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John Wiley & Sons Inc Dynamics of the Earths Radiation Belts and Inner
Book SynopsisPublished by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 199.Table of ContentsPreface Danny Summers, Ian R. Mann, and Daniel N. Baker ix Introduction Danny Summers, Ian R. Mann, and Daniel N. Baker 1 Section I: Historical Perspective Space Weather: Affecting Technologies on Earth and in Space Louis J. Lanzerotti 11 Section II: Current State of Knowledge of Radiation Belts SAMPEX: A Long-Serving Radiation Belt Sentinel Daniel N. Baker and J. Bernard Blake 21 Large-Amplitude Whistler Waves and Electron Acceleration in the Earth's Radiation Belts: A Review of STEREO and Wind Observations C. A. Cattell, A. Breneman, K. Goetz, P. J. Kellogg, K. Kersten, J. R. Wygant, L. B. Wilson III, M. D. Looper, J. B. Blake, and I. Roth 41 Classification of Pc1-2 Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves at Geosynchronous Orbit B. J. Fraser, S. K. Morley, R. S. Grew, and H. J. Singer 53 The Role of Ultralow Frequency Waves in Radiation Belt Dynamics Ian R. Mann, Kyle R. Murphy, Louis G. Ozeke, I. Jonathan Rae, David K. Milling, Andy Kale, and Farideh Honary 69 Section III: Space Missions NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes Mission: From Concept to Reality R. L. Kessel 93 The Energization and Radiation in Geospace (ERG) Project Y. Miyoshi, T. Ono, T. Takashima, K. Asamura, M. Hirahara, Y. Kasaba, A. Matsuoka, H. Kojima, K. Shiokawa, K. Seki, M. Fujimoto, T. Nagatsuma, C. Z. Cheng, Y. Kazama, S. Kasahara, T. Mitani, H. Matsumoto, N. Higashio, A. Kumamoto, S. Yagitani, Y. Kasahara, K. Ishisaka, L. Blomberg, A. Fujimoto, Y. Katoh, Y. Ebihara, Y. Omura, M. Nosé, T. Hori, Y. Miyashita, Y.-M. Tanaka, T. Segawa, and ERG Working Group 103 RESONANCE Project for Studies of Wave-Particle Interactions in the Inner Magnetosphere M. M. Mogilevsky, L. M. Zelenyi, A. G. Demekhov, A. A. Petrukovich, D. R. Shklyar, and RESONANCE Team 117 Section IV: Modeling and Simulations Global Structure of ULF Waves During the 24–26 September 1998 Geomagnetic Storm Scot R. Elkington, Anthony A. Chan, and Michael Wiltberger 127 ULF Wave–Driven Radial Diffusion Simulations of the Outer Radiation Belt Louis G. Ozeke, Ian R. Mann, Kyle R. Murphy, I. Jonathan Rae, and Anthony A. Chan 139 Nonlinear Radial Transport in the Earth's Radiation Belts B. T. Kress, M. K. Hudson, A. Y. Ukhorskiy, and H.-R. Mueller 151 Section V: Radiation Belt Injections, Dropouts, and Magnetospheric Variability Time Scales for Localized Radiation Belt Injections to Become a Thin Shell M. W. Liemohn, S. Xu, S. Yan, M.-C. Fok, and Q. Zheng 161 Rebuilding Process of the Outer Electron Radiation Belt: The Spacecraft Akebono Observations T. Nagai 177 The Shock Injection of 24 March 1991: Another Look J. B. Blake 189 Outer Radiation Belt Flux Dropouts: Current Understanding and Unresolved Questions D. L. Turner, S. K. Morley, Y. Miyoshi, B. Ni, and C.-L. Huang 195 Rapid Radiation Belt Losses Occurring During High-Speed Solar Wind Stream–Driven Storms: Importance of Energetic Electron Precipitation Aaron T. Hendry, Craig J. Rodger, Mark A. Clilverd, Neil R. Thomson, Steven K. Morley, and Tero Raita 213 Background Magnetospheric Variability as Inferred From Long Time Series of GOES Data David J. Thomson 225 Section VI: Wave-Particle Interactions Generation Processes of Whistler Mode Chorus Emissions: Current Status of Nonlinear Wave Growth Theory Yoshiharu Omura, David Nunn, and Danny Summers 243 Aspects of Nonlinear Wave-Particle Interactions Jay M. Albert, Xin Tao, and Jacob Bortnik 255 Linear and Nonlinear Growth of Magnetospheric Whistler Mode Waves Danny Summers, Rongxin Tang, and Yoshiharu Omura 265 High-Energy Electron Diffusion by Resonant Interactions With Whistler Mode Hiss J.-F. Ripoll and D. Mourenas 281 Recent Advances in Understanding the Diffuse Auroral Precipitation: The Role of Resonant Wave-Particle Interactions Binbin Ni and Richard M. Thorne 291 Section VII: Energy Coupling in the Inner Magnetosphere The Role of the Earth's Ring Current in Radiation Belt Dynamics Vania K. Jordanova 303 Ring Current Asymmetry and the Love-Gannon Relation G. L. Siscoe and M.-C. Fok 315 The Importance of the Plasmasphere Boundary Layer for Understanding Inner Magnetosphere Dynamics Mark B. Moldwin and Shasha Zou 321 The Role of Quiet Time Ionospheric Plasma in the Storm Time Inner Magnetosphere Andrew W. Yau, Andrew Howarth, W. K. Peterson, and Takumi Abe 329 Cold Ion Outflow as a Source of Plasma for the Magnetosphere S. Haaland, K. Li, A. Eriksson, M. André, E. Engwall, M. Förster, C. Johnsen, B. Lybekk, H. Nilsson, N. Ostgaard, A. Pedersen, and K. Svenes 341 What Happens When the Geomagnetic Field Reverses? J. F. Lemaire and S. F. Singer 355 Section VIII: Radiation Belts and Space Weather What the Satellite Design Community Needs From the Radiation Belt Science Community T. P. O'Brien, J. E. Mazur, and T. B. Guild 365 Storm Responses of Radiation Belts During Solar Cycle 23: HEO Satellite Observations J. F. Fennell, S. Kanekal, and J. L. Roeder 371 Colorado Student Space Weather Experiment: Differential Flux Measurements of Energetic Particles in a Highly Inclined Low Earth Orbit X. Li, S. Palo, R. Kohnert, D. Gerhardt, L. Blum, Q. Schiller, D. Turner, W. Tu, N. Sheiko, and C. Shearer Cooper 385 Section IX: Radiation Belts Beyond Earth Radiation Belts of the Solar System and Universe B. H. Mauk 405 Plasma Wave Observations at Earth, Jupiter, and Saturn G. B. Hospodarsky, K. Sigsbee, J. S. Leisner, J. D. Menietti, W. S. Kurth, D. A. Gurnett, C. A. Kletzing, and O. Santolik 415 AGU Category Index 431
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Modeling the IonosphereThermosphere 201
Book SynopsisPublished by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 201.Table of ContentsPreface Joseph D. Huba, Robert W. Schunk, and George V. Khanzanov vii Introduction Joseph D. Huba, Robert W. Schunk, and George V. Khanzanov 1 Section I: Physical Processes Ionosphere-Thermosphere Physics: Current Status and Problems R. W. Schunk 3 Physical Characteristics and Modeling of Earth's Thermosphere Tim Fuller-Rowell 13 Solar Cycle Changes in the Photochemistry of the Ionosphere and Thermosphere P. G. Richards 29 Energetics and Composition in the Thermosphere A. G. Burns, W. Wang, S. C. Solomon, and L. Qian 39 Section II: Numerical Methods Numerical Methods in Modeling the Ionosphere J. D. Huba and G. Joyce 49 Ionospheric Electrodynamics Modeling A. D. Richmond and A. Maute 57 Section III: IT Models The NCAR TIE-GCM: A Community Model of the Coupled Thermosphere/Ionosphere System Liying Qian, Alan G. Burns, Barbara A. Emery, Benjamin Foster, Gang Lu, Astrid Maute, Arthur D. Richmond, Raymond G. Roble, Stanley C. Solomon, and Wenbin Wang 73 The Global Ionosphere-Thermosphere Model and the Nonhydrostatics Processes Yue Deng and Aaron J. Ridley 85 Traveling Atmospheric Disturbance and Gravity Wave Coupling in the Thermosphere L. C. Gardner and R. W. Schunk 101 Air Force Low-Latitude Ionospheric Model in Support of the C/NOFS Mission Yi-Jiun Su, John M. Retterer, Ronald G. Caton, Russell A. Stoneback, Robert F. Pfaff, Patrick A. Roddy, and Keith M. Groves 107 Long-Term Simulations of the Ionosphere Using SAMI3 S. E. Mcdonald, J. L. Lean, J. D. Huba, G. Joyce, J. T. Emmert, and D. P. Drob 119 Section IV: Validation of IT Models Comparative Studies of Theoretical Models in the Equatorial Ionosphere Tzu-Wei Fang, David Anderson, Tim Fuller-Rowell, Rashid Akmaev, Mihail Codrescu, George Millward, Jan Sojka, Ludger Scherliess, Vince Eccles, John Retterer, Joe Huba, Glenn Joyce, Art Richmond, Astrid Maute, Geoff Crowley, Aaron Ridley, and Geeta Vichare 133 Systematic Evaluation of Ionosphere/Thermosphere (IT) Models: CEDAR Electrodynamics Thermosphere Ionosphere (ETI) Challenge (2009–2010) J. S. Shim, M. Kuznetsova, L. Rastätter, D. Bilitza, M. Butala, M. Codrescu, B. A. Emery, B. Foster, T. J. Fuller-Rowell, J. Huba, A. J. Mannucci, X. Pi, A. Ridley, L. Scherliess, R. W. Schunk, J. J. Sojka, P. Stephens, D. C. Thompson, D. Weimer, L. Zhu, D. Anderson, J. L. Chau, and E. Sutton 145 Section V: IT Coupling: Above and Below Aspect of Coupling Processes in the Ionosphere and Thermosphere R. A. Heelis 161 Use of NOGAPS-ALPHA as a Bottom Boundary for the NCAR/TIEGCM David E. Siskind and Douglas P. Drob 171 WACCM-X Simulation of Tidal and Planetary Wave Variability in the Upper Atmosphere H.-L. Liu 181 Inductive-Dynamic Coupling of the Ionosphere With the Thermosphere and the Magnetosphere P. Song and V. M. Vasyliunas 201 Section VI: Equatorial Ionospheric Processes Ionospheric Irregularities: Frontiers D. L. Hysell, H. C. Aveiro, and J. L. Chau 217 Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulations of Equatorial Spread F: Results and Diagnostics in the Peruvian Sector H. C. Aveiro and D. L. Hysell 241 Density and Temperature Structure of Equatorial Spread F Plumes J. Krall and J. D. Huba 251 Low-Latitude Ionosphere and Thermosphere: Decadal Observations From the CHAMP Mission Claudia Stolle and Huixin Liu 259 Section VII: Data Assimilation Upper Atmosphere Data Assimilation With an Ensemble Kalman Filter Tomoko Matsuo 273 Scientific Investigation Using IDA4D and EMPIRE G. S. Bust and S. Datta-Barua 283 Section VIII: Applications Customers and Requirements for Ionosphere Products and Services Rodney Viereck, Joseph Kunches, Mihail Codrescu, and Robert Steenburgh 299 Model-Based Inversion of Auroral Processes Joshua Semeter and Matthew Zettergren 309 AGU Category Index 323 Index 325
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de Gruyter Plastic Deformation of Minerals and Rocks
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One-off Publishing Dinosaurs and the Expanding Earth
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Earthquakes and Volcanic Activity on Islands
Book SynopsisThis volume examines the impact of and responses to historic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in the Azores. Study is placed in the contexts of: the history and geography of this fascinating archipelago; progress being made in predicting future events and policies of disaster risk reduction. This is the only volume to consider the earthquake and volcanic histories of the Azores across the whole archipelago and is based, not only on contemporary published research, but also on the detailed study of archival source materials. The authors seek to show how extreme environmental events, as expressed through eruptions, earthquakes and related processes operating in the past may be considered using both complementary scientific and social scientific perspectives in order to reveal the ways in which Azorean society has been shaped by both an isolated location in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and the ever present threat of environmental uncertainty. Chapter 2, which analyses in dTable of ContentsList of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Chapter 1: The Azores and the Azoreans; Chapter 2: The Tectonic and Geological Background; Chapter 3: Historical Eruptions and Earthquakes; Chapter 4: Evaluation and Prediction of Hazards; Chapter 5: Coping with Disasters in the Azores; Chapter 6: Conclusion: Developing Policies of Disaster Risk Reduction; Index.
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CRC Press A Guide to Close Binary Systems
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Close Binary Systems provides a comprehensive survey and guide to the fast-moving field of multiple, specifically binary, stars, with an up to date account of research around ''close'', i.e. interacting pairs. Such interactions allow direct quantification of stellar properties, opening up factual insights into basic building blocks of the Universe.The book provides a much needed update for the seminal Close Binary Systems of Zdenek Kopal. Following a comparable plan, it presents relevant subject matter with an emphasis on building a framework of understanding to serve as a supporting resource for students and researchers. The text starts from a general historical background and progresses into the main theoretical ideas supporting our prima facie interpretation of observations. The central chapters explore further into these observational methods, arranged according to the classic subdivisions of astrometry, spectroscopy and
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CRC Press Classical Mechanics in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Classical Mechanics in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics describes the motions of rigid bodies and shows how classical mechanics has important applications to geophysics, as in the precessions of the earth, oceanic tides, and the retreat of the moon from the earth owing to the tidal friction. Unlike the more general mechanics textbooks this gives a unique presentation of these applications. The coverage of geophysical fluid dynamics has been revised, with a new chapter on various kinds of gravity waves, a new section on geostrophic turbulence, and new material on the Euler angles, the precession and nutation of a Lagrange top, RayleighâBÃnard convection, and the Ekman flow.This textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students outlines and provides links between classical mechanics and geophysical fluid dynamics. It is particularly suitable for geophysics, meteorology, and oceanography students on mechanics and fluid dynamics courses, as well as servTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Kinematics 3. Force and Motion 4. Inertial Force 5. Work and Energy 6. Oscillatory Motion 7. Mechanics of Rigid Bodies 8. Momentum and Impulse 9. Angular Momentum Equation 10. Motion of Rigid Bodies 11. Orbital Motion of Planets 12. Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 13. Phenomena in Geophysical Fluids: Part I 14. Phenomena in Geophysical Fluids: Part II 15. Phenomena in Geophysical Fluids: Part III Appendices A. Acceleration in Spherical Coordinates B. Vector Analysis C. Useful Constants and Parameters D. Answers to Problems E. Further Reading
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CRC Press Classical Mechanics in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Classical Mechanics in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics describes the motions of rigid bodies and shows how classical mechanics has important applications to geophysics, as in the precessions of the earth, oceanic tides, and the retreat of the moon from the earth owing to the tidal friction. Unlike the more general mechanics textbooks this gives a unique presentation of these applications. The coverage of geophysical fluid dynamics has been revised, with a new chapter on various kinds of gravity waves, a new section on geostrophic turbulence, and new material on the Euler angles, the precession and nutation of a Lagrange top, RayleighâBÃnard convection, and the Ekman flow.This textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students outlines and provides links between classical mechanics and geophysical fluid dynamics. It is particularly suitable for geophysics, meteorology, and oceanography students on mechanics and fluid dynamics courses, as well as serving as a general textbook for a course on geophysical fluid dynamics.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Tunnel Design Methods
Book SynopsisTunnel Design Methods covers analytical, numerical, and empirical methods for the design of tunnels in soil and in rock. The material is intended for design engineers looking for detailed methods, for graduate students who are interested in tunnelling, and for researchers working on various aspects of ground-support interaction under static and seismic loading. The book is divided into seven chapters, covering fundamental concepts on ground and support behavior and on ground-excavation-support interaction and provides detailed information on analytical and numerical methods used for the design of tunnels, with applications, and on the latest developments on empirical methods. The principles and formulations included are used, throughout the book, to provide insight into the response of tunnels under both simple and complex loading conditions, thus providing the reader with fundamental understanding of tunnel behavior. Both authors have experience in tunnellingTable of Contents1. Principles of Ground-Structure Interaction. 2. Empirical Methods and Classifications for Rock Tunnels. 3. Direct and Indirect Methods for Soil Tunnels: with Effects on the Surface. 4. Analytical Methods. 5. Numerical Methods. 6. Special Cases. 7. Analysis of Structural Components.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd An Introduction to Severe Storms and Hazardous
Book SynopsisThis book presents a deep and encompassing survey of severe weather in all its forms. An Introduction to Severe Storms and Hazardous Weather is an exciting new textbook that allows students to learn the principles of atmospheric science through the drama, exhilaration, and even tragedy of severe weather.Balancing breadth and depth, Jeffrey B. Halverson adeptly combines a short, accessible introduction to the basic principles of meteorology with detailed coverage on large- and small-scale weather hazards. He draws on specific up-to-date case studies from North America to illustrate the cause of meteorological events including hurricanes, heavy snow and ice, floods, and tornadoes. Unlike existing books on the market, Halverson delves deep into the societal impacts of these events, drawing on examples from agriculture, utility infrastructure, and commercial aviation. Each chapter also features high-quality, customized color artwork by Thomas D. Rabenhorst that help
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Judging Extreme Weather
Book SynopsisWritten by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Rapporteur of Weather and Climate Extremes, this book addresses the reality of extreme weatherhow it occurs, how we measure it, and what it means for our future.Weather affects everybody, and with the increasing impact of climate change and the prevalence of storms, droughts and floods, it is clear that we are affecting all aspects of weather. Consequently, people love to talk about weather, complain about it, argue about itand be intrigued by it. Twenty-four/seven coverage of the weather, however, has helped foster a tendency for marked overstatementthe creation of misconceptions, exaggerations and, frankly, even outright lies. Leading expert in weather and climate, Randy Cerveny, draws on his extensive experience with the WMO and personal research to give the reader a behind-the-scenes look at how weather and climate extremes are recorded and defined. He unpacks the science behind these extremes through a number of spec
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Taylor & Francis Antarctica and the Earth System
Book SynopsisThis book presents a state-of-the-art overview of the role that Antarctica and the Southern Ocean play as integral parts of the Earth System.While often characterised as the last great wilderness on Earth, Antarctica is intimately connected to the rest of the planet, exerting key influences on all places and all people. It is also vulnerable to global changes, especially those driven by humans. This book examines how Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are connected to the rest of the planet, and what these connections mean for the future of Planet Earth and all its inhabitants. It transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries to explore this role across physical, ecological, political and social systems. Drawing on the latest research findings and thinking, the volume identifies the current leading-order challenges across each of these spheres, highlighting areas where enhanced focus is needed. With the role of Antarctica in the Earth System being one of the most relevant the
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Cambridge University Press Quantitative Analysis of Geopressure for
Book SynopsisGeopressure, or pore pressure in subsurface rock formations impacts hydrocarbon resource estimation, drilling, and drilling safety in operations. This book provides a comprehensive overview of geopressure analysis bringing together rock physics, seismic technology, quantitative basin modeling and geomechanics. It provides a fundamental physical and geological basis for understanding geopressure by explaining the coupled mechanical and thermal processes. It also brings together state-of-the-art tools and technologies for analysis and detection of geopressure, along with the associated uncertainty. Prediction and detection of shallow geohazards and gas hydrates is also discussed and field examples are used to illustrate how models can be practically applied. With supplementary MATLAB codes and exercises available online, this is an ideal resource for students, researchers and industry professionals in geoscience and petroleum engineering looking to understand and analyse subsurface formaTrade Review'… the book concludes with chapters on best practices and recent advances. Concepts are well illustrated throughout, and a group of selected color illustrations is provided at the center of the book … Anyone working in the field of petroleum fluid extraction or planning to do so in the future should definitely own a copy of this book. This reviewer would not hesitate to adopt this textbook for use in teaching … Highly recommended.' M. S. Field, Choice MagazineTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Basic pressure concepts and definitions; 2. Basic continuum mechanics and its relevance to geopressure; 3. Mechanisms of geopressure; 4. Quantitative geopressure analysis methods; 5. Seismic methods to predict and detect geopressure; 6. Integrating seismic imaging, rock physics and geopressure; 7. Methods for pore pressure detection: Well logging and drilling parameters; 8. Gravity and EM field methods aiding pore pressure prediction; 9. Geopressure detection and prediction in real-time; 10. Geopressure prediction using basin history modeling; 11. Geohazard prediction and detection; 12. Petroleum geomechanics and the role of geopressure; 13. Guidelines for best practices – geopressure prediction and analysis; 14. Recent advances in geopressure prediction and detection technology and the road ahead; Appendices.
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Cambridge University Press Deformation of Earth Materials
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, unified treatment of the materials science of deformation as applied to solid Earth geophysics and geology, this textbook is ideal for graduate courses on the rheology and dynamics of solid Earth. It is also a much-needed reference for geoscientists in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, materials science, mineralogy and ceramics.Trade Review'… a welcome addition to textbooks dealing with experimental rock mechanics and its application to natural rock deformation. … provides by far the most comprehensive and authoritative treatment of this field in recent years. … its greatest value lies in the drawing together of traditional topics together with more recent developments such as the thermodynamic aspects of rock deformation and links with whole-Earth geodynamics. This is combined with a clear writing style and excellent illustrations to make this an essential addition to a researcher's bookshelf.' Geological MagazineTable of ContentsPart I. General Background: 1. Stress and strain; 2. Thermodynamics; 3. Phenomenological theory of deformation; Part II. Materials Science of Deformation: 4. Elasticity; 5. Crystalline defects; 6. Experimental techniques in the study of plastic deformation; 7. Brittle fracture, brittle-plastic transition; 8. Diffusional creep; 9. Dislocation creep; 10. Effects of pressure and water; 11. Physical mechanisms of seismic wave attenuation; 12. Deformation of multi-phase materials; 13. Grain size; 14. Lattice preferred orientation; 15. Effects of phase transformations; 16. Stability and localization of deformation; Part III. Geological and Geophysical Applications: 17. Composition and structure of Earth's interior; 18. Time-dependent deformation of Earth and rheological structures; 19. Inference of rheological structure of Earth from mineral physics; 20. Heterogeneity of seismic wave velocities and its geodynamic significance; 21. Seismic anisotropy and its geodynamic significance; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Essentials of Geophysical Data Processing
Book SynopsisA concise introduction to geophysical data processing - many of the techniques associated with the general field of time series analysis - for advanced students, researchers, and professionals. The textbook begins with calculus before transitioning to discrete time series via the sampling theorem, aliasing, use of complex sinusoids, development of the discrete Fourier transform from the Fourier series, and an overview of linear digital filter types and descriptions. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in geophysics, environmental science, and engineering with no previous background in linear algebra, probability, or statistics, this textbook draws scenarios and datasets from across the world of geophysics, and shows how data processing techniques can be applied to real-world problems using detailed examples, illustrations, and exercises (using MATLAB or similar computing environment). Online supplementary resources include datasets for students, and a solutions manual aTrade Review'This is an excellent textbook for a course on signal processing for 3rd-year geophysics students. Wilson does a great job of taking explanations that are often scattered across engineering books and adapting them towards the needs of geophysicists using relevant examples from the field. It has the perfect balance between depth and simplicity for undergraduates.' Daniel Trad, University of Calgary'Wilson's book is an excellent compilation of tools and techniques commonly used by practitioners for analyzing various kinds of data arrays. Although the ideas are presented in the context of geophysics, they can be extended to extract information from geochemical and geobiological datasets with the same finesse. The use of real datasets and easy-to-follow explanations of complex mathematical formulations makes the book a good read.' Priyank Jaiswal, Oklahoma State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface; 1. An Introduction With Geophysical Time Series Examples; 2. Analog Signals and Digital Time Series; 3. Sinusoids and Fourier Series; 4. The Discrete Fourier Transform; 5. Linear Systems and Digital Filters; 6. Convolution and Related Theorems; 7. Least Squares; 8. Linear Filter Design; 9. Least Square and Correlation Filters; 10. Power and Coherence Spectra; Appendix A. Matrices and Vectors; Appendix B. Fourier Transforms of Continuous Functions; Appendix C. Random Variable Concepts and Applications; Appendix D. Further Reading; Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc 35 Seasons of U.S. Antarctic Meteorites 19762010
Book SynopsisThe US Antarctic meteorite collection exists due to a cooperative program involving the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Smithsonian Institution. Since 1976, meteorites have been collected by a NSF-funded field team, shipped for curation, characterization, distribution, and storage at NASA, and classified and stored for long term at the Smithsonian. It is the largest collection in the world with many significant samples including lunar, martian, many interesting chondrites and achondrites, and even several unusual one-of-a-kind meteorites from as yet unidentified parent bodies. Many Antarctic meteorites have helped to define new meteorite groups. No previous formal publication has covered the entire collection, and an overall summary of its impact and significant samples has been lacking. In addition, available statistics for the collection are out of date and need to be updated for the use of the community. 35 seasons of U.S. Antarctic Meteorites (1976-2011): A Pictorial Guide to the Collection is the first comprehensive volume that portrays the most updatedkey significant meteoritic samples from Antarctica. 35 seasons of U.S. Antarctic Meteorites presents a broad overview of the program and collection nearly four decades after its beginnings. The collection has been a consistent and reliable source of astromaterials for a large, diverse, and active scientific community. Volume highlights include: Overview of the history, field practices, curation approachesSpecial focus on specific meteorite types and the impact of the collection on understanding these groups (primitive chondrites, differentiated meteorites, lunar and martian meteorites)Role of Antarctic meteorites in influencing the determination of space and terrestrial exposure ages for meteoritesStatistical summary of the collection by year, region, meteorite type, as well as a comparison to modern falls and hot desert findsThe central portion of the book features 80 color plates each of which highlights more influential and interesting samples from the collection. 35 seasons of U.S. Antarctic Meteorites would be of special interest to a multidisciplinary audience in meteoritics, including advanced graduate students and geoscientists specializing in mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, astronomy, near-earth object science, astrophysics, and astrobiology.Table of ContentsPreface v Contributors vii 1 The Origin and Early History of the U.S. Antarctic Search for Meteorites Program (ANSMET) 1Ursula B. Marvin 2 Fieldwork Methods of the U.S. Antarctic Search for Meteorites Program 23Ralph P. Harvey, John Schutt, and Jim Karner 3 Curation and Allocation of Samples in the U.S. Antarctic Meteorite Collection 43Kevin Righter, Cecilia E. Satterwhite, Kathleen M. McBride, Catherine M. Corrigan, and Linda C. Welzenbach Pictorial Guide to Selected Meteorites 4 Primitive Asteroids: Expanding the Range of Known Primitive Materials 65Michael K. Weisberg and Kevin Righter 5 Achondrites and Irons: Products of Magmatism on Strongly Heated Asteroids 79David W. Mittlefehldt and Timothy J. McCoy 6 ANSMET Meteorites from the Moon 101Randy L. Korotev and Ryan A. Zeigler 7 Meteorites from Mars, via Antarctica 131Harry Y. McSween, Jr., Ralph P. Harvey, and Catherine M. Corrigan 8 Meteorite Misfits: Fuzzy Clues to Solar System Processes 145Timothy J. McCoy 9 Cosmogenic Nuclides in Antarctic Meteorites 153Gregory F. Herzog, Marc W. Caffee, and A. J. Timothy Jull 10 A Statistical Look at the U.S. Antarctic Meteorite Collection 173Catherine M. Corrigan, Linda C. Welzenbach, Kevin Righter, Kathleen M. McBride, Timothy J. McCoy, Ralph P. Harvey, and Cecilia E. Satterwhite Index 189
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Modeling Atmospheric and Oceanic Flows
Book SynopsisModeling Atmospheric and Oceanic Flows: Insights from Laboratory Experiments and Numerical Simulations provides a broad overview of recent progress in using laboratory experiments and numerical simulations to model atmospheric and oceanic fluid motions. This volume not only surveys novel research topics in laboratory experimentation, but also highlights recent developments in the corresponding computational simulations. As computing power grows exponentially and better numerical codes are developed, the interplay between numerical simulations and laboratory experiments is gaining paramount importance within the scientific community. The lessons learnt from the laboratorymodel comparisons in this volume will act as a source of inspiration for the next generation of experiments and simulations. Volume highlights include: Topics pertaining to atmospheric science, climate physics, physical oceanography, marine geology and geophysics Overview of the most advaTable of ContentsContributors vii Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction: Simulations of Natural Flows in the Laboratory and on a Computer 1 Paul F Linden Section I: Baroclinic-Driven Flows 1 General Circulation of Planetary Atmospheres: Insights from Rotating Annulus and Related Experiments 9 Peter L Read, Edgar P Pérez, Irene M Moroz, and Roland M B Young 2 Primary Flow Transitions in the Baroclinic Annulus: Prandtl Number Effects 45 Gregory M Lewis, Nicolas Périnet, and Lennaert van Veen 3 Amplitude Vacillation in Baroclinic Flows 61 Wolf-Gerrit Früh Section II: Balanced and Unbalanced Flows 4 Rotation Effects on Wall-Bounded Flows: Some Laboratory Experiments 85 P Henrik Alfredsson and Rebecca J Lingwood 5 Altimetry in a GFD Laboratory and Flows on the Polar β-Plane 101 Yakov D Afanasyev 6 Instabilities of Shallow-Water Flows with Vertical Shear in the Rotating Annulus 119 Jonathan Gula and Vladimir Zeitlin 7 Laboratory Experiments on Flows Over Bottom Topography 139 Luis Zavala Sansón and Gert-Jan van Heijst 8 Direct Numerical Simulations of Laboratory-Scale Stratified Turbulence 159 Michael LWaite Section III: Atmospheric Flows 9 Numerical Simulation (DNS, LES) of Geophysical Laboratory Experiments: Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) Analogue and Simulations Toward Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) Analogue 179 Nils PWedi 10 Internal Waves in Laboratory Experiments 193 Bruce Sutherland, Thierry Dauxois, and Thomas Peacock 11 Frontal Instabilities at Density–Shear Interfaces in Rotating Two-Layer Stratified Fluids 213 Hélène Scolan, Roberto Verzicco, and Jan-Bert Flór Section IV: Oceanic Flows 12 Large-Amplitude Coastal Shelf Waves 231 Andrew L Stewart, Paul J Dellar, and Edward R Johnson 13 Laboratory Experiments With Abrupt Thermohaline Transitions and Oscillations 255 John A Whitehead 14 Oceanic Island Wake Flows in the Laboratory 265 Alexandre Stegner Section V: Advances in Methodology 15 Lagrangian Methods in Experimental Fluid Mechanics 279 Mickael Bourgoin, Jean-François Pinton, and Romain Volk 16 A High-Resolution Method for Direct Numerical Simulation of Instabilities and Transitions in a Baroclinic Cavity 297 Anthony Randriamampianina and Emilia Crespo del Arco 17 Orthogonal Decomposition Methods to Analyze PIV, LDV, and Thermography Data of Thermally Driven Rotating Annulus Laboratory Experiments 315 Uwe Harlander, Thomas von Larcher, Grady BWright, Michael Hoff, Kiril Alexandrov, and Christoph Egbers Index 337
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Fluid Dynamics in Complex FracturedPorous Systems
Book SynopsisDespite of many years of studies, predicting fluid flow, heat, and chemical transport in fractured-porous media remains a challenge for scientists and engineers worldwide. This monograph is the third in a series on the dynamics of fluids and transport in fractured rock published by the American Geophysical Union (Geophysical Monograph Series, Vol. 162, 2005; and Geophysical Monograph, No. 122, 2000). This monograph is dedicated to the late Dr. Paul Witherspoon for his seminal influence on the development of ideas and methodologies and the birth of contemporary fractured rock hydrogeology, including such fundamental and applied problems as environmental remediation; exploitation of oil, gas, and geothermal resources; disposal of spent nuclear fuel; and geotechnical engineering. This monograph addresses fundamental and applied scientific questions and is intended to assist scientists and practitioners bridge gaps in the current scientific knowledge in the areas of theoretical fluids dTrade Review"The topics are covered at a high level, with sufficient references to allow the reader to delve further into the subjects. The level is basic enough, meaning that while the practicing geophysicist will not benefit from the seismic characterization and microseismic chapters, the chapters on drilling and completions and other typically non-geophysical topics are very informative, making this volume a handy reference for any geophysicist involved with unconventionals and wanting to become more familiar with its engineering aspects" Dimitri Bevc, Houston, Texas on behalf of SEG’s The Leading EdgeTable of ContentsContributors vii Preface ix Introduction: Paul Witherspoon and the Birth of Contemporary Fractured Rock HydrogeologyR. Allan Freeze, Iraj Javandel, and Shlomo P. Neuman 1 1 A Complex Systems Approach to Describing Flow and Transport in Fractured-Porous MediaBoris Faybishenko, Sally M. Benson, John E. Gale, and Fred Molz 5 Part I: Methods of Field Measurements and Experiments 2 Fracture Flow and Underground Research Laboratories for Nuclear Waste Disposal and Physics ExperimentsJoseph S. Y. Wang and John A. Hudson 21 3 Permeability Structure of a Strike-Slip FaultKenzi Karasaki, Celia T. Onishi, and Junichi Goto 43 4 Feasibility of Long-Term Passive Monitoring of Deep Hydrogeology with Flowing Fluid Electric Conductivity Logging MethodPrabhakar Sharma, Chin-Fu Tsang, Christine Doughty, Auli Niemi, and Jacob Bensabat 53 Part II: Collective Behavior and Emergent Properties of Complex Fractured Rock Systems 5 Particle Swarms in FracturesEric Boomsma and Laura J. Pyrak-Nolte 65 6 The Effect of Chemical Osmosis on Oil and Gas Production from Fractured Shale FormationsPerapon Fakcharoenphol, Basak Kurtoglu, Hossein Kazemi, Sarinya Charoenwongsa, and Yu-Shu Wu 85 7 An Experimental Investigation of Stress-Dependent Permeability and Permeability Hysteresis Behavior in Rock FracturesDa Huo and Sally M. Benson 99 8 Permeability of Partially Cemented FracturesMichael C. Tsenn 115 9 An Emergent Conductivity Relationship for Water Flow Based on Minimized Energy Dissipation: From Landscapes to Unsaturated SoilsHui-Hai Liu 129 10 Comparison of Simulated Flow in a Discrete Fracture Laboratory Sample Based on Measured Average and Spatially Varying Hydraulic ConductivityEunjeong Seok and John E. Gale 137 Part III: Connection to the Surrounding Environment 11 Fractures as Advective Conduits at the Earth-Atmosphere InterfaceMaria Inés Dragila, Uri Nachshon, and Noam Weisbrod 161 12 Quantifying Water Flow and Retention in an Unsaturated Fracture-Facial DomainJohn R. Nimmo and Siamak Malek-Mohammadi 169 Part IV: Multidisciplinary Research for Different Applications 13 Plutonium Transport in Soil and Plants: An Interdisciplinary Study Motivated by Lysimeter Experiments at the Savannah River SiteFred Molz, Inci Demirkanli, Shannon Thompson, Dan Kaplan, and Brian Powell 183 14 Experimental and Modeling Studies of Episodic Air-Water Two-Phase Flow in Fractures and Fracture NetworksThomas Wood and Hai Huang 209 15 Simulation of THM Processes in Fractured ReservoirsPhilip H. Winterfeld and Yu-Shu Wu 229 Index 243
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Geological Carbon Storage
Book SynopsisGeological Carbon Storage Subsurface Seals and Caprock Integrity Seals and caprocks are an essential component of subsurface hydrogeological systems, guiding the movement and entrapment of hydrocarbon and other fluids.Geological Carbon Storage: Subsurface Seals and Caprock Integrityoffers a survey of the wealth of recent scientific work on caprock integrity with a focus on the geological controls of permanent and safe carbon dioxide storage, and the commercial deployment of geological carbon storage. Volume highlights include: Low-permeability rock characterization from the pore scale to the core scale Flow and transport properties of low-permeability rocks Fundamentals of fracture generation, self-healing, and permeability Coupled geochemical, transport and geomechanical processes in caprock Analysis of caprock behavior from natural analogues Geochemical and geophysical monitoring techniques of caTrade ReviewGeological Carbon Storage: Subsurface Seals and Caprock Integrity, edited by Stéphanie Vialle, Jonathan Ajo-Franklin, and J. William Carey, ISBN 978-1-119-11864-0, 2018, American Geophysical Union and Wiley, 364 p., US$199.95 (print), US$159.99 (eBook). This volume is a part of the AGU/Wiley Geophysical Monograph Series. The editors assembled an international team of earth scientists who present a comprehensive approach to the major problem of placing unwanted and/or hazardous fluids beneath a cap rock seal to be impounded. The compact and informative preface depicts the nature of cap rocks and the problems that may occur over time or with a change in the formation of the cap rock. I have excerpted a quote from the preface that describes the scope of the volume in a concise and thorough matter. "Caprocks can be defined as a rock that prevents the flow of a given fluid at certain temperature, pressure, and chemical conditions.... A fundamental understanding of these units and of their evolution over time in the context of subsurface carbon storage is still lacking." This volume describes the scope of current research being conducted on a global scale, with 31 of the 83 authors working outside of the United States. The studies vary but can be generalized as monitoring techniques for cap rock integrity and the consequence of the loss of that integrity. The preface ends by calling out important problems that remain to be answered. These include imaging cap rocks in situ, detecting subsurface leaks before they reach the surface, and remotely examining the state of the cap rock to avert any problems. Chapter 3 describes how newer methods are used to classify shale. These advanced techniques reveal previously unknown microscopic properties that complicate classification. This is an example of the more we know, the more we don't know. A sedimentologic study of the formation of shale (by far the major sedimentary rock and an important rock type) is described in Chapter 4. The authors use diagrammatic examples to illustrate how cap rocks may fail through imperfect seal between the drill and wall rock, capillary action, or a structural defect (fault). Also, the shale pore structures vary in size, and this affects the reservoir. There are descriptions of the pore structure in the Eagle Ford and Marcellus shales and several others. Pore structures are analyzed using state-of-the-art ultra-small-angle X-ray or neutron scattering. They determine that the overall porosity decreases nonlinearly with time. There are examples of cap rock performance under an array of diagnostic laboratory analyses and geologic field examples (e.g., Marcellus Formation). The importance of the sequestration of CO2 and other contaminants highlights the significance of this volume. The previous and following chapters illuminate the life history of the lithologic reservoir seal. I would like to call out Chapter 14 in which the authors illustrate the various mechanisms by which a seal can fail and Chapter 15 in which the authors address the general problems of the effect of CO2 sequestration on the environment. They establish a field test, consisting of a trailer and large tank of fluids with numerous monitoring instruments to replicate the effect of a controlled release of CO2-saturated water into a shallow aquifer. This chapter's extensive list of references will be of interest to petroleum engineers, rock mechanics, and environmentalists. The authors of this volume present a broad view of the underground storage of CO2. Nuclear waste and hydrocarbons are also considered for underground storage. There are laboratory, field, and in situ studies covering nearly all aspects of this problem. I cannot remember a study in which so many different earth science resources were applied to a single problem. The span of subjects varies from traditional geochemical analysis with the standard and latest methods in infrared and X-ray techniques, chemical and petroleum engineering, sedimentary mineralogy, hydrology, and geomechanical studies. This volume is essential to anyone working in this field as it brings several disciplines together to produce a comprehensive study of carbon sequestration. While the volume is well illustrated, there is a lack of color figures. Each chapter should have at least two color figures, or there should be several pages of color figures bound in the center of the volume. Many of the figures would be more meaningful if they had been rendered in color. Also, the acronyms are defined in the individual chapters, but it would be helpful to have a list of acronyms after the extensive index. I recommend this monograph to all earth scientists but especially petroleum engineers, structural geologists, mineralogists, and environmental scientists. Since these chapters cover a broad range of studies, it would be best if the reader has a broad background.—Patrick Taylor, Davidsonville, Maryland Table of ContentsContributors vii Preface xi Part I: Caprock Characterization 1. Microstructural, Geomechanical, and Petrophysical Characterization of Shale Caprocks 3David N. Dewhurst, Claudio Delle Piane, Lionel Esteban, Joel Sarout, Matthew Josh,Marina Pervukhina, and M. Ben Clennell 2. Transport in Tight Rocks 31Marc Fleury and Etienne Brosse 3. Pore‐to‐Core Characterization of Shale Multiphysics 45Thomas Dewers, Jason Heath, Hongkyu Yoon, Mathew Ingraham, Joseph Grigg, Peter Mozley, Enrico Quintana, and Zuleima Karpyn 4. Analysis of the Pore Structures of Shale Using Neutron and X‐Ray Small Angle Scattering 71Lawrence M. Anovitz and David R. Cole Part II: Fracture Generation, Permeability, and Geochemical Reactions in Damaged Shale 5. Fracture Initiation, Propagation, and Permeability Evolution 121Russell L. Detwiler and Joseph P. Morris 6. Effect of Fracture Density on Effective Permeability of Matrix‐Fracture System in Shale Formations 137Li Chen, Jeffrey De’Haven Hyman, Zhou Lei, Ting Min, Qinjun Kang, Esteban Rougier, and Hari Viswanathan 7. Gas‐Water‐Mineral Reactivity in Caprocks: Measurements, Estimates, and Observations 147Julie K. Pearce and Grant K.W. Dawson 8. Fluid‐Rock Interactions in Clay‐Rich Seals: Impact on Transport and Mechanical Properties 167Elin Skurtveit, Rohaldin Miri, and Helge Hellevang 9. Coupled Processes in a Fractured Reactive System: A Dolomite Dissolution Study with Relevance to GCS Caprock Integrity 187Jonathan Ajo‐Franklin, Marco Voltolini, Sergi Molins, and Li Yang 10. Leakage Processes in Damaged Shale: In Situ Measurements of Permeability, CO2 Sorption Behavior, and Acoustic PropertiesJ. William Carey, Ronny Pini, Manika Prasad, Luke P. Frash, and Sanyog Kumar 207 Part III: Monitoring Caprock Failure 11. In‐Zone and Above‐Zone Pressure Monitoring Methods for CO2 Geologic Storage 227Seyyed A. Hosseini, Mahmood Shakiba, Alexander Sun, and Susan Hovorka 12. Monitoring and Modeling Caprock Integrity at the In Salah Carbon Dioxide Storage Site, Algeria 243Donald W. Vasco, Robert C. Bissell, Bahman Bohloli, Thomas M. Daley, Alessandro Ferretti, William Foxall, Bettina P. Goertz‐Allmann, Valeri Korneev, Joseph P. Morris, Volker Oye, Abe Ramirez, Antonio Pio Rinaldi, Alessio Rucci, Jonny Rutqvist, Josh White, and Rui Zhang 13. Evaluation of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) as Tracers for CO2 Containment and Migration Monitoring 271Matthew Myers and Cameron White Part IV: Environmental Impacts and Remediation Techniques 14. Migration and Leakage of CO2 from Deep Geological Storage Sites 285Andreas Busch and Niko Kampman 15. A Review of Studies Examining the Potential for Groundwater Contamination from CO2 Sequestration 305Charuleka Varadharajan, Ruth M. Tinnacher, Robert C. Trautz, Liange Zheng, Baptiste Dafflon, Yuxin Wu, Matthew T. Reagan, Jens T. Birkholzer, and J. William Carey 16. Review of CO2 Leakage Mitigation and Remediation Technologies 327Cesar A. Castaneda‐Herrera, Geoffrey W. Stevens, and Ralf R. Haese Index 339
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Submarine Landslides Subaqueous Mass Transport
Book SynopsisAn examination of ancient and contemporary submarine landslides and their impact Landslides are common in every subaqueous geodynamic context, from passive and active continental margins to oceanic and continental intraplate settings. They pose significant threats to both offshore and coastal areas due to their frequency, dimensions, and terminal velocity, capacity to travel great distances, and ability to generate potentially destructive tsunamis. Submarine Landslides: Subaqueous Mass Transport Deposits from Outcrops to Seismic Profiles examines the mechanisms, characteristics, and impacts of submarine landslides. Volume highlights include: Use of different methodological approaches, from geophysics to field-based geologyData on submarine landslide deposits at various scalesWorldwide collection of case studies from on- and off-shorePotential risks to human society and infrastructureImpacts on the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphereTable of ContentsList of Contributors ix Preface xiii Acknowledgments xv Part I: Submarine Landslide Deposits in Orogenic Belts 1. Submarine Landslide Deposits in Orogenic Belts: Olistostromes and Sedimentary Melanges 3Kei Ogata, Andrea Festa, Gian Andrea Pini, and Juan Luis Alonso 2. Mass-Transport Deposits in the Foredeep Basin of the Miocene Cervarola Sandstones Formation (Northern Apennines, Italy) 27Alberto Piazza and Roberto Tinterri 3. Late Miocene Olistostrome in the Makran Accretionary Wedge (Baluchistan, SE Iran): A Short Review 45Jean‐Pierre Burg 4. Spatial Distribution of Mass-Transport Deposits Deduced From High‐Resolution Stratigraphy: The Pleistocene Forearc Basin (Boso Peninsula, Central Japan) 57Masayuki Utsunomiya and Yuzuru Yamamoto 5. Mass‐Transport Deposits as Markers of Local Tectonism in Extensional Basins 71Tiago M. Alves and Davide Gamboa 6. Block Generation, Deformation, and Interaction of Mass-Transport Deposits with the Seafloor: An Outcrop‐Based Study of the Carboniferous Paganzo Basin (Cerro Bola, NW Argentina) 91Matheus S. Sobiesiak, Victoria Valdez Buso, Ben Kneller, G. Ian Alsop, and Juan Pablo Milana 7. The Carboniferous MTD Complex at La Pena Canyon, Paganzo Basin (San Juan, Argentina) 105Victoria Valdez Buso, Juan Pablo Milana, Matheus S. Sobiesiak, and Ben Kneller 8. Mass-Transport Complexes of the Marnoso‐arenacea Foredeep Turbidite System (Northern Apennines, Italy): A Reappraisal After Twenty‐Years 117Gian Andrea Pini, Claudio Corrado Lucente, Sonia Venturi, and Kei Ogata 9. Fold and Thrust Systems in Mass‐Transport Deposits Around the Dead Sea Basin 139G.Ian Alsop, Rami Weinberger, Shmuel Marco, and Tsafrir Levi 10. Eocene Mass-Transport Deposits in the Basque Basin (Western Pyrenees, Spain): Insights Into Mass‐Flow Transformation and Bulldozing Processes 155Aitor Payros and Victoriano Pujalte 11. Neogene and Quaternary Mass-Transport Deposits From the Northern Taranaki Basin (North Island, New Zealand): Morphologies, Transportation Processes, and Depositional Controls 171Suzanne Bull, Malcolm Arnot, Greg Browne, Martin Crundwell, Andy Nicol, and Lorna Strachan Part II: Submarine Landslide Deposits in Current Active and Passive Margins 12. Modern Submarine Landslide Complexes: A Short Review 183Katrin Huhn, Marcos Arroyo, Antonio Cattaneo, Mike A. Clare, Eulàlia Gràcia, Carl B. Harbitz, Sebastian Krastel, Achim Kopf, Finn Løvholt, Marzia Rovere, Michael Strasser, Peter J. Talling, and Roger Urgeles 13. An Atlas of Mass‐Transport Deposits in Lakes 201Maddalena Sammartini, Jasper Moernaut, Flavio S. Anselmetti, Michael Hilbe, Katja Lindhorst, Nore Praet, and Michael Strasser 14. Style and Morphometry of Mass-Transport Deposits Across the Espirito Santo Basin (Offshore SE Brazil) 227Davide Gamboa, Tiago M. Alves, and Kamaldeen Olakunle Omosanya 15. Submarine Landslides on the Nankai Trough Accretionary Prism (Offshore Central Japan) 247Gregory F. Moore, Jason K. Lackey, Michael Strasser, and Mikiya Yamashita 16. Seismic Examples of Composite Slope Failures (Offshore North West Shelf, Australia) 261Nicola Scarselli, Ken McClay, and Chris Elders 17. Submarine Landslides Around Volcanic Islands: A Review of What Can Be Learned From the Lesser Antilles Arc 277Anne Le Friant, Elodie Lebas, Morgane Brunet, Sara Lafuerza, Matt Hornbach, Maya Coussens, Sebastian Watt, Michael Cassidy, Peter J. Talling, and IODP 340 Expedition Science Party 18. Submarine Landslides in an Upwelling System: Climatically Controlled Preconditioning of the Cap Blanc Slide Complex (Offshore NW Africa) 299Morelia Urlaub, Sebastian Krastel, and Tilmann Schwenk 19. Submarine Landslides Along the Mixed Siliciclastic-Carbonate Margin of the Great Barrier Reef (Offshore Australia) 313Ángel Puga‐Bernabéu, Jody Michael Webster, Robin Jordan Beaman, Amanda Thran, Javier Lopez‐Cabrera, Gustavo Hinestrosa, and James Daniell 20. Submarine Landslides on the Seafloor: Hints on Subaqueous Mass‐Transport Processes From the Italian Continental Margins (Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas, Offshore Italy) 339Fabiano Gamberi, Giacomo Dalla Valle, Federica Foglini, Marzia Rovere, and Fabio Trincardi Index 357
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Engineering Tools for Environmental Risk
Book SynopsisThis is the third volume of the five-volume book series âœEngineering Tools for Environmental Risk Managementâ. The book series deals with the following topics:â Environmental deterioration and pollution, management of environmental problemsâ Environmental toxicology â a tool for managing chemical substances and contaminated environmentâ Assessment and monitoring tools, risk assessmentâ Risk reduction measures and technologiesâ Case studies for demonstration of the application of engineering toolsThe authors aim to describe interactions and options in risk management by providing a broad scientific overview of the environment, its human uses and the associated local, regional and global environmental problems; interpreting the holistic approach used in solving environmental protection issues; striking a balance between natureâs needs and engineering capabilities; understanding interactions between regulation, management and engineering; obtaining informTable of ContentsIntegrated and efficient characteriaation of contaminated sitesMonitoring and early warning in environmental managementIn situ and real-time measurements in water monitoringIn situ and real-time measurements for effective soil and contaminated site managementDynamic site characterization for brownfield risk managementEnvironmental geochemistry modeling: Methods and applicationsPotential of cyclodextrins in risk assessment and monitoring of organic contaminants
£147.25
CRC Press Preparing NEPA Environmental Assessments
Book SynopsisAlthough upwards of 50,000 environmental assessments (EAs) are prepared annuallycompared to some 500 environmental impact statements (EISs)the focus of U.S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations is on defining requirements for preparing EISs. Written by Charles Eccleston and J. Peyton Doub, who have established themselves among the top environmental experts in the world, Preparing NEPA Environmental Assessments: A User's Guide to Best Professional Practices fills the need for an authoritative and comprehensive guide on how to prepare EAs.Bridging the regulatory gap, this book identifies relevant EIS regulatory requirements that can be logically interpreted to also apply to EAs. It compiles and synthesizes information scattered throughout NEPA's regulations, executive orders, and guidance documents, and incorporates case law to provide additional clarification. The authors also draw on the professional experiences and best profeTrade ReviewPraise for the previous book, Effective Environmental Assessments: How to Manage and Write NEPA Assessments (CRC Press, 2001):"Mr. Eccleston has written a most thorough guide to managing and preparing EAs that puts NEPA back into its original perspective—a planning and decision-making tool … comprehensively covers the EA process … provides practical guidance for effectively preparing an analysis …"—Mr. Russell W. Peterson, Former Governor of Delaware and Former Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)"NEPA is the cornerstone of our environmental statutory structure and provides a strategic look for long-range planning. By explaining the environmental assessment process in a scholarly, yet easily understandable way, Charles Eccleston has performed an enormous service for all who care about the protection of our country's—and indeed the world's—environment."—Michael R. Deland, Former Chairman, Council on Environmental Quality"Charles Eccleston has performed a real service in authoring Effective Environmental Assessments: How to Manage and Write NEPA Assessments. The book fills a void and concentrates on environmental assessments, a critical but underemphasized part of the NEPA process. It is, furthermore, both useful and user-friendly."—Nicholas C. Yost, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, former General Counsel of the CEQ charged with responsibility for writing the 1978 CEQ NEPA RegulationsTable of ContentsThe NEPA Environmental Assessment Process: Overview and Historical Development of NEPA. General Concepts and Requirements. NEPA and Environmental Impact Analysis. The Threshold Question: Determining Whether an EA or an EIS is Required. The Environmental Assessment Process. The Environmental Impact Assessment. Writing the Environmental Assessment. Assessing Significance. The Finding of No Significant Impacts. NEPA Case Law and Non-NEPA Environmental Assessment Documents: An Overview of NEPA Law and Litigation. Specialized Non-NEPA Environmental Assessment Documents. Summary. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Earthquake Hazard Assessment
Book SynopsisThis book represents a significant contribution to the area of earthquake data processing and to the development of region-specific magnitude correlations to create an up-to-date homogeneous earthquake catalogue that is uniform in magnitude scale. The book discusses seismicity analysis and estimation of seismicity parameters of a region at both finer and broader levels using different methodologies. The delineation and characterization of regional seismic source zones which requires reasonable observation and engineering judgement is another subject covered. Considering the complex seismotectonic composition of a region, use of numerous methodologies (DSHA and PSHA) in analyzing the seismic hazard using appropriate instruments such as the logic tree will be elaborated to explicitly account for epistemic uncertainties considering alternative models (for Source model, Mmax estimation and Ground motion prediction equations) to estimate the PGA value at bedrock level. Further, VS30 charTable of ContentsIntroduction. Earthquake Data Processing and Seismicity Analysis. Seismic Source Modelling. Deterministic Seismic Hazard Analysis. Characterization of Regional Seismic Zones. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis. Site Response and Liquefaction Analyses. References.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd System Safety Engineering and Risk Assessment
Book SynopsisWe all know that safety should be an integral part of the systems that we build and operate. The public demands that they are protected from accidents, yet industry and government do not always know how to reach this common goal. This book gives engineers and managers working in companies and governments around the world a pragmatic and reasonable approach to system safety and risk assessment techniques. It explains in easy-to-understand language how to design workable safety management systems and implement tested solutions immediately.The book is intended for working engineers who know that they need to build safe systems, but aren't sure where to start. To make it easy to get started quickly, it includes numerous real-life engineering examples. The book's many practical tips and best practices explain not only how to prevent accidents, but also how to build safety into systems at a sensible price. The book also includes numerous case studies from real disasters that descriTrade Review"I found Nick’s chapters on Safety Management Systems and Government Regulations and Safety Oversight, to be very comprehensive, insightful and informative. As a practicing occupational health and safety regulator and a previous transport safety regulator, I will certainly keep Nick’s second edition on my book shelf as a ready reference, just as I do with his first edition."—Len Neist, Health & Safety Regulator, AustraliaTable of ContentsIntroduction. Definitions and Concepts. Safety Analysis in Engineering: How Is It Used?. Safety Management Systems. Hazard Analysis. Process Safety Analysis. Fault Tree Analysis. FMECA, Human Factors, and Software. Other Techniques. Data Sources and Training. Accident Reporting, Investigation, Documentation, and Communication. Government Regulations and Safety Oversight. Risk Assessment. Risk Evaluation.
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WW Norton & Co The Blue Machine How the Ocean Works
Book SynopsisA Financial Times Best Science Book of 2023 A scientist’s exploration of the "ocean engine"—the physics behind the ocean’s systems—and why it matters.Trade Review"Riveting.... The cultural history fascinates.... Wide-ranging and meticulously detailed, this captures the wonder, beauty, and intrigue of its subject." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"The Blue Machine is a point of departure, a map for further exploration. Not since reading The Diversity of Life by E.O. Wilson have I read a book as timely, salient, and informative." -- Todd L. Capson - Science"[Czerski’s] profound, sparkling global ocean voyage mingles history and culture, natural history, geography, animals and people." -- Andrew Robinson - Nature"A beautifully written guide to the seas reveals the hidden complexity of their role in moving energy around the Earth.... A brisk tour of the oceans, like a sleek catamaran skipping over the waves. Deftly harnessing the trade winds of history and geography, guiding us through eddies and currents of anecdote, [Czerski] leaves us with an understanding of the complexity of the oceans." -- Tom Whipple - The Times (UK)"A dazzle of stories beautifully told.... Czerski argues throughout that to truly see the miraculous oceans, to understand and to feel our connection to them, is vital and integral to our history and our future. Her outstanding book advances that understanding and honours that connection. Her readers will see the seas anew." -- Horatio Clare - Telegraph (UK)"Lively and engrossing.... Czerski is an exceptionally able guide.... Alongside her vivid portrayal of waters sliding over one another, colliding, mixing and turning into ice or water vapour, she explains how the living beings within the sea also form part of the ‘blue machine’.... [An] excellent and important book." -- David Abulafia - Spectator"A spectacular read." -- Martin Chilton - The Independent (UK)"Czerski’s fascinating new book casts the ocean as an extraordinary giant engine, and helps us grasp its complex physics and its key role in climate change." -- Graham Lawton - New Scientist"Czerski aims to greatly expand and even revolutionise the reader’s understanding of what is going on in seven tenths of the planet that is not covered in land." -- Financial Times"Czerski is a wonderful writer.... a compelling and elegantly written story.... [The] Blue Machine really does change the way you see the world." -- Christopher Hart - Daily Mail"Helen Czerski, urging us to see the ocean as a presence, not an absence, has done a remarkable job of shoehorning an overview of the whole shebang into a single, very readable volume." -- Jon Turney - Arts Desk"I love Helen Czerski’s writing, and this is her richest work yet—as clear as springwater, yet as filled with fascinating things as the ocean itself." -- Sarah Bakewell, author of How to Live and Humanly Possible"In Helen Czerski's hands, the mechanical becomes magical. An instant classic." -- Tristan Gooley, author of How to Read Water: Clues and Patterns from Puddles to the Sea"Awash with fascinating facts. Helen Czerski writes with authority, passion, and an easy conversational style. You will want to be out there on the ice and ocean with her. I loved it." -- Hugh Aldersey-Williams, author of The Tide: The Science and Stories Behind the Greatest Force on Earth"The Blue Machine is quite simply one of the best books I have ever read. Helen Czerski is a consummate storyteller…In places you’ll drift serenely among corals or dense kelp forests, in others you’ll ride Atlantic breakers or fear for your life in a tropical storm…When you resurface, you will be bursting with enthusiasm and wonder and you’ll understand how the ocean works and more besides." -- Dr. George McGavin, zoologist, entomologist, and broadcaster"A fascinating dive into the essential engine that drives our world. Czerski brings the oceans alive with compelling stories that masterfully navigate this most complex system." -- Gaia Vince, author of Nomad Century: How Climate Migration Will Reshape Our World"In this captivating and urgently needed book, Helen Czerski weaves a wonderful, watery spell, entwining spectacular science with poetic awe as she expertly guides readers through the workings of a vast, unfamiliar world. Moving and thrilling, The Blue Machine tells us about the seas but also makes us care: an epic love story that captures the ocean’s beating heart." -- Jo Marchant, author of Cure and The Human Cosmos"Helen Czerski weaves together physics and biology, history and science, in a beautifully poetic way. Fascinating, funny, and deeply moving. From vast currents and tides to the smallest creatures that inhabit our oceans she reveals the spellbinding wonder of the oceans. From the opening paragraph, I was entranced." -- Professor Alice Roberts"A compelling read for science buffs and ocean enthusiasts." -- Kirkus Reviews
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Nuclear Test Ban
Book SynopsisNuclear tests have caused public concern ever since the first such test was conducted, more than six decades ago. During the Cold War, however, con- tions were not conducive to discussing a complete ban on nuclear testing. It was not until 1993 that negotiations on such a treaty finally got under way. From then on, things moved relatively quickly: in 1996, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). To date, the Treaty has been signed by 178 states and ratified by 144, though it has yet to enter into force, as nine out of 44 Annex 2 states'', whose ratification is mandatory, have not heeded the call. Nevertheless, the CTBT verification system is already provisionally operational and has proven its effectiveness. We commend the CTBT organisation in Vienna for its successful efforts to build a verification network. This book is an excellent overview of the evolution of the CTBT and its verification regime. The authors are eminent scholarsTrade ReviewFrom the reviews:"Drawing from their experience, the authors provide a well-structured and comprehensive view of the CTBT, from the construction of nuclear devices to the promising first results of the monitoring system of the treaty. In an impeccable edition, the chapters are clearly divided into subsections, and numerous illustrations are used to clarify the arguments in the text."G. Suarez, EOS Newsletter, Vol. 91, No. 21, p. 193“The book focuses on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and the CTBT Organization (CTBTO) that runs the International Monitoring System (IMS) and the International Data Centre (IDC). The authors are experienced researchers with outstanding experience in seismic monitoring and who have helped to create what is now CTBTO. … seems very important to scientists dealing with seismic- or hydroacoustic, infrasound and radionuclide monitoring … .” (Pawel Wiejacz, Pure and Applied Geophysics, Vol. 167, 2010)“It is a solid reference edition concerning the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), International Nuclear Explosion Monitoring System (IMS) and Preparatory Commission of the CTBT Organization. … the authors produced a multilayered book in which one can distinguish several conceptual layers. … the text is supplied with a lot of photographs, maps and diagrams … . The structure of the book is designed to make good that thesis. … gives the reader a holistic view of the diplomatic struggle for the nuclear test ban.” (Alexey Fenenko, International Trends, Vol. 8 (3), September-December, 2010)Table of ContentsForeword Preface Chapter 1 To test or not to test… 1.1 Testing history - more than 2000 nuclear explosions 1. 2 Nuclear weapons – with and without testing 1. 3 Why a Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty? 1.4 Related nuclear arms control and disarmament treaties Chapter 2. Monitoring technologies 2.1 Nuclear explosions - detectable features 2.2 Detection, location and identification 2.3 Seismological monitoring 2.4 Hydroacoustic monitoring 2.5 Infrasound monitoring 2.6 Radionuclide monitoring 2.7 Detection from space 2.8 Enabling technologies Chapter 3 A long journey to a treaty 3.1 Past test ban initiatives 3.2 Group of Scientific Experts 3.3 The CTBT negotiations 1994 – 96 3.4 Critical issues during the negotiations 3.5 Reflections on the negotiations Chapter 4 The Treaty 4.1 The preamble 4.2 Basic obligations 4.3 The Organization 4.4 Verification 4.5 National implementation measures 4.6 Entry into force 4.7 Reflections Chapter 5 The birth of an organization 5.1 The mandate of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission 5.2 Preparations for the first session of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission 5.3 The first session of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission 5.4 The initial enthusiasm 5.5 The early challenges Chapter 6 Establishing the verification regime 6.1 A complex monitoring system in a political environment 6.2 Building the monitoring system - a gradual but slow process 6.3 Some specific IMS issues 6.4 On-site inspections a politicized issue on a slow path Chapter 7 Testing shows high performance 7.1 Frombuilding to testing 7.2 Global tests show high performance of IMS/IDC 7.3 Exercises also get OSI on the move Chapter 8 National technical implementation of the CTBT 8.1 National commitments 8.2 National institutions play key roles in the global verification system 8.3 Basis for national interpretation 8.4 Regional cooperation 8.5 An assessment of the status of national technical implementation Chapter 9 The CTBTO Preparatory Commission and the PTS - an organizational perspective 9.1 The Policy Making Organs 9.2 Provisional Technical Secretariat (PTS) 9.3 Changing the guard Chapter 10 The CTBTO Preparatory Commission and the world 10.1 States Signatories, the CTBTO Preparatory Commission and the PTS 10.2 The CTBTO Preparatory Commission and international organizations 10.3 Synergy with science 10.4 The CTBT - hostage to today’s politics Chapter 11 Always too early to give up 11.1 Finally a CTBT - and then? A political perspective 11.2 Most complex verification system ever - a scientific perspective 11.3 Challenge to establish a technical organization in a political environment - a managerial perspective 11.4 Bringing the CTBT back on track 11.5 A new security agenda Annex 1 Annex 2 Abbreviations and acronyms References
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Global Tectonics
Book SynopsisThe third edition of this widely acclaimed textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of global tectonics, and includes major revisions to reflect the most significant recent advances in the field. A fully revised third edition of this highly acclaimed text written by eminent authors including one of the pioneers of plate tectonic theory Major revisions to this new edition reflect the most significant recent advances in the field, including new and expanded chapters on Precambrian tectonics and the supercontinent cycle and the implications of plate tectonics for environmental change Combines a historical approach with process science to provide a careful balance between geological and geophysical material in both continental and oceanic regimes Dedicated website available atwww.blackwellpublishing.com/kearey/ Trade Review"Many readers will be familiar with this excellent textbook . . . The subject coverage is more comprehensive than in previous editions with many of the processes and concepts being illustrated with case studies drawn from the recent literature. " (Mar Geophys Res, 2009) "A massive list of mostly critical references cites the most important works the world over." (CHOICE, November 2009)"An excellent in‑depth overview on one of the most revolutionary topics in the earth sciences. … Not only clear and comprehensive, but also pleasant to read. It is a highly recommended must‑have on the bookshelves of earth scientists for some time to come." (Geologos, December 2009) "Global Tectonics will find its place in all well equipped libraries and a personal copy will be of use for any geoscientist who needs a comprehensive overview." (Surveys in Geophysics, September 2009) "This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the field of global tectonics. Because the field has changed significantly since the last edition was published, the majority of text and figures in the third edition are new." (Book News, September 2009)Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments x The geologic timescale and stratigraphic column xi 1 Historical perspective 1 1.1 Continental drift 2 1.2 Sea floor spreading and the birth of plate tectonics 6 1.3 Geosynclinal theory 7 1.4 Impact of plate tectonics 8 2 The interior of the Earth 9 2.1 Earthquake seismology 10 2.1.1 Introduction 10 2.1.2 Earthquake descriptors 10 2.1.3 Seismic waves 10 2.1.4 Earthquake location 11 2.1.5 Mechanism of earthquakes 12 2.1.6 Focal mechanism solutions of earthquakes 12 2.1.7 Ambiguity in focal mechanism solutions 14 2.1.8 Seismic tomography 17 2.2 Velocity structure of the Earth 19 2.3 Composition of the Earth 21 2.4 The crust 22 2.4.1 The continental crust 22 2.4.2 Upper continental crust 23 2.4.3 Middle and lower continental crust 23 2.4.4 The oceanic crust 24 2.4.5 Oceanic layer 1 24 2.4.6 Oceanic layer 2 25 2.4.7 Oceanic layer 3 26 2.5 Ophiolites 27 2.6 Metamorphism of oceanic crust 28 2.7 Differences between continental and oceanic crust 29 2.8 The mantle 30 2.8.1 Introduction 30 2.8.2 Seismic structure of the mantle 30 2.8.3 Mantle composition 31 2.8.4 The mantle low velocity zone 31 2.8.5 The mantle transition zone 32 2.8.6 The lower mantle 32 2.9 The core 33 2.10 Rheology of the crust and mantle 33 2.10.1 Introduction 33 2.10.2 Brittle deformation 34 2.10.3 Ductile deformation 36 2.10.4 Lithospheric strength profiles 37 2.10.5 Measuring continental deformation 39 2.10.6 Deformation in the mantle 41 2.11 Isostasy 42 2.11.1 Introduction 42 2.11.2 Airy’s hypothesis 43 2.11.3 Pratt’s hypothesis 43 2.11.4 Flexure of the lithosphere 44 2.11.5 Isostatic rebound 45 2.11.6 Tests of isostasy 46 2.12 Lithosphere and asthenosphere 48 2.13 Terrestrial heat flow 51 3 Continental drift 54 3.1 Introduction 55 3.2 Continental reconstructions 55 3.2.1 Euler’s theorem 55 3.2.2 Geometric reconstructions of continents 55 3.2.3 The reconstruction of continents around the Atlantic 56 3.2.4 The reconstruction of Gondwana 57 3.3 Geologic evidence for continental drift 58 3.4 Paleoclimatology 60 3.5 Paleontologic evidence for continental drift 61 3.6 Paleomagnetism 64 3.6.1 Introduction 64 3.6.2 Rock magnetism 64 3.6.3 Natural remanent magnetization 65 3.6.4 The past and present geomagnetic field 66 3.6.5 Apparent polar wander curves 67 3.6.6 Paleogeographic reconstructions based on paleomagnetism 68 4 Sea floor spreading and transform faults 72 4.1 Sea floor spreading 73 4.1.1 Introduction 73 4.1.2 Marine magnetic anomalies 73 4.1.3 Geomagnetic reversals 74 4.1.4 Sea floor spreading 77 4.1.5 The Vine–Matthews hypothesis 78 4.1.6 Magnetostratigraphy 79 4.1.7 Dating the ocean floor 84 4.2 Transform faults 84 4.2.1 Introduction 84 4.2.2 Ridge–ridge transform faults 88 4.2.3 Ridge jumps and transform fault offsets 89 5 The framework of plate tectonics 91 5.1 Plates and plate margins 92 5.2 Distribution of earthquakes 92 5.3 Relative plate motions 94 5.4 Absolute plate motions 97 5.5 Hotspots 99 5.6 True polar wander 103 5.7 Cretaceous superplume 106 5.8 Direct measurement of relative plate motions 107 5.9 Finite plate motions 110 5.10 Stability of triple junctions 113 5.11 Present day triple junctions 120 6 Ocean ridges 121 6.1 Ocean ridge topography 122 6.2 Broad structure of the upper mantle below ridges 125 6.3 Origin of anomalous upper mantle beneath ridges 127 6.4 Depth–age relationship of oceanic lithosphere 128 6.5 Heat flow and hydrothermal circulation 129 6.6 Seismic evidence for an axial magma chamber 131 6.7 Along-axis segmentation of oceanic ridges 133 6.8 Petrology of ocean ridges 140 6.9 Shallow structure of the axial region 141 6.10 Origin of the oceanic crust 142 6.11 Propagating rifts and microplates 145 6.12 Oceanic fracture zones 148 7 Continental rifts and rifted margins 152 7.1 Introduction 153 7.2 General characteristics of narrow rifts 155 7.3 General characteristics of wide rifts 162 7.4 Volcanic activity 169 7.4.1 Large igneous provinces 169 7.4.2 Petrogenesis of rift rocks 172 7.4.3 Mantle upwelling beneath rifts 175 7.5 Rift initiation 176 7.6 Strain localization and delocalization processes 178 7.6.1 Introduction 178 7.6.2 Lithospheric stretching 179 7.6.3 Buoyancy forces and lower crustal flow 181 7.6.4 Lithospheric flexure 183 7.6.5 Strain-induced weakening 184 7.6.6 Rheological stratification of the lithosphere 188 7.6.7 Magma-assisted rifting 192 7.7 Rifted continental margins 193 7.7.1 Volcanic margins 193 7.7.2 Nonvolcanic margins 196 7.7.3 The evolution of rifted margins 198 7.8 Case studies: the transition from rift to rifted margin 202 7.8.1 The East African Rift system 202 7.8.2 The Woodlark Rift 204 7.9 The Wilson cycle 208 8 Continental transforms and strike-slip faults 210 8.1 Introduction 211 8.2 Fault styles and physiography 211 8.3 The deep structure of continental transforms 224 8.3.1 The Dead Sea Transform 224 8.3.2 The San Andreas Fault 224 8.3.3 The Alpine Fault 228 8.4 Transform continental margins 230 8.5 Continuous versus discontinuous deformation 232 8.5.1 Introduction 232 8.5.2 Relative plate motions and surface velocity fields 233 8.5.3 Model sensitivities 236 8.6 Strain localization and delocalization mechanisms 239 8.6.1 Introduction 239 8.6.2 Lithospheric heterogeneity 239 8.6.3 Strain-softening feedbacks 242 8.7 Measuring the strength of transforms 246 9 Subduction zones 249 9.1 Ocean trenches 250 9.2 General morphology of island arc systems 251 9.3 Gravity anomalies of subduction zones 252 9.4 Structure of subduction zones from earthquakes 252 9.5 Thermal structure of the downgoing slab 259 9.6 Variations in subduction zone characteristics 262 9.7 Accretionary prisms 264 9.8 Volcanic and plutonic activity 271 9.9 Metamorphism at convergent margins 275 9.10 Backarc basins 279 10 Orogenic belts 286 10.1 Introduction 287 10.2 Ocean–continent convergence 287 10.2.1 Introduction 287 10.2.2 Seismicity, plate motions, and subduction geometry 289 10.2.3 General geology of the central and southern Andes 291 10.2.4 Deep structure of the central Andes 294 10.2.5 Mechanisms of noncollisional orogenesis 297 10.3 Compressional sedimentary basins 302 10.3.1 Introduction 302 10.3.2 Foreland basins 302 10.3.3 Basin inversion 303 10.3.4 Modes of shortening in foreland fold-thrust belts 304 10.4 Continent–continent collision 306 10.4.1 Introduction 306 10.4.2 Relative plate motions and collisional history 306 10.4.3 Surface velocity fields and seismicity 309 10.4.4 General geology of the Himalaya and Tibetan Plateau 312 10.4.5 Deep structure 316 10.4.6 Mechanisms of continental collision 318 10.5 Arc–continent collision 330 10.6 Terrane accretion and continental growth 332 10.6.1 Terrane analysis 332 10.6.2 Structure of accretionary orogens 336 10.6.3 Mechanisms of terrane accretion 342 11 Precambrian tectonics and the supercontinent cycle 346 11.1 Introduction 347 11.2 Precambrian heat flow 347 11.3 Archean tectonics 349 11.3.1 General characteristics of cratonic mantle lithosphere 349 11.3.2 General geology of Archean cratons 350 11.3.3 The formation of Archean lithosphere 351 11.3.4 Crustal structure 355 11.3.5 Horizontal and vertical tectonics 358 11.4 Proterozoic tectonics 361 11.4.1 General geology of Proterozoic crust 361 11.4.2 Continental growth and craton stabilization 363 11.4.3 Proterozoic plate tectonics 364 11.5 The supercontinent cycle 370 11.5.1 Introduction 370 11.5.2 Pre-Mesozoic reconstructions 370 11.5.3 A Late Proterozoic supercontinent 370 11.5.4 Earlier supercontinents 373 11.5.5 Gondwana–Pangea assembly and dispersal 374 12 The mechanism of plate tectonics 379 12.1 Introduction 380 12.2 Contracting Earth hypothesis 380 12.3 Expanding Earth hypothesis 380 12.3.1 Calculation of the ancient moment of inertia of the Earth 381 12.3.2 Calculation of the ancient radius of the Earth 382 12.4 Implications of heat flow 382 12.5 Convection in the mantle 384 12.5.1 The convection process 384 12.5.2 Feasibility of mantle convection 386 12.5.3 The vertical extent of convection 387 12.6 The forces acting on plates 388 12.7 Driving mechanism of plate tectonics 390 12.7.1 Mantle drag mechanism 391 12.7.2 Edge-force mechanism 391 12.8 Evidence for convection in the mantle 393 12.8.1 Introduction 393 12.8.2 Seismic tomography 393 12.8.3 Superswells 394 12.8.4 The D” layer 395 12.9 The nature of convection in the mantle 396 12.10 Plumes 399 12.11 The mechanism of the supercontinent cycle 401 13 Implications of plate tectonics 404 13.1 Environmental change 405 13.1.1 Changes in sea level and sea water chemistry 405 13.1.2 Changes in oceanic circulation and the Earth’s climate 406 13.1.3 Land areas and climate 411 13.2 Economic geology 412 13.2.1 Introduction 412 13.2.2 Autochthonous and allochthonous mineral deposits 413 13.2.3 Deposits of sedimentary basins 420 13.2.4 Deposits related to climate 421 13.2.5 Geothermal power 422 13.3 Natural hazards 422 Review questions 424 References 428 Index 463
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University Press of the Pacific The Laws of Gravitation
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Taylor & Francis Inc Extrapolation Practice for Ecotoxicological
Book SynopsisA wide-ranging compilation of techniques, Extrapolation Practice for Ecotoxicological Effect Characterization of Chemicals describes methods of extrapolation in the framework of ecological risk assessment. The book, informally known as EXPECT, identifies data needs and situations where these extrapolations can be most usefully applied, making it a practical guide to the application of extrapolation procedures. It focuses on the extrapolation of chemical effects and covers the extrapolation of exposures in the context of interactions between toxicants and the matrix.Table of ContentsExtrapolation in the Context of Criteria Setting and Risk Assessment. Matrix and Media Extrapolation. (Q)SAR and Extrapolation. Extrapolation of Effects Measures Across Levels of Biological Organization in Ecological Risk Assessment. Mixture Extrapolation Approaches. Temporal Extrapolation en Ecological Effect Assessment of Chemicals. Spatial Extrapolation in ecological Effect Assessment of Chemicals. Guidance on the Application of Extrapolation Methods in Ecological Exposure and Effects Characterization of Chemicals. Conclusions. Glossary.
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Johns Hopkins University Press Lake Hydrology
Book SynopsisThe first book dedicated to describing the hydrology of water flow in lake systems, geared for limnologists and students of hydrology. With fresh water becoming a critical issue around the world, lake mass balancethe hydrology or water movement in lakesis increasingly important to environmental studies and remediation projects. Unfortunately, lake hydrology is often only briefly covered in broader texts on hydrogeology and hydrology or is confined to specialized research papers. Lake Hydrology rigorously describes the hydrology of flow into and out of lake systems. Explaining the physical parameters that influence lake behavior, as well as the mathematics that describes these systems, this in-depth book fills an important niche in the literature of watershed science. This text describes the physical structure and nature of drainage basins and explains the origin and classification of lakes explores the hydrology of lake mass balance and storage as it pertains to lake stage, groundwatTable of ContentsPreface AcknowledgmentsChapter 1. Introduction1.1. Limnology1.2. Dimensions, Units, Measurements, and Mathematical Conventions1.3. Dimensional Analysis1.4. Spatial Coordinates1.5. Mathematics and StatisticsChapter 2. Water and the Hydrologic Cycle2.1. Water and Its Properties2.2. The Hydrologic Cycle2.3. Mass Balance of WaterChapter 3. Drainage Basins, Lentic Systems, Lake Morphometry, and Lake Volume3.1. Drainage Basins3.2. Lentic Systems3.3. Solar Radiation3.4. Lake Morphometry3.5. Lake Volume or StorageCase Study 3.1. City of Winters, Texas, Elm Creek Dam and Reservoir3.6. SummaryChapter 4. Evapotranspiration4.1. Introduction4.2. Evaporation4.3. Transpiration4.3.1. Xylem Transport4.4. Molecular Movement of Water4.5. Estimates of Evapotranspiration4.6. SummaryChapter 5. Rainfall and Surface Flow to Lakes5.1. Introduction5.2. Precipitation5.3. Measuring PrecipitationCase Study 5.1. Hastings, Nebraska, Isohyetal MapCase Study 5.2. Hastings, Nebraska, Thiessen PolygonCase Study 5.3. Stanley River Catchment, Queensland, Australia5.4. Presentation of Rainfall DataChapter 6. Stormwater Flow6.1. Introduction6.2. Variable Source Areas6.3. Storm Runoff and Baseflow6.4. Separation of Baseflow and QuickflowCase Study 6.1. Little Bighorn River Groundwater RechargeCase Study 6.2. Indirect Groundwater Discharge to the Great Lakes Using Hydrograph Separation6.5. Losses 6.6. Urban Runoff and Consumptive UseCase Study 6.3. Impacts of Water Development on Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Front6.6.3. Implications6.7. SummaryChapter 7: Methods for Estimating Storm Runoff7.1. Introduction7.2. Characterizing Rainfall Events7.3. Runoff Models for Small- to Medium-Sized CatchmentsCase Study 7.1. Stormwater Runoff Assessment Using Rational MethodCase Study 7.2. Stormwater Runoff Assessment Using Soil Conservation Service Method7.4. Hydrographs7.6. SummaryChapter 8. Streamflow to Lakes8.1. Introduction8.2. Velocity Distribution and Uniform Flow within Stream Channels8.3. Calculating Channel Flow8.4. Streamflow Hydrographs and Field Measurements for Determining StreamflowChapter 9. Groundwater Flow9.1. Introduction9.2. Groundwater Systems9.3. Groundwater Hydraulics9.4. Fluids in Motion: Laminar and Turbulent Flow9.5. Molecular Attraction, Fluid Viscosity, Friction, Head Loss, and Laminar Flow9.6. Darcy's Law9.7. Hydraulic Head and Hubbert's Classic Treatise on Fluid Potential9.8. Head Loss9.9. Hydraulic Properties of a Porous Medium9.10. Continuum Concept and Representative Elementary Volume9.11. Hydraulic Gradients, Boundary-Value Problem, and Direction of Flow9.12. Field Mapping Equipotential Lines and Flow Nets9.13. SummaryChapter 10. Lake Seepage10.1. Introduction10.2. General Lake-Groundwater Interactions10.3. Determining Seepage10.4. Seepage and Average Linear Velocity10.5. Construction and Placement of Seepage MetersCase Study 10.1. Methods for Measuring Hydraulic Conductivity at Lake Jackson, Leon County, Florida10.6. Lake Bottom and Hydraulic Conductivity HeterogeneitiesCase Study 10.2. Hypsometric Effects and Lake Bottom Hydraulic Conductivity Modeling of Lake Jackson, Leon County, Florida10.7. Ecological Indicators of Lake Seepage10.8. SummaryChapter 11. An Overview of Lake Hydrology Modeling, Lake Mass Balance, and Hypsometry11.1. Systems11.2. Model Process11.3. Model TypesCase Study 11.1. Lake Mass Balance and HypsometryCase Study 11.2. Numerical Simulation Analyses of Lake-Groundwater InteractionCase Study 11.3: Polynomial Regression Seepage Model of Lake Jackson, Leon County, FloridaCase Study 11.4. Seepage Modeling of Lake Jackson, Leon County, Florida11.4. Development of a Model11.5. Model Selection, Validation, Calibration, and Documentation11.6. SummaryAppendixReferencesIndex
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Taylor & Francis Inc Mixture Toxicity
Book SynopsisIn the last decade and a half, great progress has been made in the development of concepts and models for mixture toxicity, both in human and environmental toxicology. However, due to their different protection goals, developments have often progressed in parallel but with little integration. Arguably the first book to clearly link ecotoxicology and classic human toxicology, Mixture Toxicity: Linking Approaches from Ecological and Human Toxicology incorporates extensive reviews of exposure to toxicants, toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics, toxicity of mixtures, and risk assessment.The book examines developments in both fields, compares and contrasts their current state of the art, and identifies where one field can learn from the other. Each chapter provides an essential overview of the state of the art in both human and ecotoxicological mixture risk assessment, focusing on the work published in the last fifteen years. The coverage progresses from exposuTable of ContentsExposure. Introduction. Emission Scenarios. Interactions Affecting Availability and Exposure to Chemical Mixtures. Environmental Fate Modeling. Exposure Scenarios and Monitoring. Summary and Conclusions. Toxicokinetics and Toxicodynamics. Introduction. Fundamental Principles. Toxicokinetics. Toxicodynamics. Toxicity from Combined Exposure to Chemicals. Introduction. Approaches to Mixture Effect Assessment. Mechanisms and mixture effects. The predictability of mixture effects – a brief review. Defining Determinants of Synergistic Mixture Effects. Mixture Effects at Low Levels. What About the Real World? Test Design, Mixture Characterization and Data Evaluation. Introduction. Testing Aims. Concentration Addition and Independent Action: Empirical Modeling. Technical Issues and Pitfalls. Component-Based Approaches, Test Designs and Methods. Whole Mixture Approaches, Test Designs and Methods. Case Studies. Risk Assessment. Introduction. Typical Features of Mixture Assessment. State of the Art in Mixture Assessment. Conceptual Framework for Human and Ecological Risk Assessment of Mixtures. Issues in Human and Ecological Risk Assessment of Mixtures. Appendix. Glossary.
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CRC Press Principles of Ecotoxicology
Book SynopsisCutting across traditional subject boundaries, Principles of Ecotoxicology, Fourth Edition gives readers an integrated view of ecotoxicology, from molecules to ecosystems. This new edition of a bestselling textbook continues to emphasize principles rather than practice, providing the interdisciplinary perspective and grounding required for research. Organized into three sections, the book first describes the molecular structures, properties, and environmental fate of pollutants. It then deals with the effects of pollutants on living organisms at the molecular, cellular, and individual levels. Moving into population biology and population genetics, the third part of the book addresses a question of great interest to ecologists: What effects do pollutants have at the levels of population, community, and the whole ecosystem? The book also looks at how ecotoxicology is used in the biomonitoring of environmental pollution, the investigation of pollution proTrade ReviewAn excellent fresh edition to one of the best ecotoxicology textbooks. Authored by some of the best scientists in the field, it deserves a place on the bookshelf of any serious environmental scientist.—Michael C. Newman, College of William & Mary – Virginia Institute of Marine Science, USAPraise for Previous EditionsKeeping the focus on principles over practice is what has made each incarnation of this book a bestseller. The third edition follows this central theme while bringing the text up to date and strengthening coverage in areas that have come to the forefront of the field. …With updates to every chapter, the text provides essential information in an easy to use format.—International Pest Control, Vol. 48 (2), March/AprilThe book is quite extensive in content and length….the authors continue to assist us in understanding the integration of this new knowledge by focusing on the 'principles' of the science.—Lee R. Shugart in Ecotoxicology, Vol. 16 (483), 2007…its aim is to provide a wide-ranging, concise and readable introduction to ecotoxicology that will encourages student to want to learn more about the field…continues to succeed.—David Spurgeon in The British Toxicology Society Newsletter, Winter 2006The coauthorship is advantageous in that it ensures that all topics are addressed by an expert, but the style is consistent and the content is integrated in a way that texts assembled by editors cannot achieve.—Glenn Suter in SETAC Globe, July-August 2001To say that ecotoxicology is a multidisciplinary subject is an understatement. This text attempts a comprehensive survey of all of these aspects. It succeeds admirably.—Dr. J.W. Daniel in Chemistry & Industry, March 5, 2001The authors used their outstanding interdisciplinary experience to describe the progression from chemical analysis of environmental pollutants to their effects at the levels of the individual, population, community and, ultimately, ecosystem. Using appropriate examples and relevant case studies, they have made ecotoxicology more accessible to any person who is concerned with environmental changes induced by pollution.—Dr. Laurent Lagadic in Ecotoxicology, Vol. 10 (6), 2001This is, by any standards, an outstanding book, written by a chemist, a mathematician and a zoologist, who have achieved their aim in producing a truly interdisciplinary approach across the full spectrum of topics, from molecules to ecosystems….This book will certainly succeed in serving its primary purpose—providing a textbook for students, which covers the principles of ecotoxicology with a broad approach, cutting across traditional subject boundaries.—Michael Balls in ATLA, 1996Table of ContentsIntroduction. Pollutants and Their Fate in Ecosystems: Major Classes of Pollutants. Routes by Which Pollutants Enter Ecosystems. Long-Range Movements and Global Transport of Pollutants. The Fate of Metals and Radioactive Isotopes in Contaminated Ecosystems. Fates of Organic Pollutants in Individuals and in Ecosystems. Effects of Pollutants on Individual Organisms: Testing for Ecotoxicity. Biochemical Effects of Pollutants. Physiological Effects of Pollutants. Interactive Effects of Pollutants. Biomarkers. In Situ Biological Monitoring. Effects of Pollutants on Populations and Communities: Changes in Numbers: Population Dynamics. Evolution of Resistance to Pollution. Changes in Communities and Ecosystems. Extrapolating from Molecular Interactions to Consequent Effects at Population Level. Biomarkers in Population Studies. Ecotoxicology: Looking to the Future. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
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University of Toronto Press Theory of Seismic Head Waves
Book SynopsisHead waves – also called refraction arrivals, lateral waves, or conical waves – have been used extensively in near-earthquake studies, geophysical prospecting, and deep-crustal seismological investigations. In the past, research was confined largely to the kinematic characteristics of the waves, but emphasis is now being given to the dynamic characteristics: amplitudes, spectra, and wave forms. In the last fifteen years, several new mathematical and computational techniques have been developed to study these waves.This is an advanced, technical book presenting a consistent theory of head waves, using methods developed in the famous Leningrad school under G.I. Petrashen and his colleagues. It proceeds from a consideration of the simplest problem of one interface to a study of the situation in which there are many interfaces (some of which may not be plane or parallel to one another) and the material between the interfaces is not necessarily homogenous. The method i
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Springer London Seeing Stars The Night Sky Through Small Telescopes The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
Book Synopsis1 Finding Your Way Around the Sky.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Constellations.- 1.3 Star Hopping.- 1.4 Positions in the Sky.- 1.5 Star Charts and Other Helpful Items.- 2 Your Telescope and How to get the Best Out of It.- 2.1 Telescope Designs.- 2.2 Eyepieces.- 2.3 Collimation.- 2.4 Mountings.- 2.5 Optics.- 2.6 Cleaning and Aluminising.- 2.7 Dewing-up.- 2.8 Observing Techniques.- 2.9 Twinkling.- 2.10 Finder Charts.- 2.11 Keeping a Log Book.- 2.12 Discoveries.- 3 The Sun.- 3.1 Warning.- 3.2 Observing the Sun.- 3.3 Solar Observing Programmes.- 3.4 More Advanced Work.- 4 The Moon.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Naked-eye Work and Binoculars.- 4.3 The Moon through the Telescope.- 4.4 An Optimum Telescope for Lunar Work.- 4.5 More Advanced Investigations.- 5 The Planets and Minor Solar System Objects.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.- 5.3 Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and the Asteroids.- 6 Comets.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Cometary Orbits.- 6.3 The Structure of Comets.- 6.4 Origins.- 6.5 Famous Comets.- 6.6 Nomenclature of Comets.- 6.7 Observing Comets.- 7 Stars.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Brightness.- 7.3 Variable Stars.- 7.4 Visual Double and Binary Stars.- 7.5 Star Clusters.- 8 Nebulae.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Gas and Dust Clouds.- 8.3 Dark Nebulae.- 8.4 Reflection Nebulae.- 8.5 Emission Nebulae.- 8.6 Supernova Remnants.- 8.7 Planetary Nebulae.- 9 Galaxies.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Spiral Galaxies.- 9.3 Elliptical Galaxies.- 9.4 Irregular Galaxies.- 9.5 Quasars, Seyfert Galaxies and Other Active Galaxies.- 10 Unaided Observations.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 The Moon.- 10.3 The Sun.- 10.4 Meteors.- 10.5 The Milky Way, the Zodiacal Light and Aurorae.- 10.6 Comets and Planets.- 10.7 Spacecraft.- 10.8 UFOs.- 11 Advanced Work.- 11.1 Introduction.- 11.2 Nebular and Light-pollution Filters.- 11.3 Colour Filters.- 11.4 Photography with Your Telescope.- 11.5 CCDs.- 11.6 Photometry.- 11.7 Occultations.- 11.8 Computers in Astronomy.- 11.9 Spectroscopy.- Appendix 1: Astronomical Societies.- Appendix 2: Bibliography.- Appendix 3: Messier and Caldwell Catalogues.- Appendix 4: A Selection of Choice Astronomical Objects for Viewing.- Appendix 5: The Greek Alphabet.- Appendix 6: Constellations.- Appendix 7: Useful World-Wide-Web and Internet Addresses.- Appendix 8: Terminology.Table of Contents1 Finding Your Way Around the Sky.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Constellations.- 1.2.1 Getting Started.- 1.2.2 Moving Onwards.- 1.3 Star Hopping.- 1.4 Positions in the Sky.- 1.5 Star Charts and Other Helpful Items.- 2 Your Telescope and How to get the Best Out of It.- 2.1 Telescope Designs.- 2.1.1 The Refractor.- 2.1.2 The Newtonian Reflector.- 2.1.3 The Cassegrain Reflector.- 2.1.4 The Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope.- 2.2 Eyepieces.- 2.2.1 Magnification.- 2.2.2 Other Properties of Eyepieces.- 2.2.3 Choosing an Eyepiece.- 2.3 Collimation.- 2.4 Mountings.- 2.4.1 The Equatorial Mounting.- 2.4.2 The Alt-Azimuth Mounting.- 2.5 Optics.- 2.5.1 Light Grasp.- 2.5.2 Resolution.- 2.6 Cleaning and Aluminising.- 2.7 Dewing-up.- 2.8 Observing Techniques.- 2.8.1 Dark Adaption.- 2.8.2 Averted Vision.- 2.8.3 Seeing.- 2.8.4 Finding.- 2.8.5 Guiding.- 2.8.6 Apodisation.- 2.9 Twinkling.- 2.10 Finder Charts.- 2.11 Keeping a Log Book.- 2.12 Discoveries.- 3 The Sun.- 3.1 Warning.- 3.2 Observing the Sun.- 3.2.1 Stopping-down.- 3.2.2 Eyepiece Projection.- 3.2.3 Full-aperture Filters.- 3.2.4 Solar Diagonals.- 3.2.5 Finding the Sun.- 3.3 Solar Observing Programmes.- 3.4 More Advanced Work.- 3.4.1 The Prominence Spectroscope.- 3.4.2 The H-? Filter.- 3.4.3 The Spectrohelioscope.- 3.4.4 The Coronagraph.- 3.4.5 Solar Spectroscopy.- 4 The Moon.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Naked-eye Work and Binoculars.- 4.3 The Moon through the Telescope.- 4.4 An Optimum Telescope for Lunar Work.- 4.5 More Advanced Investigations.- 5 The Planets and Minor Solar System Objects.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.- 5.2.1 Mercury.- 5.2.2 Venus.- 5.2.3 Mars.- 5.2.4 Jupiter.- 5.2.5 Saturn.- 5.3 Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and the Asteroids.- 6 Comets.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Cometary Orbits.- 6.2.1 Long-period Comets.- 6.2.2 Short-period Comets.- 6.2.3 Orbital Inclinations.- 6.3 The Structure of Comets.- 6.3.1 Composition.- 6.3.2 Coma and Tail.- 6.3.3 The View from Earth.- 6.4 Origins.- 6.5 Famous Comets.- 6.5.1 Halley’s Comet.- 6.5.2 Kohoutek’s Comet.- 6.5.3 Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.- 6.6 Nomenclature of Comets.- 6.7 Observing Comets.- 6.7.1 Observing Information.- 6.7.2 What You Can Observe.- 6.7.3 Discovering Comets.- 7 Stars.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Brightness.- 7.2.1 Magnitudes.- 7.2.2 Estimating Visual Magnitudes.- 7.3 Variable Stars.- 7.3.1 Observing Variable Stars.- 7.3.2 Types of Variable Star.- 7.4 Visual Double and Binary Stars.- 7.5 Star Clusters.- 7.5.1 Galactic Clusters.- 7.5.2 Globular Clusters.- 8 Nebulae.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Gas and Dust Clouds.- 8.3 Dark Nebulae.- 8.3.1 Introduction.- 8.3.2 Nebulae.- 8.4 Reflection Nebulae.- 8.4.1 Introduction.- 8.4.2 Nebulae.- 8.5 Emission Nebulae.- 8.5.1 Introduction.- 8.5.2 The Spectra of Emission Nebulae and Planetary Nebulae.- 8.5.3 Nebulae.- 8.6 Supernova Remnants.- 8.6.1 Introduction.- 8.6.2 Nebulae.- 8.7 Planetary Nebulae.- 8.7.1 Introduction.- 8.7.2 Nebulae.- 9 Galaxies.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Spiral Galaxies.- 9.2.1 Observing Spiral Galaxies.- 9.3 Elliptical Galaxies.- 9.4 Irregular Galaxies.- 9.5 Quasars, Seyfert Galaxies and Other Active Galaxies.- 10 Unaided Observations.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 The Moon.- 10.3 The Sun.- 10.4 Meteors.- 10.5 The Milky Way, the Zodiacal Light and Aurorae.- 10.6 Comets and Planets.- 10.7 Spacecraft.- 10.8 UFOs.- 11 Advanced Work.- 11.1 Introduction.- 11.2 Nebular and Light-pollution Filters.- 11.2.1 Introduction.- 11.2.2 Nebular Filters.- 11.2.3 Light-pollution Filters.- 11.2.4 Comet Filters.- 11.2.5 Practical Considerations.- 11.3 Colour Filters.- 11.3.1 Introduction.- 11.3.2 Types and Fittings.- 11.3.3 Planetary Observations.- 11.3.4 Imaging.- 11.3.5 Tri-colour Imaging.- 11.4 Photography with Your Telescope.- 11.4.1 Introduction.- 11.4.2 Piggyback Photography.- 11.4.3 Cameras for Telescopes.- 11.4.4 Focal Plane Photography through the Telescope.- 11.4.5 Using Telecompressors.- 11.4.6 Use of a Tele-extender for Eyepiece Projection.- 11.4.7 Guiding.- 11.4.8 Choice of Film and Processing.- 11.4.9 Projects.- 11.5 CCDs.- 11.5.1 Introduction.- 11.5.2 Camcorders.- 11.5.3 Purpose-designed CCD Cameras.- 11.5.4 CCD Chips.- 11.5.5 Sensitivity to Light.- 11.5.6 Astrometric Measurements.- 11.6 Photometry.- 11.6.1 Introduction.- 11.6.2 Photographic Photometry.- 11.6.3 Photometers.- 11.6.4 Filter Sets.- 11.6.5 CCD Photometry.- 11.6.6 Observing Projects.- 11.7 Occultations.- 11.7.1 Introduction.- 11.7.2 Lunar Occultations.- 11.7.3 Asteroid Occultations.- 11.7.4 Satellite Eclipses and Mutual Events.- 11.8 Computers in Astronomy.- 11.8.1 Introduction.- 11.8.2 Choice of Computer.- 11.8.3 “Planetarium” Programs.- 11.8.4 Databases.- 11.8.5 Ephemerides.- 11.8.6 Images and Image Processing.- 11.8.7 Data Processing.- 11.8.8 The Internet.- 11.9 Spectroscopy.- 11.9.1 Introduction.- 11.9.2 Objective Prisms.- 11.9.3 The Direct Vision Spectrograph.- 11.9.4 Slit Spectrographs.- 11.9.5 Observing Projects in Spectroscopy.- Appendix 1: Astronomical Societies.- Appendix 2: Bibliography.- Appendix 3: Messier and Caldwell Catalogues.- Appendix 4: A Selection of Choice Astronomical Objects for Viewing.- Appendix 5: The Greek Alphabet.- Appendix 6: Constellations.- Appendix 7: Useful World-Wide-Web and Internet Addresses.- Appendix 8: Terminology.
£40.49
Headline Publishing Group Subterranea
Book Synopsis''AN ORIGINAL AND TIMELY ODYSSEY INTO OUR MYSTERIOUS UNDERWORLD . . . THRILLING PROOF THAT SCIENCE AND IMAGINATION SHARE THE GROUND BENEATH OUR FEET'' Nicholas Crane, presenter of BBC2''s Coast and Great British JourneysIf you were to peel back the Earth''s surface like an orange, then take a sly peek underneath, what extraordinary things would you see?Subterranea is where the world''s remaining mysteries are yet to be found. For millennia, across nations and cultures, it has been a hotbed of fantastical stories. It''s where humans have kept their most sacred treasures and their darkest secrets. It''s where we have found evidence of our past and may, at some point, find an escape route for our uncertain future. But what would we find there today? From the underground cities of Cappadocia to smuggling tunnels on the US-Mexico border, caves full of tiny blind dragons and a seed vault located 1300km inside the Arctic circle, SuTrade ReviewAn original and timely odyssey into our mysterious underworld ... Thrilling proof that science and imagination share the ground beneath our feet. * Nicholas Crane, presenter of BBC2's Coast and Great British Journeys *An incredible and evocative journey into the most exotic and unknown realms on the planet ... Here is a book that makes you stop and wonder at every page; a deeply engaging guided tour through an eerie world where mankind's old myths and legends seem to acquire a mesmerising reality. * Sinclair McKay *With evocative maps and stunning photography, Subterranea shows that the underground realm is just as captivating as the above-ground world around us. * Daily Mail *Accompanied by stunning photography and illustrative maps, this book is a great way to escape from the outside world by diving into the depths of another. 5 STARS ***** * How It Works magazine *Chris Fitch is fascinated by these fantastical underworlds, and has gone in search of enigmatic cave paintings, eerie plague pits, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and the illicit smuggling tunnels snaking between Mexico and the USA. * The Simple Things magazine *Remarkable places ... glorious illustrations. * Wanderlust magazine *With evocative maps and stunning photograpghy, Subterranea shows that the underground realm is just as captivating as the above-ground world around us.' -- Ciara Dossett * Daily Mail *
£22.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Infrastructures
Book SynopsisTerrestrial Ecosystem Research Infrastructures: Challenges and Opportunities reveals how environmental research infrastructures (RIs) provide new valuable insights on ecological processes that cannot be realized by more traditional short-term funding cycles and are integral to understand our changing world. This book bonds the latest state-of-the-science knowledge on environmental RIs, the challenges in creating them, their place in addressing scientific frontiers, and the new perspectives they bear. Each chapter is thoughtfully invested with fresh viewpoints from the environmental RI vantage as the authors explore and explain many topics such as the rationale and challenges in global change, field and modeling platforms, new tools, challenges in data management, distilling information into knowledge, and new developments in large-scale RIs. This work serves an advantageous guide for academics and practitioners alike who aim to deepen their knowledge in the field ofTrade Review"A long overdue and fine analysis of the importance of ecosystems and ecosystem research in this time of global change. This should be required reading for any one concerned about achieving truly sustainable development."— Thomas E. Lovejoy, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, United States"…is a timely and comprehensive account of the emergence of large-scale ecological research infrastructure, worldwide. A fortunate convergence between the need to address emerging ecological problems with the technology to understand pattern and process at ecosystem scale has led to dramatic progress in this field. The ability to combine automated sensors, remote sensing, computational power and data management techniques has provided ecologists with a whole new toolbox. It brings with it new challenges of organization and design in order to provide an infrastructure which is fit-for-use, multi-institutional, adaptive and durable. This volume covers the learning achieved so far in implementing research platforms of this kind." — Robert J Scholes, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa"… a very timely book. Large-scale infrastructures are essential to advance our understanding of the Earth System at a variety of scales. The establishment of these is often difficult as it conflicts with traditional short term funding cycles. This book comes at a time when several such large-scale ecological infrastructures are indeed being established worldwide based on a plethora of new scientific ideas and. It deals however not only with the science questions driving the need for infrastructures, but importantly also with crucial issues such as data quality and accessibility and the introduction and development of new technologies. The editors have done a great job in producing this much-needed overview that will enable a new generation of scientists and other users to appreciate the need, value and benefits of large scale infrastructures."— Han Dolman, Free University Amsterdam, Netherlands"This volume describes how to approach contemporary global environmental challenges with large and integrated experimental and monitoring infrastructure, including the scientific and engineering platforms necessary to acquire, evaluate, maintain, interpret, and synthesize vast amounts of data in order to produce useful knowledge. Building and connecting research infrastructure across the globe is a frontier science and this book, edited by Abbad Chabbi and Hank Loescher provides valuable lessons learned to date from a number of aspects of networked activities worldwide."— Jill Baron, U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins, Colorado, USATable of ContentsPreface: Goals and Structure of This Book. Editors. Contributors. Section I Ecosystem Research Infrastructures: The Need to Address Global Change and Associated Challenges. Section II A New Generation of Controlled Environment, Field, and Modeling Platforms. Section III New Tools to meet New Challenges: Emerging Technologies for Exploring Unknown Ecosystem Processes. Section IV Data Management and Access. Section V Infrastructure Integration and Perspectives. Index.
£171.00
Skyhorse Publishing Earthquake Prediction: Dawn of the New Seismology
Book SynopsisAn epoch-changing work on scientific developments which can save countless lives.Each year the world faces thousands of earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater, resulting in devastating property destruction and tragic loss of life. To help avert these catastrophes, scientists have long searched for ways to predict when and where earthquakes will happen. The earth science establishment in the US says that earthquake prediction still lies outside the realm of possibility. But recent scientific developments across the globe suggest that seismic forecasting is on the horizon.Earthquake Prediction: Dawn of the New Seismology examines the latest scientific clues in hopes of discovering seismic precursors which may shed light on real earthquake prediction in the future. It is destined to be nothing less than an epoch-changing work, addressing this ancient enigma by joining the parts of a scientific detective story that ranges from the steppes of Russia to the coast of Chile, bringing to light astounding breakthroughs by researchers in Italy, India and elsewhere.Governments in countries such as China and Japan provide support for seismic forecasting, and it is time for our country to do the same. Earthquake Prediction makes the case, with an important message for the tens of millions of Americans on the US West Coast, the Mississippi River Valley, and other seismically active zones.Trade ReviewPraise for David Nabhan and his theory:“Nabhan’s theory deserves to be taken note of.” —Dr. Kate Hutton, chief seismologist, California Institute of Technology“This is simple but brilliant observation, followed by reasonable applications; impossible to dismiss as coincidence.” —Dr. Cort Stoskopf, Popular Science Radio“If you believe that predicting earthquakes is impossible than everything you think you know about it could be wrong.” —Thom Hartmann, RT Television“What if I were to tell you that nearly every single deadly Southern Californian earthquake in the past happened at dawn or at dusk and during a new or full moon?” —Paul Magers, news anchor, CBS 2, Los Angeles“If proven this would be the ‘Holy Grail’ of seismology.” —Conan Nolan, KNBC News, Los Angeles“Nabhan’s forecasts nailed three of the largest seismic events on the West Coast in 1996.” —Erin Aubrey, staff writer, Los Angeles Weekly“There you go; seems to me you’re right.” —George Noory, Coast to Coast AM“David Nabhan is the man who says he's worked out how to predict earthquakes in Southern California... quakes happen during either a new or a full moon, and within three hours of dawn or dusk.” —London Daily Mail“This is the first guy to go back and check what all those seismic events have in common? The idea that it just took somebody to say ‘let’s look and see if there’s a pattern’ is pretty shocking to me.” —Scott Cox, KERN TV/Radio“While some studies indicate that tidal effect may have an effect on smaller quakes, there’s no evidence they have an effect on bigger quakes.” —Dr. Tom Jordan, director, Southern California Earthquake Center“We’ve got a guy coming on who predicted a quake the last time on the show; I don’t know what to make of this earthquake prediction stuff.” —Howard Stern, Howard Stern Show“Ladies and gentlemen, you read it here first: Nabhan’s near dead-on calculation for the August 20 shaker near Wrightwood.” —Theresa Moreau, Pasadena Weekly“Whether or not Nabhan can predict earthquakes, he certainly predicts seismic skepticism.” —David Moye, America Online News“It’s such a no-no. Seismologists won’t even talk about it!” —Kate Delaney, America Tonight“Nabhan is confident enough in his work to urge government leaders to take action and prepare for major tremors during certain periods of time.” —Andrew Ireland, World Net Daily“There’s a huge difference between a prediction and an advisory. But the hardships unprepared Valley residents face if the Big One hits? That’s a promise.” —Jeff Jardin, Modesto Bee“It’s simply mind-boggling that with the evidence Nabhan has placed in front of scientific and governmental authorities over the last two decades, that they are still reluctant to move forward to at least consider the advisory system he proposes. Simply mind-boggling.” —Rob Mc Connell, The ‘X’ Zone radio show“What’s wrong with trying to warn people? How does this hurt anyone?” —Wendy Snyder, WGN, Chicago“We’re not interested in anyone saying the sky’s falling, but David Nabhan is a rational man who has studied earthquakes seriously and has intelligent, useful information to offer.” —Whitley Strieber, Dreamland radio show“An intriguing and fascinating book. Nabhan’s simply asking us to look at the data, the way science used to be done. Here’s the evidence, you look at it and figure out what it means.” —Dave Bowman, KFIV, Modesto“David Nabhan is no stranger to controversy for his belief that we can predict earthquakes to some degree. His theory is pinned to gravitational tides, and these are immense forces!” —Faune Riggin, Morning News, KZIM & KSIM, Southeastern Missouri“This is a no-brainer for me; facts are facts.” —Rick Wiles, Trunews“His ideas warrant better scrutiny, because maybe there is a grain of truth in his hypotheses and all of us deserve the best chance to survive the next Big One.” —David Fox, Anchorage Press“This is the multi-billion dollar question. Does David Nabhan have the answer?” —David Page, KSRO, San Francisco Bay AreaPraise for David Nabhan and his theory:“Nabhan’s theory deserves to be taken note of.” —Dr. Kate Hutton, chief seismologist, California Institute of Technology“This is simple but brilliant observation, followed by reasonable applications; impossible to dismiss as coincidence.” —Dr. Cort Stoskopf, Popular Science Radio“If you believe that predicting earthquakes is impossible than everything you think you know about it could be wrong.” —Thom Hartmann, RT Television“What if I were to tell you that nearly every single deadly Southern Californian earthquake in the past happened at dawn or at dusk and during a new or full moon?” —Paul Magers, news anchor, CBS 2, Los Angeles“If proven this would be the ‘Holy Grail’ of seismology.” —Conan Nolan, KNBC News, Los Angeles“Nabhan’s forecasts nailed three of the largest seismic events on the West Coast in 1996.” —Erin Aubrey, staff writer, Los Angeles Weekly“There you go; seems to me you’re right.” —George Noory, Coast to Coast AM“David Nabhan is the man who says he's worked out how to predict earthquakes in Southern California... quakes happen during either a new or a full moon, and within three hours of dawn or dusk.” —London Daily Mail“This is the first guy to go back and check what all those seismic events have in common? The idea that it just took somebody to say ‘let’s look and see if there’s a pattern’ is pretty shocking to me.” —Scott Cox, KERN TV/Radio“While some studies indicate that tidal effect may have an effect on smaller quakes, there’s no evidence they have an effect on bigger quakes.” —Dr. Tom Jordan, director, Southern California Earthquake Center“We’ve got a guy coming on who predicted a quake the last time on the show; I don’t know what to make of this earthquake prediction stuff.” —Howard Stern, Howard Stern Show“Ladies and gentlemen, you read it here first: Nabhan’s near dead-on calculation for the August 20 shaker near Wrightwood.” —Theresa Moreau, Pasadena Weekly“Whether or not Nabhan can predict earthquakes, he certainly predicts seismic skepticism.” —David Moye, America Online News“It’s such a no-no. Seismologists won’t even talk about it!” —Kate Delaney, America Tonight“Nabhan is confident enough in his work to urge government leaders to take action and prepare for major tremors during certain periods of time.” —Andrew Ireland, World Net Daily“There’s a huge difference between a prediction and an advisory. But the hardships unprepared Valley residents face if the Big One hits? That’s a promise.” —Jeff Jardin, Modesto Bee“It’s simply mind-boggling that with the evidence Nabhan has placed in front of scientific and governmental authorities over the last two decades, that they are still reluctant to move forward to at least consider the advisory system he proposes. Simply mind-boggling.” —Rob Mc Connell, The ‘X’ Zone radio show“What’s wrong with trying to warn people? How does this hurt anyone?” —Wendy Snyder, WGN, Chicago“We’re not interested in anyone saying the sky’s falling, but David Nabhan is a rational man who has studied earthquakes seriously and has intelligent, useful information to offer.” —Whitley Strieber, Dreamland radio show“An intriguing and fascinating book. Nabhan’s simply asking us to look at the data, the way science used to be done. Here’s the evidence, you look at it and figure out what it means.” —Dave Bowman, KFIV, Modesto“David Nabhan is no stranger to controversy for his belief that we can predict earthquakes to some degree. His theory is pinned to gravitational tides, and these are immense forces!” —Faune Riggin, Morning News, KZIM & KSIM, Southeastern Missouri“This is a no-brainer for me; facts are facts.” —Rick Wiles, Trunews“His ideas warrant better scrutiny, because maybe there is a grain of truth in his hypotheses and all of us deserve the best chance to survive the next Big One.” —David Fox, Anchorage Press“This is the multi-billion dollar question. Does David Nabhan have the answer?” —David Page, KSRO, San Francisco Bay Area
£16.14
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Encyclopedic Dictionary of Applied Geophysics
Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of SEG’s best seller is a valuable, comprehensive reference that is a must for every geophysicist, geologist, explorationist, engineer, energy adviser, economist, editor, and student involved in the field. Hundreds of terms have been added since publication of the third edition in 1991, reflecting rapid evolution of the science, especially in the areas of engineering and production problems, 3D (including multicomponent) acquisition and processing, visualization, S- and converted waves, interpretation, anisotropy, AVO, geostatistics, geohazards, neural networks, tomography, downhole measurements, horizontal drilling, and deepwater work. Definitions of hundreds of other terms have been updated. The dictionary’s title has been modified slightly to reflect growth in application of geophysical methods, with the word Applied replacing the word Exploration. The dictionary includes a guide to pronunciation and a list of reference figures and tables. A CD containing the dictionary in searchable PDF format also is included.
£71.20
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Seismology of Azimuthally Anisotropic Media and
Book SynopsisBecause most sedimentary rocks encountered in oil and gas exploration are effectively anisotropic, it is imperative to properly estimate seismic anisotropy and incorporate it into data-processing and imaging algorithms. Seismology of Azimuthally Anisotropic Media and Seismic Fracture Characterization (SEG Geophysical References Series No. 17) presents a systematic analysis of seismic signatures for azimuthally anisotropic media and describes anisotropic inversion/processing methods for wide-azimuth reflection data and VSP (vertical seismic profiling) surveys. The main focus is on kinematic parameter-estimation techniques operating with P-waves as well as with the combination of PP and PS (mode-converted) data. The part devoted to prestack amplitudes includes azimuthal AVO (amplitude variation with offset) analysis and a concise treatment of attenuation coefficients, which are highly sensitive to the presence of anisotropy. Discussion of fracture characterization is based on modern effective media theories and illustrates both the potential and limitations of seismic methods. Field-data examples highlight the improvements achieved by accounting for anisotropy in seismic processing, imaging, and fracture detection.
£113.60
Society of Exploration Geophysicists First Steps in Seismic Interpretation
Book SynopsisIn his classic text, Seismic Prospecting for Oil, C. Hewitt Dix remarks that the correlation of one reflection record with another, that is, the interpretation of seismic data, is a procedure that “can hardly be described in words.” First Steps in Seismic Interpretation (Geophysical Monograph Series No. 16) is a book about fundamental concepts and practices of seismic interpretation that attempts to achieve such a description. Intended for beginning interpreters, this book approaches interpretation via synthesis of concepts and practical applications rather than through formal treatment of basic physics and geology. It is based on the author’s personal experience as a seismic interpreter and is organized along the lines of notes from interpretation classes that he designs and teaches.
£71.20
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Fundamentals of Gravity Exploration
Book SynopsisFundamentals of Gravity Exploration (Geophysical Monograph Series No. 17) covers a full range of gravity-exploration topics, including first principles, field instrumentation and operations, rock densities and density contrasts, data reduction, methods of interpretation, and geologic examples. The subject matter includes inversion and an appendix on the Fourier transform. This book will help students to efficiently gain knowledge and appreciation for the method, and it will provide experienced earth scientists with a valuable addition to their exploration libraries, both for reference and understanding of this important method.
£79.20
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Microseismic Imaging of Hydraulic Fracturing:
Book SynopsisMicroseismic Imaging of Hydraulic Fracturing: Improved Engineering of Unconventional Shale Reservoirs (SEG Distinguished Instructor Series No. 17) covers the use of microseismic data to enhance engineering design of hydraulic fracturing and well completion. The book, which accompanies the 2014 SEG Distinguished Instructor Short Course, describes the design, acquisition, processing, and interpretation of an effective microseismic project. The text includes a tutorial of the basics of hydraulic fracturing, including the geologic and geomechanical factors that control fracture growth. In addition to practical issues associated with collecting and interpreting microseismic data, potential pitfalls and quality-control steps are discussed. Actual case studies are used to demonstrate engineering benefits and improved production through the use of microseismic monitoring. Providing a practical user guide for survey design, quality control, interpretation, and application of microseismic hydraulic fracture monitoring, this book will be of interest to geoscientists and engineers involved in development of unconventional reservoirs.
£65.60
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Classical and Modern Diffraction Theory
Book SynopsisProviding geophysicists with an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and applied background for the seismic diffraction method, Classical and Modern Diffraction Theory covers the history and foundations of the classical theory and the key elements of the modern diffraction theory. Chapters include an overview and a historical review of classical theory, a summary of the experimental results illustrating this theory, and key principles of the modern theory of diffraction; the early cornerstones of classical diffraction theory, starting from its inception in the 17th century and an extensive introduction to reprinted works of Grimaldi, Huygens, and Young; details of the classical theory of diffractions as developed in the 19th century and reprinted works of Fresnel, Green, Helmholtz, Kirchhoff, and Rayleigh; and the cornerstones of the modern theory including Keller’s geometrical theory of diffraction, boundary-layer theory, and super-resolution. Appendices on the Cornuspiral and Babinet’s principle also are included.
£285.60
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Seismic Petrophysics in Quantitative
Book SynopsisExploration and characterization of conventional and unconventional reservoirs using seismic technologies are among the main activities of upstream technology groups and business units of oil and gas operators. However, these activities frequently encounter difficulties in quantitative seismic interpretation due to remaining confusion and new challenges in the fast developing field of seismic petrophysics. Seismic Petrophysics in Quantitative Interpretation shows how seismic interpretation can be made simple and robust by integration of the rock physics principles with seismic and petrophysical attributes bearing on the properties of both conventional (thickness, net/ gross, lithology, porosity, permeability, and saturation) and unconventional (thickness, lithology, organic richness, thermal maturity) reservoirs. Practical solutions to existing interpretation problems in rock physics-based amplitude versus offset (AVO) analysis and inversion are addressed in the book to streamline the workflows in subsurface characterization. Although the book is aimed at oil and gas industry professionals and academics concerned with utilization of seismic data in petroleum exploration and production, it could also prove helpful for geotechnical and completion engineers and drillers seeking to better understand how seismic and sonic data can be more thoroughly utilized.
£185.60
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Engineering Seismology with Applications to
Book SynopsisThe scope of engineering seismology includes geotechnical site investigations for buildings and engineering infrastructures, such as dams, levees, bridges, and tunnels, landslide and active- fault investigations, seismic microzonation, and geophysical investigations of historic buildings. These projects require multidisciplinary participation by the geologist, geophysicist, and geotechnical and earthquake engineers. A key objective of this book (SEG Investigations in Geophysics Series No. 17) by Öz Yilmaz is to encourage the specialists from these disciplines to apply the seismic method to solve the many challenging engineering problems they face. The broader scope of engineering seismology also includes exploration of earth resources, including groundwater exploration, coal and mineral exploration, and geothermal exploration. While focusing on the application of the seismic method to geotechnical site investigations, this book includes many case studies in all of the applications of engineering seismology.
£228.00
Society of Exploration Geophysicists The Seismic Signal and Its Meaning
Book SynopsisFilling the gap between theoretical literature and the routine activities of geophysicists in the oil industry, The Seismic Signal and Its Meaning is a translation of the second edition of Análise do Sinal Sísmico, published in Portuguese by Sociedade Brasileira de Geofísica (SBGf). For those performing acquisition, processing, and/or interpretation, this book will aid an understanding of how practical problems may have important links to seismic data analysis theory. With an emphasis on providing an objective description of the physical and mathematical aspects that support these links, the rules necessary for robust reservoir characterization are presented. With an extensive development of Gassmann’s (and Biot) theory and its relevance, the book concentrates on phase and amplitude distortions to the seismic signal, the physical processes that it undergoes, and the interpretation methods to recover rock physics properties. Capturing 30 years of teaching and improvement as a part of Petrobras internal courses, the book is a modern treatment, reflecting the many advances that have occurred in geophysics. The book serves as both a text and a reference.
£186.40
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Elements of 3D Seismology
Book SynopsisElements of 3D Seismology, Third Edition is a thorough introduction to the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of 3D seismic data. This third edition is a major update of the second edition. Sections dealing with interpretation have been greatly revised in accordance with improved understanding and availability of data and software. Practice exercises have been added, as well as a 3D seismic survey predesign exercise. Discussions include: conceptual and historical foundations of modern reflection seismology; an overview of seismic wave phenomena in acoustic, elastic, and porous media; acquisition principles for land and marine seismic surveys; methods used to create 2D and 3D seismic images from field data; concepts of dip moveout, prestack migration, and depth migration; concepts and limitations of 3D seismic interpretation for structure, stratigraphy, and rock property estimation; and the interpretation role of attributes, impedance estimation, and AVO. This book is intended as a general text on reflection seismology, including wave propagation, data acquisition, processing, and interpretation, and it will be of interest to entry-level geophysicists, experts in related fields (geology, petroleum engineering), and experienced geophysicists in one subfield wishing to learn about another (e.g., interpreters wanting to learn about seismic waves or data acquisition).
£214.40
Society of Exploration Geophysicists Seismic Attributes as the Framework for Data
Book SynopsisUseful attributes capture and quantify key components of the seismic amplitude and texture for subsequent integration with well log, microseismic, and production data through either interactive visualization or machine learning. Although both approaches can accelerate and facilitate the interpretation process, they can by no means replace the interpreter. Interpreter “grayware” includes the incorporation and validation of depositional, diagenetic, and tectonic deformation models, the integration of rock physics systematics, and the recognition of unanticipated opportunities and hazards. This book is written to accompany and complement the 2018 SEG Distinguished Instructor Short Course that provides a rapid overview of how 3D seismic attributes provide a framework for data integration over the life of the oil and gas field. Key concepts are illustrated by example, showing modern workflows based on interactive interpretation and display as well as those aided by machine learning.Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Seismic Attributes and What They Measure Chapter 3 Postmigration Data Conditioning and Image Enhancement Chapter 4 The Exploration Stage of the Oilfield Life Cycle Chapter 5 The Development Stage of the Oilfield Life Cycle Chapter 6 The Mature Stage of the Oilfield Life Cycle Chapter 7 Data Integration During the Rebirth Stage of the Oilfield Life Cycle: Resource Plays Chapter 8 Data Integration and a Profile of the Future Interpreter Appendix A Concepts of Linear Algebra — Correlation, Linear Regression, Covariance Matrices, Eigenvectors, and Principal Components Appendix B Multiattribute Display References Index
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