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Model methods for the analysis of mesocosm experimental studies
Helgoländer Meeresuntersuchungen volume 49, pages 771–784 (1995)
Abstract
The response of experimental ecosystem dynamics to varying nutrient loads was studied by analysing oxygen time-series. Time-series had been continuously recorded, and the data were analysed on a daily basis using a computer model which describes basic oxygen processes. The resulting sets of production and consumption parameters described the dynamic characteristics of each basin during the experimental period of 180 days. Dynamical analysis appeared to be possible; although the results did not indicate a clear relationship between oxygen dynamics and nutrient supply in these systems.
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Brinkman, A.G., Philippart, C.J.M. & Zuur, A.F. Model methods for the analysis of mesocosm experimental studies. Helgolander Meeresunters 49, 771–784 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02368400
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