Limnology (inland waters) Books
Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Water accounting in the Jordan River Basin: water
Book SynopsisThe Jordan River Basin is the most important water resource shared between the Middle East countries: Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Its surface water and groundwater have been highly exploited and fought over throughout history. The diverse climate over its area results in spatially variable precipitation and evapotranspiration, thus, variability of water generation and consumption. To be able to manage the water resources in a sustainable manner, it is important to understand the current state of the water resources. However with limited up-to-date ground observations, in terms of duration, completeness and quality of the hydro-meteorological records it is difficult to draw an appropriate picture of the water resources conditions. The Water Accounting Plus (WA+) system designed by IHE Delft with its partners FAO and IWMI has been applied to gain full insights into the state of the water resources in the basin
£41.36
New India Publishing Agency Water Quality Modeling: Rivers,Streams and
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£39.88
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Numerical Modeling Of Ocean Dynamics
Book SynopsisWhile there are several excellent books dealing with numerical analysis and analytical theory, one has to practically sift through hundreds of references. This monograph is an attempt to partly rectify this situation. It aims to introduce the application of finite-difference methods to ocean dynamics as well as review other complex methods. Systematically presented, the monograph first gives a detailed account of the basics and then go on to discuss the various applications. Recognising the impossibility of covering the entire field of ocean dynamics, the writers have chosen to focus on transport equations (diffusion and advection), shallow water phenomena — tides, storm surges and tsunamis, three-dimensional time dependent oceanic motion, natural oscillations, and steady state phenomena. The many aspects covered by this book makes it an indispensable handbook and reference source to both professionals and students of this field.
£89.10
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Numerical Modeling Of Ocean Dynamics
Book SynopsisWhile there are several excellent books dealing with numerical analysis and analytical theory, one has to practically sift through hundreds of references. This monograph is an attempt to partly rectify this situation. It aims to introduce the application of finite-difference methods to ocean dynamics as well as review other complex methods. Systematically presented, the monograph first gives a detailed account of the basics and then go on to discuss the various applications. Recognising the impossibility of covering the entire field of ocean dynamics, the writers have chosen to focus on transport equations (diffusion and advection), shallow water phenomena — tides, storm surges and tsunamis, three-dimensional time dependent oceanic motion, natural oscillations, and steady state phenomena. The many aspects covered by this book makes it an indispensable handbook and reference source to both professionals and students of this field.
£53.20
Springer Verlag, Singapore Impacts of Fukushima Nuclear Accident on
Book SynopsisThis book examines the impacts of radionuclides released from the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) accident on inland aquatic environments. The focus is on the dynamics of radiocesium in inland aquatic environments.The book comprises three parts: migration behavior of radiocesium in river and lake environment, accumulation of radiocesium into organisms in freshwater, and integrated environmental analysis in a lake system and a forest-freshwater system. Many studies on the dynamics of radionuclides have been published after the FDNPP accident, especially of radiocesium (134Cs 137Cs) in land and marine environment. The key features of this book are the new data of freshwater environment including transport of radionuclides in river and lake watershed, and accumulation of radiocesium in freshwater fishes and insects. Another feature of this book is that it summarizes the dataset of a model lake, Lake Akagi-Onuma, from geochemical and biological approaches.Readers will learn the actual dispersion behavior of radionuclides released from the Fukushima accident and their impacts on freshwater environments since the accident in 2011. The book presents valuable information for assessing the impacts of the FDNPP accident on ecosystem and human health, which are also useful in developing countermeasures for similar accidents and environmental contaminations.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Seiya NAGAOChapter 2 Rivers and lake environment2.1 Migration behavior of radiocesium released from the Fukushima accident in Japanese river systems during four months after the accident Seiya NAGAO, Shinya OCHIAI 2.2 Spatial and temporal fluctuations of nuclear accident-derived 137Cs and 3H concentration in river waters in eastern Fukushima, Japan Shinji UEDA 2.3 Spatial and temporal changes of 137Cs concentrations in river waters and the relations with the radiocesium inventory in Fukushima and adjacent areas Shinya OCHIAI, Shinji UEDA, Hideki TSUJI, Seiya NAGAO 2.4 Radiocesium Dynamics in a Dam Lake after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident Hideki TSUJI 2.5 Record of income and outgo of radioactive cesium in lake Cyuzenji Seiichi NOHARA, Tetsuya YOKOTUKA, Isao KOBORI Chapter 3 Ecosystem 3.1 Annual changes of 137Cs concentrations in freshwater fishes Nobuyoshi ISHII 3.2 Radiocesium concentrations in brown trout in Lake Chuzenji after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident Tetsuya YOKOTUKA, Masahiro AKUTSU, Takatoshi TSUNAGAWA, Isao KOBORI, Seiichi NOHARA3.3A review of radioactive contamination in a freshwater ecosystem in Nikko area, Japan Mayumi YOSHIMURA, Akio AKAMA 3.5 Radiocesium concentrations in great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo) after the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant accident Kyuma SUZUKI, Shun WATANABE, Hideki TANAKA, Masanobu MMORI, Kin-ichi TSUNODA 3.4 Variations in 134+137Cs radioactivity level of suspended particulate matter in streams and its respond to aquatic insect after FDNP accident Takeshi FUJINO, Sho SATO, Masaru SAKAI, and Takashi GomiChapter 4 Case study—Lake Akagi Onuma The dynamics of radiocesium in the lake ecosystem of lake Onuma on Mt. Akagi Shun WATANABE
£104.49
Springer Verlag, Singapore Report on Yangtze River Rehabilitation and
Book SynopsisThis book summarizes the achievements and experience of the Yangtze River rehabilitation and protection, analyzes the new situation and requirements of the Yangtze River rehabilitation and protection, and discusses the main issues and their solution alternatives for the Yangtze River rehabilitation and protection efforts. The Yangtze River, respected as the mother river of the Chinese nation, contributes immensely toward the socioeconomic development of China and braces up the national strategies such as the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta, etc. Whether the Yangtze River is under good stewardship has implications on not only the wellbeing of more than 400 million inhabitants in the basin, but also in broader sense the overall sustainability of socioeconomic development of the whole country. This book which has two parts, provides a multidirectional analysis of Yangtze River rehabilitation and protection. The first part explores the stages, achievements, and the future of the Yangtze rehabilitation and protection. Major issues existing in Yangtze River Basin rehabilitation and protection are discussed in the second part. Many pictures, charts, and diagrams are involved providing an understanding of the situation of Yangtze River Basin. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Importance of Yangtze River.- Chapter 2. Stages of Yangtze River Rehabilitation and Protection.- Chapter 3. Achievements in Rehabilitation and Protection.- Chapter 4. Situation Facing the Yangtze Rehabilitation and Protection in the New Era.- Chapter 5. Visions on Yangtze River Rehabilitation and Protection.- Chapter 6. Strategic Measures.- Chapter 7. Master Plan of the Yangtze River Basin.- Chapter 8. Change of River-lake Relation and the Regulation of Dongting and Poyang Lakes.- Chapter 9. Master Plan of the Yangtze River Basin.- Chapter 10. Joint Operation of the Group Reservoirs.- Chapter 11. Water Resources Protection.- Chapter 12. Major Scientific and Technological Research Subjects.
£89.99
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Ganga Rejuvenation: Governance Challenges And
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on governance and management issues in the much publicized 'Ganga Rejuvenation Project', led by the Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. Attempts over the past three decades to clean up and rejuvenate one of the world's greatest rivers have proved futile. The major reasons for the lack of success are absence of long-term planning, poor co-ordination and failure to sustain whatever little infrastructure for water and sewage treatment could be developed. Focusing on these broad aspects, the book explores spaces for better governance through active community participation, knowledge management, prospects of Public-Private-Partnership, e-governance, youth education, waterfront development, lessons from past failures, comparative international analogies, utilization of external aid and global expertise in successful implementation of a sustainable long-term plan for a river basin's integrated development of both the economy and environment. A host of activities, such as, improving pollution monitoring systems, new development plans for tourism enhancement; river dredging and sewering riparian cities are already being carried in the hope of quick results. The Government of India has also appointed a task force for preparation of a long-term strategy. However, substantial knowledge gaps persist especially with regard to governance. This book aims to address the governance and policy issues and will be a very timely contribution to cleaning as well as rejuvenating Ganga, a river that is lifeline of millions of people.
£135.00
Springer Verlag, Singapore Current Status of Fresh Water Microbiology
Book SynopsisThis contributed volume deals with the various aspects of freshwater microbiology including diverse habitats, associated microorganisms, their ecological interactions, and industrial applications. Freshwater ecosystems are dynamic natural resources, providing sources of potable water, food, animal habitats, and recreation. Perspectives of microbial dynamics in freshwater bodies, covered in this title, provide a comprehensive and systematic analysis of microbial ecology in these ecosystems. These microbes are at the hub of biogeochemical cycles (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other elements). Moreover, they are an integral part of the aquatic food web and control the quality of freshwater bodies. Chapters in this title also discuss the issue of pollution in freshwater bodies and put forward available strategies for eco-friendly solutions. The book is a perfect documentation of primary and secondary data-based information on the latest research findings, case studies, experiences, and innovations in the field of freshwater microbiology. The book is of great use to students, researchers, and professionals studying aquatic sciences.Table of ContentsAttached
£197.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Understanding Kashmir Lakes: Water Quality,
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£58.39
Woodtick Press A North Country Lake Throughout the Seasons
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£25.92
