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Ecophysiology of photosynthesis
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IIn a world of increasing atmospheric CO2, there is intensified interest in the eco-physiology of photosynthesis and increasing attention is being given to carbon exchange and storage in natural ecosystems. We need to know how much photo-synthesis of terrestrial and aquatic vegetation will change as global CO2 increases. Are there major ecosystems, such as the boreal forests, which may become important sinks of CO2 and slow down the effects of anthropogenic CO2 emissions on climate? Will the composition of the vegetation change as a result of CO2 increase? Fortunately, some 30 years of intensive research in the eco-physiology of photosynthesis are serving well as regional and global models of photosynthesis and carbon exchange are being developed and refined. This volume reviews the progress which has been made in understanding photosynthesis in the past few decades at several levels of integration from the molecular level to canopy, ecosystem and global scales.
Dynamical oceanography
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This text provides a mathematically oriented introduction to the theory of the large scale ocean circulation accessible for anyone with an elementary knowledge of mathematics and physics. The book consists of four parts. In part I (chapters 1-4) a brief description is provided of the ocean circulation. The mathematical framework of the governing equations of ocean flows is also presented. In addition, important concepts such as potential vorticity which are necessary to model and understand large-scale ocean currents are introduced. In part II (chapters 5-10), the theory of the midlatitude wind-driven ocean circulation and its variability is presented. Considering model development, there is a top-down approach and reduced equations, such as the the Sverdrup balance, are derived by using scaling techniques and asymptotic methods. Part III (chapters 11-12) focusses on the understanding of equatorial currents and El Nino. In the last part IV, chapters 13-16, the theory of planetary scale flows is presented, covering topics such as the thermocline problem, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, the stability of the thermohaline circulation and the Arctic Ocean circulation. Five exercises are formulated at the end of each chapter. Many of these exercises are aimed to further develop methodological skills and to help readers become familiar with the physical concepts. New material is presented in only a few of the exercises. Fully worked out answers to all exercises can be downloaded from the book web site
Ecological processes at marine fronts : oases in the ocean
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Marine fronts are part of the structural complexity of the sea; they are narrow boundaries separating different water masses. Fronts are caused by diverse forcing and occur throughout the world ocean at several spatial and temporal scales. Unlike terrestrial ecotones, they show high biological production, affecting pelagic and benthic organisms of all trophic levels; consequently they are important for fisheries. Solar energy stimulates biological production in the entire biosphere, but in the sea it needs to be complemented by auxiliary energy to replenish plant nutrients; a significant quantity of mechanical energy becomes available for biological production at fronts. Global change is redistributing auxiliary energy in the oceans; consequently fronts are ideal sites for early monitoring of global change effects. Fronts also provide retention mechanisms for plankton in the highly dispersive marine environment; and become landmarks and beacons important for migrations or meeting of some species in a traceless realm.
Encyclopedia of Estuaries
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The encyclopedia of estuaries, part of Springer's encyclopedia of earth sciences series, provides a single, state-of-the-art, comprehensive reference volume on estuaries for research scientists, educators, students, and others. Consisting of almost 270 subject entries in an easy-to-use format, this volume covers the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of estuaries. More than 225 authors from around the world have contributed to the encyclopedia on such diverse subjects as biotic communities, essential habitats, food webs, fisheries, hydrology, pollution, conservation, and many more. The encyclopedia of estuaries will meet the needs of professionals worldwide by supplying detailed information from world-class estuarine and marine scientists as well as experts from other fields of stody.
Multivariate statistics for wildlife and ecology research
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Wildlife researchers and ecologists make widespread use of multivariate statistics in their studies. With its focus on the practical application of the techniques of multivariate statistics, this book shapes the powerful tools of statistics for the specific needs of ecologists and makes statistics more applicable to their course of study. Multivariate statistics for wildlife and ecology research gives the reader a solid conceptual understanding of the role of multivariate statistics in ecological applications and the relationships among various techniques, while avoiding detailed mathematics and underlying theory. More important, the reader will gain insight into the type of research questions best handled by each technique and the important considerations in applying each one. Whether used as a textbook for specialized courses or as a supplement to general statistics texts, the book emphasizes those techniques that students of ecology and natural resources most need to understand and employ in their research. Detailed examples use real wildlife data sets analyzed using the SAS statistical software program.
Applied turbulence modelling in marine waters
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This book gives an overview of statistical turbulence modeling with applications to oceanography and limnology. It discusses how these models can be derived from the Navier-Stokes equations, step by step simplifications result in models applicable to numerical simulations for realistic solutions. Results from one dimensional simulation are shown for various oceanic and limnic water column studies. The integration of these turbulence models in three dimensional models is discussed and some selected results are shown. The two equation turbulence models prove to be a good compromise between accuracy and economy are published as a Fortran source code on the internet in the framework of the general ocean turbulence model (GOTM). This website also provides forcing and validation data for several idealized scenarios. The book and the home page enable graduate students and researchers to understand the theory and provide tools for the models.
Applied multivariate statistics in geohydrology and related sciences
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This book provides a background in multivariate statistical techniques in geo-hydrology and environmental statistics. It is organized in broad categories which cover procedures that deal with interrelations among objects and samples and the interrelations of variables. The headings are further subdivided into techniques that require multivariate normal data and techniques that do not. It can be used as a textbook, a reference book for a graduate seminar, or a key reference in libraries at earth science agencies and other institutions.
Biodiversity : a challenge for development research and policy
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Life in its diversity is the greatest resource on our planet and represents the very foundation of human existence. Only in the last two décades hâve we become aware of the dimension of biodiversity: some 1.75 millions différent organisms are known to science - but assessments strongly indicate that there are aboutfen times as manyspecies existing between thé polar circles and tropical rain forints». New and exciting species are being discovered every day - at the same time we can observe a dramatic loss of biodiversity within the global change: extinction rates are probably unequaledin the natural history of ourworld. The géographie distribution of biodiversity is very unequal with the highest dtions in the tropical forests and certain subtropical regions.The developing countries possess the true wealth of the global genetic resources - but the capacities for bip- diversity research are concentrated in thé highly industrialized countries.The Rio con-vention on Biological Diversity, megadiversity countries and megadeveloped countries are the scénario for biodiversity.
Dynamic modeling of environmental systems
Modeling dynamic systems
Dynamic modeling of environmental systems is a primer on using models to under-stand environmental problems. With their many natural, economic, political, and technical aspects, environmental problems require a systems approach. This book provides an introduction to modeling concepts and applications that is geared specifically toward the environmental field. Sections on modeling terminology, the uses of models, the model-building process, and the interpretation of output provide the foundation for detailed applications. After an introduction to the basics of dynamic modeling, the book leads students through an analysis of several environmental problems, including surface-water pollution, matter-cycling disruptions, and global warming. The scientific and technical context is provided for each problem, and the methods for analyzing and designing appropriate modeling approaches are provided. An accompanying CD-ROM for both Macintosh® and Windows® computers contains a run-time version of STELLA® modeling software with models from the text. While the mathematical content does not exceed the level of a first semester calculus course, the book gives students ail of the background, examples, and practice exercises needed both to use and understand environmental modeling. It is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate-level environmental science courses. The text is also useful for environmental professionals seeking an introduction to modeling in their field.
Environmental compartments : equilibria and assessment of processes between air, water, sediments and biota
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To achieve viable solutions to present day environmental problems, we must understand the spatial and temporal links between the different environmental compartments of biota, air, water, land and aquatic sediments. This book explains many of the seminal theories used to identify links and predict the movement of natural and anthropogenic chemical compounds. New insights into theories regarding accumulation of contaminants such as radio nuclides, DDT and PCBs are presented challenging the passive acceptance of previously proven dogma. The book is primarily directed to university education, environmental scientists and policymakers. A number of exercises are incorporated in the text while two demo models are given on diskette, one of radionuclide transport from dumped nuclear waste in the Kara Sea and one illustrating the role on biodiversity in coastal zone management.
Ecophysiology of photosynthesis
- Auteur
- Schulze, Ernst-Detlef, Martyn M. Caldwell
- Sujet
- Metabolism ; Photosynthesis inhibition
- Cote
- 577.27 DET
- Date_TXT
- 1995
- Type de document
- Livre
Dynamical oceanography
- Auteur
- Dijkstra, Henk A
- Sujet
- Descriptive oceanography; comprensive
- Cote
- 551.47 DJI
- Date_TXT
- 2010
- Type de document
- Livre
Ecological processes at marine fronts : oases in the ocean
- Auteur
- Acha, Eduardo Marcelo, Piola, Alberto
- Sujet
- Migrations ;Biological production ; Plankton retention ; Ecological boundaires ; Ecotones
- Cote
- 577.77 ACH
- Date_TXT
- 2015
- Type de document
- Livre
Encyclopedia of Estuaries
- Auteur
- Kennish, Michael J
- Sujet
- Encyclopédie ; Estuaires
- Cote
- 577.786 KEN
- Date_TXT
- 2016
- Type de document
- Livre
Multivariate statistics for wildlife and ecology research
- Auteur
- Kevin McGarigal, Sam Cushman, Susan Stafford
- Sujet
- Ecologie
Multivariate analysis,
Statistiques
- Cote
- 519.535 GAR
- Date_TXT
- New York : Springer, 2000.
- Type de document
- Livre
Applied turbulence modelling in marine waters
- Auteur
- Hans Burchard
- Sujet
- Descriptive oceanography-- comprensive
Statistiques
- Cote
- 519.533 BUR
- Date_TXT
- Berlin : Springer, 2002.
- Type de document
- Livre
Applied multivariate statistics in geohydrology and related sciences
- Auteur
- Charles E. Brown
- Sujet
- Statistique
Géodrologiques
- Cote
- 519.535 BRO
- Date_TXT
- New York : Springer, 1998.
- Type de document
- Livre
Biodiversity : a challenge for development research and policy
- Sujet
- Biodiversité -- Conservation
Diversité des espèces -- Bolivie
Biodiversité
Biological diversity conservation
- Cote
- 333.95 BAR
- Date_TXT
- Berlin : Springer, 1998
- Type de document
- Livre
Dynamic modeling of environmental systems
- Auteur
- Matthias Ruth, Bruce Hannon
- Sujet
- Environnement
Modeling
Systems
Dynamic
- Cote
- 333.14 RUT
- Date_TXT
- New York : Springer, 2000.
- Type de document
- Livre
Environmental compartments : equilibria and assessment of processes between air, water, sediments and biota
- Auteur
- Duursma, E. K., Carroll, JoLynn
- Sujet
- Environmental chemistry
Chemical equilibrium
Chimie de l'environnement
Équilibre chimique
- Cote
- 333.14 DUU
- Date_TXT
- New York : Springer, 1996.
- Type de document
- Livre