Shelf Ice

Author : Luke Copland,Derek Mueller
Publisher : Springer
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789402411010

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Arctic Ice Shelves and Ice Islands by Luke Copland,Derek Mueller Pdf

This book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge of Arctic ice shelves, ice islands and related features. Ice shelves are permanent areas of ice which float on the ocean surface while attached to the coast, and typically occur in very cold environments where perennial sea ice builds up to great thickness, and/or where glaciers flow off the land and are preserved on the ocean surface. These landscape features are relatively poorly studied in the Arctic, yet they are potentially highly sensitive indicators of climate change because they respond to changes in atmospheric, oceanic and glaciological conditions. Recent fracturing and breakup events of ice shelves in the Canadian High Arctic have attracted significant scientific and public attention, and produced large ice islands which may pose a risk to Arctic shipping and offshore infrastructure. Much has been published about Antarctic ice shelves, but to date there has not been a dedicated book about Arctic ice shelves or ice islands. This book fills that gap.

Author : Mohammed Shokr,Nirmal Sinha
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119027881

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Sea Ice by Mohammed Shokr,Nirmal Sinha Pdf

Sea Ice: Physics and Remote Sensing addresses experiences acquired mainly in Canada by researchers in the fields of ice physics and growth history in relation to its polycrystalline structure as well as ice parameters retrieval from remote sensing observations. The volume describes processes operating at the macro- and microscale (e.g., brine entrapment in sea ice, crystallographic texture of ice types, brine drainage mechanisms, etc.). The information is supported by high-quality photographs of ice thin-sections prepared from cores of different ice types, all obtained by leading experts during field experiments in the 1970s through the 1990s, using photographic cameras and scanning microscopy. In addition, this volume presents techniques to retrieve a suite of sea ice parameters (e.g. ice type, concentration, extent, thickness, surface temperature, surface deformation, etc.) from space-borne and airborne sensor data. The breadth of the material on this subject is designed to appeal to researchers and users of remote sensing data who want to develop quick familiarity with the capabilities of this technology or detailed knowledge about major techniques for retrieval of key ice parameters. Volume highlights include: Detailed crystallographic classification of natural sea ice, the key information from which information about ice growth conditions can be inferred. Many examples are presented with material to support qualitative and quantitative interpretation of the data. Methods developed for revealing microstructural characteristics of sea ice and performing forensic investigations. Data sets on radiative properties and satellite observations of sea ice, its snow cover, and surrounding open water. Methods of retrieval of ice surface features and geophysical parameters from remote sensing observations with a focus on critical issues such as the suitability of different sensors for different tasks and data synergism. Sea Ice: Physics and Remote Sensing is intended for a variety of sea ice audiences interested in different aspects of ice related to physics, geophysics, remote sensing, operational monitoring, mechanics, and cryospheric sciences.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : American Philosophical Society
Page : 984 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422372243

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Proceedings, American Philosophical Society (vol. 82, 1940) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mohammed Shokr,Nirmal K. Sinha
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119828167

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Sea Ice by Mohammed Shokr,Nirmal K. Sinha Pdf

SEA ICE The latest edition of the gold standard in sea ice references In the newly revised second edition of Sea Ice: Physics and Remote Sensing, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an in-depth review of the features and structural properties of ice, as well as the latest advances in geophysical sensors, ice parameter retrieval techniques, and remote sensing data. The book has been updated to reflect the latest scientific developments in macro- and micro-scale sea ice research. For this edition, the authors have included high-quality photographs of thin sections from cores of various ice types, as well as a comprehensive account of all major field expeditions that have systematically surveyed sea ice and its properties. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to ice physics and physical processes, including ice morphology and age-based structural features Practical discussions of radiometric and radar-scattering observations from sea ice, including radar backscatter and microwave emission The latest techniques for the retrieval of sea ice parameters from space-borne and airborne sensor data New chapters on sea ice thermal microwave emissions and on the impact of climate change on polar sea ice Perfect for academic researchers working on sea ice, the cryosphere, and climatology, Sea Ice: Physics and Remote Sensing will also benefit meteorologists, marine operators, and high-latitude construction engineers.

Author : C.J. van der Veen,Johannes Oerlemans
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400937451

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Dynamics of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet by C.J. van der Veen,Johannes Oerlemans Pdf

Few scientists doubt the prediction that the antropogenic release of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will lead to some warming of the earth's climate. So there is good reason to investigate the possible effects of such a warming, in dependence of geographical and social economic setting. Many bodies, governmental or not, have organized meetings and issued reports in which the carbon dioxide problem is defined, reviewed, and possible threats assessed. The rate at which such reports are produced still increases. However, while more and more people are getting involved in the 'carbon dioxide business', the number of investigators working on the basic problems grows, in our view, too slowly. Many fundamental questions are still not answered in a satisfactory way, and the carbon dioxide building rests on a few thin pillars. One such fundamental question concerns the change in sea level associated with a climatic warming of a few degrees. A number of processes can be listed that could all lead to changes of the order of tens of centimeters (e. g. thermal expansion, change in mass balance of glaciers and ice sheets). But the picture of the carbon dioxide problem has frequently be made more dramatic by suggesting that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is unstable, implying a certain probability of a 5 m higher sea-level stand within a few centuries.

Author : United States. Dept. of Commerce. Office of Technical Services
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Geophysics
ISBN : UOM:39015019278947

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Information on Soviet Bloc International Geophysical Cooperation by United States. Dept. of Commerce. Office of Technical Services Pdf

Contains unevaluated information...from foreign-language publications.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781465436207

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Ocean by DK Pdf

This new edition of Ocean has been updated with fresh graphics, images, and type styling throughout, and includes new coverage of major events such as Hurricane Sandy and the Japan tsunami. DK's Ocean is a highly illustrated encyclopedia of the marine environment. It not only covers marine life and physical oceanography, from the geology of the seafloor to the chemistry of seawater, but also includes an atlas of the world's oceans and seas compiled using satellite data. Visual catalogs throughout the book contain profiles of living organisms and key locations. With comprehensively updated text, artwork, and images, the second edition of DK's exhaustive guide to the underwater world is the most definitive visual guide to the world's oceans on the market.

Author : United States. Special 1:250,000 Standardization Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Cartography
ISBN : UOM:39015049936944

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Joint Specifications for Map and Chart Compilation; Scale 1:250,000 by United States. Special 1:250,000 Standardization Committee Pdf

Author : James P. Minard,United States. Antarctic Projects Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Geology
ISBN : UCAL:B3142785

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Glaciology and Glacial Geology of Antarctica by James P. Minard,United States. Antarctic Projects Office Pdf

Author : Christine Petersen
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781467783460

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Learning about Antarctica by Christine Petersen Pdf

Antarctica is a fascinating continent, with its South Pole research station and its thick sheets of ice. But did you know that Antarctica has no cities? Or that daytime and nighttime last for months in Antarctica? Learn more about the amazing continent of Antarctica, from its explorers and scientists to its landforms, animals, and more.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-07-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780756657062

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Ocean by Anonim Pdf

Breathtaking, powerful, and all-encompassing in its sheer scope and visual impact, Ocean sweeps you away on an incredible journeyinto the depths of our astonishing marine world. As the site where life first formed on Earth, a key element of the climate, and a fragile resource, oceans areof vital importance to our planet. This is a definitive visual guide to the world's oceans - including the geological and physical processes that affectthe ocean floor, the key habitat zones, the rich diversity of marine life.

Author : John Hobbie Roscoe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Aerial photography
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU10487646

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Antarctica by John Hobbie Roscoe Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : American Geophysical Union
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Anarctic Snow and Ice Studies by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stephen J. Pyne
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780295805238

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The Ice by Stephen J. Pyne Pdf

“The Ice is a compilation of more about ice than you knew you wanted to know, yet sheer compelling significance holds attention page by page. . . . Pyne conveys a view of Antarctica that interweaves physical science with humanistic inquiry and perception. His audacity as well as his presentation warrant admiration, for the implications of The Ice are vast.”—New York Times Book Review

Author : Samuel C. Colbeck
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323148894

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Dynamics of Snow and Ice Masses by Samuel C. Colbeck Pdf

Dynamics of Snow and Ice Masses gives an outline of snow and ice studies with an emphasis on essential properties and processes. The monograph also treats the dynamical aspects of snow and ice masses. The text covers topics such as the flow and temperature of ice sheets and shelves, the numerical modeling of ice-sheet changes; the structure of glaciers, the experimental creep behavior of ice, flow law of glacier ice, and advance and retreat of glaciers. Also covered are topics such as sea ice - the physics of its growth, drift, and decay; iceberg deterioration, sources, drift, and drift patterns; and freshwater ice growth, motion, and decay. The book is recommended as a textbook for graduate-level students of snow and ice studies and as reference for climatologists.