- Process-based models as instruments: how models facilitate the use of theory and data for solving various geomorphological problems
- D. Karssenberg
- Book Title / Journal: International Conference : Landslide Processes - From Geomophologic Mapping to Dynamic Modelling in Strassbourg France
- Year: 2009 , Series: Chapter 4: Outlook on landslide understanding
- Landslides ; Slope Stability ; Instrumentation ; Geomorphology
- Keywords: spatio-temporal numerical models
- Abstract
- Process-based models are spatio-temporal numerical models that represent real-world processes occurring in a geomorphological system. Containing scientific theory, empirical data and assumptions, they function as an instrument or tool in geomorphological research to solve a particular problem. It is discussed that the properties of a model, how it is used, and what is required to estimate its components depends on the purpose of modelling. This is shown for a number of different purposes in geomorphological research.
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