Modeling spatial dynamics of sea‐level rise in a coastal area

In: System dynamics review: the journal of the System Dynamics Society, Volume 10, Issue 4, p. 375-389

Abstract

AbstractThis article illustrates the development and functioning of a dynamic spatial model that simulates the effects of gradual sea‐level rise on coastal areas. Emphasis is given to identifying the dynamics of coastal systems and translating them into a spatially explicit dynamic simulation model. The model is designed to be flexible enough to serve as a base model for interdisciplinary research on sea‐level rise and coastal dynamics. An application is provided for a coastal area on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.