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| Dale, Virginia H; ; dalevh@ornl.gov; Akhtar, Farhan; Georgia Institute of Technology;; Aldridge, Matthrew; University of Tennessee;; Baskaran, Latha; Oak Ridge National Laboratory;; Berry, Michael; University of Tennessee;; Browne, Murray; University of Tennessee;; Chang, Michael; Georgia Institute of Technology;; Efroymson, Rebecca; Oak Ridge National Laboratory;; Garten, Jr., Charles; Oak Ridge National Laboratory;; Lingerfelt, Eric; University of Tennessee;; Stewart, Catherine; Aberdeen Proving Ground;. |
| A computer simulation model, the Regional Simulator (RSim), was constructed to project how land-use changes affect the quality of water, air, noise, and habitat of species of special concern. RSim was designed to simulate these environmental impacts for five counties in Georgia that surround and include Fort Benning. The model combines existing data and modeling approaches to simulate the effects of land-cover changes on: nutrient export by hydrological unit; peak 8-h average ozone concentrations; noise caused by small arms and blasts; and habitat changes for the rare Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis) and gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus). The model also includes submodules for urban growth, new urbanization influenced by existing roads,... |
| Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports |
Palavras-chave: Gopher tortoise; Land use; Landscape change; Longleaf pine; Nutrient export; Red-cockaded Woodpecker; Simulation. |
| Ano: 2008 |
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