Published December 8, 2021
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Conference paper
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A one-dimensional vertical ecosystem model for lake dynamics
Authors/Creators
- 1. Istituto per le Applicazioni del Calcolo M. Picone (IAC)- CNR
- 2. Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources (IGG) - CNR
- 3. Istituto per le Applicazioni del Calcolo M. Picone (IAC)- CNR,
Description
We present a modified version of an existing lake ecosystem model, describing a trophic chain generated by nutrients, phytoplankton and zooplankton (NPZ model). The NPZ model takes into account the vertical dynamics of the biomasses of the main species. We tailor the model to specific ecosystems by including seasonality in the dynamics of the various compartments. Moreover, different species exhibit a different behaviour with respect to diffusion and to the rate of vertical movement. With this model, we simulate the ecosystem dynamics of Alpine lakes located in study sites of the H2020 ECOPOTENTIAL project.