Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
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Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
paperback. Offers an overview of the numerical modelling of radiation fields in multidimensional geometries. This book covers advances and problems in the mathematical treatment of the radiative transfer equation, a partial integro-differential equation of high dimension that describes the propagation of the radiation in various fields. Num Pages: 309 pages, 86 black & white illustrations, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; PG; RBP; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Germany
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540853688
- ISBN
- 9783540853688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 211.95
€ 211.95
Paperback. In this book, data from a model ocean developed to compute free oscillations is used to analyze the LSA effect on tides and the synthesis of tides by free oscillation. It is also used to show the existence of six long-period planetary vorticity modes. Series: Hamburg Studies on Maritime Affairs. Num Pages: 132 pages, biography. BIC Classification: LNKJ; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 219.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540855750
- ISBN
- 9783540855750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.08
€ 61.08
Paperback. Recently much attention has been devoted to the optimization of transportation networks. This monograph examines the most general problem settings, namely, when neither the shape nor topology of the network to be constructed is known a priori. Series: Lecture Notes in Mathematics. Num Pages: 160 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBW; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 245.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540857983
- ISBN
- 9783540857983
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.35
€ 57.35
Climate Change in Eurasian Arctic Shelf Seas: Centennial Ice Cover Obs...
Frolov, Ivan E.; Gudkovich, Zalman M. (St. Pe...
hardcover. This book analyzes the latest research on ice cover variability in the Arctic seas during the 20th and early 21st centuries. It includes a discussion of the Arctic climate system and the impact of climate change from internal and external factors. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences. Num Pages: 166 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QSR; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Germany
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540858744
- ISBN
- 9783540858744
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
Hardback. Aeolian sand and sand dunes is an important review of the literature dealing with the mechanics of aeolian sand transport, sand dune dynamics, internal structure, and the post-depositional processes that modify the properties of aeolian sand. This book covers topics that include the nature of airflow in the Earth's atmosphere. Num Pages: 458 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBK; RGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1990. 2nd printing 2009
- Number of pages
- 458
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540859093
- ISBN
- 9783540859093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.47
€ 183.47
Hardback. This book gives a general picture of research-driven activities related to the context of location and map-based services. Such activities have recently emerged around issues of positioning, spatial modeling, and cartographic communication. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 485 pages, 203 black & white illustrations, 63 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 485
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540873921
- ISBN
- 9783540873921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.57
€ 183.57
Hardback. This book features papers presented at a workshop on the rapid developments in 3D in geo-information sciences. Coverage includes: state-of-the-art methods, algorithms, models and systems. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 452 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540873945
- ISBN
- 9783540873945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.11
€ 189.11
Faunal Ecology and Conservation of the Great Indian Desert
. Ed(S): Sivaperuman, C.; Baqri, Q.H.; Ramasw...
Hardback. The Great Indian Desert is characterized by harsh climatic conditions and different habitats, from grassland to abandoned human habitations. This book examines the regional climate and microclimatic regime of this desert and its diverse faunal inhabitants. Editor(s): Sivaperuman, C.; Baqri, Q.H.; Ramaswamy, G.; Naseema, M. Num Pages: 222 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, 45 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSAF; RNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540874089
- ISBN
- 9783540874089
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.23
€ 212.23
Hardback. This heavily-illustrated book covers recent developments in archaeometry and offers a multidisciplinary approach to reconstructing complex cultural histories. It also presents a detailed history of human development in South America's Nasca region. Editor(s): Reindel, Markus; Wagner, Gunther A. Series: Natural Science in Archaeology. Num Pages: 529 pages, 223 black & white illustrations, 29 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: HD; PHVG; PSXE; RBGL; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 529
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540874379
- ISBN
- 9783540874379
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.41
€ 235.41
Hardback. The subject of this book is Uranium and its migration in aquatic environments. Particular results from the leading edge of international research are presented. Editor(s): Merkel, Broder J. (Technical University Freiberg); Hasche-Berger, Andrea (Technical University Freiberg). Num Pages: 958 pages, 328 black & white illustrations, 167 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGK; RBGL; RBK; RNP; TNCC; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 958
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540877455
- ISBN
- 9783540877455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 527.65
€ 527.65
Hardback. Cities are considered to be among the largest and most complex artificial networks created by human beings. This monograph uses methods from spectral graph theory and statistical physics to lay the theoretical foundations for studying compact urban topology. Series: Understanding Complex Systems. Num Pages: 198 pages, 107 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: AMVD; PBW; RGC; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540878285
- ISBN
- 9783540878285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Hardback. This book applies the principles of nutrition to the study of fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The acquisition of food, its digestion and absorption, and the retention and utilization of energy substrates, water and other nutrients are treated in detail. Num Pages: 360 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVS; RNF; RNKH; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 674.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540878841
- ISBN
- 9783540878841
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.40
€ 182.40
Hardback. This book offers the latest research on the environmental effects of war. Using the Balkans and the Gulf War as case studies, it covers many topics including the prevention of war and selected environmental and human health effects of chemical warfare agents. Series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry. Num Pages: 337 pages, 48 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PNF; RBGK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540879619
- ISBN
- 9783540879619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 346.87
€ 346.87
Hardback. Subduction is a major process that plays a first-order role in the dynamics of the Earth. This title contains a collection of contributions that were presented in June 2007 in Montpellier (France) in a conference that gave a panorama and discussed the perspectives about 'Subduction Zone Geodynamics'. Editor(s): Lallemand, Serge; Funiciello, Francesca. Series: Frontiers in Earth Sciences. Num Pages: 275 pages, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 20. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540879718
- ISBN
- 9783540879718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.94
€ 235.94
Hardback. In this landmark publication, which offers a comprehensive treatment of a very important ecological subject, leading experts detail how remote sensing and related geospatial technologies can be used for coastal ecosystem assessment and management. Editor(s): Yang, Xiaojun. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 575 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGW; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1122.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 575
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540881827
- ISBN
- 9783540881827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.45
€ 236.45
Hardback. This book contains papers prepared by the participants of a scientific colloquium held by the Institute for Geoinformation and Cartography at the Vienna University of Technology in the summer of 2008. It also features papers by other researchers. Editor(s): Navratil, Gerhard. Series: Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography. Num Pages: 295 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540882435
- ISBN
- 9783540882435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.84
€ 181.84
Hardback. This book offers the latest findings of studies on how climate change is affecting crops. Useful for post-grad students, crop and atmospheric scientists, ecologists, environmentalists, and research scholars, it considers crops from various parts of the world. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 384 pages, 44 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 735.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540882459
- ISBN
- 9783540882459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.21
€ 234.21
Hardback. This book systematically presents recent progress made in the research of aeolian processes, especially in the research on mechanism, theoretical modelling and computational simulation of aeolian processes from the viewpoint of mechanics. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 309 pages, 105 black & white illustrations, 58 colour illustrations, 14 black & white tables, biogra. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBP; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540882534
- ISBN
- 9783540882534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.09
€ 182.09
Hardback. The technology of generating energy from wind has significantly changed during the past five years. The book brings together all the latest aspects of wind energy conversion technology - from wind resource analysis to grid integration of generated electricity. Editor(s): Mathew, Sathyajith; Philip, Geeta Susan. Series: Environmental Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RNF; RNK; RNP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540882572
- ISBN
- 9783540882572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.64
€ 119.64
Hardback. This book provides the first summary of known terrestrial distal impact ejecta layers, which although often erased or modified beyond easy recognition, can be vital evidence in helping to plot major climatic and biological effects of meteor impact. Series: Impact Studies. Num Pages: 716 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVG; RBGB; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1256.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 716
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540882619
- ISBN
- 9783540882619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.06
€ 185.06