Development of Selected Model Components of ATLSS for Wetland Systems
Gross L and DeAngelis D. 2007. Development of Selected Model Components of ATLSS for Wetland Systems. Critical Ecosystems Studies Initiative. MOD97-2. Everglades National Park/South Florida Natural Resources Center
Final Report series (publications, presentations, fact sheets). The Across Trophic Level System Simulation (ATLSS) is a suite of computer models used for restoration assessments. Researchers compiled a baseline of information and methods for the development of ATLSS models. Investigative reports included studies of spatially explicit trophic interactions, the interactions of fire and soil nutrients, and vegetative succession with seasonal hydroperiods. Standard methods included using 1) a landscape structure model that features a map layer of higher resolution topography than that of the South Florida Water Management Model (the primary interagency simulation model of south Florida hydrology used at that time.)in south Florida known as the, and 2) a layer of vegetative communities defined by the Florida Gap Analysis Project (FGAP). Completed models included spatially explicit species index models of the Cape Sable seaside sparrow, snail kite, short- and long-legged wading birds, white-tailed deer, fish, and alligators, and PANTRACK, which analyzes Florida panther radio-telemetry data.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Gross, Louis; DeAngelis, Donald
- Date of Issue
- 2007
- Units
- EVER
- Keywords
- Alligators, Assessment, ATLSS, Birds, CESI, Deer, everglades, Fish, Modeling, Restoration
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Wetland Communities , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Fishes , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Amphibians and Reptiles , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Birds , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Mammals