MODELING SPATIAL DYNAMICS OF SEA-LEVEL RISE IN A COASTAL AREA

Authors
RUTH M PIEPER F
Citation
M. Ruth et F. Pieper, MODELING SPATIAL DYNAMICS OF SEA-LEVEL RISE IN A COASTAL AREA, System dynamics review, 10(4), 1994, pp. 375-389
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Management,"Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods
Journal title
System dynamics review → ACNP
ISSN journal
08837066
Volume
10
Issue
4
Year of publication
1994
Pages
375 - 389
Database
ISI
SICI code
0883-7066(1994)10:4<375:MSDOSR>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
This article illustrates the development and functioning of a dynamic spatial model that simulates the effects of gradual sea-level rise on coastal areas. Emphasis is given to identifying the dynamics of coasta l systems and translating them into a spatially explicit dynamic simul ation model. The model is designed to be flexible enough to serve as a base model for inter-disciplinary research on sea-level rise and coas tal dynamics. An application is provided for a coastal area on Cape Co d, Massachusetts.