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ECOWIN2000
What is the EcoWin2000 model?
EcoWin2000 is an ecological model for aquatic systems developed using an object-oriented approach. The model addresses hydrodynamics issues, biogeochemistry and can incorporate population dynamics for target species.
EcoWin2000 uses a range of equations depending on the application requirements.- A research model to examine nutrient loading and aquaculture development scenarios.
- Extensively tested and is a potentially useful tool for supporting an ecosystem approach to sustainable aquaculture development.
The EcoWin2000 model consists of two basic parts: a shell module and "ecological" objects. The shell is responsible for communication with the various objects, for interfacing with the user, supplying model outputs and general maintenance tasks.
Target Markets
The intended scope of application is for analysing hydrodynamics issues, biogeochemistry at the system scale. EcoWin2000 can address issues relating to nutrient loading and aquaculture. Ecowin2000 can help address some of these issues for the following sectors:
- Water managers and regulators;
- Government initiatives;
- Large private sector farms / Aquaculture operations;
- Aid agencies and development programmes;
- Academic and research projects;
- Insurance and financial institutions.
EcoWin2000 Model Specifications
- Hydrodynamics;
- Suspended matter transport;
- Nitrogen cycle;
- Phytoplankton and detrital dynamics;
- Shellfish and finfish growth;
- Human interactions.
EcoWin2000 Track Record
The EcoWin2000 modelling platform has been used to implement an ecological model for Lough systems to estimate carrying capacity using appropriate biogeochemistry and population dynamics.
More recently, EcoWin2000 has been used in several projects, such as:
- SMILE (Sustainable Mariculture in Northern Irish Lough Ecosystems);
- SPEAR (Sustainable options for people, catchment and aquatic resources), China;
- ECASA Aquaculture Project in the Ria Formosa - Portugal, Creran - Scotland.
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Relevant Links
An overview of the modelling approaches for five sea lough systems addressed by the SMILE project. Carlingford Lough, Strangford Lough, Belfast Lough, Larne Lough and Lough Foyle.
An overview of the development of an integrated framework for management of the coastal zone in China, using two test cases where communities depend primarily upon marine resources.
Information on how our modelling tools can aid shellfish aquaculture operations, through shellfish growth modelling, aquaculture insurance information and nitrogen credits.
Information on how our modelling tools can aid water managers, aquaculture insurance, for shellfish aquaculture through the use of science and socio-economics.