TY - CHAP
T1 - Numerical Methods
AU - Emetere, Moses Eterigho
AU - Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo
PY - 2020/1/4
Y1 - 2020/1/4
N2 - The background to numerical modeling was introduced in-line with the concept of this book. The focus of this chapter is to introduce readers to the role of mathematics in furthering environmental research. Salient concepts of numerical methods were discussed with its peculiar pros and cons. Each of the highlighted numerical methods was elaborated with worked examples. The applications of numerical methods in environmental modeling were discussed with examples. Also, insightful counsels for beginner in the field were emphasized to guide against erroneous concept in applying numerical methods in environmental modeling.
AB - The background to numerical modeling was introduced in-line with the concept of this book. The focus of this chapter is to introduce readers to the role of mathematics in furthering environmental research. Salient concepts of numerical methods were discussed with its peculiar pros and cons. Each of the highlighted numerical methods was elaborated with worked examples. The applications of numerical methods in environmental modeling were discussed with examples. Also, insightful counsels for beginner in the field were emphasized to guide against erroneous concept in applying numerical methods in environmental modeling.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85078217102&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-030-36207-2_2
DO - 10.1007/978-3-030-36207-2_2
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:85078217102
SN - 9783030362065
SN - 9783030362096
T3 - Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
SP - 29
EP - 62
BT - Introduction to Environmental Data Analysis and Modeling
A2 - Emetere, Moses Eterigho
A2 - Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo
PB - Springer
CY - Cham
ER -