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(a) co-ordinating the work of multi-disciplinary teams of physical, chemical and biological
specialists in the interpretation of the phenomenon;
(b) improving the design and operation of monitoring networks;
(c) testing control techniques.
However, mathematical modelling should not be regarded as a substitute for the
scientific approach; on the contrary, an integrated programme of data collection, field and
laboratory experimentation and modelling which addresses specific and concrete questions is
the best way forward.