Analysis Process Flow (Text Version)

(Problem Formulation Phase)

Characterization of Exposure

• Measures of exposure + measures of ecosystem and receptor characteristics + measures of effect. (links to data review)
• Exposure analysis.*
• Exposure profile. (these link to the characterizing exposure review)

Characterization of Ecological Effects

• Measures of exposure + measures of ecosystem and receptor characteristics + measures of effect.
• Ecological response analysis.*
• Stressor-Response profile.(these link to the characterizing ecological effects review)

(Risk Characterization Phase)

*As necessary: acquire data, iterate process, monitor results.