About the thermodynamics of ecosystems.
by James J. Kay
© COPYRIGHT 2000
Abstract
This is a short introduction to the notions of second law analysis, exergy, and their application to understanding the development of ecosystems.
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For more info see:
Kay. J. 2000. "Ecosystems as Self-organizing Holarchic Open Systems : Narratives and the Second Law of Thermodynamics" in Sven Erik Jorgensen, Felix Muller (eds), Handbook of Ecosystems Theories and Management, CRC Press - Lewis Publishers. pp 135-160
Fraser, R., Kay, J.J., 2002. "Exergy Analysis of Eco-Systems: Establishing a Role for the Thermal Remote Sensing" in D. Quattrochi and J. Luvall (eds) Thermal Remote sensing in Land Surface Processes, Taylor & Francis Publishers
Kay. J., Regier, H., Boyle, M. and Francis, G. 1999. "An Ecosystem Approach for Sustainability: Addressing the Challenge of Complexity" Futures Vol 31, #7, Sept. 1999, pp.721-742.
Schneider, E.D, Kay, J.J., 1994 "Complexity and Thermodynamics:Towards a New
Ecology", Futures 24 (6) pp.626-647, August 1994
Kay, J, Schneider, E.D,. 1994, "Embracing Complexity, The Challenge of the
Ecosystem Approach", Alternatives Vol 20 No.3 pp.32- 38
Schneider, E.D, Kay, J.J., 1994, "Life as a Manifestation of the Second Law of
Thermodynamics", Mathematical and Computer Modelling, Vol 19, No. 6-8,
pp.25-48. Also available in pdf format
Kay, J.J., 1991. "A Non-equilibrium Thermodynamic Framework for Discussing
Ecosystem Integrity", Environmental Management, Vol 15, No.4,
pp.483-495
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