Exploring roles critical to environmental toxicology, Modeling and Simulation in Ecotoxicology with Applications in MATLAB(R) and Simulink(R) covers the steps in modeling and simulation from problem conception to validation and simulation analysis. Using the MATLAB and Simulink programming languages, the book presents examples of mathematical functions and simulations, with special emphasis on how to develop mathematical models and run computer simulations of ecotoxicological processes.
Designed for students and professionals with little or no experience in modeling, the book includes:
General principles of modeling and simulation and an introduction to MATLAB and Simulink
Stochastic modeling where variability and uncertainty are acknowledged by making parameters random variables
Toxicological processes from the level of the individual organism, with worked examples of process models in either MATLAB or Simulink
Toxicological processes at the level of populations, communities, and ecosystems
Parameter estimation using least squares regression methods
The design of simulation experiments similar to the experimental design applied to laboratory or field experiments
Methods of postsimulation analysis, including stability analysis and sensitivity analysis
Different levels of model validation and how they are related to the modeling purpose
The book also provides three individual case studies. The first involves a model developed to assess the relative risk of mortality following exposure to insecticides in different avian species. The second explores the role of diving behavior on the inhalation and distribution of oil spill naphthalene in bottlenose dolphins. The final case study looks at the dynamics of mercury in Daphnia that are exposed to simulated thermal plumes from a hypothetical power plant cooling system.
Presented in a rigorous yet accessible style, the methodology is versatile enough to be readily applicable not only to environmental toxicology but a range of other biological fields.
Описание: This book describes the latest non-traditional aquatic species models used as indicators of the effects of environmental pollutants.
Автор: James Devillers Название: Ecotoxicology Modeling ISBN: 146142934X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461429340 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 23508.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This volume offers a collection of computational methods to the ecotoxicologists primarily interested in the study of the adverse effects of chemicals, their mechanisms of action and/or their environmental fate and behavior. It includes numerous case studies.
Автор: Larramendy Marcelo L. Название: Ecotoxicology and Genotoxicology: Complete Set ISBN: 1788011694 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781788011693 Издательство: Royal Society of Chemistry Рейтинг: Цена: 67584.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The potential impact of anthropogenic pollutants such as agrochemicals on the environment is of global concern. Increasing use of certain compounds can result in contamination of food, water and atmospheric systems and in order to combat this pollution it is important to be able to accurately monitor the short and long term effects.This two-volume set of books describes the latest non-traditional aquatic and terrestrial species models used as indicators of the toxic effects of environmental pollutants. The set enables understanding of the effects of pollutants in non-target species, and therefore enables analysis of the effects on ecosystems.This book will be of interest to anyone interested in developing new biomarker species with high degrees of ecological relevance. It will serve as a useful resource for regulatory and research toxicologists.
Автор: T.L. Forbes Название: Ecotoxicology in Theory and Practice ISBN: 0412435306 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780412435300 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 26122.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Second in our Ecotoxicology series, this book presents a timely discussion of theoretical and practical issues involved in the study of ecotoxicology. By concentrating on the key issues, the book provides an exciting introduction for those new to ecotoxicology while stimulating veterans in the field into lively debate.
Автор: James Devillers Название: Ecotoxicology Modeling ISBN: 1441901965 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781441901965 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 28734.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This volume offers a collection of computational methods to the ecotoxicologists primarily interested in the study of the adverse effects of chemicals, their mechanisms of action and/or their environmental fate and behavior. It includes numerous case studies.
Автор: Peter T. Haskell; Peter McEwen Название: Ecotoxicology ISBN: 0412812908 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780412812903 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 26122.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Following the original initiative of the International Organisation for Biological Control some years ago, research groups and agrochemical companies have been investigating the effects of pesticides on beneficial organisms. This work reviews the origins and progress of the research - what has been accomplished, and what still needs to be done.
Автор: Carmel Mothersill; Brian Austin Название: In Vitro Methods in Aquatic Ecotoxicology ISBN: 3642056962 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642056963 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 54365.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: For the first time, here is a book that focuses on in vitro approaches to the study of the toxicology of polluting agents (including heavy metals, radionuclides, micro-organics, estrogenic compounds, and complex mixtures) in the aquatic environment.
Pesticides and other industrial chemicals are at the root of many pollution problems. In view of the toxic effects of industrial chemicals found in the water, soil, and air, Ecotoxicology: Effects of Pollutants on the Natural Environment considers the impact of chemicals on the environment from a wider perspective: the evolution of plant toxins--and defense mechanisms against them in animals as a consequence of plant-animal warfare. Comparisons are made between this and the development of resistance by insects towards man-made insecticides.
Pesticides and Drugs
The text focuses particularly on problems posed by pesticides and, to a lesser extent, by drugs. This material specifically addresses the problems that pesticides pose and explores the development of resistance to them. It focuses on the history of pesticides, pesticide selectivity between target species and beneficial organisms, and types of pesticides. It discusses mandatory ecotoxicity testing as part of the process of risk assessment of environmental chemicals. The text considers the effects of pollutants at the population level, with respect to changes in numbers and genetic composition. It factors in the sublethal effects of pollutants on population levels, and cites an increase in the concentration of persistent pollutants in natural food chains as a cause of the decline of certain vertebrate predators.
Overall the text:
- Considers plant toxins as models for pesticides
- Emphasizes principles illustrated with practical examples
- Includes a glossary of terms
Divided into three sections, this text uses a variety of examples and case studies to examine the effects of pollutants--including naturally occurring ones--on natural processes. It guides the reader through the basic issues and principles; outlines the science of ecotoxicology, which is the study of the effects of chemicals upon ecosystems; and introduces various strategies for pollution control.
Автор: Walker Название: Principles of Ecotoxicology ISBN: 113842384X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138423848 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 29858.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
