Visualizing Environmental Science

Author : David M. Hassenzahl,Mary Catherine Hager,Linda R. Berg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119443346

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Visualizing Environmental Science by David M. Hassenzahl,Mary Catherine Hager,Linda R. Berg Pdf

The 5th Edition of Visualizing Environmental Science provides students with a valuable opportunity to identify and connect the central issues of environmental science through a visual approach. Beautifully illustrated, this fifth edition shows students what the discipline is all about—its main concepts and applications—while also instilling an appreciation and excitement about the richness of the subject. This edition is thoroughly refined and expanded; the visuals utilize insights from research on student learning and feedback from users.

Author : Linda R. Berg,Mary Catherine Hager,Rick Baydack,Leslie Goodman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons Incorporated
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0470157984

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Visualizing the Environment by Linda R. Berg,Mary Catherine Hager,Rick Baydack,Leslie Goodman Pdf

Visualizing the Environment, Canadian Edition follows a fresh approach to Environmental Science. Wiley, in partnership with National Geographic, has created a visually-focused text designed to uniquely address the processing style of today?s student by making material accessible and engaging without sacrificing content. Visualizing the Environment focuses on environmental sustainability and teaches students the principles of understanding the biological, physical, and socioeconomic attributes of the environment. It centres on problems that have resulted from human activities, and most importantly looks at a diversity of solutions and actions that can be taken to ensure the future well-being of our Earth.

Author : Nick Mount,Gemma Harvey,Paul Aplin,Gary Priestnall
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 142005550X

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Representing, Modeling, and Visualizing the Natural Environment by Nick Mount,Gemma Harvey,Paul Aplin,Gary Priestnall Pdf

The explosion of public interest in the natural environment can, to a large extent, be attributed to greater public awareness of the impacts of global warming and climate change. This has led to increased research interest and funding directed at studies of issues affecting sensitive, natural environments. Not surprisingly, much of this work has required the innovative application of GIS and has led to a crucial research question: How should the environment be represented, modeled, analyzed, and visualized within a GIS? With contributions from recognized international experts, Representing, Modeling, and Visualizing the Natural Environment explores the interplay between data representation, modeling, and visualization in environmental studies. It reviews state-of-the-art GIS applications for the natural environment and presents them in the context of a range of recent studies. This focus identifies analytical challenges and illustrates broader opportunities for applying GIS within other areas of the sciences and social sciences. The integrated approach reflects the need for a single volume covering all aspects While many texts cover aspects of GIS application within an environmental context, few of these books focus specifically on the natural environment nor do they integrate the questions that encompass the full process of enquiry associated with GIS application in studies of the environment. The thirteenth volume in the widely recognized Innovations of GIS series, this book investigates each of these questions in turn, explicitly addressing all aspects of GIS application in the natural environment.

Author : Stephen R.J. Sheppard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136529009

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Visualizing Climate Change by Stephen R.J. Sheppard Pdf

Carbon dioxide and global climate change are largely invisible, and the prevailing imagery of climate change is often remote (such as ice floes melting) or abstract and scientific (charts and global temperature maps). Using dramatic visual imagery such as 3D and 4D visualizations of future landscapes, community mapping, and iconic photographs, this book demonstrates new ways to make carbon and climate change visible where we care the most, in our own backyards and local communities. Extensive color imagery explains how climate change works where we live, and reveals how we often conceal, misinterpret, or overlook the evidence of climate change impacts and our carbon usage that causes them. This guide to using visual media in communicating climate change vividly brings to life both the science and the practical solutions for climate change, such as local renewable energy and flood protection. It introduces powerful new visual tools (from outdoor signs to video-games) for communities, action groups, planners, and other experts to use in engaging the public, building awareness and accelerating action on the world’s greatest crisis.

Author : Linda R. Berg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Environmental sciences
ISBN : 111927916X

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Visualizing Environmental Science by Linda R. Berg Pdf

Author : Timothy Foresman,Alan H. Strahler
Publisher : Wiley Global Education
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118213599

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Visualizing Physical Geography by Timothy Foresman,Alan H. Strahler Pdf

Visualizing Physical Geography employs uniquely designed visual pedgagogy to help students acquire the skills they need to become better learners. The 2nd edition has refined and expanded the visuals using insights from research on student outcomes. The Visualizing approach uses a variety of research-based visuals to engage students so they become active participants in the learning process. Visualizing Physical Geography immerses students in course material through visuals (both in print and rich multimedia resources) while organizing complex processes and related course information into easily digestible segments. Visualizing Physical Geography is a comprehensive, modern book for today's physical geography course. With current examples, thorough coverage of geographers tools and technology, and a visual design that is accessible without sacrificing content, it is a title that will appeal to a broad range of instructors. The narrative and concepts are tightly linked to visual elements, including practical examples that highlight the relevance of the concepts. Maps are integrated throughout to help reveal patterns or trends. Divergent views and critical thinking are emphasized. Photographs and other visuals are also included to reinforce the concepts.

Author : Berg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1119330076

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Visualizing Environmental Science 5E by Berg Pdf

Author : Robert P. Haining,Robert Haining
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1993-08-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521448662

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Spatial Data Analysis in the Social and Environmental Sciences by Robert P. Haining,Robert Haining Pdf

Within both the social and environmental sciences, much of the data collected is within a spatial context and requires statistical analysis for interpretation. The purpose of this book is to describe current methods for the analysis of spatial data. Methods described include data description, map interpolation, and exploratory and explanatory analyses. The book also examines spatial referencing, and methods for detecting problems, assessing their seriousness and taking appropriate action are discussed. This is an important text for any discipline requiring a broad overview of current theoretical and applied work for the analysis of spatial data sets. It will be of particular use to research workers and final year undergraduates in the fields of geography, environmental sciences and social sciences.

Author : Martin H. Trauth,Elisabeth Sillmann
Publisher : Springer
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662562031

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Collecting, Processing and Presenting Geoscientific Information by Martin H. Trauth,Elisabeth Sillmann Pdf

This second edition is an intensively revised and updated version of the book MATLAB® and Design Recipes for Earth Sciences. It aims to introduce students to the typical course followed by a data analysis project in earth sciences. A project usually involves searching relevant literature, reviewing and ranking published books and journal articles, extracting relevant information from the literature in the form of text, data, or graphs, searching and processing the relevant original data using MATLAB, and compiling and presenting the results as posters, abstracts, and oral presentations using graphics design software. The text of this book includes numerous examples on the use of internet resources, on the visualization of data with MATLAB, and on preparing scientific presentations. As with the book MATLAB Recipes for Earth Sciences–4rd Edition (2015), which demonstrates the use of statistical and numerical methods on earth science data, this book uses state-of-the art software packages, including MATLAB and the Adobe Creative Suite, to process and present geoscientific information collected during the course of an earth science project. The book's supplementary electronic material (available online through the publisher's website) includes color versions of all figures, recipes with all the MATLAB commands featured in the book, the example data, exported MATLAB graphics, and screenshots of the most important steps involved in processing the graphics.

Author : Peter H. Raven (Biologe),David M. Hassenzahl,Mary Catherine Hager,Nancy Y. Gift,Linda R. Berg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Conservation of natural resources
ISBN : 1119053056

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Environment by Peter H. Raven (Biologe),David M. Hassenzahl,Mary Catherine Hager,Nancy Y. Gift,Linda R. Berg Pdf

« Environment, Ninth Edition weaves the central themes of Systems and Sustainability throughout the text to help students understand the connection between the core concepts of Environmental Science and their daily lives. The 9th edition features a rich collection of current case studies and in-text examples, highlighting local and regional issues which provide students with the science and tools to understand, apply, and think critically about environmental science. In addition to the text, the integrated learning design of WileyPLUS Learning Space incorporates a wealth of resources: animations, videos, podcasts, and interactive exercises. It also provides instructors a powerful tools to assess individual students progresses well as the class as a whole. »--

Author : Alan McIntosh,Jennifer Pontius
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128018088

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Science and the Global Environment by Alan McIntosh,Jennifer Pontius Pdf

Case Studies for Integrating Science and the Global Environment is designed to help students of the environment and natural resources make the connections between their training in science and math and today’s complex environmental issues. The book provides an opportunity for students to apply important skills, knowledge, and analytical tools to understand, evaluate, and propose solutions to today’s critical environmental issues. The heart of the book includes four major content areas: water resources; the atmosphere and air quality; ecosystem alteration; and global resources and human needs. Each of these sections features in-depth case studies covering a range of issues for each resource, offering rich opportunities to teach how various scientific disciplines help inform the issue at hand. Case studies provide readers with experience in interpreting real data sets and considering alternate explanations for trends shown by the data. This book helps prepare students for careers that require collaboration with stakeholders and co-workers from various disciplines. Includes global case studies using real data sets that allow readers to practice interpreting data and evaluating alternative explanations Focuses on critical skills and knowledge, encouraging readers to apply science and math to real world problems Employs a system-based approach, linking air, water, and land resources to help readers understand that cause-effect may be complex and solutions to environmental problems require multiple perspectives Includes special features such as links to video clips of scientists at work, boxed information, a solutions section at the end of each case study, and practice exercises

Author : Edward A. Keller,Daniel B. Botkin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124088258

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Essential Environmental Science by Edward A. Keller,Daniel B. Botkin Pdf

Essential Environmental Science provides a non-quantitative approach that is based on principles, critical thinking and the big questions that are driving the field today. It offers a condensed look at the field, covering topics in way that will help readers answer the "big questions." It eliminates more detailed or advanced topics to make the material more accessible while also placing the focus on today's important issues.

Author : Johannes Wheeldon,Mauri K. Ahlberg
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781452239552

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Visualizing Social Science Research by Johannes Wheeldon,Mauri K. Ahlberg Pdf

This introductory text presents basic principles of social science research through maps, graphs, and diagrams. The authors show how concept maps and mind maps can be used in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research, using student-friendly examples and classroom-based activities. Integrating theory and practice, chapters show how to use these tools to plan research projects, "see" analysis strategies, and assist in the development and writing of research reports.

Author : Birgit Schneider,Thomas Nocke
Publisher : transcript Verlag
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9783839426104

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Image Politics of Climate Change by Birgit Schneider,Thomas Nocke Pdf

Scientific research on climate change has given rise to a variety of images picturing climate change. These range from colorful expert graphics, model visualizations, photographs of extreme weather events like floods, droughts or melting ice, symbols like polar bears, to animated and interactive visualizations. Climate change graphics have not only increased knowledge about the subject, they have begun to influence popular awareness of global weather events. The status of climate pictures today is particularly crucial, as global climate change as a long-term process cannot be seen. When images are widely distributed, they are able to shape how the world is thought about and seen. It is this implicit basic assumption of the power of images to influence reality that this book addresses: today's images might become the blueprint for tomorrow's realities. »Image Politics of Climate Change« combines a wide interdisciplinary range of perspectives and questions, treated here in sixteen interdisciplinary case studies. The author's specializations include both visual practice and theory: in the fields of climate sciences, computer graphics, art, curating, art history and visual studies, communication and cultural science, environmental and science & technology studies. The close interlinking of these viewpoints promotes in-depth insights into issues of production and analysis of climate visualization.

Author : Sue Ellen Haupt,Antonello Pasini,Caren Marzban
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402091193

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Artificial Intelligence Methods in the Environmental Sciences by Sue Ellen Haupt,Antonello Pasini,Caren Marzban Pdf

How can environmental scientists and engineers use the increasing amount of available data to enhance our understanding of planet Earth, its systems and processes? This book describes various potential approaches based on artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, including neural networks, decision trees, genetic algorithms and fuzzy logic. Part I contains a series of tutorials describing the methods and the important considerations in applying them. In Part II, many practical examples illustrate the power of these techniques on actual environmental problems. International experts bring to life ways to apply AI to problems in the environmental sciences. While one culture entwines ideas with a thread, another links them with a red line. Thus, a “red thread“ ties the book together, weaving a tapestry that pictures the ‘natural’ data-driven AI methods in the light of the more traditional modeling techniques, and demonstrating the power of these data-based methods.