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Earth's Magnetosphere: Formed by the Low Latitude Boundary Layer,
Second Edition, provides a fully updated overview of both
historical and current data related to the magnetosphere and how it
is formed. With a focus on experimental data and space missions,
the book goes in depth relating space physics to the Earth's
magnetosphere and its interaction with the solar wind. Starting
with Newton's law, this book also examines Maxwell's equations and
subsidiary equations such as continuity, constitutive relations and
the Lorentz transformation, Helmholtz' theorem, and Poynting's
theorem, among other methods for understanding this interaction.
This new edition of Earth's Magnetosphere is updated with
information on such topics as 3D reconnection, space weather
implications, recent missions such as MMS, ionosphere outflow and
coupling, and the inner magnetosphere. With the addition of
end-of-chapter problems as well, this book is an excellent
foundational reference for geophysicists, space physicists, plasma
physicists, and graduate students alike.
Urban Heat Island Modeling for Tropical Climates takes into account
the different urban physics in tropical environments, presenting a
way of UHI scaling for tropical cities. Topics include measuring,
modeling and proper mitigation strategies, which account for the
surface energy balance of tropics. Tropical cities are more
susceptible to the effects of projected global warming because of
conditions in tropical climates and the rapid growth of so many
cities in this zone. The need for research on measuring, modeling
and mitigation of UHI effects in tropical cities is of growing
importance. This book walks through the basics of Urban Heat
Islands, including causes, measurement and analysis then expands
upon issues as well as the novel techniques that can be used to
address issues specific to the region.
Improving Cereal Productivity through Climate Smart Practices is
based on the presentations of the 4th International Group Meeting
on "Wheat productivity enhancement through climate smart
practices," and moves beyond the presentations to provide
additional depth and breadth on this important topic. Focused
specifically on wheat, and with chapters contributed by globally
renowned pioneers in the field of cereal science, the book helps
readers understand climate change and its effects on different
aspects of wheat production in different parts of the world. This
book will be important for those in research and industry seeking
to contribute to the effective feeding of the world's population.
2D/3D Boundary Element Programming in Petroleum Engineering and
Geomechanics, Volume 72, is designed to make it easy for
researchers, engineers and students to begin writing boundary
element programs. This reference covers the fundamentals,
theoretical developments, programming and applications. Both fluid
flow through porous media and structural problems are used for
coding exercises. Included computer programs may be used as
starting codes; after modifications, they can be applied to real
world problems. The book covers topics around mesh generation, 3D
boundary element coding, and interface coding for controlling mesh
generation, and plotting results.
The Microbiology of Nuclear Waste Disposal is a state-of-the-art
reference featuring contributions focusing on the impact of
microbes on the safe long-term disposal of nuclear waste. This book
is the first to cover this important emerging topic, and is written
for a wide audience encompassing regulators, implementers,
academics, and other stakeholders. The book is also of interest to
those working on the wider exploitation of the subsurface, such as
bioremediation, carbon capture and storage, geothermal energy, and
water quality. Planning for suitable facilities in the U.S.,
Europe, and Asia has been based mainly on knowledge from the
geological and physical sciences. However, recent studies have
shown that microbial life can proliferate in the inhospitable
environments associated with radioactive waste disposal, and can
control the long-term fate of nuclear materials. This can have
beneficial and damaging impacts, which need to be quantified.
Carbon Isotope Stratigraphy, Volume Five in the Advances in
Sequence Stratigraphy series, covers research in stratigraphic
disciplines, including the most recent developments in the
geosciences. This fully commissioned review publication aims to
foster and convey progress in stratigraphy with its inclusion of a
variety of topics, including Carbon isotope stratigraphy -
principles and applications, Interpreting Phanerozoic d13C patterns
as periodic glacio-eustatic sequences, Stable carbon isotopes in
archaeological plant remains, Review of the Upper Ediacaran-Lower
Cambrian Detrital Series in Central and North Iberia: NE Africa as
possible Source Area, Calibrating d13C and d18O chemostratigraphic
correlations across Cambrian strata of SW, and much more.
Modern Global Seismology, Second Edition, is a complete,
self-contained primer on seismology, featuring extensive coverage
of all related aspects-from observational data through
prediction-and emphasizing the fundamental theories and physics
governing seismic waves, both natural and anthropogenic. Based on
thoroughly class-tested material, the text provides a unique
perspective on Earth's large-scale internal structure and dynamic
processes, particularly earthquake sources, and the application of
theory to the dynamic processes of the earth's upper layer. This
insightful new edition is designed for accessibility and
comprehension for graduate students entering the field. Exploration
seismologists will also find it an invaluable resource on topics
such as elastic-wave propagation, seismic instrumentation, and
seismogram analysis.
Microbe Mediated Remediation of Environmental Contaminants presents
recent scientific progress in applying microbes for environmental
management. The book explores the current existing practical
applications and provides information to help readers develop new
practices and applications. Edited by recognized leaders in the
field, this penetrating assessment of our progress to date in
deploying microorganisms to the advantage of environmental
management and biotechnology will be widely welcomed by those
working in soil contamination management, agriculture, environment
management, soil microbiology, and waste management. The polluting
effects on the world around us of soil erosion, the unwanted
migration of sediments, chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and
the improper treatment of human and animal wastes have resulted in
serious environmental and social problems around the world,
problems which require us to look for solutions elsewhere than
established physical and chemical technologies. Often the answer
lies in hybrid applications in which microbial methods are combined
with physical and chemical ones. When we remember that these highly
effective microorganisms, cultured for a variety of applications,
are but a tiny fraction of those to be found in the world around
us, we realize the vastness of the untapped and beneficial
potential of microorganisms.
Advances in Geophysics, Volume 61 - Machine Learning and Artificial
Intelligence in Geosciences, the latest release in this
highly-respected publication in the field of geophysics, contains
new chapters on a variety of topics, including a historical review
on the development of machine learning, machine learning to
investigate fault rupture on various scales, a review on machine
learning techniques to describe fractured media, signal
augmentation to improve the generalization of deep neural networks,
deep generator priors for Bayesian seismic inversion, as well as a
review on homogenization for seismology, and more.
From ice storms to fire rainbows, this is an A to Z guide to the
earth's spectacular weather phenomena. Each entry has been crafted
by experts at The Royal Meteorological Society, and many are
illustrated with dramatic imagery from their annual Weather
Photographer of the Year competition. As well as providing precise
scientific and geographic detail, the entries often reveal the
folklore that surrounds certain weather events and how they have
affected human culture.
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