Editors:
- Systematic coverage of a crucial aspect of environmental modelling
- Effectively provides a bridge between scientists and policy makers
- Theoretical background illustrated by topical case studies
Part of the book series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security (NAPSC)
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Table of contents (17 papers)
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Front Matter
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Evaluation Of Models
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Communicating Modelling Results And Uncertainties
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Decision Making On The Basis Of Model Prediction
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Natural Attenuation of Contaminants and Risk Assessment
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Back Matter
About this book
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.
Editors and Affiliations
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SIMBIOS Centre, Abertay University, Dundee, U.K.
Philippe C. Baveye
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School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, U.S.A.
Magdeline Laba
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Foundation Eni Enrico Mattei, Venice, Italy
Jaroslav Mysiak
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Uncertainties in Environmental Modelling and Consequences for Policy Making
Editors: Philippe C. Baveye, Magdeline Laba, Jaroslav Mysiak
Series Title: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2636-1
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2009
Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-481-2634-7Published: 19 May 2009
Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-2635-4Published: 15 May 2009
eBook ISBN: 978-90-481-2636-1Published: 14 May 2009
Series ISSN: 1874-6519
Series E-ISSN: 1874-6543
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 401
Topics: Environmental Science and Engineering, Nature Conservation, Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice, Math. Appl. in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Climate Change Management and Policy
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