Towards a thermodynamic theory for ecological systems:
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1. Verfasser: Jørgensen, Sven Erik (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Amsterdam Elsevier 2004
Ausgabe:1st ed
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Beschreibung:The book presents a consistent and complete ecosystem theory based on thermodynamic concepts. The first chapters are devoted to an interpretation of the first and second law of thermodynamics in ecosystem context. Then Prigogine's use of far from equilibrium thermodynamic is used on ecosystems to explain their reactions to perturbations. The introduction of the concept exergy makes it possible to give a more profound and comprehensive explanation of the ecosystem's reactions and growth-patterns. A tentative fourth law of thermodynamic is formulated and applied to facilitate these explanations. The trophic chain, the global energy and radiation balance and pattern and the reactions of ecological networks are all explained by the use of exergy. Finally, it is discussed how the presented theory can be applied more widely to explain ecological observations and rules, to assess ecosystem health and to develop ecological models
Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-366)
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 366 p.)
ISBN:9780080441665
0080441661
9780080471747
0080471749
1280967862
9781280967863

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