Books on Earth and Planetary Sciences - Marine Science and Technology Books

Sedimentary Processes on the Amazon Continental Shelf - book by Nittrouer, C.A.;Demaster, D.J.

DESCRIPTION: A compilation of the most recent research. It examines a wide range of factors affecting sediments as part of a multi-disciplinary investigation, including studies of sedimentology, geochemistry, physical oceanography, and benthic biology. The Amazon River discharges enormous amounts... view more info and the price of this book.

Ocean Acoustic Propagation by Finite Difference Methods - book by Lee, D.;McDaniel, S.T.

DESCRIPTION: A concise guide to the theory and application of numerical methods for predicting ocean acoustic propagation, also providing an introduction to numerical methods, with an overview of those methods presently in use. An in-depth development of the implicit-finite-difference technique is ... view more info and the price of this book.

Surveying and Charting of the Seas - book by Langeraar, W.

DESCRIPTION: A practical book for those engaged in marine surveying and charting activities who must acquire, process and present data for hydrographic or engineering purposes. It covers the latest instrumental and equipment development, automation and computerization, as well as conventional metho... view more info and the price of this book.

World Atlas of Holocene Sea-Level Changes - book by Pirazzoli, P.A.;Pluet, J.

DESCRIPTION: This timely study is concerned with the current record of sea-level changes during the past 10,000 years; their rates, and our ability to estimate these changes accurately. The author begins with an extensive introduction to the subject, covering the historical background and the possib... view more info and the price of this book.

Deep Ocean Circulation - book by Teramoto, T.

DESCRIPTION: This volume comprises the final report of the research project entitled the Dynamics of the Deep Ocean Circulation. The layered structure of the subsurface circulation, which had been predicted in the hypothetical model proposed prior to the research, is verified through Eulerian and La... view more info and the price of this book.

Modern Approaches to Data Assimilation in Ocean Modeling - book by Malanotte-Rizzoli, P.

DESCRIPTION: The field of oceanographic data assimilation is now well established. The main area of concern of oceanographic data assimilation is the necessity for systematic model improvement and ocean state estimation. In this respect, the book presents the newest, innovative applications combinin... view more info and the price of this book.

Modern Approaches to Data Assimilation in Ocean Modeling - book by Malanotte-Rizzoli, P.

DESCRIPTION: The field of oceanographic data assimilation is now well established. The main area of concern of oceanographic data assimilation is the necessity for systematic model improvement and ocean state estimation. In this respect, the book presents the newest, innovative applications combinin... view more info and the price of this book.

Fine Sediment Dynamics in the Marine Environment - book by Winterwerp, J.C.;Kranenburg, C.

DESCRIPTION: Cohesive sediment, or mud, is encountered in most water bodies throughout the world. Often mud is a valuable resource, synonymous with fertile land, enriching the natural environment and used as an important building material. Yet, mud also hinders navigation. Consequently, dredging ope... view more info and the price of this book.

Operational Oceanography - book by Flemming, N.C.;Vallerga, S.;Pinardi, N.;Behrens, H.W.A.;Manzella, G.;Prandle, D.;Stel, J.H.

DESCRIPTION: The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) is an international programme for a permanent global framework of observations, modelling and analysis of ocean variables that are needed to support operational services around the world. The EuroGOOS strategy has two streams: the first is to imp... view more info and the price of this book.

Operational Oceanography - book by Stel, J.H.;Behrens, H.W.A.;Borst, J.C.;Droppert, L.J.;van der Meulen, J.P.

DESCRIPTION: GOOS is an international programme for a permanent global framework of observations, modelling and analysis of ocean variables which are needed to support operational services around the world. The EuroGOOS strategy has two streams: the first is to improve the quality of marine informat... view more info and the price of this book.

Solent Science - A Review - book by Collins, M.;Ansell, K.

DESCRIPTION: Sound scientific knowledge is fundamental to the long-term planning and management of the Solent and its coastline. As such, it is appropriate to bring together in this book, the results and observations of various researchers, to establish the present level of understanding of the Sole... view more info and the price of this book.

Muddy Coasts of the World: Processes, Deposits and Function - book by Healy, T.;Wang, Y.;Healy, J.-A.

DESCRIPTION: The SCOR (Scientific Committee on Ocean Research of ICSU) Working Group 106 was tasked with reviewing the geomorphic, sedimentary and oceanographic dynamics of muddy costs, assessing the impact of sea level rise on muddy coasts, especially in estuaries, and to recommend future research ... view more info and the price of this book.

Coastal and Estuarine Fine Sediment Processes - book by McAnally, W.H.;Mehta, A.J.

DESCRIPTION: The INTERCOH series of conferences bring together the world's leading researchers and practitioners in cohesive sediment transport processes to share recent insights. This book presents papers that examine the spectrum of fine sediment transport related science and engineering, includin... view more info and the price of this book.

Satellites, Oceanography and Society - book by Halpern, D.

DESCRIPTION: The book shows how the new observations from satellites required advances in theory and influenced societal decision-making. Chapters have a review with an extensive reference list, making the book an excellent source of information for biological and physical oceanographers and atmosph... view more info and the price of this book.

Wave Mechanics for Ocean Engineering - book by Boccotti, P.

DESCRIPTION: In a unitary way, this monograph deals with a wide range of subjects related to the mechanics of sea waves. The book highlights recent theoretical results on the dynamics of random wind-generated waves, on long-term wave statistics, and on beach planform evolution. A fresh approach is g... view more info and the price of this book.

Muddy Coast Dynamics and Resource Management - book by Flemming, B.W.;Delafontaine, M.T.;Liebezeit, G.

DESCRIPTION: Muddy coasts are land-sea transitional environments commonly found along low-energy shorelines which either receive large annual supplies of muddy sediments, or where unconsolidated muddy deposits are being eroded by wave action.In providing 21 case studies in different parts of the wor... view more info and the price of this book.

Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography - book by Emery, W.J.;Thomson, R.E.

DESCRIPTION: Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography is a practical reference guide to established and modern data analysis techniques in earth and ocean sciences. This second and revised edition is even more comprehensive with numerous updates, and an additional appendix on 'Convolution and ... view more info and the price of this book.

Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography - book by Emery, W.J.;Thomson, R.E.

DESCRIPTION: Data Analysis Methods in Physical Oceanography is a practical reference guide to established and modern data analysis techniques in earth and ocean sciences. This second and revised edition is even more comprehensive with numerous updates, and an additional appendix on 'Convolution and ... view more info and the price of this book.

Science Technology Synergy for Research in the Marine Environment: Challenges for the XXI Century - book by Beranzoli, L.;Favali, P.;Smriglio, G.

DESCRIPTION: This volume is one of the most significant results of the conference "Science-Technology Synergy for Research in Marine Environment: Challenges for the XXI Century" held in Erice and Ustica, Italy, September 1999. It presents state of the art developments in technology and scientific r... view more info and the price of this book.