Application of the Hurst exponent in ecology

A brief introduction to the Hurst exponent in ecology is given, and the application of the method to rodent populations is illustrated. Results show that the Hurst exponent is very convenient and effective in detecting nonlinear systems in natural populations.

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Published in:Computers & mathematics with applications (1987) 2011-04, Vol.61 (8), p.2129-2131
Main Authors: Wang, Yu-Zhi, Li, Bo, Wang, Ren-Qing, Su, Jing, Rong, Xiao-Xia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dynamical systems
Ecology
Exponents
Hurst exponent
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
Nonlinear
Nonlinear dynamics
Populations
Rodents
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Summary:A brief introduction to the Hurst exponent in ecology is given, and the application of the method to rodent populations is illustrated. Results show that the Hurst exponent is very convenient and effective in detecting nonlinear systems in natural populations.
ISSN:0898-1221
1873-7668
DOI:10.1016/j.camwa.2010.08.095