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Modeling spatial dynamics of sea‐level rise in a coastal area
Author(s) -
Ruth Matthias,
Pieper Frederick
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
system dynamics review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.491
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1099-1727
pISSN - 0883-7066
DOI - 10.1002/sdr.4260100404
Subject(s) - coastal sea , system dynamics , environmental science , dynamics (music) , cape , sea level rise , computer science , oceanography , geography , climate change , geology , acoustics , physics , archaeology , artificial intelligence
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 coastal systems and translating them into a spatially explicit dynamic simulation model. The model is designed to be flexible enough to serve as a base model for interdisciplinary research on sea‐level rise and coastal dynamics. An application is provided for a coastal area on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.