GIS Based Chemical Fate Modeling (ePub)

Explains how GIS enhances the development of chemical fate
and transport models

Over the past decade, researchers have discovered that
geographic information systems (GIS) are not only excellent tools
for managing and displaying maps, but also useful in the analysis
of chemical fate and transport in the environment. Among its many
benefits, GIS facilitates the identification of critical factors
that drive chemical fate and transport. Moreover, GIS makes it
easier to communicate and explain key model assumptions.

Based on the author's firsthand experience in environmental
assessment, GIS Based Chemical Fate Modeling explores both
GIS and chemical fate and transport modeling fundamentals, creating
an interface between the two domains. It then explains how GIS
analytical functions enable scientists to develop simple, yet
comprehensive spatially explicit chemical fate and transport models
that support real-world applications. In addition, the book
features:

* Practical examples of GIS based model calculations that serve
as templates for the development of new applications

* Exercises enabling readers to create their own GIS based
models

* Accompanying website featuring downloadable datasets used in
the book's examples and exercises

* References to the literature, websites, data repositories, and
online reports to facilitate further research

* Coverage of important topics such as spatial decision support
systems and multi-criteria analysis as well as ecological and human
health risk assessment in a spatial context

GIS Based Chemical Fate Modeling makes a unique
contribution to the environmental sciences by explaining how GIS
analytical functions enhance the development and interpretation of
chemical fate and transport models. Environmental scientists should
turn to this book to gain a deeper understanding of the role of GIS
in describing what happens to chemicals when they are released into
the environment.