System identification principles in studies of forest dynamics.

Rolfe A. Leary

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System identification principles in studies of forest dynamics.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Rolfe A. Leary

Year:

1970

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-45. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Shows how it is possible to obtain governing equation parameter estimates on the basis of observed system states. The approach used represents a constructive alternative to regression techniques for models expressed as differential equations. This approach allows scientists to more completely quantify knowledge of forest development processes, to express theories in terms of one or more governing differential equations, and to determine unknown numerical constants in the governing equations.

Keywords

forest dynamics, system identification

Citation

Leary, Rolfe A. 1970. System identification principles in studies of forest dynamics. Research Paper NC-45. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station