Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Applications of Seasonal Climate Forecasting in Agricultural and Natural Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Hammer, Graeme L.; Nicholls, Neville; Mitchell, Christopher
€ 243.52
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Applications of Seasonal Climate Forecasting in Agricultural and Natural Ecosystems
Hardback. Climate variability has impacts in many parts of the world, including Australia. Developments in the El Nino - Southern Oscillation Phenomenon have introduced some skill in seasonal to inter-annual climate forecasting. Can this skill be harnessed to advantage? Or do we just continue to observe these impacts? This book focuses on these questions. Editor(s): Hammer, Graeme L.; Nicholls, Neville; Mitchell, Christopher. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 472 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBF; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1098.
Climate variability has major impacts in many parts of the world, including Australia. Developments in understanding of the El Niño - Southern Oscillation Phenomenon have introduced some skill in seasonal to inter-annual climate forecasting. Can this skill be harnessed to advantage? Or do we just continue to observe these impacts? How does a decision-maker managing an agricultural or natural ecosystem modify decisions in response to a skillful, but imprecise, seasonal climate forecast? Using Australian experience as a basis, this book focuses on these questions in pursuing means to better manage climate ... Read more
Climate variability has major impacts in many parts of the world, including Australia. Developments in understanding of the El Niño - Southern Oscillation Phenomenon have introduced some skill in seasonal to inter-annual climate forecasting. Can this skill be harnessed to advantage? Or do we just continue to observe these impacts? How does a decision-maker managing an agricultural or natural ecosystem modify decisions in response to a skillful, but imprecise, seasonal climate forecast? Using Australian experience as a basis, this book focuses on these questions in pursuing means to better manage climate ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
Series
Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library
Number of Pages
472
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792362708
SKU
V9780792362708
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
Reviews for Applications of Seasonal Climate Forecasting in Agricultural and Natural Ecosystems
`The book provides the first consolidated collection of R-D in this area, and while there is still a great deal to learn, the book represents a significant step towards achieving more widespread and prudent use of SCFs around the world. We therefore have no hesitation in recommending this book to those who work in the ... Read more