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ECoS, a framework for modelling hierarchical spatial systems.

John R W Harris1, Ray N Gorley

  • 1Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth PL1 8AA, UK. jrwh@mba.ac.uk

The Science of the Total Environment
|September 23, 2003
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A new software package, ECoS3, models complex spatial systems using advection-diffusion equations. Its object-oriented, hierarchical framework simplifies developing estuarine water quality models.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental modeling
  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Geochemical systems

Background:

  • Hierarchical spatial systems require sophisticated modeling approaches.
  • Existing methods may lack flexibility for complex constituent interactions.
  • Estuarine environments present unique challenges for water quality assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the ECoS3 software package, a general framework for modeling hierarchical spatial systems.
  • To describe the object-oriented and hierarchical structure of the ECoS3 framework.
  • To demonstrate the application of ECoS3 in developing estuarine water quality models.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a general framework implemented as the ECoS3 software package.
  • Utilized sets of advection-diffusion equations for multiple interacting constituents.

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  • Incorporated multi-dimensional (0, 1, or 2D) nested spaces with constituent transfers.
  • Employed an object-oriented, hierarchical model structure with constituents as properties.

    • Main Results:

    • The ECoS3 framework allows flexible set-up and integration of spatial models.
    • Modular structure facilitates 'cut and paste' model development.
    • Template model components enable rapid assembly of estuarine water quality models.

    Conclusions:

    • ECoS3 provides a robust and adaptable platform for modeling complex spatial systems.
    • The hierarchical and modular design enhances model development efficiency.
    • The framework is particularly suitable for estuarine geochemical and water quality studies.