Quantitative Analysis and Simulation of Mediterranean Coastal Ecosystems: The Gulf of Naples, a Case Study

摘要

A workshop on the modelling of Mediterranean coastal ecosystems was held in the Ischia Benthic Ecological Laboratory of the Naples Zoological Station from 28 March to 10 April, 1981. The primary activity was the engagement of all participants in the various steps of model construction for the case study, the Gulf of Naples. This included an examination of the data base, design of a conceptual model, decomposition into submodels, formulation of relevant processes, definition of initial and boundary conditions, and programming and simulation. Secondary activities included a series of introductory lectures to establish a common modelling language among the participants, the presentation of other Mediterranean ecosystems, general discussions involving the practical application of modelling to particular situations, and a workshop critique. 414 references, 92 figures. (ERA citation 09:010725)