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to parameterize and validate an intermediate scale model. This model could provide a more
detailed assessment, confirm coarse resolution model predictions using upscaling from
ground measurements – through intermediate scale model predictions – to coarse scale
estimates, and finally, to study the effects of any erosion alleviation measures that might
be implemented.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank the staff of the Lake Tanganyika Biodiversity Project for assistance
with various aspects of this work. The LTBP project is funded by the United National
Development Programme/Global Environment Facility.
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