A Dynamic Object-Oriented Architecture Approach to Ecosystem Modeling and Simulation

Abstract

Modeling and simulation in support of adaptive ecosystem management can be better accomplished through a dynamic, integrated, and flexible approach that incorporates scientific and technological components into a comprehensive ecosystem-modeling framework. The Integrated Dynamic Landscape Analysis and Modeling System (IDLAMS) integrates ecological models and decision support techniques, through a geographic information system (GIS)-based framework. The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) sponsored the development of IDLAMS. Initially built upon a GIS framework, IDLAMS is migrating to an object-oriented (OO) architectural framework. An object-oriented architecture is more flexible and modular. It allows disparate applications and dynamic models to be integrated in a manner that minimizes (or eliminates) the need to rework or recreate the system as new models are added to the suite.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA484075

Entities

People

  • Jayne E. Dolph
  • Kimberly A. Majerus
  • Pamela J. Sydelko
  • Thomas N. Taxon

Organizations

  • Argonne National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Birds
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Sets
  • Ecosystems
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Forests
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Habitats
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Natural Resources
  • Simulations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.