The state-space approach in growth modelling
- 1 September 1994
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Forest Research
- Vol. 24 (9) , 1894-1903
- https://doi.org/10.1139/x94-244
Abstract
Systems theory can provide a useful conceptual framework for the development of forest growth models. Modelling approaches are examined and compared, based on the state-space description of dynamic systems. This viewpoint is used also to discuss the principles behind height-based site indices and possible extensions, and problems of statistical parameter estimation. Four main kinds of estimation methods for dynamic systems can be distinguished. A multidimensional generalization of the Richards model illustrates many of the ideas.Keywords
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