Inland Water Altimetry Origin, Evolution and Thermal and...

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W. Balderer, Schweizerische Geotechnische Commission, Zürich, Switzerland; A. Porowski, Warsaw, Poland; H. Idris, Cairo, Egypt; J. W. LaMoreaux, PELA Associates, Tuscaloosa, USA (Eds)

Thermal and Mineral WatersOrigin, Properties and Applications

This is a compilation of manuscripts on mineral and thermal waters of different areas of the world. This special volume is devoted to the 41st Meeting of the This is a compilation of manuscripts on mineral and thermal waters of different areas of the world.

Features 7 Contians new information about Thermal and Mineral Waters from countries such as Egypt, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Ukraine and Iran as well as Australia, Italy, Turkey 7 Provides practical experience combined with scientific interpretation 7 Invaluable as a refernce work in this field

Contents 1. Saline groundwater ascension problems in East Cairo.- 2. Sinai Peninsula: AN overview of geology and thermal groundwater potentialies.- 3. Enchanced fluoride in groundwater in Eastern Anatolia: effects, origin and possibilities for reme-diation.- 4. Origin of thermal waters in Budapest based on chemical and isotope investigations including chlorine-36.- 5. Resources of curative mud in the Crimea Peninsula.- 6. Chemical and isotopic characteristics of thermal waters in the Carpathian Region, South Poland: implication to the origin and resources.- 7. Helwan springs: An overview.- 8. Occurrence of high bicarbonate groundwater in Victoria, Australia.- 9. Industrially valuable components in oil-field waters of Russia.

Fields of interestHydrogeology; Renewable and Green Energy; Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due October 2013

2014. Approx. 250 p. 100 illus., 25 in color. (Environmental Earth Sciences) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-28823-4

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J. Benveniste, European Space Agency, Rome, Italy; S. Vignudelli, Istituto di Biofisica, Pisa, Italy; A. G. Kostianoy, Shirshov Institute of Oceanonlogy, Moscow, Russi

Inland Water AltimetryThis book will bring an integrated view of the state-of-the art in the matter to the water scientists eager to add Radar Altimetry to their toolkit. It describes experience in application of satel-lite altimetry to the different inland seas, lakes and rivers in the World. It presents the principal problems related to the altimetry derived products in inland seas, lakes and rivers and ways of their improvement. This publication is based on numer-ous satellite and observational data collected and analyzed by the authors of the various chapters in the framework of a set of international projects, performed in Europe, Russia, USA, and China. The book will contribute both to the ongoing International Altimeter Service effort and to the building of a sustained Continental Water observing system in the perspective of GMES and GEOSS initiatives, supplied with satellite data from the series of Sentinel-3 satellites, the Jason series and further on the revolutionary SWOT Satellite Mission. This book is aimed at specialists concerned with research in the various fields of satellite altimetry and remote sensing of Conti-nental Waters. The book will also be interesting for lecturers, students and post-graduate students.

Features 7 For specialists in the field of satelitte altimetry and remote sensing of continental waters 7 Con-tributing to a sustained continental water observ-ing system 7 Written by outstanding specialists in this field

Fields of interestRemote Sensing/Photogrammetry; Hydrology/Water Resources



Due June 2013

2013. 500 p. 100 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,007 approx. € 169,95 | £153.00ISBN 978-3-642-22678-6

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M. d. Fuente, Natural History Museum of San Rafael, Argentina; J. Sterli, Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio, Trelew, Argentina; I. Maniel, Maimonides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Origin, Evolution and Biogeographic History of South American TurtlesThe extended continental South American turtle record (Norian to Lujanian) allows us to follow the evolution of this reptile clade from its origins. Several significant stem turtle taxa such as: Palaeo-chersis talampayensis and Condorchelys antiqua provide information on the first steps of turtle evolution. Others such as: Chubutemys copelloi or Patagoniaemys gasparinae provide clues to the origin of the bizarre horned tortoises of the clade Meiolaniidae. The panpleurodiran species such as Notoemys laticentralis or Notoemys zapatocaensis shed light on the origin of modern pleurodiran turtles.

Features 7 Fast access to relevant information about extant and extinct species of South American turtles 7 Distribution maps of extant and extinct species of South American turtle species 7 Life reconstruction of peculiar extinct South American species

Contents Introduction.- Aquatic cryptodiran turtles: the most recent island hoppers.- Tortoises: the oldest island hoppers.- South Gondwanan pleurodiran turtles.- North Gondwanan Pleurodiran Tur-tles.- Meiolaniforms: an extinct lineage of turtles of Gondwanan origin.- Early differentiation of Mesozoic turtles.

Fields of interestPaleontology; Evolutionary Biology; Plant System-atics/Taxonomy/ Biogeography



Due July 2013

2014. XII, 161 p. 46 illus. in color. (Springer Earth System Sciences) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-00517-1

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S. Dey, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Fluvial HydrodynamicsSediment Transport and Scour Phenomena

The state-of-the-art in fluvial hydrodynamics can be examined only through a careful exploration of the theoretical development and applied engi-neering technology. The book will be primarily focused, since most up-to-date research findings in the field will be presented, on the research aspects that involves a comprehensive knowledge of sediment dynamics in turbulent flows. It begins with the fundamentals of hydrodynamics and particle motion followed by turbulence charac-teristics related to sediment motion. Then, the sediment dynamics will be described from a clas-sical perspective by applying the mean bed shear approach and additionally incorporating a statisti-cal description for the role of turbulence. The book will finally describe the local scour problems at hydraulic structures and scale models. It is in-tended to design as a course textbook in graduate / research level and a guide for the field engineers as well, keeping up with modern technological developments. Therefore, as a simple prerequisite, the background of the readers should have a basic knowledge in hydraulics in undergraduate level and an understanding of fundamentals of calculus.

Features 7 Contains all the latest research developments in sediment transport and scour 7 Provides selec-tive numerical examples related to the practical field problems 7 Can be used as a textbook for graduate/advanced undergraduate level courses

Fields of interestSedimentology; Physical Geography; Geophysics and Environmental Physics



Due August 2013

2012. 400 p. 70 illus., 20 in color. (GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,507 approx. € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-19061-2

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M. Fort, University Diderot-Sorbonne-Paris-Cite, France; M.‑F. André, Blaise Pascal University, Clermont-Ferrand, France (Eds)

Landscapes and Landforms of FranceContents Foreword.- General introduction to the land-scapes and landforms of France.- Paris and the Seine River: antic sites, underground resources, and risks.- The Seine River from Ile de France to Normandy: geomorphological and cultural landscapes of a large meandering valley.- The High Normandy chalk cliffs: an inspiring geomorphosite for painters and novelists.- The Mont-Saint-Michel Bay: an exceptional megatidal environment influenced by natural evolution and man-made modifications.- The “Pink Granite” coast (Northern Brittany).- Another Loire: the Armorican Loire .- The Arcachon Bay estuary: a “collage” of landscapes.- The volcanic Chaine des Puys: a unique collection of simple and compound monogenetic edifices.- Velay-Mezenc Massif: Harsh Volcanic Highlands around the Loire River Springs.- The Cirque de Navacelles: A Major Geomorphosite in the Grands Causses karstic Re-gion.- The Gavarnie Cirque : a celebrated, natural site straddling the Central Pyrenees.- The Têt river valley: a condensed record of long-term landscape evolution in the Pyrenees.- The Vosgian-Alsatian side of the Rhine Graben: a unique, tectonically controlled and manmade landscape.- Jura Blind Valleys, Springs and Vineyards.- Glacial imprint on the main ridge of the Vosges Mountains.- On the roof of Europe: high altitude morphodynam-ics in the Mont Blanc Massif.- In the folds of the Earth: French Prealpine geomorphological landscapes. [...]

Fields of interestGeomorphology; Nature Conservation; Physical Geography

Target groupsGraduate


Due July 2013

2014. XII, 222 p. 235 illus., 219 in color. (World Geomorphological Landscapes) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-7021-8

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M. Fuller, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA

Our Beautiful Moon and its Mysterious MagnetismA Long Voyage of Discovery

This book is a summary of the history of discover-ing the moon. The author has been involved in the Apollo program, working with its samples and this book covers these efforts. It describes the analysis methods of lunar samples and their interpretation to understand lunar paleomagnetism. The book has adopted an historical approach throughout, tracing the development of the ideas of the Earth-moon system, of the birth of the space age, of paleomagnetism and finally of lunar magnetism and its evidence for an early lunar dynamo.

Features 7 Summary of over 40 years of paleomagnetism research on the moon 7 Provides earth-moon-system background in an easy understandable way

Contents 1. The Moon in antiquity and in the development of modern science.- 2. Modern and lunar science and geoscience before the Apollo Landings.- 3. The birth of the space age and unmanned missions to the moon.- 4. Apollo: Getting to the moon.- 5. Advances in lunar science with Apollo.- 6. The Earth’s magnetism – paleomagnetism as a rosetta stone for earth history.- 7, Lunar paleomagne-tism – methods and preliminaries.- 8. Impact related shock on the lunar surface and the lunar paleomagnetic record.- 9. Lunar paleomagnetism and the case for an early lunar dynamo.- 10. Lunar magnetism in the grand scheme of lunar history.

Fields of interestPlanetology; Geophysics/Geodesy; Popular Sci-ence, general


Product categoryBrief

Due September 2013

2014. 120 p. 70 illus., 35 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences) Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 approx. € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-00277-4

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B. Funk, P. Niemeyer, Institute of Electronic Business Process, Lüneburg, Germany; J. M. Gómez, Universität Oldenburg, Germany (Eds)

Information Technology in Environmental TechnologySelected Contributions to the Sixth International Conference on Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering (ITEE2013)

Information technologies have evolved to an enabling science for natural resource management and conservation, environmental engineering, scientific simulation and integrated assessment studies. Computing plays a significant role in the every day practices of environmental engineers, natural scientists, economists, and social scientists. The complexity of natural phenomena requires interdisciplinary approaches, where computing science offers the infrastructure for environmen-tal data collection and management, scientific simulations, decision support, documentation and reporting.

Features 7 Interdisciplinary approach 7 Offers a collec-tion of papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Environmental Engineering, held in July 2013, in Lüneburg, Germany 7 Provides state-of-the-art findings in ecoinformatics

Contents Information Systems.- Formal methods and data processing.- Geographics information & earth observation systems.- Environmental policy & management.- Modelling and simulation.- Tools and measurement techniques.- Practical applica-tions and experiences.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Science and Engineering; Monitor-ing/Environmental Analysis; Information Systems and Communication Service



Due October 2013

2014. 600 p. 180 illus. (Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Engineering) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 226,507 approx. € 169,95 | £153.00ISBN 978-3-642-36010-7

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M. Goman, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA, USA (Ed)

Human Environment Interactions - Volume 2Reconstructing the Natural and Anthropogenic Landscape

The Holocene is unique when compared to earlier geological time in that humans begin to alter and manipulate the natural environment to their own needs. Domestication of crops and animals and the resultant intensification of agriculture lead to profound changes in the impact humans have on the environment. Conversely, as human popula-tions began to increase geologic and climatic fac-tors begin to have a greater impact on civilizations. To understand and reconstruct the complex inter-play between humans and the environment over the past ten thousand years requires examination of multiple differing but interconnected aspects of the environment and involves geomorphology, pa-leoecology, geoarchaeology and paleoclimatology.

Features 7 Cutting edge research in the field of human environment interactions 7 Broad geographic appeal

Contents Foreword by Michelle Goman.- Climatic controls on human development during the Neolithic: new palaeoecological data from the Carrowkeel/Kesh-corran area, Western Ireland.- Prehistoric land use in the Mt Trumbull region, NW Arozona.- Geo-archaeology of the floodplain surrounding Tell Qarqur.

Fields of interestEarth System Sciences; Agriculture; Climate Change


Product categoryBrief

Due August 2013

2014. 50 p. 10 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences) Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 approx. € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-642-36879-0

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M. Górski, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland

Seismic Events in GlaciersThe occurrence of seismic events in glaciers has been an issue in the scientific literature since the early 1950s, following the report about icequakes in Baffin Island. Targeted seismological stud-ies were undertaken by the Polish Expedition to Spitsbergen in 1962 and then continued at various glaciers in the Arctic, Antarctic and the Alps. The author of the book has been engaged in the project since 1970; he designed the layout of observations and instrumentation. The quakes he observed were categorized into two groups: typical seismic events called icequakes, and relatively long-period events named ice vibrations. In the case of icequakes, the space-time distributions and focal parameters were determined. In the case of ice vi-brations, a spectral analysis was made. The present book is a synthesis of the results obtained. There are reports that the number of seismic events in glaciers has recently grown, which may be related to changing geometry of glaciers due to changing thermal conditions.

Features 7 Presents seismic events in glaciers 7 De-scribes two groups of quakes: typical icequakes and ice vibrations Discusses the problem of climate change

Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Geology; Earth System Sciences



Due August 2013

2013. Approx. 180 p. (GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-31850-4

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N. Gussone, Universität Münster, Münster, Germany; F. Böhm, Geomar, Germany; A.‑D. Schmitt, Université Franche Comte, Besançon, France; A. Heuser, Universität Bonn, Germany; F. Wombacher, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany (Eds)

Calcium and Magnesium Stable Isotope ChemistryCalcium and Mg isotope geochemistry is currently becoming a more mature field than even a few years ago. In that regard, our new book will in-clude fundamental advances in Ca and Mg isotope geochemistry including recent developments on biological fractionation and biochemical applica-tions. It also offers a more intimate link between the method and applications chapters as it was possible in the above volume that includes very diverse “non-traditional stable isotope” systems. Furthermore, a thorough combined discussion of Mg and Ca isotope fractionation has not yet been presented, even though the applications of the two systems have much in common. In particular, the chapter on Mg isotope geochemistry and cosmo-chemistry in the above mentioned volume

Feature 7 Invaluable introduction to expanding field of isotope chemistry, providing detailed methodolgy for practical use

Fields of interestGeochemistry; Biochemical Engineering; Geo-technical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences



Due December 2013

2014. Approx. 300 p. (Advances in Isotope Geochemistry) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,95 | sFr 186,507 approx. € 129,95 | £112.50ISBN 978-3-540-68948-5

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J. F. Hermance, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA

Historical Variability of Rainfall in the African East Sahel of SudanImplications for Development

The northward migration of the African monsoon rains in summer, associated with the seasonal march of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) across the plains south of the Sahara, is the most critical asset for the livelihoods of indigenous peoples and local economies of the Sahel. It is es-sential that climate science (and its publicly avail-able database) play a key role in characterizing the variabilities of these rainfall patterns in space and time if sustainable life styles are to accommodate the expanding populations of the region. This study turns to the East Sahel of Sudan by analyzing over 100 years of historical rainfall data from three of the few long term standard WMO rain gauge stations in substantially different rainfall settings. From north to south, transecting the Sahel, the stations with their annual rainfall are Khartoum (130 mm); Kassala (280 mm); and Gedaref (600 mm). The conclusions challenge a popular notion that changing climate, drought and desertification in the East Sahel may have already accelerated the deterioration of its water resources. However, any evidence of a persistent and coherent regional trend of diminishing rainfall is obscure.

Contents Introduction.- Analysis of Long Term (100 yr) Patterns of Rainfall Variability.- Interannual and Interseasonal Variations in Monthly Rainfall.- Intra-Seasonal Patterns of Rainfall from Daily Values.- Analysis of Storm Events and Interstorm Dry Periods.- Overview and Conclusions.

Fields of interestEarth System Sciences; Meteorology; Climate Change



Due August 2013

2014. VI, 85 p. 49 illus., 11 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences) Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 approx. € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-00574-4

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A. Ilki, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey; M. N. Fardis, University of Patras, Greece (Eds)

Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation of StructuresContents Preface.- 1. Surrealism in Facing the Earthquake Risk.- 2. Rapid Seismic Assessment Procedures for the Turkish Building Stock.- 3. Post-Earthquake Risk-Based Decision Making Methodology for Turkish School Buildings.- 4. Proposed Vulnera-bility Functions to Estimate the Real Damage State of RC Buildings after Major Turkish Earthquakes.- 5. Probabilistic Path Finding Method for Post-Disaster Risk Estimation.- 6. Seismic Behaviour of Thin-Bed Layered Unreinforced Clay Masonry Shear Walls Including Soundproofing Elements .- 7. Assessing Seismic Vulnerability of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using Elasto-Plastic Damage Model.- 8. Implementation of Experimentally De-veloped Methodology for Seismic Strengthening and Repair of Historic Monuments.- 9. Shaking Table Tests of a Full-scale Two-Storey Predam-aged Natural Stone Building Retrofitted with the Multi-Axial Hybrid Textile System “Eq-grid”.- 10. Application of Mesh Reinforced Mortar for Performance Enhancement of Hollow Clay Tile Infill Walls.- 11. Shake Table Tests on Deficient RC Buildings Strengthened Using Post-Tensioned Metal Straps.- 12. Bond Strength of Lap Splices in FRP and TRM Confined Concrete: Behaviour and Design.- 13. Finite Element Modeling of Seismic Performance of Low Strength Concrete Exterior Beam-Column Joints.- 14. Experimental Behavior of Non-Conforming Full Scale RC Beam-Column Joints Retrofitted with FRP .- 15. Seismic Rehabili-tation of Concrete Buildings by Converting Frame Bays into RC Walls.- 16. Pseudo-Dynamic Tests of 4-Storey Non-Ductile Frames with RC Infilling of the Bay. [...]

Fields of interestGeotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sci-ences; Structural Mechanics; Civil Engineering



Due July 2013

2014. XVIII, 455 p. 350 illus., 201 in color. (Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering, Volume 26) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-00457-0

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G. Ivanov, Northern State Scientific-Production Company “SEVMORGEO”, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Geoecology of the Western Arctic Shelf of RussiaLithological and Ecogeochemical Aspects

Environmental bottom investigations of the Arctic Shelf are to determine the anthropogenic component and the degree of its impact to biota in the course of the sedimentation process. Hereby, the main focus is on analysis of sources of supply, pathways of migration, mechanisms of transfor-mation and accumulation of pollutants as well as on the selection of the criteria of assessment of the bottom environment at different levels.

Features 7 New research direction for geoenvironmental studies 7 Contains maps of the distribution of all types of pollutants in the water and bottom sediments of the most important parts of the Barents and Kara Seas (Shtokman, Prirazlomnoye NM, Pechora Sea, St. Anna Trough, the dump-ing place of radioactive waste) 7 Background concentrations of all types of pollutants in water and sediments for different levels - trans-regional (Barents and Kara Seas), regional (Pechora Sea, St. Anna Trough), polygonal (Shtokman GCF and Prirazlomnoye OF, Chernaya Bay), and pointal (the dumping place of radioactive waste)

Contents Sources of Pollution (Description and Clas-sification).- Migration Paths and Accumulation Mechanisms of Pollutants (Barriers).- Work Methodology.- Barents Sea.- Pechora Sea.- St. Anna Trough.- St. Anna Trough.- Prirazlomnoye Oilfield (Pechora Sea).- Shtokmanovskolye GCF (Barents Sea).- Specialized Radiological Research.- Assessment of the Status of the Environment.

Fields of interestGeology; Geoecology/Natural Processes; Environ-mental Chemistry



Due September 2013

2014. 400 p. 210 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 approx. € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-00055-8

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C. F. Kammerer, American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY, USA; K. D. Angielczyk, Field Museum, Chicago, IL, USA; J. Fröbisch, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany (Eds)

Early Evolutionary History of the SynapsidaNon-mammalian synapsids were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates from the Late Carbonifer-ous to the Middle Triassic and play a key role in understanding the origin and evolution of mammals. Despite these facts and the outstanding fossil record of the group, early synapsids remain obscure. This book showcases the full breadth of contemporary research on non-mammalian synapsids, ranging from taxonomy and phyloge-netics to functional morphology, biogeography, paleoecology, and patterns of diversity. It also underscores the importance and potential of studying non-mammalian synapsid paleobiology in its own right, not just in the context of mam-malian evolution.

Features 7 Focuses on the full breadth of non-mammalian synasid paleontology 7 Reflects the increased interest in the group over the past decade Includes strong component of morphological descrip-tion, taxonomy, and phylogenetics 7 Explores synapsid functional morphology, paleoecology, biogeography, biostratigraphy, diversity patterns, and the effects of the end-Permian mass extinc-tion 7 Features descriptions of new species (i.e. ‘Pelycosaur’) Provides broad overview of current research into synapsids in the Permo-Triassic

Contents Part I. “Pelycosaur”-grade Synapsids.- Part II. Anomodontia.- Part III. Theriodontia.- IV. The-rapsid Diversity Patterns and the End-Permian Extinction.

Fields of interestPaleontology; Evolutionary Biology; Zoology


Product categoryContributed volume

Due July 2013

2013. XIX, 664 p. 128 illus., 114 in color. (Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-6840-6

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C. Koeberl, University of Vienna, Austria; W. U. Reimold, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

Meteorite Impact StructuresAn Introduction to Impact Crater Studies

This book provides an introduction to the study of impact craters and their structures. It will, thus, place emphasis of the variety of different charac-teristics associated to impact cratering as observed in the field and in the laboratory. A detailed discussion of how to recognize impact structures is followed by a description of impact-diagnostic mineralogical and geochemical characteristics allowing confirmation of an impact structure. The authors show the environmental effects of impact events as well as possible associations with geological boundaries and provide extensive references.

Features 7 Includes most recent data through the program IMPACT 7 First mongraph concentrating on the geological aspects of meteorite impacts 7 Pro-vides extensive and most recent literature

Contents From the contents: Historical aspects of impact cratering.- General Characteristics of Impact Craters: Morphology and Geophysics.- Forma-tion of Impact Craters.- Recognition of Impact Structures.- Shock Metamorphism.- Distal Ejecta.- Tektites and Impact Glasses.- Meteoritic Compo-nents.- Dating of Impact Craters.

Fields of interestGeology; Geophysics/Geodesy; Mineralogy


Product categoryReference work

Due June 2013

2013. Approx. 500 p. 290 illus., 8 in color. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 129,007 approx. € 89,95 | £81.50ISBN 978-3-540-23209-4

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H. Kremer, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany; R. Nicholls, University of Southampton, UK (Eds)

Risk and Management of Current and Future Storm SurgesCoeditors: B. M. Ratter, University of Hamburg, Germany; R. Weisse, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany

Storm surges represent a major hazard for many coastal regions worldwide. The 1953 and 1962 catastrophes are well remembered in Europe, and recent incidents in Bangladesh and Myanmar caused over 100,000 casualties. Developing in-novative responses and overcoming the frequently fragmented discussion about this global phenome-non and its regional implications call for improved knowledge of present risks and future conditions based on sound interdisciplinary approaches. This selection of articles presents multiple scientific and management oriented perspectives on current and future storm surges, covering the fields of observ-ing, modelling and forecasting, risk and vulner-ability analysis, planning and innovative coastal protection concepts. It originates from the interna-tional ‘2010 Storm Surges Congress - Risk and Management of Current and Future Storm Surges,’ initiated and organized by the Institute of Coastal Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (for-merly the GKSS-Research Centre) in collaboration with the KlimaCampus (CliSAP) of the University of Hamburg, Germany. The Land-Ocean Interac-tions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ) co-sponsored the event and its international project office (IPO) provided the necessary organizational support. The congress was generously supported by inter-national and national partners.

Fields of interestCoastal Sciences; Natural Hazards; Climate Change Management and Policy



Due July 2013

Previously published in Natural Hazards, Volume 66, No. 3, 2013

Only available in print

2013. VI, 225 p. 100 illus., 60 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-6712-6

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M. Leppäranta, University of Helsinki, Finland

Freezing of Lakes and Evolution of their Ice CoverA large number of boreal lakes are ice-covered in winter. However, research and literature of these lakes concerns by far only the open water season. In particular, no textbook on physics of ice-covered lakes exists, and now it would be a proper time to prepare such. Winter limnology has become an increasing active field of research recently. A series of winter limnology symposia was started in 2008 in Finland with nearly 100 participants. The second symposium was held in Berlin in 2010 and the third one is coming in 2012 in Norway. Winter limnologists need strongly a textbook on lake ice physics since the ice acts as their boundary condition.

Features 7 Unique book on physics of lake ice 7 In-valuable for hydrologists and limnologists alike 7 Provides students and researchers with vital background information

Fields of interestEarth System Sciences; Monitoring/Environmen-tal Analysis; Ecosystems



Due September 2013

2014. Approx. 300 p. 140 illus., 20 in color. (Springer Earth System Sciences) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-29080-0

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W. Lin, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Diversity, Biomineralization and Rock Magnetism of Magnetotactic BacteriaMagnetotactic bacteria (MTB) synthesize intracel-lular nano-sized minerals of magnetite and/or greigite magnetosomes for magnetic orientation. They play important roles in global iron cycling and sedimentary magnetism, and have a broad range of potential applications in both biotechno-logical and biomedical fields. However, because the majority of MTB in nature remain uncultur-able, our understanding of these specific bacteria remains fairly limited. This thesis describes the development of a novel approach for effectively collecting, purifying and characterizing unculti-vated magnetotactic bacteria.

Features 7 Nominated by the Chinese Academy of Sci-ences as an outstanding thesis 7 Develops a new approach for effectively collecting, purifying and characterizing uncultivated magnetotactic bacteria 7 Investigates the diversity, biomineral-ization and rock magnetic properties of magneto-tactic bacteria, and evaluates their contributions to environmental reconstruction and sedimentary magnetism through interdisciplinary approaches

Contents Background.- Novel approach for enrichment, purification and characterization of magnetotactic bacteria.- Diversity of magnetotactic bacteria and its implications for environment.- Metagenomic analysis of uncultivated magnetotactic bacte-ria.- Rock magnetic properties of magnetotactic bacteria.

Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Biogeosciences; Microbiol-ogy



Due June 2013

2013. XI, 109 p. 27 illus., 18 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-38261-1

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P. S. Liss, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK; M. T. Johnson, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom (Eds)

Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions of Gases and ParticlesThe oceans and atmosphere interact in a myriad of ways including the exchange of energy including heat, chemicals and biological organisms across the interface between the two media. In this book the leading experts in this field internationally provide a state of the art account of these exchang-es particularly concentrating on the exchange of chemicals. They examine how gases and particles formed in the oceans affect the chemistry and physics of the atmosphere when they move from ocean to atmosphere. They also demonstrate how material deposited into the oceans from the atmo-sphere affects the biogeochemistry of the oceans.

Features 7 Arguably the only book dealing with exchange of energy including heat, chemicals and biological organisms across the interface between ocean and atmosphere 7 First synthesis of a set of disparate topics into a coherent treatment of the exchange of matter across the sea surface 7 Deals with a very important topic required for an understanding of how the earth system operates

Contents Chapter 1: Short-lived trace gases in the surface ocean and the atmosphere.- Chapter 2: Transfer across the air-sea interface.- Chapter 3: Air-sea interactions of natural long-lived greenhouse gases (CO2, N2O, CH4) in a changing climate.- Chapter 4: Ocean-Atmosphere interactions of particles.- Chapter 5: Perspectives and Integration in SOLAS science.

Fields of interestEarth System Sciences; Environmental Chemistry; Climatology



Due July 2013

2014. 300 p. 80 illus., 30 in color. (Springer Earth System Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 approx. € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-642-25642-4

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A. Miall, University of Toronto, ON, Canada

Fluvial Depositional SystemsThe book summarizes methods of mapping and interpretation of fluvial depositional systems, with a detailed treatment of the tectonic, climatic and eustatic controls on fluvial depositional processes. It focuses on the preserved, ancient depositional record and emphasizes large-scale (basin-scale) depositional processes. Tectonic and climatic controls of fluvial sedimentation and the effects of base-level change on sequence architecture are discussed. Profusely illustrated and with an ex-tensive reference to the recent literature, this book will be welcomed by the student and professional geologist alike.

Features 7 Applies modern sequence-stratigraphic methods and concepts to the nonmarine environ-ment 7 Demonstrates and explains integrated stratigraphic-sedimentologic methods for analysis and interpretation 7 Discusses the information regarding basin-scale tectonic, climatic, eustatic and paleogeographic history that may be derived from the study of the ancient fluvial record

Contents Introduction.- The facies and architecture of fluvial systems.- Allogenic sedimentary controls.- Sequence stratigraphy.- Modern depositional systems.- Ancient depositional systems.

Fields of interestSedimentology; Historical Geology



Due July 2013

2014. 290 p. 220 illus., 100 in color. (Springer Geology) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-00665-9

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J. F. Ponce, M. Fernández, Centro Austral de Investigaciones Científicas, Ushuaia, Argentina

Climatic and Environmental History of Isla de los Estados, ArgentinaThis book is the result of ten years’ of scientific research carried out by the authors on Isla de los Estados. The research includes their doctoral thesis and many published scientific papers related to the island. The book is divided into two prin-cipal parts. The first part covers different social and natural aspects of this remote island and includes chapters on the scientific and historical background, physiography with topographical and hydrographical descriptions, climate and oceanographic circulation, vegetation and geology (including stratigraphy, structural geology and geological history).

Features 7 Reviews the geological history of the island de los Estados in Tierra del Fuego 7 Presents a complete new reconstruction of the palaeoenvi-ronmental, palaeoclimatic and palaeogeographic history of the island since the Last Maximum Glacial to the present

Contents History, Previous Works and Physiography.- Cli-mate.- Vegetation.- Geology.- Glacial Geomor-phology.- Paleogeography.- Palinology.- Diatom analysis.- Reconstruction of paleoenvironmental conditions during Late Glacial and Holocene times in Isla de los Estados and their correlation with the Beagle Channel and Southern Patagonia.- Archaeology.

Fields of interestPaleontology; Climatology; Geomorphology



Due July 2013

2014. X, 192 p. 67 illus., 60 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-94-007-4362-5

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M. E. Rossi, GeoSystems International Inc., Delray Beach, FL, USA; C. V. Deutsch, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Mineral Resource EstimationMineral resource estimation has changed considerably in the past 25 years: geostatisti-cal techniques have become commonplace and continue to evolve; computational horsepower has revolutionized all facets of numerical model-ing; mining and processing operations are often larger; and uncertainty quantification is becoming standard practice. Recent books focus on histori-cal methods or details of geostatistical theory. So there is a growing need to collect and synthesize the practice of modern mineral resource estima-tion into a book for undergraduate students, beginning graduate students, and young geologists and engineers. It is especially fruitful that this book is written by authors with years of relevant experience performing mineral resource estima-tion and with years of relevant teaching experi-ence. This comprehensive textbook and reference fills this need.

Features 7 Comprehensive text covers modern practice of mineral resource estimation 7 Theory and prac-tice are explained in sufficient detail for practitio-ners 7 Case studies demonstrate best practices

Contents Statistical Tools and Concepts.- Geological Controls and Block Modeling.- Definition of Estimation Domains.- Data.- Spatial Continuity.- Mining Dilution.- Recoverable Resources: Estima-tion.- Recoverable Resources: Simulation.- Model Validations and Reconciliations.- Uncertainty and Risk.- Short Term Models.- Case Studies.- Conclu-sions.

Fields of interestMineral Resources; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; Earth Sciences, general

Target groupsGraduate

Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due September 2013

2013. X, 600 p. 250 illus., 100 in color. With online files/update. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 80,20 | € (A) 82,45 | sFr 100,007 approx. € 74,95 | £67.99ISBN 978-1-4020-5716-8

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M. A. Sokolovskiy, Water Problems Institute of RAS, Moscow, Russia; J. Verron, MEOM/LGGE, Grenoble, France

Dynamics of Vortex Structures in a Stratified Rotating FluidThis book presents an extensive analysis of the dynamics of discrete and distributed baroclinic vortices in a multi-layer fluid that characterizes the main features of the large and mesoscales dy-namics of the atmosphere and the ocean. It widely covers the case of hetonic situations as well as the case of intrathermocline vortices that are familiar in oceanographic and of recognized importance for heat and mass transfers. Extensive typology of such baroclinic eddies is made and analysed with the help of theoretical development and numerical computations. As a whole it gives an overview and synthesis of all the many situations that can be en-countered based on the long history of the theory of vortex motion and on many new situations. It gives a renewed insight on the extraordinary richness of vortex dynamics and open the way for new theoretical, observational and experimental advances.

Features 7 Extensive mathematical derivation of geostro-phy baroclinic eddy theory 7 Comprehensive analysis of heton dynamics and intrathermocline lens dynamics 7 Unique description (includ-ing many figures) of the typology of baroclinic eddies 7 Synthesis of the literature on the eddy dynamics theory and state of the art theoretical developments

Contents The Introductory Chapter.- Dynamics of Discrete Vortices.- Dynamics of Finite-core Vortices.- The Concluding Chapter.

Fields of interestOceanography; Atmospheric Sciences; Fluid- and Aerodynamics



Due July 2013

2014. XIV, 502 p. 256 illus., 179 in color. (Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library, Volume 47) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-00788-5

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R. Teisseyre, M. Teisseyre‑Jeleńska, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland

Asymmetric ContinuumExtreme Processes in Solids and Fluids

This book deals with a class of basic deformations in Asymmetric Continuum Theory. It describes molecular deformations and transport velocities in fluids, strain deformations in solids as well as the molecular transport, important in fracture processes. In solids, a separate problem relates to the displacements; their recording, e.g., by means of the seismometers, proves only the existence of the displacement derivatives and not a real dis-placement. However, the molecular displacements and new fracture criterion including the defect distributions and induced strains are defined in the book too. In fluids, the transport velocities and molecular strains describe the motion processes.

Features 7 Presents new fundamentals for solid and fluid continua, including fractures, vorticity and turbu-lence 7 Helps to understand better the processes in fluids and solids 7 Comprehensive in scope

Contents Introduction: independent strain and transport motions.- Asymmetric Continuum: basic motions and equations.- Transport and float transport motions.- Vortices and molecular fracture trans-port.- Defect densities.- Structural and fracture anisotropy.- Induced strains.- Thermodynamic relations.- Mutual interactions: electric / magnetic fields and strains.- Quantum analogies.- Extreme processes.- Release-Rebound Processes and Mo-tions.

Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Classical Continuum Phys-ics



Due June 2013

2013. VII, 194 p. 40 illus., 1 in color. (GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-31859-7

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169

R. Valentini, University of Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy; F. Miglietta, CNR, Trrento, Italy (Eds)

The Greenhouse Gas Balance of ItalyAn Insight on Managed and Natural Terrestrial Ecosystems

The book addresses in a comprehensive way the full greenhouse gases budget of the Italian landscape, focusing on land use and terrestrial ecosystems.

Features 7 Comprehensively addresses the full greenhouse gases budget of the Italian landscape 7 Presents the results of the national project CARBOITA-LY 7 Provides new data and analyses in the framework of climate policies

Contents The greenhouse gas balance of Italy: a synthesis.- Carbon, water and energy fluxes of terrestrial ecosystems in Italy.- Biogenic volatile organic compounds emissions.- Airborne flux integra-tion at regional scale.- The role of managed forest ecosystem: an inventory approach.- The role of managed forest ecosystems: a modeling based approach.- Emissions from forest fires: methods of estimation and national results.- Emission from biotic disturbances and pests.- Forest harvest-ing and utilization : carbon losses and the role of wood products.- Afforestation and reforestation.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Science and Engineering; Climate Change Management and Policy; Environmental Law/Policy/Ecojustice



Due December 2013

2014. Approx. 400 p. 100 illus. (Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 173,007 approx. € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-32423-9

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B. D. Velde, A. Bauer (Eds)

Minor Element Geochemistry at the Earth’s SurfaceFactors of distribution, transport, soil interactions and their environmental significance

The importance of clay minerals for soil function-ing is well recognized.

Features 7 Provides basic tools to understand relations between plants and soil 7 Provides basic meth-ods to interpret x-ray diffraction spectra used to identify clay minerals 7 The book could serve as a basis for innovative research as well as for exist-ing lectures for students

Contents The geological framework of surface geochem-istry.- Movements of materials at the surface.-Chemical elements and associations in surface en-vironments.- Elements in solutions.- Weathering: the initial transition to surface materials and the beginning of surface geochemistry.- Retention and movement of elements at the interface.- Transport: water and wind.- Sediments.

Field of interestBiogeosciences



Due June 2013

2013. XX, 360 p. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,507 approx. € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-31358-5

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E. Wolanski, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia (Ed)

Estuaries of Australia in 2050 and beyondContents 1. Estuaries of Australia in 2050 and beyond - A synthesis.- PART I - Estuaries that bore the full pressure of the historical developments.- 2. Sydney Estuary, Australia: Geology, anthropogenic development and hydrodynamic processes/attri-butes.- 3. The Murray/Coorong Estuary. Meeting of the Waters?.- 4. Port Phillip Bay.- 5. The Tamar Estuary, Tasmania.- PART II Estuaries being degraded.- 6. Gold Coast Broadwater: Southern Moreton Bay, Southeast Queensland (Australia).- 7. Hydrodynamics and sediment transport in a macro-tidal estuary: Darwin Harbour, Austra-lia.- 8. The Ord River estuary: a regulated wet-dry tropical river system.- 9. South Australia’s Precious Inverse Estuaries: On the road to ruin.- 10. Turbu-lent Mixing and Sediment Processes in Peri-Urban Estuariesin South-East Queensland (Australia).- 11. Hervey Bay and Its Estuaries.- 12. Moreton Bay and its estuaries: A sub-tropical system under pressure from rapid population growth.- 13. Water resource development and high value coastal wetlands on the lower Burdekin floodplain, Aus-tralia.-14. The Hawkesbury Estuary from 1950 to 2050.- PART III - Estuaries that are still relatively pristine.- 15. Deluge Inlet, a pristine small tropical estuary in north-eastern Australia.- 16. The Lower Mary River and flood plains.

Fields of interestCoastal Sciences; Freshwater & Marine Ecology; Environmental Management



Due August 2013

2014. X, 270 p. 165 illus., 45 in color. (Estuaries of the World) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-7018-8

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H. Yamagishi, Ehime University, Ehime, Japan; P. B. Netra, Ehime University, Japan (Eds)

GIS LandslideLandslide studies using the geographic informa-tion system (GIS) is a new field, which includes not only the science of GIS and remote sensing, but also technical innovations, such as detailed light detection and ranging (LIDAR) profiles, among others. To date, most of the research on landslides has been found in journals on geology, geotechnology, landslides, and GIS, and is limited to specific scientific aspects.

Features 7 Unique compilation of research data on landslides 7 Latest measuring and visualization methods for landslides using GIS 7 How to deal with landslides using GIS extensional analyses (programming)

Contents Scope and review [established research].- Intro-duction to GIS.- Introduction to remote sens-ing.- Measuring and visulalization of deep-seated landslide using GIS.- Relation to topography.- Re-lation to geology and geologic structures.- Analy-ses of deep-seated landslides and hazard mapping using GIS.- Measuring and visualization of shallow landslide induced by heavy rainfalls using GIS.- Measuring and visualization of precipitation using GIS.- Measuring and visualization of shal-low landslide induced by earthquakes using GIS.- Measuring and GIS analyses of drainage system and flood.- Measuring and visualization of glaciers using GIS.- Photographs and remote sensing analyses.- Related extensional analyses.- Scientific problems.- Technical problems.- Programming.- For the future.

Fields of interestEarth Sciences, general; Geographical Information Systems/Cartography; Natural Hazards



Due September 2013

2014. 300 p. 200 illus., 100 in color. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-4-431-54390-9

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A. Zaborska, J. Pempkowiak, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sopot, Poland J. Carroll, University of Tromsø, Norway (Ed)

Sediments and Sedimentation Regime in the Barents SeaChanges of environmental conditions in the Arctic will result in significant alterations of the dynamics of sedimentation processes in the region. Pronounced changes are expected to occur at the sources with marked effects on biogenic elements and contaminants. The Barents Sea, a shallow sea with a complex bathymetry, is the most productive of the Arctic shelf seas. In many respects the Barents Sea can be looked upon as an indicator of changes that threaten the Arctic. Ecological processes and physical oceanography are well studied there. This book presents general knowledge on marine bottom sediments in the Barents Sea. It concentrates on recent sedimentary processes as well as the quantity and quality of de-posited material. Moreover, the sediment regime for the Barents Sea, material sources and transport pathways (bio-production and terrestrial sources) are shown. The book discusses the problem of inorganic and organic contaminants in the Barents Sea since arctic marine sediments are the final sink for numerous pollutants.

Features 7 Concentrates on Barents Sea Sedi-ments 7 Describes contamination by heavy metals and organic contaminants 7 Provides information on organic and inorganic compounds regime

Fields of interestSedimentology; Marine & Freshwater Sciences; Freshwater & Marine Ecology



Due August 2013

2014. 200 p. 110 illus., 10 in color. (GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,507 € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-19299-9

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B. Zolesi, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Rome, Italy; L. Cander, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, UK

Ionospheric Prediction and ForecastingThis book describes how to predict and forecast the state of planet Earth’s ionosphere under quiet and disturbed conditions in terms of dynamical processes in the weakly ionized plasma media of the upper atmosphere and their relation to avail-able modern measurements and modelling tech-niques. It explains the close relationship between the state of the media and the radio wave propaga-tion conditions via this media. The prediction and forecasting algorithms, methods and models are oriented towards providing a practical approach to ionospherically dependent systems design and engineering.

Features 7 It is a rapid guide to predicting the state of the terrestrial ionosphere 7 Provides a practi-cal approach to ionosphere dependent systems design and engineering 7 Presents aspects of ionospheric prediction and forecasting relevant for space weather phenomena and their effects on new technologies

Contents Ionospheric Structure.- Ionospheric measure-ments for prediction and forecasting. Ionospheric prediction for radio propagation purposes.- Total electron content modelling and mapping.- Iono-spheric forecasting.- Prediction and forecasting user manual.

Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences



Due July 2013

2014. 250 p. 45 illus., 5 in color. (Springer Geophysics) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-38429-5

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