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G. Bonham-Carter, Geological Survey of Canada, D. R. Brooks, Institute for Earth Science Research and A. G. Camacho, Universidad de Madrid, Spain; Ottawa, ON, Canada; Q. Cheng, York University, Education, PA, USA J. I. Díaz, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Spain; Toronto, ON, Canada (Eds.) J. Fernández, Universidad de Madrid, Spain (Eds.) Bringing the Sun Progress in Geomathematics Down to Earth Earth Sciences and Designing Inexpensive Instruments for Mathematics Volume I Monitoring the Atmosphere Celebrating Frits Agterberg’s half-century of publication activity in geomathematics, this A Complutense International Seminar on “Earth volume’s 28 timely papers, written by his friends Sciences and Mathematics” was organised and held and colleagues, treat a variety of subjects of The book first presents some science background in Madrid at the Facultad de Ciencias Matemáticas current interest, many of them also studied by about the sun and Earth’s atmosphere and then of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid Frits, including spatial analysis in mineral resource describes the kinds of measurements that can be September, 13th-15th, 2006. Scientists from both assessment, quantitative stratigraphy, nonlinear made with inexpensive equipment to study how fields, Mathematics and Earth Sciences, took part multifractal models, compositional data analysis, solar radiation interacts with the atmosphere on in this International Seminar, addressing scientific time series analysis, image analysis, and geosta- its way to Earth’s surface. Such measurements problems related with our planet from clearly tistics. Professor Agterberg published his first are critical to understanding the forces that will complementary approaches, seeking to gain and paper as a graduate student in 1958 and has since modify Earth’s climate during the 21st century. learn from this dual approach and proposing a produced (and continues to publish) a steady The book describes in detail how to design, build, closer collaboration in the near future. This volume stream of research papers on a wide variety of calibrate, and use inexpensive instruments for is the first one of a Topical Issue on “Earth Sciences subjects of interest to geomathematical practitio- measuring solar radiation, ranging from total and Mathematics” and contains papers addressing ners. Most of the papers included here address radiation from the entire sky to narrow spectral different topics as deformation modelling applied methodology and feature practical case studies, bands of radiation travelling along a path directly to natural hazards, inverse gravimetric problem so that the book likely has broad appeal to those from the sun. Students and their teachers will learn to determine 3D density structure, advanced interested in mathematical geosciences, both to a great deal about weather, the seasons, and the differential SAR interferometry, climate change, academic researchers seeking a comprehensive atmosphere, and they will develop a much better geomagnetic field, earthquake statistics, meteo- overview and to practitioners of geomathematical understanding of how to measure the physical rological studies using satellite images, climate approaches in industry. world around them. energy balance models, study of soils properties, and multifractal data sets. Features Features Reviews the development of mathematical Provides an enhanced understanding of the Features applications in the geosciences over the last fifty sun, weather and climate A combination of Interdisciplinary research articles from years using Prof. Agterberg’s research as an anchor theory and applications show how to measure Mathematics and Earth Sciences and reference point Presents the state of the the interaction of solar radiation with Earth’s art including resource assessment, nonlinear atmosphere Provides detailed information for From the contents modeling, geostatistics and time series analysis designing, building, and calibrating inexpensive Introduction: Linking Earth Sciences and Math- Serves as both an account of 50 years of instruments to monitor the atmosphere A ematics (Camacho, Díaz, Fernández).- A review geomathematics and as a survey of current meth- unique project sourcebook for teachers, students, of Earthquakes Statistics: Fault and Seismicity odology with case studies and citizen scientists Based Models, ETAS and BASS (Holliday, Turcotte, Rundle).- A finite element algorithm of a nonlinear Fields of interest From the contents diffusive climate energy balance model (Bermejo, Math. Applications in Geosciences; Statistics for 1. Introduction.- 2. Earth’s Sun and Atmosphere.- Carpio, Diaz, Galan del Sastre). Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chem- 3. Measuring Atmospheric and Surface Proper- istry & Geosciences; Computer Applications ties.- 4. Instrument Design Principles 1: Radiom- Fields of interest eters.- 5. Instrumennt Design Principles II: Sun Geosciences, general Target groups Photometers.- 6. Concluding Remarks. Academic and professional geoscientists special- Target groups izing in the use of mathematical applications in the Fields of interest Students and researchers interested in mathemat- geosciences and in mineral and oil exploration Meteorology/Climatology; Applied Geosciences; ical methods for solving problems from the earth Teacher Education sciences (e.g., climate change, earthquake statistics, Discount group meteorological studies) P Target groups Science teachers, students, instructors teaching Discount group environmental science/engineering, scientists, P citizen scientists, practitioners
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2009. Approx. 570 p. 228 illus., 28 in color. Hardcover 2008. XII, 150 p. 15 illus. in color. Hardcover 2009. VI, 234 p. (Pageoph Topical Volumes) Softcover $259.00 $79.95 $74.95 ISBN 978-3-540-69495-3 ISBN 978-1-4020-8693-9 ISBN 978-3-7643-8906-2 104 Earth Sciences/Geography Springer News 9/2008 springer.com/booksellers
W. Freeden, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany; K. Glaßmeier, TU Braunschweig, Germany; H. Soffel, New Series M. Schreiner, University of Buchs NTB, Switzerland LMU München, Germany; J. F. Negendank, GFZ Potsdam, Germany (Eds.) Spherical Functions of Mathematical Geosciences Geomagnetic Field Variations Advances in Geophysical A Scalar, Vectorial, and Tensorial Setup and Environmental Mechanics Earth’s magnetic field is currently changing and Mathematics dramatically. Is the observed decrease of the dipole This book collects all material developed by the moment indicating a future polarity transition? Series editor: K. Hutter Geomathematics Group, TU Kaiserslautern, during What would be the effects of such a drastic change the few last years to set up a theory of spherical on system Earth? Can any positive or nega- functions of mathematical (geo-)physics. The tive effects on our biosphere or even humans be The series Advances in Geophysical and Environ- work shows a twofold transition: First, the natural expected? mental Mechanics and Mathematics (AGEM2) transition from the scalar to the vectorial and This book gives a first overview about the geomag- reports new developments on all topics of tensorial theory of spherical harmonics is given in netic field in general and serves as an introduc- geophysical, environmental and astrophysical coordinate-free representation, based on new vari- tion into geomagnetism. As the topic of the book mechanics and mathematical research and ants of the addition theorem and the Funk-Hecke covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, teaching – quickly and informally, but with high formulas. Second, the canonical transition from the first chapter summarises basic principles quality and the explicit aim to summarize and spherical harmonics via zonal (kernel) functions to of geomagnetism and related fields including a communicate current knowledge in an accessible the Dirac kernel is presented in close orientation to historic overview, instruments and measurements, way. Books published in this series are conceived an uncertainty principle classifying the space/ paleomagnetic fields, basics of dynamo theory, etc. as bridging material between upper level textbooks frequency (momentum) behavior of the functions The contributed chapters review major results of and the forefront of research to serve the following for purposes of constructive approximation and international activities aiming at understanding purposes: (1) to be a compact and up-to-date data analysis. In doing so, the whole palette of the causes and effects of geomagnetic field varia- source of reference on a well defined topic; (2) to spherical (trial) functions is provided for modeling tions in view of the questions above. serve as an accessible introduction to a specialized and simulating phenomena and processes of the field to advanced students and non-specialized Earth system. Features researchers from related areas; (3) to be a source of Topic of high scientific and public interest advanced teaching material for specialized semi- Contents Serves as introduction and review of current nars, courses and schools. 1 Introduction.- 2 Basic Settings and Spherical research on geomagnetic field variations Nomenclature.- 3 Scalar Spherical Harmonics.- Green Functions and Integral Theorems.- Contents 5 Vector Spherical Harmonics.- 6 Tensor Spherical 1. The Geomagnetic Field.- 2. The Recent Geomag- Harmonics.- 7 Scalar Zonal Kernel Functions.- netic Field and its Variations.- 3. Records of Paleo- 8 Vector Zonal Kernel Functions.- 9 Tensorial magnetic Field Variations.- 4. Numerical Models Zonal Kernel Functions.- 10 Application: Earth’s of the Geodynamo.- 5. Effects of Geomagnetic Gravity Field.- Concluding Remarks.- List of Variations on System Earth.- Index. Symbols.- Bibliography.- Index. Fields of interest Fields of interest Geophysics/Geodesy; Extraterrestrial Physics, Geophysics/Geodesy; Applications of Mathematics Space Sciences; Computer Applications in Geo- sciences Target groups Graduate students of mathematics, (geo-)physics, Target groups geodesy, and (geo-)engineering, scientists and Researchers in geophysics and planetary sciences, practitioners facing spherical problems in their graduate students professional tasks Discount group Discount group P P
Due November 2008 Due November 2008 2009. Approx. 620 p. 73 illus., 5 in color. (Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and 2009. Approx. 260 p. (Advances in Geophysical and Mathematics) Hardcover Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics) Hardcover $269.00 $149.00 ISBN 978-3-540-85111-0 ISBN 978-3-540-76938-5 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 9/2008 Earth Sciences/Geography 105
J. Hoefs, University of Göttingen, Germany W. Jacoby, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, M. Leppäranta, University of Helsinki, Finland; Germany; P. L. Smilde, TERRASYS Geophysics, K. Myrberg, Finnish Instiitute of Marine Science, Stable Isotope Geochemistry Germany Finland Gravity Interpretation Physical Oceanography
Stable Isotope Geochemistry is an introduction Fundamentals and Application of Gravity of the Baltic Sea to the use of stable isotopes in the geosciences. Inversion and Geological Interpretation It is subdivided into three parts: theoretical and experimental principles; fractionation processes There are nine countries bordering on the Baltic of light and heavy elements; the natural varia- This text on gravity methods in geophysics is Sea and five more in the runoff area. The Baltic tions of geologically important reservoirs. Since intended for students and earth scientists of all Sea as a source of fish, means of transportation the application of stable isotopes to earth sciences kinds e.g., geophysicists, geologists, and geod- and leisure activities are highly important to the has grown in the last few years, a new edition esists. It is structured in 7 chapters covering the regional society. In the runoff area there are a total appears necessary. Recent progress in analysing basic problems and tasks: data acquisition and of 85 million people. Research and protection the rare isotopes of certain elements for instance analysis; qualitative and quantitative geological strategies need to be developed, as the Baltic Sea is allow the distinction between mass-dependent and interpretation aspects involving the basic theory of probably the most polluted sea in the world. mass-independent fractionations. Special emphasis gravitation and its potential; methods of integra- Since the Baltic Sea has become an inner sea of has been given to the growing field of “heavy” tion to solve “forward problems”, and the theory the EU (apart from small shore parts of Russia in elements. Many new references have been added, of Bayesian inversion with a priori information Petersburg and Kaliningrad), it is anticipated that which will enable quick access to recent literature. offering many means of evaluating the results. The the importance of the region will consequently For students and scientists alike the book will be ideas are illustrated and documented by many rise. The book will arouse interest among students, a primary source of information with regard to practical examples on scales, from the search of scientists and decision makers involved with how and where stable isotopes can be used to solve cavities to global geodynamics. Tasks or problems the Baltic problems. It will also give important geological problems. (with solutions) for students to solve are included, background information for those working plus a guide to related texts and a subject index. with biogeochemical processes in the Baltic Sea, Fields of interest because the physical forcing for those processes is Geochemistry; Geology; Mineral Resources Features of vital importance. Application and interpretation of gravity data Target groups for both geophysicists and geologists Basis for Features Students and scientists at universities, practitioners using and understanding large data sets (satellite The very first book on the physical oceanog- in environmental sciences missions) raphy of the Baltic Sea , giving a consistent and coherent presentation of the topic Discount group Contents P Introduction.- Fundamentals of gravity, elements Fields of interest of potential theory.- Observations and field Oceanography; Geophysics/Geodesy; activities.- Gravity anomalies and disturbances; Hydrogeology reductions and analyses.- Qualitative Interpreta- tion.- Quantitative Interpretation.- Optimization Target groups and Inversion.- Appendix.- Index. Oceanographers at research level, also suitable as a university text book Fields of interest Geophysics/Geodesy; Geology; Computer Applica- Discount group tions in Geosciences P
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Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK Due December 2008 Due November 2008 2009. Approx. 300 p. (Springer Praxis Books / 6th ed. 2009. XII, 285 p. 86 illus. Hardcover 2009. Approx. 340 p. 81 illus. With CD-ROM. Hardcover Geophysical Sciences) Hardcover $109.00 $159.00 $209.00 ISBN 978-3-540-70703-5 ISBN 978-3-540-85328-2 ISBN 978-3-540-79702-9 106 Earth Sciences/Geography Springer News 9/2008 springer.com/booksellers
R. Littke, RWTH Aachen University, Germany; A. Michard, University of Rabat, Morocco; A. Moore, University of Otago, Dunedin, New U. Bayer, GFZ Potsdam, Germany; D. Gajewski, O. Saddiqi, Thermochronological laboratory of Zealand; I. Drecki, University of Auckland, New University Hamburg, Germany; S. Nelskamp, the University Hassan II of Casablanca Aïn Chok, Zealand (Eds.) RWTH Aachen University, Germany (Eds.) Morocco; A. Chalouan, Mohamed V University of Rabat, Morocco; D. Frizon de Lamotte, University Geospatial Vision of Cergy-Pontoise, France (Eds.) Dynamics of Complex New Dimensions in Cartography Intracontinental Basins Continental Evolution: The Central European Basin System The Geology of Morocco The book comprises a set of chapters relating to Structure, Stratigraphy, and Tectonics of the research presented at the 4th National Carto- Africa-Atlantic-Mediterranean Triple Junction graphic Conference GeoCart 2008, to be held Sedimentary basins host, among others, most of in Auckland, New Zealand on September 1st to our energy and fresh-water resources: they can 3rd, 2008. The Conference is endorsed by the be regarded as large geo-reactors in which many Morocco is one of the most fascinating lands in International Cartographic Association (ICA). The physical and chemical processes interact. Their the world from the point of view of its geological book delivers a representative, valuable and timely complexity can only be well understood in well- structure and evolution. Our knowledge on the selection of cutting edge research in the fields of organized interdisciplinary co-operations. geology of the country has been greatly improved cartography and geovisualisation, with contribu- This book documents how researchers from during the last decades, based on numerous tions from leading researchers worldwide. Each different geo-scientific disciplines have jointly seismic profiles and boreholes, seismological chapter has been reviewed by three international analysed the structural, thermal, and sedimentary analysis of focal mechanisms, seismic tomog- experts. The book incorporates sections on evolution as well as fluid dynamics of a complex raphy, gravimetric/geodetic modelling and, on the Representation, Egocentric Cartography, Geovisual sedimentary basin system which has experienced other hand, based on a big National Program of Exploration of Uncertainty and Terrain, and Web a variety of activation and reactivation impulses Geological Mapping including modern geochem- Mapping. The accompanying CD includes colour as well as intense salt tectonics. In this book we ical analyses (trace elements) and reliable isotopic maps, animation and interfaces. have summarized our geological, geophysical and datings (39Ar-40Ar, U-Pb zircon, Sm-Nd, etc). geochemical understanding of some of the most Moreover, a number of academic studies have been Features important processes affecting sedimentary basins performed in relation with the increasing number Contains a selection of papers describing in general and our view on the evolution of one of of Moroccan universities. current state-of-the-art research in cartography the largest, best explored and most complex conti- Accordingly, there was an utmost urgency to and geovisualisation presented at the GeoCart nental sedimentary basins on Earth: The Central undertake a new treatise of Moroccan geology 2008 conference in New Zealand World- European Basin System. which could substitute for the classical Eléments leading academics have contributed chapters on de géologie marocaine, published in 1976 by A. a broad range of topic areas such as cartographic Contents Michard in the Notes et Mémoires du Service representation, exploratory geovisualisation, Characteristics of complex intracontinental géologique du Maroc (re-edited twice since 1976). cognition, usability, interfaces and applications of sedimentary basins.- The Central European Basin cartography System – an Overview.- Strain and temperature in Fields of interest space and time.- Basin fill.- Salt dynamics.- Fluid Geology; Structural Geology; Sedimentology Fields of interest systems.- References.- Subject Index. Geographical Information Systems/Cartography; Target groups Computer Applications in Geosciences System requirements Researchers and professionals For PC and Mac. For the complete system require- Target groups ments see: springer.com Discount group Researchers and postgraduate students in geovi- P sualisation, cartography, geographical information Fields of interest science and cognate areas of geography, informa- Geology; Mineral Resources; Geochemistry tion science and computer science
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2008. XXIV, 520 p. 414 illus., 358 in color. With CD-ROM. 2008. Approx. 355 p. 200 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes in 2008. XXIV, 234 p. 81 illus. With CD-ROM. (Lecture Notes Hardcover Earth Sciences, Volume 116) Hardcover in Geoinformation and Cartography) Hardcover $239.00 $199.00 $239.00 ISBN 978-3-540-85084-7 ISBN 978-3-540-77075-6 ISBN 978-3-540-70967-1 springer.com/librarybooks Springer News 9/2008 Earth Sciences/Geography 107
S. K. Park, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea; M. G. Sideris, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada K. Strelcová, J. Holecy, C. Matyas, A. Kleidon, L. Xu, Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey, USA (Ed.) M. Lapin, J. Škvarenina, F. Matejka (Eds.) Data Assimilation for Observing our Changing Earth Bioclimatology and Atmospheric, Oceanic and Proceedings of the 2007 IAG General Natural Hazards Hydrologic Applications Assembly, Perugia, Italy, July 2-13, 2007
Anthropogenic influences upon the atmosphere, This book presents the most recent achievements This volume contains a selection of 99 papers from hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere and the in data assimilation in Geosciences, especially the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) risk of rapid climate change present the most in regards to meteorology, oceanography and quadrennial General Assembly, held in Perugia, serious threats to ecosystems and the natural hydrology. It spans both theoretical and applied Italy, from July 2 to 13, 2007, in conjunction with environment. Bioclimatology, hydrology, biohy- aspects with various methodologies including the XXIV General Assembly of the International drology, ecophysiology are important scientific variational, Kalman filter, maximum likelihood Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG). research areas with wide application to envi- ensemble filter and other ensemble methods. The Symposia focused on Earth observation and ronmental protection, forestry, agriculture and Besides data assimilation, other important topics the there pillars of geodesy (geometry, Earth water management and protection against natural are also covered including targeting observation, rotation, gravity field), and the presented topics hazards including drought, floods, wind storms, parameter estimation, and remote sensing data spanned a broad and multidisciplinary spectrum weather extremes and forest fires. This collected retrieval. The book will be useful to individual of theory and applications. It was clearly evident work discusses recent research developments and researchers as well as graduate students as a refer- that, with the recent advances in space missions the interactions between meteorological, climato- ence in the field of data assimilation. such as GRACE, geodesy can now contribute to logical, hydrological and biological processes in the detection of large-scale temporal phenomena the atmosphere and soil environment. Authors are Fields of interest and hence to the solution of important problems of renowned scientists and researchers from scientific Meteorology/Climatology; Environmental Moni- society related to monitoring our environment and institutions and universities in Europe, specialising toring/Analysis; Quantitative Geography understanding global change. Therefore, the title in climate change, soil-plant-atmosphere interac- of this volume, “Observing our Changing Earth”, tions, hydrologic cycle, ecosystems, biosphere and Target groups was chosen to reflect this fact, as well as to agree natural hazards. Scientists and researchers, libraries and graduates with the general theme of the 2007 IUGG General Assembly, “Earth: Our Changing Planet”. Features Discount group Bioclimatology helps to understand the causes P Features and impacts of natural hazards and the ways how 99 papers from the International Association of to prevent them Examines the wide range Geodesy (IAG) quadrennial General Assembly in of processes that drive atmosphere - biology Perugia, Italy, July 2007 and hydrology interactions from the micro- to regional scale Provides a useful framework Contents for combating current climate variability and for Symposium GSS001: Reference Frames.- Sympo- adapting to ongoing climate change sium GSS002: Gravity Field.- Symposium GSS003: Earth Rotation and Geodynamics.- Symposium Contents GSS004: Positioning and Applications.- Sympo- Extreme Events, Risks and Climate Variability.- sium GSS005: The Global Geodetic Observing Drought, Floods and Ecosystem Responses.- Forest System (GGOS).- Author Index. Bioclimatology, Natural Hazards and Model- ling.- Soil and Agriculture Bioclimatology, Natural Fields of interest Hazards and Responses. Geosciences, general; Geophysics/Geodesy; Applied Geosciences Fields of interest Biogeosciences; Meteorology/Climatology; Target groups Climate Change Scientists, researchers, libraries Target groups Discount group Academic libraries, scientists, researchers, graduate P students, professionals and specialists in the fields of climate change, soil-plant-atmosphere interac- tions, hydrologic cycle, ecosystems, biosphere, and natural hazards
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Due October 2008 Due October 2008 Due October 2008 2009. Approx. 710 p. 80 illus. (International Association 2009. Approx. 290 p. 109 illus., 51 in color. Hardcover of Geodesy Symposia, Volume 133) Hardcover 2009. Approx. 490 p. 207 illus., 61 in color. Hardcover $159.00 approx. $259.00 approx. $139.00 ISBN 978-3-540-71055-4 ISBN 978-3-540-85425-8 ISBN 978-1-4020-8875-9