Very simple model demonstrating growth of phytoplankton using Steele's equation for potential production and Michaelis-Menten equation for nutrient limitation.  Both light and nutrients (e.g. nitrogen) are modelled as forcing functions, and the model is "over-calibrated" for stability.  The phytopla
Very simple model demonstrating growth of phytoplankton using Steele's equation for potential production and Michaelis-Menten equation for nutrient limitation.

Both light and nutrients (e.g. nitrogen) are modelled as forcing functions, and the model is "over-calibrated" for stability.

The phytoplankton model approximately reproduces the spring-summer diatom bloom and the (smaller) late summer dinoflagellate bloom.
 
Oyster growth is modelled only as a throughput from algae. Further developments would include filtration as a function of oyster biomass, oyster mortality, and other adjustments.
In Chile,  60% of its population are exposed to levels of Particulate Matter (PM) above international standards . Air Pollution is causing  4,000 premature deaths per year , including health costs over US$8 billion.    The System Dynamics Causal Loop Diagram developed herein shows an initial study o
In Chile, 60% of its population are exposed to levels of Particulate Matter (PM) above international standards. Air Pollution is causing 4,000 premature deaths per year, including health costs over US$8 billion.

The System Dynamics Causal Loop Diagram developed herein shows an initial study of the dynamics among the variables that influences the accumulation of PM in the air, in particular the case of Temuco, in the South of Chile. In Temuco, 97% of the PM inventories comes from the combustion of low quality firewood, which in turns is being burned due to its low price and cultural habits/tradition.
Simple mass balance model for lakes, based on the Vollenweider equation:  dMw/dt = Min - sMw - Mout   The model was first used in the 1960s to determine the phosphorus concentration in lakes and reservoirs, for eutrophication assessment.     This version uses nitrogen and adds phytoplankton growth b
Simple mass balance model for lakes, based on the Vollenweider equation:

dMw/dt = Min - sMw - Mout

The model was first used in the 1960s to determine the phosphorus concentration in lakes and reservoirs, for eutrophication assessment.

This version uses nitrogen and adds phytoplankton growth based on a Michaelis-Menten equation
This model provides a dynamic simulation of the Sverdrup (1953) paper on the vernal blooming of phytoplankton.  The model simulates the dynamics of the mixed layer over the year, and illustrates how it's depth variation leads to conditions that trigger the spring bloom. In order for the bloom to occ
This model provides a dynamic simulation of the Sverdrup (1953) paper on the vernal blooming of phytoplankton.

The model simulates the dynamics of the mixed layer over the year, and illustrates how it's depth variation leads to conditions that trigger the spring bloom. In order for the bloom to occur, production of algae in the water column must exceed respiration.

This can only occur if vertical mixing cannot transport algae into deeper, darker water, for long periods, where they are unable to grow.

Sverdrup, H.U., 1953. On conditions for the vernal blooming of phytoplankton. J. Cons. Perm. Int. Exp. Mer, 18: 287-295
This model explains the primary production of phytoplankton, forced by light and nutrients over a year period.
This model explains the primary production of phytoplankton, forced by light and nutrients over a year period.


Modeling forest succession in a northeast deciduous forest.
Modeling forest succession in a northeast deciduous forest.
Simple (Kind of) food web of the Cane Toad Species. Includes different levels of consumers including predators.
Simple (Kind of) food web of the Cane Toad Species. Includes different levels of consumers including predators.
This model uses simple functions (converters, cosine) to simulate the water balance inside a reservoir.
This model uses simple functions (converters, cosine) to simulate the water balance inside a reservoir.
Simple mass balance model for lakes, based on the Vollenweider equation:  dMw/dt = Min - sMw - Mout  The model was first used in the 1960s to determine the phosphorus concentration in lakes and reservoirs, for eutrophication assessment.
Simple mass balance model for lakes, based on the Vollenweider equation:

dMw/dt = Min - sMw - Mout

The model was first used in the 1960s to determine the phosphorus concentration in lakes and reservoirs, for eutrophication assessment.
In Chile,  60% of its population are exposed to levels of Particulate Matter (PM) above international standards . Air Pollution is causing  4,000 premature deaths per year , including health costs over US$8 billion.    The System Dynamics Causal Loop Diagram developed herein shows an initial study o
In Chile, 60% of its population are exposed to levels of Particulate Matter (PM) above international standards. Air Pollution is causing 4,000 premature deaths per year, including health costs over US$8 billion.

The System Dynamics Causal Loop Diagram developed herein shows an initial study of the dynamics among the variables that influences the accumulation of PM in the air, in particular the case of Temuco, in the South of Chile. In Temuco, 97% of the PM inventories comes from the combustion of low quality firewood, which in turns is being burned due to its low price and cultural habits/tradition.
In Chile,  60% of its population are exposed to levels of Particulate Matter (PM) above international standards . Air Pollution is causing  4,000 premature deaths per year , including health costs over US$8 billion.    The System Dynamics Causal Loop Diagram developed herein shows an initial study o
In Chile, 60% of its population are exposed to levels of Particulate Matter (PM) above international standards. Air Pollution is causing 4,000 premature deaths per year, including health costs over US$8 billion.

The System Dynamics Causal Loop Diagram developed herein shows an initial study of the dynamics among the variables that influences the accumulation of PM in the air, in particular the case of Temuco, in the South of Chile. In Temuco, 97% of the PM inventories comes from the combustion of low quality firewood, which in turns is being burned due to its low price and cultural habits/tradition.
 From Jay Forrester 1971 Book  World Dynamics , the earlier, simpler version of the  World 3   Limits to Growth  Model. adapted from Mark Heffernan's ithink version at  Systemswiki .  An element of Perspectives: The Foundation of Understanding and Insights for Effective Action. Register at  http://w

From Jay Forrester 1971 Book World Dynamics, the earlier, simpler version of the World 3 Limits to Growth Model. adapted from Mark Heffernan's ithink version at Systemswiki.

An element of Perspectives: The Foundation of Understanding and Insights for Effective Action. Register at http://www.systemswiki.org/

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In Chile,  60% of its population are exposed to levels of Particulate Matter (PM) above international standards . Air Pollution is causing  4,000 premature deaths per year , including health costs over US$8 billion.    The System Dynamics Causal Loop Diagram developed herein shows an initial study o
In Chile, 60% of its population are exposed to levels of Particulate Matter (PM) above international standards. Air Pollution is causing 4,000 premature deaths per year, including health costs over US$8 billion.

The System Dynamics Causal Loop Diagram developed herein shows an initial study of the dynamics among the variables that influences the accumulation of PM in the air, in particular the case of Temuco, in the South of Chile. In Temuco, 97% of the PM inventories comes from the combustion of low quality firewood, which in turns is being burned due to its low price and cultural habits/tradition.
Two households with PV systems and electric vehicles sharing a battery and connected to the grid. What are the advantages?  This model prototypes the working of an Smart Grid with Electric Vehicles   The objective is testing the theoretical advantages of batteries (also batteries in Electric Vehicle
Two households with PV systems and electric vehicles sharing a battery and connected to the grid. What are the advantages?

This model prototypes the working of an Smart Grid with Electric Vehicles

The objective is testing the theoretical advantages of batteries (also batteries in Electric Vehicles) in combination with renewable energies. The model considers two houses, that store energy both in Electric Vehicles (Vehicle to Grid), and in a communal battery.

Except when specified otherwise, the units of all variables are expressed in W/h.

Press "Story" in the lower bar for a guided tour over the model. Better seen at 50% zoom.

by Carlos Varela (cvarela@gmx.at)
Primitives for Watershed modeling project. Click Clone Insight at the top right to make a copy that you can edit.  The converter in this file contains precipitation for Phoenix only.
Primitives for Watershed modeling project. Click Clone Insight at the top right to make a copy that you can edit.

The converter in this file contains precipitation for Phoenix only.
 This model describes nitrogen cycling in a dune-lake system in the Northland region of New Zealand. It is based on stock and flow diagrams where each orange oval represents an input, while each blue box represents a stock. Each arrow represents a flow. Flows reduce the stock at which they start and

This model describes nitrogen cycling in a dune-lake system in the Northland region of New Zealand. It is based on stock and flow diagrams where each orange oval represents an input, while each blue box represents a stock. Each arrow represents a flow. Flows reduce the stock at which they start and add to the stock at which they end.

This model uses simple functions (converters, cosine) to simulate the water balance inside a reservoir.
This model uses simple functions (converters, cosine) to simulate the water balance inside a reservoir.
This model illustrates predator prey interactions using real-life data of fox and rabbit populations.
This model illustrates predator prey interactions using real-life data of fox and rabbit populations.
Diagrams of theories of control of destiny at multiple scales as fundamental causes of social determinants of health from  Whitehead 2016 article  in Health and Place
Diagrams of theories of control of destiny at multiple scales as fundamental causes of social determinants of health from Whitehead 2016 article in Health and Place
Marine plastic is rapidly increasing due to increasing production and use of plastic in all economic activities, short use times and long life times of plastic, and large mismanagement of plastic waste. With this, the threat plastic poses to the marine biosphere is also increasing and will continue
Marine plastic is rapidly increasing due to increasing production and use of plastic in all economic activities, short use times and long life times of plastic, and large mismanagement of plastic waste. With this, the threat plastic poses to the marine biosphere is also increasing and will continue to increase over a long time into the future. Risk knowledge is limited and risk perception and awareness are not resulting in significant mitigation efforts. The case study will aim at modeling the use and life cycles of plastic and the transport paths that lead to plastic entering the ocean. The models will be used to simulate possible futures based on a scenario approach. The results of these efforts will be visualized with the goal to increase risk awareness.