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Category : Geophysics
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
NGDC Key to Geophysical Records Documentation
Author: NGDC Key to Geophysical Records Documentation
Author: Key to Geophysical Records Documentation
Author: International Compendium Of Coastal Engineering
Author: Sato ShinjiPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 981444944X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of Coastal Engineering from basic theory to engineering practice. The authors of this book are worldwide authorities in the field. Each chapter deals with an important topic in the field of coastal engineering. The topics are of recent deep concern all over the world motivated by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2005 Hurricane Katrina, 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Tsunami and other natural disasters.For proper coastal zone management, a broad range of knowledge is necessary. This book provides a basic understanding of the theories behind the diverse natural phenomena within the coastal areas, such as waves, tsunamis and sediment transport. The book also introduces various coastal conservation technologies such as coastal structures and beach nourishment. Finally, coastal zone management practices in the USA, Europe, and Japan are introduced.Each chapter is self-standing and readers can begin from any topic depending on their interest.
Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 884
Book Description
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
Author: Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
Global Ecosystems Database, Version 1.0 (on CD-ROM)
Author: John J. KinemanPublisher:
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Category : Climatic changes
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
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