Simulation Model
Integrated Model Development for Coral Reef Ecosystems
In extremely shallow waters often found in reef areas, various physiochemical factors including water flow characteristics, thermal environments, and water quality undergo dynamic changes. In order to understand how a coral reef ecosystem responds to the environment under such dynamic fluctuations, an integrated model based on simulation and onsite observation must be the key.
Example of simulation model
(posted on YouTube)
Spatiotemporal distribution of suspended sediment
Spatiotemporal distribution of significant wave height
Spatiotemporal distribution of seawater temperature
Validation of simulation models
To validate the simulation results, various environmental parameters such as current speed, wave characteristics, turbidity, light intensity, chlorophyll level, and inorganic nutrients have been measured.
Simulation is varified with environmental data collected by multiple sensors
Onsite survey to select suitable sites for Coral Net installation