Modelling microbial processes (phyto- and bacterioplankton) in the Schelde estuary
Billen, G.; Lancelot, C.; De Becker, E.; Servais, P. (1988). Modelling microbial processes (phyto- and bacterioplankton) in the Schelde estuary, in: Hummel, H. et al. (Ed.) Hydrobiology and chemistry of the Schelde and Westerschelde: proceedings of the Schelde symposium (May 1987, Terneuzen, The Netherlands). pp. 43-55
In: Hummel, H. et al. (Ed.) (1988). Hydrobiology and chemistry of the Schelde and Westerschelde: proceedings of the Schelde symposium (May 1987, Terneuzen, The Netherlands). Delta Institute for Hydrobiological Research: Yerseke. VI, 67 pp., more
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| Keywords |
Aquatic communities > Plankton > Zooplankton > Saproplankton
Biological production > Primary production
Biological production > Secondary production
Environmental factors > Anthropogenic factors
Modelling
Marine/Coastal; Brackish water; Fresh water |
| Authors | | Top |
- Billen, G., more
- Lancelot, C., more
- De Becker, E.
- Servais, P., more
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| Abstract |
Modelling of the microbiological processes affecting biogenic substances in the Schelde estuary and its watershed is discussed. The first model, a one dimensional redox model, simulated the longitudinal distribution of oxygen, nitrate, iron and manganese in relation to the observed bacterial heterotrophic activity. A model allowing calculation of bacterial activity from data on organic discharge was coupled to this model. It was completed by a model of phytoplanktonic development within the estuary. Finally, an idealized model of the hydrographical network, based on Horton analysis, is being established in order to calculate the quality of the water at the downward boundary of the estuary. |
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