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The Comprehensive Aquatic Systems Model (CASM): Advancing Computational Capability for Ecosystem Simulation
Steven M Bartell1, Shyam K Nair2, Nika Galic3
1Cardno, Greenback, Tennessee, USA.
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
|August 11, 2020
Summary
The Comprehensive Aquatic Systems Model (CASM) was developed to study aquatic ecosystems and ecological risks from contaminants. User-friendly versions are now publicly available for broader application.
Area of Science:
- Environmental toxicology
- Aquatic ecosystem modeling
- Ecological risk assessment
Background:
- The Comprehensive Aquatic Systems Model (CASM) was initially created to investigate the links between food web structure and ecosystem function.
- CASM was later adapted for assessing ecological risks associated with chemical contaminants in aquatic environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the historical development of the CASM.
- To describe the structure and outputs of the CASM.
- To introduce publicly available, user-friendly CASM applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of CASM's historical development and adaptations.
- Description of the CASM's ecological model structure.
- Identification and listing of CASM model outputs.
Main Results:
- CASM has a documented history of development for ecosystem function and ecological risk assessment.
- The model's structure, including its inputs and outputs, is detailed.
- User-friendly versions of CASM applications are now accessible.
Conclusions:
- The Comprehensive Aquatic Systems Model (CASM) provides a valuable tool for understanding aquatic ecosystems and contaminant risks.
- Publicly releasing user-friendly CASM applications will facilitate wider use in research and risk assessment.
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