GI3014 Geospatial Modelling and Simulation Syllabus:

GI3014 Geospatial Modelling and Simulation Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 To expose students on capabilities of spatial tools for modelling and simulation of physical and biological systems.

UNIT I CONCEPTS OF MATHEMATICAL MODEL

Concepts – types of model – examples of mathematical model – classification of mathematical model – black and white box model – Modelling assumptions – choice of equation – phenomena and model geometry – choice of variables and parameters – data and knowledge acquisition – model building – calibration and verification – results presentation – Advantages – steps to be followed in the development of model – problem associated with modelling.

UNIT II ATMOSPHERIC MODELLING

Study on Atmosphere – Greenhouse effect – aerosol – Natural and manmade – ozone depletion – acid rain – classification on of atmosphere – modelling of atmosphere – governing equations weather and climate modelling – numerical weather prediction model global and regional climate models – Air quality model – Gaussian dispersion model.

UNIT III HYDROLOGICAL MODELLING

Hydrological cycle – definition – various components – rainfall – runoff model – Groundwater model – different types; lumped and distributed – Areal extent of the model – boundary conditions – compilation of Geological & Hydrological information – model stresses – model size & discritingation – finite difference & finite element – interfacing GIS with groundwater model – modelling the effect of climate change on water resources.

UNIT IV BIOLOGICAL / ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM MODELLING

Environmental modelling – need for Environmental modelling – physical process – integrating forest growth model with GIS – ecological modelling, GIS & expert system – Regional fish species richness model – introduction to quantitative methods – Landscape ecology.

UNIT V SIMULATION MODEL FOR FOREST MANAGEMENT

Types of fires – Empirical approaches to modelling wild land fire – simulating forest fire regimes – simulation of broad – scale fire – natural forest landscape disturbance – forest fire – timber harvesting – forest management using decision support system – developing forest management strategies based on fire regimes.

TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:

On completion of the course, the student is expected to
CO1 Gain knowledge on concepts for building mathematical models
CO2 Apply mathematical models in hydrology, Atmosphere; Biological / Ecological Domains
CO3 Develop mathematical models for modelling hydrological phenomena
CO4 Apply Modelling techniques for ecological system
CO5 Develop simulations for sufficient management of forests.

REFERENCES:

1. George F. Pinder, Groundwater modelling using GIS, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2002.
2. Michale N. Demers, GIS modelling in Raster, John Wiley & Sons, inc, 2002.
3. Keith C. Clarke/. Bradley O.Parks. Michale P.Crane, GIS & Environmental modelling, Prentice Hall, Inc. New Jersey, 2002.
4. Meyer, Walter J. : Concepts of Mathematical Modeling (ISBN 10: 0070417474 / ISBN 13: 9780070417472) 1984
5. Edward A. Bender An Introduction to Mathematical Modeling, ISBN 10: 048641180X / 0-486-41180-X , ISBN 13: 9780486411804, Dover Publication 2000