Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Albuquerque 2001

SS37 Linking Dynamic Temporal Processes with Spatial Domains (Spatial and Temporal Connections)

Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2001, Time: 2:00:00 PM

Location: San Miguel

Zimmerman, R, C, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, Moss Landing, CA 95039, USA, rzimmer197@aol.com

Buddemeier, R, W, Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA,

LINKING DYNAMIC TEMPORAL PROCESSES WITH SPATIAL DOMAINS IN ECOSYSTEM STUDIES

Dynamic process emphasize the mechanisms of ecosystem function often without regard for the spatial distribution of the process in question while spatial studies often fail to incorporate important temporal dynamics adequately. This session focuses on the integration of these approaches to achieve greater understanding of the dynamics and control of ecosystem function. Problems to overcome in successfully merging these different approaches include issues of scale, resolution and complexity, and the integration of physical, chemical, biotic, and anthropogenic efforts. Presentations will consider several aspects of this issue with regard to data density, parameter uncertainty and reliability of the resulting predictions and analyses.

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