Land Use, Energy Flow, and Decision Making in Human Society. Volume 4: Models of Global Pollution by Energy Systems

摘要

The volume describes models of global pollution by energy systems in a study to develop simulation models of land use and energy flow in human society, with special attention to the State of California. It contains conclusions from simulation studies based on the first synthesis of the fossil fuel model and the motivation for the development of the fossil fuel model. The current status of an input submodel and pollution transport submodel is given. Studies are reported on simulation results obtained with the global guess fossil fuel model; 'tuning' the radiation submodel (parameter identification) and sensitivity analysis; transport and impact of other effluents from fossil fuel combustion; and the hazards of using the fossil fuel model. The appendices contain descriptions of: the improved input submodel and transport models; an engineering analysis of man's impact on the global carbon cycle; an example of the transport of a toxic substance such as lead from fossil fuel use through the environment; and a note on world dynamics.