List of issues > Series «Biology. Ecology». 2008. Vol. 1
Aquatic ecosystems state assessment (Lake Baikal as a case study) with the use of thermodynamic goal function – exergy
Author(s)
E. A. Zilov, A. V. Mokry
Abstract
The use of structural exergy in aquatic ecology is observed, the methods of exergy and structural exergy calculation are given. The possibility of structural exergy use for aquatic ecosystem state assessment, demonstrated previously is additionally proved by structural exergy calculations for natural benthos and plankton of the lake Baikal in pristine and disturbed regions.
Keywords
ecosystem state assessment, exergy, structural exergy, thermodynamic goal functions, plankton, benthos, Lake Baikal
UDC
574.5