Considerations for Integrating Ecological and Hydrogeomorphic Models: Developing a Comprehensive Marsh Vegetation Model

Abstract

Predictive models for salt marsh management require a systems perspective that recognizes the dynamic interactions between physical and ecological processes. It is critical to link physical process and landscape evolution models to quantify hydro-eco-geomorphic feedbacks in marsh environments. A framework that explicitly defines how to integrate these disparate models is a necessary step towards developing a comprehensive marsh model. This technical note (TN) proposes an approach to integrate existing hydrodynamic and geomorphic models with a mechanistic vegetation model into a coupled framework to better simulate salt marsh evolution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 22, 2024
Accession Number
AD1219370

Entities

People

  • Emily R. Russ
  • Taylor S. Cagle
  • Todd M. Swannack

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

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Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.