MODELLING AND CONTROL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS

Introduction. Generalities about models. Physical and mathematical models.
Research & management models. Holism, reductionism. The ecosystem as an object of research.
History of evolution. Gaia's epigenetics. Modeling elements.
Model types, model selection. Modelling procedure.
Conceptual diagrams of models. Optimal complexity.
Sensitivity analysis. Parameter estimation and calibration. Model performance evaluation.
Validation. Model constraints.
Ecotoxicology. Adsorption. Balance, transport and chemical reaction models.
Nitrogen cycle; Settling and resuspension; Energetic factors.
The equilibrium between spheres.
GIS and distributed parameters models.
Light extinction. Photosynthesis and primary production. Algal growth. Temperature effects.
Fish growth models.
Light and nutrient limitation. Grazing. Phosphorus cycle. kC* model.
Trophic network models and ecological network analysis tools (Ecopath).
Matlab 1. Matlab 1
Matlab 2. Matlab 2
Matlab 3. Matlab 3
Dataset. Dataset
Salzano description. Salzano
Bosconero description. Bosconero
WWTP modeling -
WWTP modeling
Odour pollution -