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UNINA9910141512503321 |
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Titolo |
Environmental modelling [[electronic resource] ] : finding simplicity in complexity / / [edited by] John Wainwright and Mark Mulligan |
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Chichester [England] ; ; Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2013 |
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1-118-35147-9 |
1-283-99385-6 |
1-118-36610-7 |
1-118-35148-7 |
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Edizione |
[2nd ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (495 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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WainwrightJohn <1967-> |
MulliganMark, Dr. |
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Environmental sciences - Mathematical models |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Preface to the First Edition; List of Contributors; Part I Model Building; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Why model the environment?; 1.3 Why simplicity and complexity?; 1.4 How to use this book; 1.5 The book's web site; References; Chapter 2 Modelling and Model Building; 2.1 The role of modelling in environmental research; 2.2 Approaches to model building: chickens, eggs, models and parameters?; 2.3 Testing models; 2.4 Sensitivity analysis and its role; 2.5 Errors and uncertainty; 2.6 Conclusions; References |
Chapter 3 Time Series: Analysis and Modelling3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Examples of environmental time series; 3.3 Frequency-size distribution of values in a time series; 3.4 White noises and Brownian motions; 3.5 Persistence; 3.6 Other time-series models; 3.7 Discussion and summary; References; Chapter 4 Non-Linear Dynamics, Self-Organization and Cellular Automata Models; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Self-organization in complex systems; 4.3 Cellular automaton models; 4.4 Case study: modelling rill initiation and growth; 4.5 Summary and conclusions; 4.6 Acknowledgements; References |
Chapter 5 Spatial Modelling and Scaling Issues5.1 Introduction; 5.2 |
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Scale and scaling; 5.3 Causes of scaling problems; 5.4 Scaling issues of input parameters and possible solutions; 5.5 Methodology for scaling physically based models; 5.6 Scaling land-surface parameters for a soil-erosion model: a case study; 5.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6 Environmental Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 CFD fundamentals; 6.3 Applications of CFD in environmental modelling; 6.4 Conclusions; References |
Chapter 7 Data-Based Mechanistic Modelling and the Emulation of Large Environmental System Models7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Philosophies of science and modelling; 7.3 Statistical identification, estimation and validation; 7.4 Data-based mechanistic (DBM) modelling; 7.5 The statistical tools of DBM modelling; 7.6 Practical example; 7.7 The reduced-order modelling of large computer-simulation models; 7.8 The dynamic emulation of large computer-simulation models; 7.9 Conclusions; References; Chapter 8 Stochastic versus Deterministic Approaches; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 A philosophical perspective |
8.3 Tools and methods8.4 A practical illustration in Oman; 8.5 Discussion; References; Part II The State of the Art in Environmental Modelling; Chapter 9 Climate and Climate-System Modelling; 9.1 The complexity; 9.2 Finding the simplicity; 9.3 The research frontier; 9.4 Online material; References; Chapter 10 Soil and Hillslope (Eco)Hydrology; 10.1 Hillslope e-c-o-hydrology?; 10.2 Tyger, tyger...; 10.3 Nobody loves me, everybody hates me...; 10.4 Memories; 10.5 I'll avoid you as long as I can?; 10.6 Acknowledgements; References |
Chapter 11 Modelling Catchment and Fluvial Processes and their Interactions |
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Simulation models are an established method used to investigate processes and solve practical problems in a wide variety of disciplines. Central to the concept of this second edition is the idea that environmental systems are complex, open systems. The authors present the diversity of approaches to dealing with environmental complexity and then encourage readers to make comparisons between these approaches and between different disciplines. Environmental Modelling: Finding Simplicity in Complexity 2nd edition is divided into four main sections: An overview |
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UNINA9910781950603321 |
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Autore |
Kirby Roger J |
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Titolo |
Fast Facts : Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia / / Roger S. Kirby, Peter J. Gilling |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Abingdon, Oxford, : Health Press, 2011 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-29389-7 |
9786613293893 |
1-908541-00-8 |
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Edizione |
[7th ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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101 p. : col. ill., col. ports |
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Most men with BPH can be diagnosed and managed in the primary care setting. In choosing appropriate treatment, clinicians must take into account not only the nature and severity of symptoms but also the preferences of the patient and his immediate family, cost–benefit considerations and long-term effectiveness of therapy. Written by two leading urologists, 'Fast Facts: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia' provides a refreshingly readable, practical overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of BPH including: • Use of DRE and PSA results to discriminate between prostate cancer and BPH • An evidence-based review of the latest medical therapies • A concise overview of the surgical and minimally invasive treatment options • When to refer to a urologist There is important work to do to raise awareness of men’s health issues in general and the problem of BPH in particular. Lower urinary tract symptoms are among the commonest reasons for a man to consult his doctor, and this ever-popular book – the first 7th edition in the Fast Facts series – remains a must-read for all primary care providers. Contents: • Pathophysiology • Diagnosis • Medical management • Traditional surgical treatment options • Minimally invasive treatment options • Considerations in treatment decisions • Issues in BPH • Useful resources |
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