Oceans and Oceanography

Oceans and Oceanography
Author: John P. Rafferty Associate Editor, Earth Sciences
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2011-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615303340
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Constituting more than 70 percent of Earths surface, the worlds oceans are so vast as to remain something of an enigma to this day. Navigating these imposing seas and unlocking their secrets is the calling of oceanographers. Their research helps determine what climatic, geologic, and chemical impact oceans have on a variety of organisms. In spite of their magnitude and might, the worlds oceans are not immune to the effects of adverse human activity, such as pollution. This volume surveys this huge, but fragile, ecosystem and the individuals who help fight for the preservation of this vital resource that has critical significance to all earthly life.

Underwater Technology

Underwater Technology
Author: L. Atteraas
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483153746
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Underwater Technology: Offshore Petroleum covers the proceedings of the Underwater Technology Conference. The book discusses the development of safe and economic underwater operations and systems for underwater petroleum production. The text is comprised of 20 chapters, which are divided into four parts according to the areas of concern they tackle. Part 1 concerns itself with subsea production systems, and Part 2 tackles the operations system. Part 3 covers topics relating to inspection, reliability, and control, while Part 4 discusses testing. The book will be of great interest to professionals and researchers concerned with the development of underwater petroleum production.