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1 The Systems Approach Alun Williams, ABPmer

2 Overview What is A Systems Approach? Behavioural / Qualitative Modelling? System Definition / Mapping (Behavioural Statements Objective)

3 What is a Systems Approach? Defining individual components that make up a given environment and characterising how these components interact; In order to explain how different elements interact and respond to change

4 Systems Diagrams Means of capturing key attributes of a systems Flowchart representation of a system Dependant on underlying knowledge of processes

5 Tidal Channels Lower Tidal Flat Downdrift Coast Flood Delta Updrift Coast Updrift Dunes Ebb Delta positive effect negative effect Signed graph representation for the impacts of sealevel rise on an inlet or lagoon entrance (Capobianco et al., 1999)

6 Precipitation Evaporation Overland flow Slope System Channel System Overland flow Groundwater Flow water sediments solutes Major flows Ocean Store sediments solutes Minor flows Diagram showing the pathways through the catchment basin system (White et al., 1984)

7 Levels of System Abstraction Representation of every element / interaction of a system on one diagram Too complex; Inhibit understanding of whole system; Abstraction required Separating system out into layers

8 System Abstraction

9 Micro: Geomorphological Features; Meso: Geomorphological unit; Macro: Regional Land Mass

10 Behavioural or Qualitative Modelling Extension of basic systems approach; Aims: Capture systems definition within simple model to predict behaviour; Does not need to represent underlying physical processes; Systems approach highlights presence of interactions, behavioural approach develops interaction as a relationship (response) Mapping estuarine system components first stage in developing behavioural model

11 The Systems Approach and Behavioural Models Behavioural Statement + Systems Diagram Formalisation of relationships Behaviour Model

12 Estuarine System Definition and Mapping Estuary Classification Review Systems Approach and Develop Protocol Mapping System Components (Behavioural Descriptions / Systems Diagrams)

13 Estuary Typology Identify range of UK: Behavioural estuary types; geomorphological elements present within each. Futurecoast (Dyer, 2002) classification amended and simplified: Working typology for UK estuaries

14 Estuary Typology Type Origin 1 Glacial valley Fjord X X X X X X 2 Fjard 0/1/2 X X X X X X X 3 Ria 0/1/2 X X X X X X Drowned river 4 Spit enclosed /1/2 X E/F X/N X X X X X X valley 5 Funnel shaped X X E/F X X X X X X 6 Marine/fluvial Embayment X X X X X X X 7 Drowned coastal plain Behavioural Type Spits 1 Barrier Beach Dune Delta Linear Banks 2 Tidal inlet 0/1/ X X E/F X X X X X Channels 3 Rock Platform Sand Flats Mud Flats Salt Marsh Cliff Flood Plain 4 Drainage Basin Notes: 1 Spits: 0/1/2 refers to number of spits; E/F refers to ebb/flood deltas; N refers to no low water channel; X indicates a significant presence. 2 Linear Banks: considered as alternative form of delta. 3 Channels: refers to presence of ebb/flood channels associated with deltas or an estuary subtidal channel. 4 Flood Plain: refers to presence of accommodation space on estuary hinterland.

15 Estuary Typology Rule base applied to: EMPHASYS database Futurecoast database JNCC inventory. Classification of UK Estuaries Identification of estuary types and geomorphic elements in UK estuaries

16 Levels of Abstraction Estuary Type: Fjord, Fjard, Ria, Spit Enclosed, Funnel Shaped, Embayment, Tidal Inlet Geomorphic Elements: Cliff, Barrier Beach, Dunes, Delta, Rock Platform, Channel, Mudflat, Sandflat, Saltmarsh, Drainage Basin.

17 Behavioural Statements Protocol Definition of Geomorphic Feature; Function General Behaviour; General Form; Formation and Evolution; Forcing Factors; Evolutionary Constraints; Behavioural Timescales; Interactions with other Geomorphic Elements

18 Systems Diagrams Ebb delta Linear banks Flood delta Channels Estuary Mud flat Rivers Spit Sand flat Rock platform Saltmarsh Beach Dunes Cliff Flood Plain Flood Plain Adjacent coast Estuary Hinterland Drainage Basin Systems Diagram for a generic Ria

19 The Systems Approach and Behavioural Models Behavioural Statement + Systems Diagram Formalisation of relationships Behaviour Model

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21 Estuary Typology: Rule Base Type Behavioural Rule Type 1 Fjord Glacial origin, exposed rock platform set within steep-sided relief and with no significant mud or sand flats 2 Fjard Glacial origin, low lying relief, with significant area of sand or mud flats 3 Ria Drowned river valley in origin, with exposed rock platform and no linear banks 4 Spit enclosed Drowned river valley in origin, with one or more spits and not an embayment 5 Funnel shaped Drowned river valley in origin, with linear banks or no ebb/flood delta and not an embayment. 6 Embayment River or marine in origin (i.e. not glacial), with multiple tidal rivers meeting at or near mouth and a bay width/length ratio 1 of 1 or greater, and no exposed rock platform 2 7 Tidal inlet Drowned coastal plain in origin, with barrier beaches or spits Rules to Identify Estuary Type Using the UK Estuaries Database

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