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Two approaches to use computer simulation methods for ecological assessment are presented: The “Material Flow Network” approach based on the well-known formalism of Petri Nets and the “Eco-Logistics” approach based on the integration of simulation and geographic information systems. These two approaches allow investigation of the dynamic behavior of complex systems in the conflict between economy and ecology. They can therefore serve as a central part of decision support systems for environmental management, supporting the simulation of “what if”-scenarios and aiding the user in finding a strategy with high ecological efficiency.
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Hilty, L.M. (1996). Computer-supported environmental management — why simulation methods are useful. In: Denzer, R., Schimak, G., Russell, D. (eds) Environmental Software Systems. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34951-0_13
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