COQUILLARD P., HILL D.
   Modélisation et Simulation des Ecosystèmes
   Masson
   273p.
   1997

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                     Modélisation et Simulation des Ecosystèmes :




   This work deals with the modelling and simulation of ecosystems. It shows in
   particular the interest of spatial modelling, a constraint whose importance
   increases in ecological modelling. The work described is multidisciplinary : and
   the spatial constraints is carefully studied in the methods used for modelling in
   life sciences.

   The authors describe the simulation models and the tools appropriate to the
   management of spatial effects. They define the various bound concepts, in
   particular, on the levels of abstraction and details of the models, the
   granularity of time, the validation of the models, the analysis of the results,
   the experimental designs and the various aspects of the implementation of the
   software tools.
   In addition, this work covers the more traditional fields of continuous modeling,
   as well as the Markovian analysis and the cellular automata.
   The final chapter presents examples of application, such as forest growth, marine
   ecosystems modelling, etc. The described cases highlight the coupling of
   geographical information systems with simulators. Moreover, they also refer to
   visual interactive simulation tools.
   French students in their second and third cycle of studies will find in this
   overall picture the elements intended for the development of their own
   traditional models. Scientists from various biological and ecological disciplines
   will take note there of the current evolution of the methods used in modeling and
   simulation.