Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
6-30-1976
Keywords
Mathematical model; Lake simulation; Eutrophic prediction; Computer simulation; Aqueous environment
Abstract
Quantitative relationships and associated computer program has been developed to simulate some of the major physical, chemical and biological processes occuring within the aqueous phase of lakes and reservoirs. The model was developed, in part, to study the eutrophic development of these water bodies. Emphasis is upon lakes in the Mid-South U.S.A. The physical model reflects the general environment in this region and includes a single stratified period. The chemical subsystem includes nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen and carbon. The biological subsystem includes phytoplankton, zooplankton, omnivorous fish, carnivorous fish and aerobic bacteria. The model differential equations are solved numerically with the IBM Continuous System Modeling Program (CSMP). The output results (graphical or numerical) of critical eutrophic parameters can be obtained as a function of time (Julian Day), depth and distance down-lake. The model has been adjusted to field data from Beaver Reservoir in Northwest Arkansas. A comparison of the adjusted simulation and the field data is presented along with examples of use of the model for predictive purposes. The final completion report includes an appendix that contains the program listing, documentation and case studies.
Citation
Thibodeaux, Louis J.. 1976. An Aqueous Environmental Simulation Model for Mid-South Lakes and Reservoirs. Arkansas Water Resource Center, Fayetteville, AR. PUB041A. 108
https://scholarworks.uark.edu/awrctr/297
Report Number
PUB041A
Page
108
