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Using System Dynamics For Environmental Modelling: Lessons Learnt From Six Case Studies, Sondoss Elsawah, Dagmar Haase, Hedwig Van Delden, Suzanne Pierce, Amgad Elmahdi, Alexey A. Voinov, A. J. Jakeman
Using System Dynamics For Environmental Modelling: Lessons Learnt From Six Case Studies, Sondoss Elsawah, Dagmar Haase, Hedwig Van Delden, Suzanne Pierce, Amgad Elmahdi, Alexey A. Voinov, A. J. Jakeman
International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software
System dynamics modelling includes a set of conceptual and numerical methods that are used to understand the structure and behaviour of complex systems, such as socio-ecological systems. A system dynamics model represents the causal relationships, feedback loops, and delays that are thought to generate the system behaviour. System dynamics is widely used for developing environmental models and decision support systems. However, little attention has been given to reflecting on modelling exercises in terms of the utility of system dynamics, its strengths and limitations, experienced during modelling and implementation challenges. These practical lessons are useful for guiding modellers on deciding when …
The Water Emission Inventory Planning Support System (Weiss): A Quantification Of Environmental Pressures Following The Path From The Emission Source To The Surface Water., Leen Van Esch, Inge Uljee, Guy Engelen, Greet Vos, Stefaan Hermans
The Water Emission Inventory Planning Support System (Weiss): A Quantification Of Environmental Pressures Following The Path From The Emission Source To The Surface Water., Leen Van Esch, Inge Uljee, Guy Engelen, Greet Vos, Stefaan Hermans
International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software
According to the Water Framework Directive, Member States should achieve a good water quality by 2015. Especially in highly urbanized regions like Flanders, it’s not easy to attain these standards. In order to formulate cost-efficient mitigation measures, the in depth knowledge of the current status of the quality of water bodies, as well as the location of the most important emission sources is paramount. WEISS is developed to address these questions as part of a LIFE+ project carried out by VITO and the Flemish Environment Agency. It is to support the latter in its monitoring and reporting obligations. WEISS is …
The Water Emission Inventory Planning Support System (Weiss): A Quantification Of Environmental Pressures Following The Path From The Emission Source To The Surface Water., Leen Van Esch, Inge Uljee, Guy Engelen, Greet Vos, Stefaan Hermans
The Water Emission Inventory Planning Support System (Weiss): A Quantification Of Environmental Pressures Following The Path From The Emission Source To The Surface Water., Leen Van Esch, Inge Uljee, Guy Engelen, Greet Vos, Stefaan Hermans
International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software
According to the Water Framework Directive, Member States should achieve a good water quality by 2015. Especially in highly urbanized regions like Flanders, it’s not easy to attain these standards. In order to formulate cost-efficient mitigation measures, the in depth knowledge of the current status of the quality of water bodies, as well as the location of the most important emission sources is paramount. WEISS is developed to address these questions as part of a LIFE+ project carried out by VITO and the Flemish Environment Agency. It is to support the latter in its monitoring and reporting obligations. WEISS is …
Modelling Human-Environment Systems In Transdisciplinary Processes, Roman Seidl, Quang Bao Le
Modelling Human-Environment Systems In Transdisciplinary Processes, Roman Seidl, Quang Bao Le
International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software
There is an increased tendency in scientific projects to include different disciplines, policy makers, practitioners, and the general public in unstructured, complex, or potential environmental problems resulting from human activities. Such problems may sometimes be associated with strong value-laden and contested issues. Integrated assessment modelling (IAM) or decision support systems (DSS) are used in transdisciplinarity (TD) settings to organize processes of mutual learning in science and society. In its ideal form, a TD process is characterized by joint leadership, with representatives from the science community and legitimized decision makers having equal roles. We present and briefly illustrate our TD approach …
Integrating Hydrology, Land Use And Socioeconomics In Supporting Spatial Planning For The Tisza Basin, Hedwig Van Delden, Annamária Göncz, Jelle Hurkens, Zsuzanna Nagy, Pavel Tacheci, Stanislav Vaneçek, Roel Vanhout, Vilja Vaszocsik
Integrating Hydrology, Land Use And Socioeconomics In Supporting Spatial Planning For The Tisza Basin, Hedwig Van Delden, Annamária Göncz, Jelle Hurkens, Zsuzanna Nagy, Pavel Tacheci, Stanislav Vaneçek, Roel Vanhout, Vilja Vaszocsik
International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software
In the Tisza basin anthropogenic interventions affect land use, water use, and ecosystems and may compromise the development potential of the whole catchment area. The area faces complex challenges of economic, social, and environmental character, which need transnational cooperation for sustainable solutions. Until present, various models could be applied to support the development of the different aspects of this plan, but no model has yet been developed that is able to simulate the interaction between the range of crosssectoral processes under consideration. This paper will present an integrated spatial decision support system that was developed to support strategic integrated planning …
Identifying The Decision To Be Supported: A Review Of Papers From Environmental Modelling And Software, Richard S. Sojda, Serena H. Chen, Sondoss El Sawah, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, A. J. Jakeman, Sven Lautenbach, Brian Mcintosh, Andrea-Emilio Rizzoli, Ralf Seppelt, Peter Struss, Alexey A. Voinov, Martin Volk
Identifying The Decision To Be Supported: A Review Of Papers From Environmental Modelling And Software, Richard S. Sojda, Serena H. Chen, Sondoss El Sawah, Joseph H. A. Guillaume, A. J. Jakeman, Sven Lautenbach, Brian Mcintosh, Andrea-Emilio Rizzoli, Ralf Seppelt, Peter Struss, Alexey A. Voinov, Martin Volk
International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software
Two of the basic tenets of decision support system efforts are to help identify and structure the decisions to be supported, and to then provide analysis in how those decisions might be best made. One example from wetland management would be that wildlife biologists must decide when to draw down water levels to optimise aquatic invertebrates as food for breeding ducks. Once such a decision is identified, a system or tool to help them make that decision in the face of current and projected climate conditions could be developed. We examined a random sample of 100 papers published from 2001-2011 …