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Evaluation of the Predictive Ecological Model for the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan An Interim Report as Part of Phase 2 (2016) / Chapter Skim
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Model Coupling
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... Validation should also consider the use of the SAV model as both a standalone model and in its role as generating habitat input for the FD model, to ensure that the appropriate aggregate measures are evaluated. Model Coupling Model coupling is a special topic because of the plans by the model development team to use the results of the SAV modeling to provide habitat inputs to the FD model.
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... This is biologically realistic and also allows for the SAV and FD models to be run separately if needed for computational reasons. The SAV modeling should generate outputs on spatial and temporal scales realistic for how FD uses these habitats within the model; that is, how do these habitats affect FD growth, mortality, reproduction, and movement on hourly to daily time steps for roughly 1-m2 spatial resolution and within the FD model domain of a reach.
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