Rotation Of The Earth

Author : Walter H. Munk,Gordon J. F. MacDonald
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521104068

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The Rotation of the Earth by Walter H. Munk,Gordon J. F. MacDonald Pdf

This book gives an account of certain observed irregularities on the rotation of the Earth, both in its rate of rotation (giving a variable length of day) and in the position of its axis. These irregularities are caused by events on and within the Earth and provide a means of studying a number of geophysical problems. Seasonal shifts in air masses and variable winds are causes of short-period fluctuations in the rotation. Climatic changes and their attendant sea levels are in part responsible for long-term fluctuations. Modern observations of the Moon and descriptions of ancient elipses both establish a secular increase in the length of day. The interpretation involves atmospheric, oceanic and bodily tides. The book provides a unified treatment of the rotation of the Earth, making this method of studying geophysical phenomena more readily accessible to geophysicists and others.

Author : Kurt Lambeck
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521673305

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The Earth's Variable Rotation by Kurt Lambeck Pdf

An analysis of the irregular rotation of the Earth and the geophysical mechanisms responsible for it.

Author : Dennis D. McCarthy,P. Kenneth Seidelmann
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107197282

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Time: From Earth Rotation to Atomic Physics by Dennis D. McCarthy,P. Kenneth Seidelmann Pdf

This accessible reference presents the evolution of concepts of time and methods of time keeping, for historians, scientists, engineers, and educators. The second edition has been updated throughout to describe twentieth- and twenty-first-century advances, progress in devices, time and cosmology, the redefinition of SI units, and the future of UTC.

Author : International Astronomical Union
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1972-09-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 902770242X

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Rotation of the Earth by International Astronomical Union Pdf

Proceedings of IAU Symposium No. 48 held in Morioka, Japan, May 9-15, 1971

Author : Helmut Moritz,Ivan Istvan Mueller
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X001389569

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Earth Rotation by Helmut Moritz,Ivan Istvan Mueller Pdf

Author : Robert C. Bostrom
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 0195090284

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Tectonic Consequences of the Earth's Rotation by Robert C. Bostrom Pdf

This volume reviews the cumulative evidence suggesting that a connection may exist between the Earth's rotation and geotectonics. Among other benefits, such a connection may assist in deciphering the flow of the Earth's mantle.

Author : Christine Dugan
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0743989589

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Earth's Seasons & Cycles by Christine Dugan Pdf

Each book in 8143--TIME For Kids Nonfiction Readers: Fluent Plus Kit is available in a set of six.For add-on purchases, each 6-pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan, packaged in a self-sealing vinyl bag.Word Count: 1147TCM (Teacher Created Materials) Level: 3.6Guided Reading Level: PEarly Intervention Level: 22DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) Level: 38

Author : F. Richard Stephenson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521056330

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Historical Eclipses and Earth's Rotation by F. Richard Stephenson Pdf

The culmination of many years of research, this book discusses ancient and medieval eclipse observations and their importance in studying Earth's past rotation. This is the first major book on this subject in twenty years. The author has specialized for many years in the interpretation of early astronomical records and their application to problems in modern astronomy. The book contains an in-depth discussion of numerous eclipse records from Babylon, China, Europe and the Arab lands. The author provides translations of almost every record studied. He shows that although tides play a dominant long-term role in producing variations in Earth's rate of rotation--causing a gradual increase in the length of the day--there are significant and variable nontidal changes in opposition to the main trend. This book is intended for geophysicists, astronomers (especially those with an interest in history), historians and orientalists.

Author : Neil deGrasse Tyson
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781426221781

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Cosmic Queries by Neil deGrasse Tyson Pdf

In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos. or all who loved National Geographic's StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, and Space Atlas, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.

Author : Gary D. Rosenberg,S. K. Runcorn
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822012780136

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Growth Rhythms and the History of the Earth's Rotation by Gary D. Rosenberg,S. K. Runcorn Pdf

Author : Walter H. Munk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0758111800

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The Rotation of the Earth by Walter H. Munk Pdf

Author : Edgar William Woolard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Earth
ISBN : UCSC:32106005815607

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Theory of the Rotation of the Earth Around Its Center of Mass by Edgar William Woolard Pdf

Author : E.P. Fedorov,M.L. Smith
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401095686

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Nutation and the Earth’s Rotation by E.P. Fedorov,M.L. Smith Pdf

The lAU Symposium No. 78, "Nutation and the Earth's Rotation," was held in Y~ev, USSR, from 23 to 28 May, 1977. The Organizing Committee included E. P. Fedorov and R. O. Vicente (Joint Chairmen), W. Fricke, J. Kovalevsky, P. Melchior, N. Pariisky, M. Rochester, C. Sugawa, G. Wilkins and Ya. Yatskiv, who presided over the Local Organizing Com mittee. The meeting was sponsored by Commission 19 and co-sponsored by Commissions 4, 8, and 31. There were 114 registered participants from 14 countries. The main topics covered were as follows: the specification of nutation in the lAU system of astronomical constants; determination of forced nutation and nearly diurnal free polar motion from astronomical observations; expected use of lunar ranging data and long baseline interferometers for precise measurement of the nutation terms; models of the internal constitution of the Earth as the basis of a new theory of nutation; the effect of the ocean and liquid core on the rotation of the Earth; and the interaction between Earth tides and nutation.

Author : Karen Thompson Walker
Publisher : Random House
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780679644385

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The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker Pdf

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People ∙ O: The Oprah Magazine ∙ Financial Times ∙ Kansas City Star ∙ BookPage ∙ Kirkus Reviews ∙ Publishers Weekly ∙ Booklist NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A stunner.”—Justin Cronin “It’s never the disasters you see coming that finally come to pass—it’s the ones you don’t expect at all,” says Julia, in this spellbinding novel of catastrophe and survival by a superb new writer. Luminous, suspenseful, unforgettable, The Age of Miracles tells the haunting and beautiful story of Julia and her family as they struggle to live in a time of extraordinary change. On an ordinary Saturday in a California suburb, Julia awakes to discover that something has happened to the rotation of the earth. The days and nights are growing longer and longer; gravity is affected; the birds, the tides, human behavior, and cosmic rhythms are thrown into disarray. In a world that seems filled with danger and loss, Julia also must face surprising developments in herself, and in her personal world—divisions widening between her parents, strange behavior by her friends, the pain and vulnerability of first love, a growing sense of isolation, and a surprising, rebellious new strength. With crystalline prose and the indelible magic of a born storyteller, Karen Thompson Walker gives us a breathtaking portrait of people finding ways to go on in an ever-evolving world. “Gripping drama . . . flawlessly written; it could be the most assured debut by an American writer since Jennifer Egan’s Emerald City.”—The Denver Post “Pure magnificence.”—Nathan Englander “Provides solace with its wisdom, compassion, and elegance.”—Curtis Sittenfeld “Riveting, heartbreaking, profoundly moving.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

Author : Paul Melchior,Shigeru Yumi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Earth (Planet)
ISBN : OCLC:150485670

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Rotation of the earth by Paul Melchior,Shigeru Yumi Pdf