Dynamics And Exchanges In Estuaries And The Coastal Zone

Author : David Prandle
Publisher : American Geophysical Union
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1992-04-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015032952551

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Dynamics and Exchanges in Estuaries and the Coastal Zone by David Prandle Pdf

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Coastal and Estuarine Studies, Volume 40. In establishing the peculiar niche of a volume of conference proceedings within the scientific literature, the editor has a responsibility (beyond the culling and processing) to inform readers of the background to the conference, the subject areas and specific foci. More tentatively, underlying directions and common themes should be discerned to perhaps indicate areas of research likely to be fruitful and topical in the next few years. Since many readers will only study selected contributions, the volume is divided into five sections namely:- II. Baroclinic Dynamics; III. Circulation; IV. Sediment Dynamics; V. Sediment Modelling; VI. Applied Studies. This introduction incorporates sub-titles to facilitate the same selectivity.

Author : Jiayi Pan,Adam Devlin
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789855791

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Estuaries and Coastal Zones by Jiayi Pan,Adam Devlin Pdf

Estuaries and their surrounding wetland regions are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, with more than half of humanity inhabiting their shores. Anthropogenic factors make estuaries highly susceptible to ecosystem degradation. Coastal waters are closely connected with human activity, and their dynamic processes may greatly affect coastal environments. This book provides a compendium of studies on estuarine dynamics, river plumes, and coastal water dynamics, studies that have investigated the changes in estuarine and coastal zones in response to sea-level rise and other environmental factors, and policy and management strategies to ensure the health and economy of coastal zones. This book aims to display novel frontiers in these fields and may help to inspire in-depth studies in the future.

Author : Job Dronkers
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789814480741

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Dynamics of Coastal Systems by Job Dronkers Pdf

Dynamics of Coastal Systems is about the dynamic interaction between water motion and seabed topography, which affects the natural response of coastal systems to change in external conditions and to human interventions — from the scale of seabed ripples up to the scale of entire barrier and delta systems. The book highlights major concepts developed during the past 50 years for the description of current-topography, tide-topography and wave-topography interactions. It provides simple analytical tools and models for diagnosing and predicting coastal response to change, with references to a great variety of coastal systems around the world. These concepts and tools are crucial for sustainable management of beaches, deltas and coastal wetlands. The book is based on a master course on coastal morphodynamics given at the Universities of Utrecht and Delft in The Netherlands for graduate students who are familiar with the basic concepts of coastal hydrodynamics. It enables coastal engineers to complete their background knowledge and to facilitate access to cutting-edge scientific literature on specific topics. The book may also serve to familiarise consultants, practitioners and academics in related coastal disciplines with modern concepts of land-sea interaction. Contents:Morphodynamic FeedbackCurrent-Topography InteractionTide-Topography InteractionWave-Topography Interaction Readership: Graduate students, engineers, researchers, academics, lecturers, practitioners, consultants and professionals. Keywords:Coastal Morphodynamics;Coastal Geomorphology;Coastal Hydraulics;Self-Organisation;Stability Analysis;Tides Waves;Estuary;Barrier Coast;River DeltaKey Features:Simple and practical tools for analysing and predicting coastal changesIntroduction to modern concepts of coastal morphodynamics for non-specialistsUnifying presentation of morphodynamics for a great variety of coastal systems

Author : Carlos Vionnet,Marcelo H. Garcia,E.M. Latrubesse,G.M.E. Perillo
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1116 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482266603

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River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics. RCEM 2009, Two Volume Set by Carlos Vionnet,Marcelo H. Garcia,E.M. Latrubesse,G.M.E. Perillo Pdf

Coastal, estuarine, fluvial and submarine morphodynamics encompass some of the leading processes shaping our planet. They stem mainly, but not only, from the interaction of water in motion and movable sediment boundaries, resulting in morphological changes produced by erosion, transport and deposition of sediments that generate a variety of landsca

Author : Job Dronkers
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789814725163

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Dynamics Of Coastal Systems (Second Edition) by Job Dronkers Pdf

The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the physical processes which, according to the present state of knowledge, determine the evolution of coastal systems and their response to human interventions. This response depends to a large degree on the self-organising properties of coastal dynamics, which form a leading theme throughout the book. The basic theoretical ideas are explained in text and figures and also in formulas for the more mathematically inclined reader. Theories are illustrated with examples from estuaries, coastal lagoons, beaches and tidal flat systems from all over the world. The rules and simple models can be used directly without relying on complex computations; much attention is given to the strengths and weaknesses of the underlying theories and their limits of applicability. The book is fully self-contained; some knowledge of basic physics and mathematics is recommended. The book is an upgrade of the first edition. Most parts are rewritten and chapters are added to incorporate research results, new insight and experience of the past ten years. This book is intended for everyone interested in coastal systems for professional or educational reasons.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 4604 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080878850

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Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science by Anonim Pdf

The study of estuaries and coasts has seen enormous growth in recent years, since changes in these areas have a large effect on the food chain, as well as on the physics and chemistry of the ocean. As the coasts and river banks around the world become more densely populated, the pressure on these ecosystems intensifies, putting a new focus on environmental, socio-economic and policy issues. Written by a team of international expert scientists, under the guidance of Chief Editors Eric Wolanski and Donald McClusky, the Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science, Ten Volume Set examines topics in depth, and aims to provide a comprehensive scientific resource for all professionals and students in the area of estuarine and coastal science Most up-to-date reference for system-based coastal and estuarine science and management, from the inland watershed to the ocean shelf Chief editors have assembled a world-class team of volume editors and contributing authors Approach focuses on the physical, biological, chemistry, ecosystem, human, ecological and economics processes, to show how to best use multidisciplinary science to ensure earth's sustainability Provides a comprehensive scientific resource for all professionals and students in the area of estuarine and coastal science Features up-to-date chapters covering a full range of topics

Author : Duncan M. FitzGerald,Jasper Knight
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402032967

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High Resolution Morphodynamics and Sedimentary Evolution of Estuaries by Duncan M. FitzGerald,Jasper Knight Pdf

This collection of papers offers a new approach to nearshore and estuary studies, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary techniques and data integration. The important results of these studies are accompanied by full color images.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Coastal ecology
ISBN : UCR:31210024978957

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Proceedings of the Estuary and Ocean Productivity Workshop Held at Humboldt State University by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daniel Alongi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402042713

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The Energetics of Mangrove Forests by Daniel Alongi Pdf

Despite their importance in sustaining livelihoods for many people living along some of the world’s most populous coastlines, tropical mangrove forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Occupying a crucial place between land and sea, these tidal ecosystems provide a valuable ecological and economic resource as important nursery grounds and breeding sites for many organisms, and as a renewable source of wood and traditional foods and medicines. Perhaps most importantly, they are accumulation sites for sediment, contaminants, carbon and nutrients, and offer significant protection against coastal erosion. This book presents a functional overview of mangrove forest ecosystems; how they live and grow at the edge of tropical seas, how they play a critical role along most of the world’s tropical coasts, and how their future might look in a world affected by climate change. Such a process-oriented approach is necessary in order to further understand the role of these dynamic forests in ecosystem function, and as a first step towards developing adequate strategies for their conservation and sustainable use and management. The book will provide a valuable resource for researchers in mangrove ecology as well as reference for resource managers.

Author : Markus Quante,Franciscus Colijn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319397450

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North Sea Region Climate Change Assessment by Markus Quante,Franciscus Colijn Pdf

This book offers an up-to-date review of our current understanding of climate change in the North Sea and adjacent areas, as well as its impact on ecosystems and socio-economic sectors. It provides a detailed assessment of climate change based on published scientific work compiled by independent international experts from climate-related disciplines such as oceanography, atmospheric sciences, marine and terrestrial ecology, using a regional evaluation and review process similar to that of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of our changing climate, discussing a wide range of topics including past, current and future climate change, and climate-related changes in marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. It also explores the impact of climate change on socio-economic sectors such as fisheries, agriculture, coastal zone management, coastal protection, urban climate, recreation/tourism, offshore activities/energy, and air pollution.

Author : E. Wolanski
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351092500

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Physical Oceanographic Processes of the Great Barrier Reef by E. Wolanski Pdf

Physical Oceanographic Processes of the Great Barrier Reef is the first comprehensive volume describing the water circulation and its influence in controlling the distribution of marine life on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. The book uses exhaustive field and numerical studies to show how the influence of the salient topography occurs at all scales.

Author : Xiao Hua Wang
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128119655

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Sediment Dynamics of Chinese Muddy Coasts and Estuaries by Xiao Hua Wang Pdf

Sediment Dynamics of Chinese Muddy Coasts and Estuaries: Physics, Biology and Their Interactions provides a forum for the latest research addressing the physics, sedimentary processes, biology, chemistry and ecological processes associated with these rapidly changing estuarine and coastal environments. The book explores the challenges and opportunities for future research in China’s estuaries and coastal waters around the world, and uses China as a case study to provide answers to the causes of, and possible solutions to, these problems, presenting methodologies on working with observation and modelling analysis. China’s coastal zone is facing many urgent issues in the environmental degradation and sustainable use of its marine resources. This book reviews and synthesizes papers from international research communities, including those from China, to exemplify and document their scientific approaches to manage and recover coastal ecological functions. Presents spatio-temporal processes and multivariate dynamic modelling Includes physical and biological feedback, along with marine ecosystem observation and modeling Features multidisciplinary methodological approaches Includes important information on the effects of climate change to the coasts and estuaries of China

Author : Ashish J Mehta
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 1060 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789814449502

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An Introduction to Hydraulics of Fine Sediment Transport by Ashish J Mehta Pdf

This book presents observations on the phenomena of fine sediment transport and their explanations under process-related divisions such as flocculation, erosion, and deposition. The text is a compilation of the author's lecture notes from nearly four decades of teaching and guiding graduate students in civil and coastal engineering. Illustrations of fine sediment transport processes and their complexities given in the book are taken from field and laboratory-based observations by the author and his students, as well as numerous investigators. The wide-ranging composition of particles (of inorganic and organic matter), their universal presence and their complex interactions with hydraulic forces make this branch of science a difficult one to deal with in a single treatise. It is therefore essential to study fine sediment transport as an independent subject rather than cover it in no more than a single chapter as many texts on coarse sediment transport have done. Even though the entire coverage is “introductory”, the twelve chapters collectively include more material than what can be reasonably dealt with in a one semester, three-credit course. The book includes an extensive description of the components of fine-grained — especially cohesive — sediment transport. It covers the development of the subject in scientific and engineering applications mainly from the 1950s to its present state. Solved examples and chapter-end exercises are also included. This text is aimed at senior civil engineering undergraduates and graduate students who, in the normal course of their study, seldom come across the subject of fine sediment transport in their curricula. Interested students should have a basic understanding of the mechanics of fluid flow and open channel hydraulics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : American Geophysical Union
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Mangrove ecology
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Tropical Mangrove Ecosystems by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kenneth H. Brink,Allan R. Robinson
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 1096 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0674017412

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The Global Coastal Ocean - Regional Studies and Syntheses by Kenneth H. Brink,Allan R. Robinson Pdf