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Meteorology & climatology
Paperback. Highlights the knowledge about climate variations and change, discusses the impact on water resources systems, characterises its predictability, and provides examples of its use in water resources management, planning, and design. Editor(s): Garbrecht, Jurgen D.; Piechota, Thomas C. Num Pages: 198 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780784408247
- ISBN
- 9780784408247
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.42€ 85.22
€ 94.42
€ 85.22
Hardcover. An illustrated reference guide to hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones from meteorological, historical and cultural aspects. Num Pages: 400 pages, 100 photographs, line-drawings, maps, charts. BIC Classification: GBC; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 215 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1315.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816033980
- ISBN
- 9780816033980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.11€ 59.04
€ 64.11
€ 59.04
Hardcover. There are floods throughout the world, many of them devastating and deadly. This text explores their occurrence, explaining storms and cloudbursts, thunder and lightning, and the monsoons. There are also sidebars containing concepts from atmospheric science, including glacioisostasy. Series: Dangerous Weather. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBKF; RBP; YQG. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Facts on File (J)
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816047949
- ISBN
- 9780816047949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.75
€ 51.99
€ 43.75
Hardcover. Features information on weather phenomena and the devastation and loss that often resulted. This title covers Hurricanes Andrew, Gilbert, and Wilma as well as the destructive tropical cyclone - Hurricane Katrina. Num Pages: 464 pages, black-&-white photographs & line illustrations, index, bibliography, cross-references, ch. BIC Classification: GBC; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 273 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816062959
- ISBN
- 9780816062959
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.08€ 89.52
€ 99.08
€ 89.52
Hardcover. Part of the "Science Dictionary" series, this work features more than 2,000 cross-referenced entries, accompanied by 50 black-and-white illustrations that offer easy-to-understand information on a range of weather- and climate-related topics. Num Pages: 272 pages, more than 50 black-&-white line illustrations, tables, & charts, bibliography, cross-refe. BIC Classification: GBC; RBP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 160 x 22. Weight in Grams: 562.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816062966
- ISBN
- 9780816062966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.06€ 52.89
€ 57.06
€ 52.89
Hardcover. Offers a survey of the natural calamities that have altered the course of human history. This reference features approximately 600 entries organized by disaster type, then alphabetized by the name of the country in which the event occurred. It also offers insight into the background of each event and its impact on mankind and the environment. Num Pages: 464 pages, 63 black-&-white photographs, index, bibliography, cross-references, chronologies, furthe. BIC Classification: GBC; JFFC; RBP; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1583.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816070008
- ISBN
- 9780816070008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.08€ 89.52
€ 99.08
€ 89.52
Paperback. Introducing you to cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons, this book includes forecasting techniques, naming systems, and heightened intensity and duration records. It covers hurricanes Andrew, Dean, Felix, Gilbert, Wilma and Katrina. It features more than 70 black-and-white photographs and line illustrations. Num Pages: 480 pages, 56 black-&-white photographs & 17 line illustrations, tables & charts, index, bibliograph. BIC Classification: GBC; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Checkmark Books
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816074099
- ISBN
- 9780816074099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.46
€ 29.99
€ 25.46
Hardcover. Editor(s): Jennings, S. G. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KNDC; RBP; RNP; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 267 x 190 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1083.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of Arizona Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816513628
- ISBN
- 9780816513628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.94€ 58.02
€ 62.94
€ 58.02
Paperback. Explores how hurricanes have altered lives and landscapes along the Georgia - South Carolina seaboard. This book weaves the Lowcountry's long social, political, and economic history with firsthand reports and data accumulated by the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Series: Wormsloe Foundation Publication. Num Pages: 368 pages, 63 b&w photos, 2 tables, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBFG; 1KBBFS; HBJK; HBTB; RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820333335
- ISBN
- 9780820333335
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 26.48
€ 30.99
€ 26.48
Paperback. Intended for beginning college students, professionals concerned with weather, and the interested lay audience. Discusses the factors of radiation, energy, and water balances; the impact of climate on human activity; climate-related meanings of place names in Hawaii; and the importance of the climat Num Pages: 126 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 318.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824814915
- ISBN
- 9780824814915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.45
€ 27.99
€ 24.45
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 525
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611971989
- ISBN
- 9781611971989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 169.02€ 150.48
€ 169.02
€ 150.48
Snow Avalanche Hazards and Mitigation in the United States
Committee On Ground Failure Hazards Mitigatio...
Paperback. In modern times, snow avalanches are a concern in recreational mountainous areas. However, programs for snow avalanche hazard mitigation in other countries are far ahead of those in the US. This book identifies many steps that should be taken in order to establish guidelines for research, technology transfer, and avalanche legislation and zoning. Num Pages: 96 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBG; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 0. Weight in Grams: 272.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309043359
- ISBN
- 9780309043359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 37.59
€ 43.99
€ 37.59
Hardback. Explores what earth scientists are learning about the impact of large-scale environmental changes on ancient life - and how these findings may help us resolve several environmental controversies. This book is of interest to professionals in the earth sciences and the environmental community, as well as concerned policymakers. Series: Studies in Geophysics: A Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, index. BIC Classification: RBP; RBX; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309051279
- ISBN
- 9780309051279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.78€ 60.93
€ 61.78
€ 60.93
hardcover. This text present a comprehensive review of the current scientific evidence and theoretical knowledge to fully understand what is known about abrupt climate change. Num Pages: 244 pages, index. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309074346
- ISBN
- 9780309074346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.45€ 52.21
€ 52.45
€ 52.21
paperback. Evaluates the performance of the US CLIVAR Project Office (PO) in fulfilling its charge from supporting agencies. This report concludes that the project office is vital for coordinating US CLIVAR activities and is effective despite limited resources. Num Pages: 50 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 281 x 5. Weight in Grams: 160.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 50
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309095013
- ISBN
- 9780309095013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.28
€ 31.99
€ 28.28
Paperback. Metrics - a system of measurement that includes the item being measured, the unit of measurement, and the value of the unit - offers a tool for measuring climate research and improving program performance. This report lays out a framework for creating and implementing metrics for the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP). Num Pages: 162 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 272.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309096591
- ISBN
- 9780309096591
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.12€ 48.03
€ 50.12
€ 48.03
Paperback. The National Weather Service can take a leading role in the transition to widespread, effective incorporation of uncertainty information into predictions. This book makes recommendations to the National Weather Service and the broader prediction community on how to make this transition. Num Pages: 124 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 282 x 12. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309102551
- ISBN
- 9780309102551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 40.72
€ 46.99
€ 40.72
Research and Networks for Decision Support in the NOAA Sectoral Applic...
Panel On Design Issues For The Noaa Sector Ap...
Paperback. Presents a definition of decision support that emphasizes communication rather than translation and a strategy by which the small NOAA Sectoral Applications Research program can advance decision support. This book emphasizes that seasonal climate forecasts provide fundamentally fresh kind of information. Editor(s): Ingram, Helen M.; Stern, Paul C. Num Pages: 98 pages. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 0. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 98
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309112024
- ISBN
- 9780309112024
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.19
€ 31.99
€ 28.19
Evaluation of the Multifunction Phased Array Radar Planning Process
Committee On The Evaluation Of The Multifunct...
Paperback. The Multifunction Phased Array Radar (MPAR) is one potentially cost-effective solution to meet the surveillance needs and of several agencies using radar networks. This book analyzes what is lacking in the system, the relevant capabilities of phased array technology, technical challenges, cost issues, and compares possible alternatives. Num Pages: 91 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 91
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309124324
- ISBN
- 9780309124324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.53
€ 37.99
€ 33.53
Paperback. Helps to identify short-term and long-term goals for federal government sponsors and other public and private partners in establishing a coordinated nationwide 'network of networks' of weather and climate observations. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 14. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- National Academies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780309129862
- ISBN
- 9780309129862
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.11€ 60.55
€ 64.11
€ 60.55