Seasonal Snowpacks

Author : Trevor D. Davies,Martyn Tranter,H. Gerald Jones
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642751127

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Seasonal Snowpacks by Trevor D. Davies,Martyn Tranter,H. Gerald Jones Pdf

Seasonal Snowpacks examines the processes which control the chemistry of seasonal snowcover and provides detailed information on the biogeographical distribution of snow (e.g. urban, alpine snowpacks), snow composition (e.g. micropollutants, stable isotopes) or the physical and biological processes which influence the chemical changes in snow (e.g. wind, microbiological activity). The fluxes of chemicals at the snow-atmosphere and snow-soil interfaces are examined, as are processes which modify composition within the snowcover. It is the first book in which the reader will find a comprehensive overview of the theoretical concepts, latest measurement techniques, process-oriented research methods, and models of studies in snow chemistry. The linkages between snow chemistry, atmospheric chemistry and hydrology will make this book of use to both research workers and students in the physical and biological sciences and to natural resource management personnel.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Crops and climate
ISBN : MINN:31951P004713537

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Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space: A Community Assessment and Strategy for the Future
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309103878

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Earth Science and Applications from Space by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space: A Community Assessment and Strategy for the Future Pdf

Natural and human-induced changes in Earth's interior, land surface, biosphere, atmosphere, and oceans affect all aspects of life. Understanding these changes requires a range of observations acquired from land-, sea-, air-, and space-based platforms. To assist NASA, NOAA, and USGS in developing these tools, the NRC was asked to carry out a "decadal strategy" survey of Earth science and applications from space that would develop the key scientific questions on which to focus Earth and environmental observations in the period 2005-2015 and beyond, and present a prioritized list of space programs, missions, and supporting activities to address these questions. This report presents a vision for the Earth science program; an analysis of the existing Earth Observing System and recommendations to help restore its capabilities; an assessment of and recommendations for new observations and missions for the next decade; an examination of and recommendations for effective application of those observations; and an analysis of how best to sustain that observation and applications system.

Author : H. F. Haupt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Snow
ISBN : MINN:31951D02988177T

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The Release of Water from Forest Snowpacks During Winter by H. F. Haupt Pdf

Author : Samuel C. Colbeck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Hydrodynamics
ISBN : UCR:31210025591981

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Effects of Stratigraphic Layers on Water Flow Through Snow by Samuel C. Colbeck Pdf

The flow of water through layered snowpacks is discussed. A method for predicting flow through unsaturated layers is given. The flow along ice layers and through ice layers is analyzed in terms of the slope, permeability, thickness and length of the layers. It is shown that the permeability of ice layers required to cause large flow diversions is quite small. The effect of slope is large even at small angles. (Author).

Author : Tony Prato,Tony Professor Prato,Dan Professor Fagre
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781936331680

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Sustaining Rocky Mountain Landscapes by Tony Prato,Tony Professor Prato,Dan Professor Fagre Pdf

Prato and Fagre offer the first systematic, multi-disciplinary assessment of the challenges involved in managing the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem (CCE), an area of the Rocky Mountains that includes northwestern Montana, southwestern Alberta, and southeastern British Columbia. The spectacular landscapes, extensive recreational options, and broad employment opportunities of the CCE have made it one of the fastest growing regions in the United States and Canada, and have lead to a shift in its economic base from extractive resources to service-oriented recreation and tourism industries. In the process, however, the amenities and attributes that draw people to this 'New West' are under threat. Pastoral scenes are disappearing as agricultural lands and other open spaces are converted to residential uses, biodiversity is endangered by the fragmentation of fish and wildlife habitats, and many areas are experiencing a decline in air and water quality. Sustaining Rocky Mountain Landscapes provides a scientific basis for communities to develop policies for managing the growth and economic transformation of the CCE without sacrificing the quality of life and environment for which the land is renowned. The book begins with a natural and economic history of the CCE. It follows with an assessment of current physical and biological conditions in the CCE. The contributors then explore how social, economic, demographic, and environmental forces are transforming ecosystem structure and function. They consider ecosystem change in response to changing patterns of land use, pollution, and drought; the increasing risk of wildfire to wildlife and to human life and property; and the implications of global climate change on the CCE. A final, policy-focused section of the book looks at transboundary issues in ecosystem management and evaluates the potential of community-based and adaptive approaches in ecosystem management.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Hydrology
ISBN : UOM:39015022363496

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Selected Water Resources Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : F. Martin Ralph,Michael D. Dettinger,Jonathan J. Rutz,Duane E. Waliser
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030289065

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Atmospheric Rivers by F. Martin Ralph,Michael D. Dettinger,Jonathan J. Rutz,Duane E. Waliser Pdf

This book is the standard reference based on roughly 20 years of research on atmospheric rivers, emphasizing progress made on key research and applications questions and remaining knowledge gaps. The book presents the history of atmospheric-rivers research, the current state of scientific knowledge, tools, and policy-relevant (science-informed) problems that lend themselves to real-world application of the research—and how the topic fits into larger national and global contexts. This book is written by a global team of authors who have conducted and published the majority of critical research on atmospheric rivers over the past years. The book is intended to benefit practitioners in the fields of meteorology, hydrology and related disciplines, including students as well as senior researchers.

Author : Jacqueline E. Mohan
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128134948

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Ecosystem Consequences of Soil Warming by Jacqueline E. Mohan Pdf

Ecosystem Consequences of Soil Warming: Microbes, Vegetation, Fauna and Soil Biogeochemistry focuses on biotic and biogeochemical responses to warmer soils including plant and microbial evolution. It covers various field settings, such as arctic tundra; alpine meadows; temperate, tropical and subalpine forests; drylands; and grassland ecosystems. Information integrates multiple natural science disciplines, providing a holistic, integrative approach that will help readers understand and forecast future planetwide responses to soil warming. Students and educators will find this book informative for understanding biotic and biogeochemical responses to changing climatic conditions. Scientists from a wide range of disciplines, including soil scientists, ecologists, geneticists, as well as molecular, evolutionary and conservation biologists, will find this book a valuable resource in understanding and planning for warmer climate conditions. Emphasizes biological components of soils, plants and microbes that provide linkages to physics and chemistry Brings together chapters written by global scientific experts with interests in communication and education Includes coverage of polar, alpine, tropical, temperate and dryland ecosystems

Author : David R. DeWalle,Albert Rango
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008-07-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139471600

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Principles of Snow Hydrology by David R. DeWalle,Albert Rango Pdf

Principles of Snow Hydrology describes the factors that control the accumulation, melting and runoff of water from seasonal snowpacks over the surface of the earth. The book addresses not only the basic principles governing snow in the hydrologic cycle, but also the latest applications of remote sensing, and techniques for modeling streamflow from snowmelt across large mixed land-use river basins. Individual chapters are devoted to climatology and distribution of snow, snowpack energy exchange, snow chemistry, ground-based measurements and remote sensing of snowpack characteristics, snowpack management, and modeling snowmelt runoff. Many chapters have review questions and problems with solutions available online. This book is a reference book for practicing water resources managers and a text for advanced hydrology and water resources courses which span fields such as engineering, earth sciences, meteorology, biogeochemistry, forestry and range management, and water resources planning.

Author : Robert W. Dudley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Ice on rivers, lakes, etc
ISBN : UOM:39015060768721

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Trends in Streamflow, River Ice, and Snowpack for Coastal River Basins in Maine During the 20th Century by Robert W. Dudley Pdf

Author : Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station (Fort Collins, Colo.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : UCBK:C031907804

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USDA Forest Service Research Paper RM. by Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station (Fort Collins, Colo.) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Cold regions
ISBN : MINN:31951P00903021T

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CRREL Report by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Water conservation
ISBN : MINN:31951D029772673

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A Review of Scientific Information on Issues Related to the Use and Management of Water Resources in the Pacific Northwest by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas W. Koerber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119574510

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Lindane in forestry by Thomas W. Koerber Pdf