| Uncertainties in Environmental Modelling and Consequences for Policy Making 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Baveye, Philippe (Editor), Mysiak, Jaroslav (Editor), Laba, Magdeline (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9048126355 ISBN-13: 9789048126354 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Law | Environmental - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General |
| Dewey: 333.714 |
| Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.30 lbs) 401 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 attempts for the first time to cover the full range of issues related to model uncertainties, from the subjectivity of setting up a conceptual model of a given system, all the way to communicating the nature of model uncertainties to non-scientists and accounting for model uncertainties in policy decisions. Theoretical chapters, providing background information on specific steps in the modelling process and in the adoption of models by end-users, are complemented by illustrative case studies dealing with soils and global climate change. All the chapters are authored by recognized experts in their respective disciplines, and provide a timely and uniquely comprehensive coverage of an important field. |