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Models in Environmental Research

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  • © 2001

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Editors:
  1. Hans Storch

    1. GKSS Research Center, Geesthacht, Germany

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  2. Götz Flöser

    1. GKSS Research Center, Geesthacht, Germany

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  • Broad overview regarding the subject
  • Comparison of modeling in various fields
  • Reflections about the methods and limitations in the creation of models

Part of the book series: GKSS School of Environmental Research (GKSS)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Models as Focusing Tools: Linking Nature and the Social World

    • Nico Stehr
    Pages 1-16

  3. Models between Academia and Applications

    • Hans von Storch
    Pages 17-33

  4. Basic Concepts in Dynamical Modeling

    • Peter Müller
    Pages 35-57

  5. Process-oriented Models in Physical Oceanography

    • Aike Beckmann
    Pages 59-88

  6. Mathematical Models in Environmental Research

    • H. Langenberg
    Pages 89-107

  7. Physical Modeling of Flow and Dispersion

    • Michael Schatzmann
    Pages 109-126

  8. Conceptual Models for Ecology-Related Decisions

    • Karl-Heinz van Bernem
    Pages 127-146

  9. Models in the Mechanics of Materials

    • Wolfgang Brocks
    Pages 147-165

  10. Mathematical Morphology

    • Michel Schmitt
    Pages 167-183

  11. Statistical Interpolation Models

    • Hans Wackernagel, Michel Schmitt
    Pages 185-201

  12. Statistics — an Indispensable Tool in Dynamical Modeling

    • Hans von Storch
    Pages 203-217

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 219-236
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About this book

In most natural sciences, modeling is a widespread method of gaining new knowledge about natural and technical systems. This book analyses the concepts of 'model' and 'modeling' in different fields of research. The different methods of modeling as well as the potentials and limits of this concept are reflected and discussed. The book presents a variety of modeling techniques, from mathematical models in climatology, meteorology or oceanography to methods used in morphology, decision-making in ecology and physical modeling in oceanography. In this broad overview regarding modeling, the book is unique.

Editors and Affiliations

  • GKSS Research Center, Geesthacht, Germany

    Hans Storch, Götz Flöser

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Models in Environmental Research

  • Editors: Hans Storch, Götz Flöser

  • Series Title: GKSS School of Environmental Research

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-59563-9

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2001

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-64028-5Published: 20 November 2013

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-59563-9Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 2191-3463

  • Series E-ISSN: 2191-3471

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 236

  • Number of Illustrations: 103 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Atmospheric Sciences, Monitoring/Environmental Analysis, Pharmacy

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