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Problems, Philosophy and Politics of Climate Science (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Guido Visconti Problems, Philosophy and Politics of Climate Science (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Guido Visconti
R3,798 Discovery Miles 37 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is a critical appraisal of the status of the so-called Climate Sciences (CS). These are contributed by many other basic sciences like physics, geology, chemistry and as such employ theoretical and experimental methods. In the last few decades most of the CS have been identified with the global warming problem and numerical models have been used as the main tool for their investigations. The produced predictions can only be partially tested against experimental data and may represent one of the reasons CS are drifting away from the route of the scientific method. On the other hand the study of climate faces many other interesting and mostly unsolved problems (think about ice ages) whose solution could clarify how the climatic system works. As for the global warming, while its existence is largely proved, scientifically it can be solved only with a large experimental effort carried out for a few decades. Problems can arise when not proved hypotheses are adopted as the basis for public policy without the recognition that they may be on shaky ground. The strong interactions of the Global Warming (GW) with the society create another huge problem of political nature for the CS. The book argues that the knowledge gained so far on the specific GW problem is enough for the relevant political decisions to be taken and that Climate Science should resume the study of the climate system with appropriate means and methods. The book introduces the most relevant concepts needed for the discussion in the text or in appropriate appendices and it is directed to the general public with upper undergraduate background. Each chapter closes with a debate between a climate scientist and a humanist to reflect the discussions between climate science and philosophy or climate scientists and society.

Advances in Bioclimatology, v. 3 (Hardcover): G. Stanhill Advances in Bioclimatology, v. 3 (Hardcover)
G. Stanhill
R2,581 Discovery Miles 25 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume contains reviews on different aspects of human, animal and plant bioclimatology; the mechanisms linking human melanoma with radiation from both the sun and artificial sources; field and experimental studies on the health of farm animals in adverse climatic environments and the impact of climatic extremes on airborne disease organisms and their hosts' defense mechanisms; measurement techniques used in plant bioclimatology, including thermoelectric methods of measuring sap flow and transpiration in plants, remote sensing techniques: the use of lasers in both spectrofluorometry, and the study of the geometrical structure of plant canopies and the use of radar mounted in aircraft and satellites to monitor forest size and state.

Why the Weather? (Hardcover): C. F Brooks Why the Weather? (Hardcover)
C. F Brooks
R1,027 Discovery Miles 10 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Originally published in the early 1900s, this book is - 'primarily for the general reader who likes to know more about that much talked about, but little understood, topic - the weather'. Rather than being a dry text book, covering the entire field of meteorology, this includes general interest that the reader can use as a reference for the varying weather experienced every day. Contents Include: GENERAL NOTES AND SPRING WEATHER: Observe the Weather - Early Spring - Moisture in the Air - Clouds - Wind and Weather - rain - May Weather - Some Weather Proverbs - Summer Weather - Mountain Weather - Thunderstorms - Thunderstorms and the Vacationist - West Indian and Other Hurricanes - Autumn Foreshadows Winter - Autumn Winds and Storms - Weather Periods and Major Air Streams - Autumn Weather Proverbs - Our Atmosphere - WINTER: Winter Storms - Snow - Winter Resorts and Sports - Winter Sunshine - Winter Cold - Winter in the Home

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics II - Stratified / Rotating Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere-Ocean (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Emin... Geophysical Fluid Dynamics II - Stratified / Rotating Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere-Ocean (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Emin OEzsoy
R2,246 R1,676 Discovery Miles 16 760 Save R570 (25%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book develops a fundamental understanding of geophysical fluid dynamics based on a mathematical description of the flows of inhomogeneous fluids. It covers these topics: 1. development of the equations of motion for an inhomogeneous fluid 2. review of thermodynamics 3. thermodynamic and kinetic energy equations 4. equations of state for the atmosphere and the ocean, salt, and moisture effects 5. concepts of potential temperature and potential density 6. Boussinesq and quasi-geostrophic approximations 7. conservation equations for vorticity, mechanical and thermal energy instability theories, internal waves, mixing, convection, double-diffusion, stratified turbulence, fronts, intrusions, gravity currents Graduate students will be able to learn and apply the basic theory of geophysical fluid dynamics of inhomogeneous fluids on a rotating earth, including: 1. derivation of the governing equations for a stratified fluid starting from basic principles of physics 2. review of thermodynamics, equations of state, isothermal, adiabatic, isentropic changes 3. scaling of the equations, Boussinesq approximation, applied to the ocean and the atmosphere 4. examples of stratified flows at geophysical scales, steady and unsteady motions, inertia-gravity internal waves, quasi-geostrophic theory 5. vorticity and energy conservation in stratified fluids 6.boundary layer convection in stratified containers and basins

Advances in Laboratory Testing and Modelling of Soils and Shales (ATMSS) (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Alessio Ferrari, Lyesse... Advances in Laboratory Testing and Modelling of Soils and Shales (ATMSS) (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Alessio Ferrari, Lyesse Laloui
R5,726 Discovery Miles 57 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this spirit, the ATMSS International Workshop "Advances in Laboratory Testing & Modelling of Soils and Shales" (Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland; 18-20 January 2017) has been organized to promote the exchange of ideas, experience and state of the art among major experts active in the field of experimental testing and modelling of soils and shales. The Workshop has been organized under the auspices of the Technical Committees TC-101 "Laboratory Testing", TC-106 "Unsaturated Soils" and TC-308 "Energy Geotechnics" of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. This volume contains the invited keynote and feature lectures, as well as the papers that have been presented at the Workshop. The topics of the lectures and papers cover a wide range of theoretical and experimental research, including unsaturated behaviour of soils and shales, multiphysical testing of geomaterials, hydro-mechanical behaviour of shales and stiff clays, the geomechanical behaviour of the Opalinus Clay shale, advanced laboratory testing for site characterization and in-situ applications, and soil - structure interactions.

Historical Earthquake-Resistant Timber Frames in the Mediterranean Area (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Nicola Ruggieri, Gennaro... Historical Earthquake-Resistant Timber Frames in the Mediterranean Area (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Nicola Ruggieri, Gennaro Tampone, Raffaele Zinno
R3,476 Discovery Miles 34 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents a selection of the best papers from the HEaRT 2013 conference, held in Cosenza, Italy, which provided a valuable forum for engineers and architects, researchers and educators to exchange views and findings concerning the technological history, construction features and seismic behavior of historical timber-framed walls in the Mediterranean countries. The topics covered are wide ranging and include historical aspects and examples of the use of timber-framed construction systems in response to earthquakes, such as the gaiola system in Portugal and the Bourbon system in southern Italy; interpretation of the response of timber-framed walls to seismic actions based on calculations and experimental tests; assessment of the effectiveness of repair and strengthening techniques, e.g., using aramid fiber wires or sheets; and modelling analyses. In addition, on the basis of case studies, a methodology is presented that is applicable to diagnosis, strengthening and improvement of seismic performance and is compatible with modern theoretical principles and conservation criteria. It is hoped that, by contributing to the knowledge of this construction technique, the book will help to promote conservation of this important component of Europe's architectural heritage.

Engineering for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Masanori Hamada Engineering for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Masanori Hamada
R4,702 Discovery Miles 47 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Earthquake and tsunami disasters have been increasing rapidly and globally in the last quarter-century. The purpose of this book is to provide essential knowledge and information on the mitigation of earthquakes and tsunamis for graduate students, young researchers, and geotechnical engineers. It begins by presenting recent cases of earthquakes that have occurred in the world, referring to tsunamis and soil liquefaction and how to cope with such disasters. The final chapter proposes strategies for disaster mitigation against in Japan earthquakes and tsunamis in the future.

Sustainable Climate Action and Water Management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Ram Kumar Mishra, R.B. Singh, Anupama Dubey Sustainable Climate Action and Water Management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Ram Kumar Mishra, R.B. Singh, Anupama Dubey
R3,416 Discovery Miles 34 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses various issues relating to water resources, climate change and sustainable development. Water is the main driving force behind three major pillars of sustainable development: environmental, social and economic. As stated in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, development of these pillars rests on the availability and management of resources to fulfill the demand for water. By identifying the various challenges in the context of water resources and climate change, the book offers insights into achieving a better and more sustainable future. It provides a unique forum for practitioners and academics to exchange ideas on emerging issues, approaches, and practices in the area of water resources, climate change, and sustainability, while also presenting valuable information for policymakers on the changing contours of water management and climate change mitigation. As such it is a useful resource for decision-makers at the local as well as the global level.

Encyclopedia of Air (Hardcover, New): David E Newton Encyclopedia of Air (Hardcover, New)
David E Newton
R2,847 Discovery Miles 28 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Encyclopedia of Air adopts a unique approach to its topic, exploring air, wind, and atmosphere in all their natural and human aspects. Its 162 entries are alphabetically arranged and cover meteorological topics such as tornados, political issues such as air pollution, important scientists and aviators, technical topics such as airplanes and dirigibles, and cultural phenomena including musical, literary, and linguistic references to air and wind. Other entries cover important organizations such as the Clean Air Trust, legal issues such as the Clean Air Act, and aerial sports and recreation such as kite-flying. Containing over 50 photos and tables, this book also includes a "Guide to Selected Topics" that traces broad themes, a general bibliography, and a detailed subject index. Most of the entries provide "See also" references to related entries in the book, a listing of addition information resources--both print and electronic--and contact information for relevant groups and organizations.

Climate Change and Ecotoxicology (Hardcover): Giselle Tang Climate Change and Ecotoxicology (Hardcover)
Giselle Tang
R3,114 R2,826 Discovery Miles 28 260 Save R288 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Weather at Sea - A Cruising Skipper's Guide to the Weather (Paperback): Simon Rowell Weather at Sea - A Cruising Skipper's Guide to the Weather (Paperback)
Simon Rowell
R451 R407 Discovery Miles 4 070 Save R44 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The weather affects everyone at sea, whether you are pottering along the coast, motoring from port to port or sailing to another continent. This book explains the basic principles that govern the weather from a practical, on the water, sailor's point of view. It goes through global, regional and then local weather patterns so you understand what is happening, how this might change and why. Armed with this knowledge and understanding you will be more confident to make decisions about when and when not to venture out to sea and what to expect if things change while you are out there. Simon Rowell shares his experience as a round-the world skipper and world-class weather forecaster. He explains the basic physics creatively and puts it in context with real situations to enable you to apply weather theory to practical sailing scenarios. Hundreds of illustrations aid the communication of what can be a complex subject, enabling you to better understand the weather and increase your enjoyment and safety when out on the water. This book is part of Fernhurst Books' Skipper's Library series of practical books for the cruising sailor.

Attenuation of Incoherent Seismic Noise (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Abdullatif Al-Shuhail, Saleh Al-Dossary Attenuation of Incoherent Seismic Noise (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Abdullatif Al-Shuhail, Saleh Al-Dossary
R4,588 Discovery Miles 45 880 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines the effects of incoherent noise and how it leads to the misinterpretation of seismic data. It also reviews common noise reduction approaches and their drawbacks, focusing on developments that have occurred in the past decade. The main features of this book include: * Hands-on implementation in MATLAB and/or C * In-depth discussions of both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject * Supplementary, real-world seismic data * Detailed descriptions of structure-enhancing filters. Connecting the theory and practical implementation of noise reduction, the book helps readers fill the gap from equations to code, and from classical filters to the preservation and enhancement of a robust structure. Lastly, it highlights cutting-edge research in the area. As such, it is of interest to researchers in the fields of petroleum engineering, exploration seismology, and geophysics, as well as to practitioners working in the petroleum industry.

Climate Change, Human Impact and Green Energy Transformation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Jan Kicinski, Patryk Chaja Climate Change, Human Impact and Green Energy Transformation (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Jan Kicinski, Patryk Chaja
R4,589 Discovery Miles 45 890 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book indicates the most optimal solutions for the growing civilization problem related to climate change that takes place more and more rapidly on our planet. It is divided into two parts: In the first part, the authors - based on the available analyses and reports on climate change taking place on Earth - present their own point of view in relation to the above issue, while trying to find answers to the following questions: * Why is it so difficult to admit that humans are responsible for the ongoing climate change? * Will climate change destroy life on Earth? * Can science and modern technologies stop this process? In the second part of the book, the authors propose a solution for the advancing climate change, regarding the reduction of CO2 emissions coming mainly from the energy sector. On the basis of scientific achievements and implementations of research institutions in Poland, especially the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Gdansk, the book proposes directions of development of the energy transformation in Poland and other countries for which fossil fuels currently make a large contribution to the energy production process and are the main emitter of CO2 to the atmosphere. The book is addressed to citizens, ecologists, climatologists as well as politicians and experts responsible for shaping the climate and energy policy of the country level and also the world.

Current State and Future Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity (Hardcover): Ashok Kumar Rathoure, Pawan Kumar Chauhan Current State and Future Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity (Hardcover)
Ashok Kumar Rathoure, Pawan Kumar Chauhan
R6,736 Discovery Miles 67 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Understanding the balance of society and nature is imperative when researching ecosystems and their global influence. A method of studying the health of these ecosystems is biodiversity. The more diverse the species that live in an ecosystem, the healthier it is. As the climate continues to transform, small-scale ecosystems are affected, altering their diversity. Environmentalists need a book of research that studies the specific impacts of climate change and how it affects the future of the environment. Current State and Future Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on biological systems and how climate change influences their health. While highlighting topics such as genetic diversity, economic valuation, and climatic conditions, this publication explores the effects of climate change as well as the methods of sustainable management within ecosystems. This book is ideally designed for environmental scientists, environmental professionals, scientists, ecologists, conservationists, government officials, policymakers, agriculturalists, environmentalists, zoologists, botanists, entomologists, urban planners, researchers, scholars, and students seeking research on current and future developments of various ecosystems.

Light Scattering Reviews 9 - Light Scattering and Radiative Transfer (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Alexander A. Kokhanovsky Light Scattering Reviews 9 - Light Scattering and Radiative Transfer (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Alexander A. Kokhanovsky
R4,439 Discovery Miles 44 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Light Scattering Reviews (vol. 9) is aimed at the description of modern advances in radiative transfer and light scattering. The following topics will be considered: light scattering by atmospheric dust particles and also by inhomogeneous scatterers, the general - purpose discrete - ordinate algorithm DISORT for radiative transfer, the radiative transfer code RAY based on the adding-doubling solution of the radiative transfer equation, aerosol and cloud remote sensing, use of polarization in remote sensing, direct aerosol radiative forcing, principles of the Mueller matrix measurements, light reflectance from various land surfaces. This volume will be a valuable addition to already published volumes 1-8 of Light Scattering Reviews.

Mountain Weather Research and Forecasting - Recent Progress and Current Challenges (Hardcover, 2012): Fotini K. Chow, Stephan... Mountain Weather Research and Forecasting - Recent Progress and Current Challenges (Hardcover, 2012)
Fotini K. Chow, Stephan F.J. De Wekker, Bradley J. Snyder
R7,737 Discovery Miles 77 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides readers with a broad understanding of the fundamental principles driving atmospheric flow over complex terrain and provides historical context for recent developments and future direction for researchers and forecasters. The topics in this book are expanded from those presented at the Mountain Weather Workshop, which took place in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, August 5-8, 2008. The inspiration for the workshop came from the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Mountain Meteorology Committee and was designed to bridge the gap between the research and forecasting communities by providing a forum for extended discussion and joint education. For academic researchers, this book provides some insight into issues important to the forecasting community. For the forecasting community, this book provides training on fundamentals of atmospheric processes over mountainous regions, which are notoriously difficult to predict. The book also helps to provide a better understanding of current research and forecast challenges, including the latest contributions and advancements to the field.

The book begins with an overview of mountain weather and forecasting chal- lenges specific to complex terrain, followed by chapters that focus on diurnal mountain/valley flows that develop under calm conditions and dynamically-driven winds under strong forcing. The focus then shifts to other phenomena specific to mountain regions: Alpine foehn, boundary layer and air quality issues, orographic precipitation processes, and microphysics parameterizations. Having covered the major physical processes, the book shifts to observation and modelling techniques used in mountain regions, including model configuration and parameterizations such as turbulence, and model applications in operational forecasting. The book concludes with a discussion of the current state of research and forecasting in complex terrain, including a vision of how to bridge the gap in the future.

Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Janardhanan Sundaresan, K M Santosh, Andrea Deri, Rob... Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Janardhanan Sundaresan, K M Santosh, Andrea Deri, Rob Roggema, Ramesh Singh
R4,533 R3,676 Discovery Miles 36 760 Save R857 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Geospatial Technologies and Climate Change describes various approaches from different countries on how to use geospatial technologies to help solving climate change issues. It also details how different geospatial technologies (remote sensing, Geographical Information System...) can be used to help with climate monitoring and modeling, how to work with them and what to be careful about. This book is written by scientific experts from four different continents. Written in a comprehensive and complete way, this book is essential reading material for graduate and undergraduate students interested in these techniques and in climate change.

Climate Science for Serving Society - Research, Modeling and Prediction Priorities (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Ghassem R. Asrar,... Climate Science for Serving Society - Research, Modeling and Prediction Priorities (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Ghassem R. Asrar, James W. Hurrell
R5,941 R5,306 Discovery Miles 53 060 Save R635 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume offers a comprehensive survey and a close analysis of efforts to develop actionable climate information in support of vital decisions for climate adaptation, risk management and policy. Arising from submissions and discussion at the 2011 Open Science Conference (OSC) of the World Climate Research Program (WCRP), the book addresses research and intellectual challenges which span the full range of Program activities.

Meteorology - A Text-Book On the Weather, the Causes of Its Changes, and Weather Forecasting, for the Student and General... Meteorology - A Text-Book On the Weather, the Causes of Its Changes, and Weather Forecasting, for the Student and General Reader (Hardcover)
Willis Isbister Milham
R1,184 Discovery Miles 11 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Road Vehicle Automation 2 (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Gereon Meyer, Sven Beiker Road Vehicle Automation 2 (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Gereon Meyer, Sven Beiker
R5,557 R4,922 Discovery Miles 49 220 Save R635 (11%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This paper collection is the second volume of the LNMOB series on Road Vehicle Automation. The book contains a comprehensive review of current technical, socio-economic, and legal perspectives written by experts coming from public authorities, companies and universities in the U.S., Europe and Japan. It originates from the Automated Vehicle Symposium 2014, which was jointly organized by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) in Burlingame, CA, in July 2014. The contributions discuss the challenges arising from the integration of highly automated and self-driving vehicles into the transportation system, with a focus on human factors and different deployment scenarios. This book is an indispensable source of information for academic researchers, industrial engineers, and policy makers interested in the topic of road vehicle automation.

Forensic Geotechnical Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): V.V.S. Rao, G. L. Sivakumar Babu Forensic Geotechnical Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
V.V.S. Rao, G. L. Sivakumar Babu
R5,640 R5,293 Discovery Miles 52 930 Save R347 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this edited volume on advances in forensic geotechnical engineering, a number of technical contributions by experts and professionals in this area are included. The work is the outcome of deliberations at various conferences in the area conducted by Prof. G.L. Sivakumar Babu and Dr. V.V.S. Rao as secretary and Chairman of Technical Committee on Forensic Geotechnical Engineering of International Society for Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (ISSMGE). This volume contains papers on topics such as guidelines, evidence/data collection, distress characterization, use of diagnostic tests (laboratory and field tests), back analysis, failure hypothesis formulation, role of instrumentation and sensor-based technologies, risk analysis, technical shortcomings. This volume will prove useful to researchers and practitioners alike.

Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics and Simulations - Volume-I: Materials to Structures (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021):... Recent Advances in Computational Mechanics and Simulations - Volume-I: Materials to Structures (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Sandip Kumar Saha, Mousumi Mukherjee
R10,465 Discovery Miles 104 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents selected papers from the 7th International Congress on Computational Mechanics and Simulation, held at IIT Mandi, India. The papers discuss the development of mathematical models representing physical phenomena and apply modern computing methods to analyze a broad range of applications including civil, offshore, aerospace, automotive, naval and nuclear structures. Special emphasis is given on simulation of structural response under extreme loading such as earthquake, blast etc. The book is of interest to researchers and academics from civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering/science, physics, mathematics and other disciplines.

Improving Infrared-Based Precipitation Retrieval Algorithms Using Multi-Spectral Satellite Imagery (Hardcover, 2015 ed.):... Improving Infrared-Based Precipitation Retrieval Algorithms Using Multi-Spectral Satellite Imagery (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Nasrin Nasrollahi
R2,846 Discovery Miles 28 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This thesis transforms satellite precipitation estimation through the integration of a multi-sensor, multi-channel approach to current precipitation estimation algorithms, and provides more accurate readings of precipitation data from space. Using satellite data to estimate precipitation from space overcomes the limitation of ground-based observations in terms of availability over remote areas and oceans as well as spatial coverage. However, the accuracy of satellite-based estimates still need to be improved. The approach introduced in this thesis takes advantage of the recent NASA satellites in observing clouds and precipitation. In addition, machine-learning techniques are also employed to make the best use of remotely-sensed "big data." The results provide a significant improvement in detecting non-precipitating areas and reducing false identification of precipitation.

Global Emission Inventory and Atmospheric Transport of Black Carbon - Evaluation of the Associated Exposure (Hardcover, 2015... Global Emission Inventory and Atmospheric Transport of Black Carbon - Evaluation of the Associated Exposure (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Rong Wang
R3,486 Discovery Miles 34 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This thesis presents research focusing on the improvement of high-resolution global black carbon (BC) emission inventory and application in assessing the population exposure to ambient BC. A particular focus of the thesis is on the construction of a high-resolution (both spatial and sectorial) fuel consumption database, which is used to develop the emission inventory of black carbon. Above all, the author updates the global emission inventory of black carbon, a resource subsequently used to study the atmospheric transport of black carbon over Asia with the help of a high-resolution nested model. The thesis demonstrates that spatial bias in fuel consumption and BC emissions can be reduced by means of the sub-national disaggregation approach. Using the inventory and nested model, ambient BC concentrations can be better validated against observations. Lastly, it provides a complete uncertainty analysis of global black carbon emissions, and this uncertainty is taken into account in the atmospheric modeling, helping to better understand the role of black carbon in regional and global air pollution.

Climate Modelling - Philosophical and Conceptual Issues (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Elisabeth A. Lloyd, Eric Winsberg Climate Modelling - Philosophical and Conceptual Issues (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Elisabeth A. Lloyd, Eric Winsberg
R6,320 Discovery Miles 63 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This edited collection of works by leading climate scientists and philosophers introduces readers to issues in the foundations, evaluation, confirmation, and application of climate models. It engages with important topics directly affecting public policy, including the role of doubt, the use of satellite data, and the robustness of models. Climate Modelling provides an early and significant contribution to the burgeoning Philosophy of Climate Science field that will help to shape our understanding of these topics in both philosophy and the wider scientific context. It offers insight into the reasons we should believe what climate models say about the world but addresses the issues that inform how reliable and well-confirmed these models are. This book will be of interest to students of climate science, philosophy of science, and of particular relevance to policy makers who depend on the models that forecast future states of the climate and ocean in order to make public policy decisions.

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