Petrology and Sedimentology: Key Concepts and Applications Author : Seymor White Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632399540 Petrology studies rocks and the conditions leading to their formation. Together with sedimentology, which studies layers of compressed materials such as clay, sand and silt; these disciplines help in the Read More |
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Remote Sensing: Analysis, Techniques and Applications Author : William Ramsay Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632399533 Remote sensing uses sensors or satellites to acquire information about objects. Doppler radar, LIDAR, radio meters, hyperspectral imaging are some of the most commonly used techniques of this field. Remote Read More |
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Author : Mary D’Souza Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398543 Atmospheric physics is a vital part of atmospheric sciences. It deals with the study of the atmosphere by applying the laws of physics. It aims at modeling the atmosphere of different planets, especially Read More |
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Biogeochemistry: Science and Applications Author : Karolina Jensen Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398239 Biogeochemistry is an upcoming field of science that has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. It involves the study of the composition of the environment and the various chemical, geological Read More |
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Author : Bruce Mullan Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398529 Climate Models aim to study the varied aspects of climate such as atmosphere, ice, oceans, etc. through quantitative methods to better understand our present climate as well as make future predictions. Read More |
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Disaster Management: Challenges and Mitigation Techniques Author : Cathy Hogan Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398956 Disaster management is concerned with minimizing the adverse effects of natural as well as manmade disasters. This involves devising strategies and developing programs to mitigate the loss to life and Read More |
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Geosciences: Novel Concepts, Technologies and Applications Author : Jacques Howard Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398673 Geoscience is an interdisciplinary field of study. It employs tools from varied fields such as mathematics, physics etc. to form a better understanding of the diverse aspects such as biosphere, hydrosphere, Read More |
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Author : Vivian Moritz Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398512 Global climate change is an extensive field of study focusing on the changes and alterations that takes place in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over a period of time. This book elucidates Read More |
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Author : Jeremy Harper Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398482 The disciplines of marine and aquatic science deal with the regulation and promotion of aquatic life and the ecological regions that encompass the aquatic ecosystem, the limnological and hydrological mechanisms Read More |
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Author : Suzy Bullock Subject : Earth and Planetary Sciences ISBN :9781632398499 Marine geology is an emerging field of study which is highly beneficial in understanding the formation of sea floor and plate tectonics. This field is interdisciplinary in nature as it studies the structure Read More |