Uncertainties in Environmental Modelling and Consequences for Policy Making

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Baveye, Philippe C. (Editor), Laba, Magdeline. (Editor), Mysiak, Jaroslav. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2009.
• Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security,
• Subjects: Environmental sciences.; Climatic changes.; Environmental law.; Environmental management.; Soil conservation.; Environment.; Math. Appl. in Environmental Science.; Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice.; Environmental Management.; Climate Change.; Soil Science & Conservation.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2636-1

Mathematical modelling has become in recent years an essential tool for the prediction of environmental change and for the development of sustainable policies. Yet, many of the uncertainties associated with modelling efforts appear poorly understood by many, especially by policy makers. This book at...

Table of Contents:

• From the contents Preface. Contributors. Theme I. Model Conceptualization
• Theme II. Verification Of Models
• Theme III. Calibration And Sensitivity Analysis
• Theme IV. Evaluation Of Models
• Theme V. Communicating Modelling Results And Uncertainties
• Theme VI. Decision Making On The Basis Of Model Prediction
• Case Study I. Soil Carbon Dynamics
• Case Study II. Global Climate Change
• Case Study III. Natural Attenuation Of Contamimants And Risk Assessment
• Subject Index.