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Meteorology & climatology
Hardback. This guide will help policymakers develop ideas cope with water scarcity and starts from the premise that the scarcity will persist, so that personal and society-wide skills will be needed to cope with it, as well as the inevitable environmental constraints. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBK; RBP; RNFD; TBC; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095788
- ISBN
- 9781402095788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.72
€ 241.72
Hardback. The book provides a comprehensive review of the historical development and the present status of ocean circulation models. The analysis extends from simple analytical approaches to the latest high-resolving numerical models with data assimilation. Num Pages: 374 pages, 106 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, 4 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBP; RNPG; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402092077
- ISBN
- 9781402092077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.52
€ 188.52
Hardback. In the present volume the most important current questions on lightning are described and analyzed under many experimental and theoretical aspects. The level of questions discussed is high, but the contents should be understandable for non-experts. Editor(s): Betz, Hans Dieter; Schumann, Ulrich; Laroche, Pierre. Num Pages: 641 pages, 38 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHVG; RBP; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 641
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402090783
- ISBN
- 9781402090783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 307.93
€ 307.93
Hardback. This updated and revised second edition provides a comprehensive summary of developments in wind-erosion research and a clear outline of its future directions. It describes the physics of wind-erosion from the viewpoints of fluid dynamics and soil physics. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 456 pages, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RGB; RGW; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088940
- ISBN
- 9781402088940
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 273.64
€ 273.64
Hardback. This work presents recent research developments in the interactions between meteorological, climatological, hydrological and biological processes in the atmosphere and soil environment. All the contributing authors are renowned scientists and researchers. Editor(s): Strelcova, Katarina; Holecy, Jan; Matyas, Csaba; Kleidon, Axel; Lapin, Milan; Blazenec, Miroslav; Skvarenina, Jaroslav; Matejka, F. Num Pages: 298 pages, 79 black & white tables, 2 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RGM; RNF; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 203 x 23. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088759
- ISBN
- 9781402088759
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.44
€ 189.44
Hardback. The authors of this book about the interplay between vegetation and climate change come from very different disciplines. However, their shared vision has resulted in coherent research that crosses the disciplinary boundaries and has produced a unique data set. Editor(s): Hari, Pertti; Kulmala, Liisa. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 611 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1082.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008. Corr. 2nd printing 2009
- Number of pages
- 611
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402087172
- ISBN
- 9781402087172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 359.79
€ 359.79
Hardback. This book presents some scientific background on the sun and the Earth's atmosphere then describes how to design, build, calibrate and use inexpensive instruments for measuring solar radiation. Such measurements are crucial to understanding climate change. Num Pages: 157 pages, 15 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 157
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402086939
- ISBN
- 9781402086939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.92
€ 122.92
Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Agricultural Production S...
. Ed(S): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; So...
Hardback. Offers an assessment of global climate change's impact on agriculture at the farm level, in the context of farm level adaptation decisions. This book discusses guidelines and analytical options for input suppliers, and agricultural producers to enable risk averting strategies and adaptations as global climate change plays out. Editor(s): Doering, Otto C.; Randolph, J C.; Southworth, Jane; Pfeifer, Rebecca A. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLSA; 1MBF; KNAC; RBP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402070280
- ISBN
- 9781402070280
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.24
€ 124.24
Paperback. Book derived from the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Seasonal to Interannual Climate Variability: its Prediction and Impact on Society, Gallipoli, Italy, 23 May - 3 June 2005 Editor(s): Troccoli, Alberto; Harrison, Mike; Anderson, David L.T.; Mason, Simon J. Series: NATO Science Series IV. Num Pages: 467 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 467
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402069918
- ISBN
- 9781402069918
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 358.09
€ 358.09
Hardback. Offers a tool to understand the basics of remote sensing for precipitation. This book features advanced rainfall estimation algorithms, validation strategies, and precipitation modeling. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 724 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 724
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058349
- ISBN
- 9781402058349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 361.23
€ 361.23
Climate Variability, Predictability and Climate Risks
. Ed(S): Wanner, H; Grosjean, M.; Rothlisberg...
Hardback. Provides an integrated assessment of issues related to climate variability and change, predictability and risks. This book details both the technical aspects of variability and abrupt climate change and the agricultural and economical impacts and consequences. Editor(s): Wanner, H; Grosjean, M.; Rothlisberger, R.; Xoplaki, E. Num Pages: 162 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402057137
- ISBN
- 9781402057137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.90
€ 122.90
Hardback. Presents a comprehensive coverage of the Sun and space weather. This book focuses on space weather data sources, as well as examples and information on various satellite missions. Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 673.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402056031
- ISBN
- 9781402056031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.01
€ 188.01
Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere for Environmental Security
. Ed(S): Perrin, Agnes; Ben Sari-Zizi, Najate...
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere for Environmental Security, Rabat, Morocco, 16-19 November 2005. Editor(s): Perrin, Agnes; Ben Sari-Zizi, Najate; Demaison, Jean. Series: NATO Security Through Science Series C (Closed):. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; RGW; TTBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402050893
- ISBN
- 9781402050893
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 189.89
€ 189.89
hardcover. Focuses on the impact of energy policies on fossil fuel use, environmental quality, and economic growth in Mexico. This work examines the Mexican energy sector and its link to international trade, government revenues, economic welfare and environmental pollution. It also develops a Computable General Equilibrium model of the Mexican economy. Series: Advances in Global Change Research. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 15. Weight in Grams: 910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402047701
- ISBN
- 9781402047701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.81
€ 125.81
Paperback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on "Sprites, Elves and Intense Lightning Discharges", Corte, Corsica, France, 24-31 July 2004 Editor(s): Fullekrug, Martin; Mareev, Eugene A. (Institute of Applied Physics); Rycroft, Michael J. Series: NATO Science Series II. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402046285
- ISBN
- 9781402046285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 241.34
€ 241.34
Hardback. Our planet exists within a space environment affected by solar atmosphere producing cosmic particles and electromagnetic waves. This book explains why our technological societies are so dependent on solar activity and how the Sun disturbs the transmission of information and energy. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 697.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402043314
- ISBN
- 9781402043314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.16
€ 124.16
Hardback. Providing a state-of-the-art review of the field, this volume presents current advances in dendroclimatology, and looks ahead to potential future developments. The material is of particular interest to climatologists, hydrologists, ecologists and archeologists. Editor(s): Hughes, M.K.; Swetman, Thomas W. (University of Arizona); Diaz, Henry F. Series: Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040108
- ISBN
- 9781402040108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.42
€ 188.42
Hardback. Summarizes our knowledge in ocean modeling, ocean observing systems, and data assimilation. Editor(s): Chassignet, Eric; Verron, Jacques. Num Pages: 577 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKC; RBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 577
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039812
- ISBN
- 9781402039812
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 245.95
€ 245.95
Hardback. Clouds are an important factor in the weather. This book summarizes knowledge on cloud optical properties, for example their ability to absorb, transmit, and reflect light, which depends on the clouds' geometrical and microphysical characteristics. It also addresses problems related to the image transfer through clouds and cloud remote sensing. Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 595.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2006, Corr. 3rd printing 2011
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039553
- ISBN
- 9781402039553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.59
€ 191.59
Hardback. "[!] an interesting and well-written overview of the current status of our knowledge of the composition of the middle atmosphere and the basic radiative, dynamical and photochemical processes which maintain it." (Bulletin American Meteorological Society) Series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library. Num Pages: 646 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 3rd rev. and enlarged ed. 2005
- Number of pages
- 646
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402032844
- ISBN
- 9781402032844
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.36
€ 191.36