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1. INTRODUCTION
In Chap. 3 we will discuss how to measure, quantify, and compare growth
forms. In Chap. 4 we will focus on how to construct simulation models of
growth and form . In this Chapter we will discuss how Lindenmayer systems
can be applied to model algae, how hydrodynamics can be modeled with
the lattice Boltzmann method, and how Laplacian growth models, aggregation models, and three dimensional accretive growth models can be used to
simulate growth. In Chap. 5 we will discuss how the models can be verified
and whether we can do predictions with the model. Chapter 6 will be about
the applications, how we can use simulation models to interpret information
stored in bioarchives and why knowledge about growth processes is crucial
in regeneration of marine ecosystems and setting up aquacultures for producing various types of chemical agents. In Chapter 7 we will end with some
main conclusions and an overview of all the missing pieces of knowledge.
1. INTRODUCTION
In Chap. 3 we will discuss how to measure, quantify, and compare growth
forms. In Chap. 4 we will focus on how to construct simulation models of
growth and form . In this Chapter we will discuss how Lindenmayer systems
can be applied to model algae, how hydrodynamics can be modeled with
the lattice Boltzmann method, and how Laplacian growth models, aggregation models, and three dimensional accretive growth models can be used to
simulate growth. In Chap. 5 we will discuss how the models can be verified
and whether we can do predictions with the model. Chapter 6 will be about
the applications, how we can use simulation models to interpret information
stored in bioarchives and why knowledge about growth processes is crucial
in regeneration of marine ecosystems and setting up aquacultures for producing various types of chemical agents. In Chapter 7 we will end with some
main conclusions and an overview of all the missing pieces of knowledge.