they can model. Divided into three sections, the book first deals with the general principles of environmental systems modelling, then with a series of examples that familiarise the reader with the use of spreadsheets (in particular with Excel). Finally a set of new and topical environmental models are presented, including ocean, meteorological, hydrological, and extinction models. A supplementary disk, which holds all the programs discussed in the text, can be purchased upon request by returning the reply card at the back of the book. Both the disk and the text will greatly benefit all undergraduates who would like to acquire a comprehensive understanding of environmental modelling techniques.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Lending Books	Main Library Stacks	Reference	363.7 HAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		013554
Reference Books	Main Library Reference	Reference	363.7 HAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		010565

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Included Index.

pt. I. Environmental modelling : Environmental systems ; Introduction to modelling --
pt. II. A practical guide to computer modelling : Making a paper model ; Making a computer model ; Environmental models ; Presenting the results ; Process-response modelling ; Stochastic modelling ; Feedback modelling ; Validation --
pt. III. Examples of environmental models : An ocean temperature model ; Chaos ; Daisy world ; Faunal extinction on an isolated island ; Acid deposition ; Hydrological response of lake basins --
pt. IV. Appendices : The Model. Blank file ; Excel functions ; Works, Lotus, and other spreadsheets.

Computerised Environmental Modelling A Practical Introduction Using Excel J. Hardisty, D. M. Taylor and S. E. Metcalfe The University of Hull, UK The study of the environment is currently developing into a rigorous and demanding analytical science that requires the use of sophisticated environmental models. The increasing demand for graduates trained to deal with complex environmental issues gives rise to the problem of how environmental modelling should be taught. Computerised Environmental Modelling, which is based upon an existing undergraduate course, addresses this problem by presenting a readable (and tested) introduction to the subject through an easy to use software environment. Simple numerical models taught through widely available spreadsheets do away with the need for language-specific training. Students now no longer need to program before they can model. Divided into three sections, the book first deals with the general principles of environmental systems modelling, then with a series of examples that familiarise the reader with the use of spreadsheets (in particular with Excel). Finally a set of new and topical environmental models are presented, including ocean, meteorological, hydrological, and extinction models. A supplementary disk, which holds all the programs discussed in the text, can be purchased upon request by returning the reply card at the back of the book. Both the disk and the text will greatly benefit all undergraduates who would like to acquire a comprehensive understanding of environmental modelling techniques.

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