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Dynamics of the ocean

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  • New Perspectives on Deep-water Sandstonesby G. Shanmugam

    Elsevier Science 2012; US$ 170.00

    This handbook is vital for understanding the origin of deep-water sandstones, emphasizing sandy-mass transport deposits (SMTD) and bottom-current reworked sands (BCRS) in petroleum reservoirs. This cutting-edge perspective, a pragmatic alternative to the conventional turbidite concepts, is crucial because the turbidite paradigm is built on a dubious foundation without empirical data on sandy turbidity currents in modern oceans. In the absence of evidence for sandy turbidity currents in natural environments, elegant theoretical models and experimental observations of turbidity currents are irrelevant substitutes for explaining the origin of sandy deposits as ?turbidites?. In documenting modern and ancient SMTDs (sandy slides, sandy slumps,... more...

  • Oceanography And Marine Biology: Volume 31by Harold Barnes

    Routledge 1993; US$ 175.00

    The ever increasing interest in work in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues creates a demand for authoritative reviews summarising the results of recent research.Oceanography and Marine Biology: an Annual Review has catered for this demand since its foundation, by the late Harold Barnes, more than 35 years ago. more...

  • Oceanography And Marine Biology: Volume 35by Alan Ansell; R. N. Gibson; Margaret Barnes

    CRC Press 1997; US$ 199.95

    The series is an essential reference text for research workers and students in all fields of marine science and related subjects. An ever increasing interest in oceanography and environmental issues makes it especially relevant. more...

  • Oceanography and Marine Biology: Volume 39by R. N. Gibson; Margaret Barnes

    CRC Press 2001; US$ 179.95

    A new edition of this thorough, comprehensive and respected review source for oceanographers and marine biologists. A must for every station, institute and university involved with marine biology. more...

  • Numerical Ocean Circulation Modelingby D B Haidvogel; A Beckmann

    World Scientific 1999; US$ 107.90

    This book offers a comprehensive overview of the models and methods employed in the rapidly advancing field of numerical ocean circulation modelling. For those new to the field, concise reviews of the equations of oceanic motion, sub-grid-scale parameterization, and numerical approximation techniques are presented and four specific numerical models, chosen to span the range of current practice, are described in detail. For more advanced users, a suite of model test problems is developed to illustrate the differences among models, and to serve as a first stage in the quantitative evaluation of future algorithms. more...

  • Ocean Waves and Oscillating Systemsby Johannes Falnes

    Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 46.00

    This book examines the interaction between ocean waves and oscillating systems. With a focus on linear analysis of low-amplitude waves, the text is designed to convey a thorough understanding of wave interactions. Graduate students and researchers will find it an excellent source of wave energy theory and application. more...

  • Developing Tsunami-Resilient Communitiesby E. N. Bernard

    Springer 2005; US$ 159.00

    Tsunamis remain an ever-present threat to lives and property along the coasts of most of the world?s oceans. Because of the geographical extent of U.S. coastlines, an earthquake in Alaska can generate a local tsunami for Alaskans and, hours later, a distant tsunami for communities in Hawaii and along the Pacific Coast . This volume chronicles the development and accomplishments of a joint State/Federal partnership that was forged to reduce tsunami hazards along U.S. coastlines ? the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program. By integrating hazard assessment, warning guidance, and mitigation activities, the program has created a roadmap and a set of tools to develop communities more resilient to local and distant tsunamis. Among the set of... more...

  • The Turbulent Oceanby S. A. Thorpe

    Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 90.00

    The Turbulent Ocean describes the nature and causes of turbulent motion within lakes, oceans and seas - from shoreline to abyssal depths. It draws upon information from field observations and laboratory experiments. It is an excellent course text for senior undergraduate and graduate students, and a general overview for researchers. more...

  • El Nino 1997-1998by Stanley A. Changnon

    Oxford University Press 2000; US$ 60.00

    Braithwaite's argument against punitive justice systems and for restorative justice systems establishes that there are good theoretical and empirical grounds for anticipating that well designed restorative justice processes will restore victims, offenders, and communities better than existing criminal justice practices. Counterintuitively, he also shows that a restorative justice system may deter, incapacitate, and rehabilitate more effectively than a punitive system. This is particularly true when the restorative justice system is embedded in a responsive regulatory framework that opts for deterrence only after restoration repeatedly fails, and incapacitation only after escalated deterrence fails. Braithwaite's empirical research demonstrates... more...

  • Theory And Applications Of Ocean Surface Wavesby Chiang C Mei; Michael Stiassnie; Dick K-p Yue

    World Scientific 2005; US$ 166.40

    This book is an expanded version of The Applied Dynamics of Ocean Surface Waves. It presents theoretical topics on ocean wave dynamics, including basic principles and applications in coastal and offshore engineering as well as coastal oceanography. Advanced analytical and numerical techniques are applied, such as singular perturbations. more...