MANGROVE SIMULATION: ATTENUATION OF STORM SURGES IN PROTECTING COASTAL AREA AND GEOSPATIAL SIMULATION MODEL OF MANGROVE FOREST IN PALSABANGON MANGROVE SWAMP FOREST RESERVE PAGBILAO, QUEZON

Abstract

The objective of this research is to designed and developed a system known as Mangrove Simulation: Attenuation of Storm Surges in Protecting Coastal Area and Geospatial Simulation Model of Mangrove Forest in Palsabangon Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve Pagbilao, Quezon. The system incorporates various functionalities including web-based application and geographical information system for administrator and staff of Palsabangon Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve. To utilize the Agent-Based model that simulate and predict the growth and spatial distribution of various mangrove species with regards to the environment. To evaluate of the accuracy of the algorithm in mangrove simulation with geographic information system mapping aims to improve they understanding of the ecological dynamics and spatial patterns of mangroves, and provide useful information for the management and conservation of mangrove ecosystems. The system underwent a comprehensive testing process to assess its functionality, suitability, reliability, performance efficiency, operability, security, compatibility, and maintainability. The results revealed that the system achieved an overall mean score of 4.09, indicating a "Very Satisfactory" rating. This signifies that both experts and clients were very satisfied with the system's characteristics. Moreover, it passed on the standard rating level of ISO/IEC 25010. This remark indicates that the system performed effectively and achieved its goals.