Geophysics

At the heart of this book is the generalized theoretical approach that is applied to investigate the geoelectrical structure of the Earth's mantle.

Drilling deep into the earth holds a fascination for earth scientists derived in part from the fact that the drill hole is the ultimate test of a hypothesis.

This third edition of The Physics of the Interstellar Medium continues to introduce advanced undergraduates to the fundamental processes and the wide range of disciplines needed to understand observations of the interstellar medium and its role in the Milky Way galaxy.

The author introduces the reader to the creation and implementation of space-related models by applying a learning-by-doing and problem-oriented approach.

In Rationality and Ritual, internationally renowned expert Brian Wynne offers a profound analysis of science and technology policymaking.

A classic graduate textbook providing students with the necessary grounding to embark on geophysics research.

This book discusses in detail the facts and findings related to the X-Press Pearl container vessel accident that occurred in May 2021 off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

This book can be looked upon in more ways than one.

Written by Chris Maser, one of the architects of the sustainability movement, Interactions of Land, Ocean and Humans: A Global Perspective explores a critical number of the myriad aspects that comprise the great, reciprocal feedback loops between the mountain peaks, the deep sea, and everywhere in between.

This volume is one of the most significant results of the conference "e;Science-Technology Synergy for Research in Marine Environment: Challenges for the XXI Century"e; held in Erice and Ustica, Italy, September 1999.

Reliable and detailed information about the Earth s subsurface is of crucial importance throughout the geosciences.

The Thirteenth International Conference on Basement Tectonics was held on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia from June 2 -6, 1997.

Groundwater is becoming increasingly scarce while the demand for water continues to grow at a global scale.

The Ninth International Conference on Basement Tectonics was held at the Australian National University in Canberra 2-6 July 1990.

In hard rock terrain, shallow water wells generally have a poor to moderate yield.

Leading experts present the current state of knowledge of the subject of magnetoconvection from the viewpoint of applied mathematics.

Initially, this book reviews the general characteristics of the Earth's magnetic field and the magnetic properties of minerals, and then proceeds to introduce the multifold applications of geomagnetism in earth sciences.

'This is the best book on the subject that I have read, it's brilliant, wide ranging, easy to read, doesn't use tech jargon and its been designed to help you learn about the subject, not just read a book.

Seismic While Drilling: Fundamentals of Drill-Bit Seismic for Exploration, 2nd edition, revised and extended gives a theoretical and practical introduction to seismic while drilling by using drill-bit noise.

Microbe-Assisted Phytoremediation of Environmental Pollutants: Recent Advances and Challenges provides comprehensive information on the principles and practical knowledge of microbe-assisted phytoremediation of organic and inorganic pollutants for environmental safety.

There is hardly a field of science or engineering that does not have some interest in light scattering by small particles.

The book considers the riverine paleo structures of the coastal marine zone from the point of view of marine bottom seismic acoustics.

An account of the impact of space exploration on our understanding of the geology and geophysics of Earth.

On the 6th, 7th' and 8th April 1983, a conference entitled "e;Magnetism, planetary rotation and convection in the Solar System"e; was held in the School of Physics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Developments in three-dimensional cloud radiation over the past few decades are assessed and distilled into this contributed volume.

This textbook presents a comprehensive examination of environmental science and ecotoxicology for undergraduate students.

This book shows the deformation characteristics of coseismic surface ruptures produced by the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake and the relationship between the Aso volcano and active faults.

This book presents review papers and research articles focusing on the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan, China, discussing cross-disciplinary and multiple thematic aspects of modern seismological, geophysical, geological and stochastic methodology and technology.

This book provides an in depth, yet understandable description of the ecological, socioeconomic, and other parts of the natural environment that may be affected.

During the revolution in earth science that has taken place in recent years, studies of the North Atlantic ocean floor and of Iceland have played an increasingly significant role.

The aim of this book is to provide an overview of topics related to the extensive geoheritage of hot springs, their natural environments, and their integration into commercial and industrial functions.

Risk as we now know it is a wholly new phenomenon, the by-product of our ever more complex and powerful technologies.

In all, the European Space Agency (ESA) has developed 60 spacecrafts over the last few decades.

Provides a novel interdisciplinary perspective on the state of the art of ultrametric pseudodifferential equations and their applications.

Radar Remote Sensing: Applications and Challenges advances the scientific understanding, development, and application of radar remote sensing using monostatic, bistatic and multi-static radar geometry.

The high damping force of oil damper vibration control systems in buildingsoffers relative safety during earthquakes and at a low environmentalcost.

A profound knowledge of the past climate is vital for our understanding of global warming.

This book presents up-to-date geoscience technologies for heritage investigations and conservation, covering various sub-disciplines of geophysics, geodesy, 3D laser scanning technology, hydrogeology, and rock mechanics applied to the exploration of new heritage sites, mapping and visualization, as well as hazard mitigation.

This volume of this acclaimed series deals with electron microscopic techniques applied for the elucidation of microbial structures and structure-function relationships at cellular, sub-cellular, and macromolecular levels.

Proterozoic Orogens of India: A Critical Window to Gondwana provides a unique opportunity to understand a cross-section of the well-exposed and best-studied part of Earth's crust and the processes of continental collision.

The book describes experience in application of coastal altimetry to different parts of the World Ocean.

Introduction 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.

Mechanics plays a fundamental role in aeolian processes and other environmental studies.

Smart, Resilient and Transition Cities: Emerging Approaches and Tools for Climate-Sensitive Urban Development starts with a presentation of three widespread Urban Metaphors, which are gaining increasing attention from urban planners and decision-makers: Smart City, Resilient City and Transition Towns, being all of them focused on the need for enhancing cities' capacities to cope with the multiple and heterogeneous challenges threatening contemporary cities and their future development and, above all, with climate issues.