Texas Aquatic Science

Texas Aquatic Science
Author: Rudolph A. Rosen
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2014-12-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1623491932

This classroom resource provides clear, concise scientific information in an understandable and enjoyable way about water and aquatic life. Spanning the hydrologic cycle from rain to watersheds, aquifers to springs, rivers to estuaries, ample illustrations promote understanding of important concepts and clarify major ideas. Aquatic science is covered comprehensively, with relevant principles of chemistry, physics, geology, geography, ecology, and biology included throughout the text. Emphasizing water sustainability and conservation, the book tells us what we can do personally to conserve for the future and presents job and volunteer opportunities in the hope that some students will pursue careers in aquatic science. Texas Aquatic Science, originally developed as part of a multi-faceted education project for middle and high school students, can also be used at the college level for non-science majors, in the home-school environment, and by anyone who educates kids about nature and water. To learn more about The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, sponsors of this book's series, please click here.

Practical Meteorology

Practical Meteorology
Author: Roland Stull
Publisher: Sundog Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 942
Release: 2018
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780888652836

A quantitative introduction to atmospheric science for students and professionals who want to understand and apply basic meteorological concepts but who are not ready for calculus.

Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere

Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere
Author: Maarten H. P. Ambaum
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2010-05-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470745150

Thermal Physics of the Atmosphere offers a concise and thorough introduction on how basic thermodynamics naturally leads on to advanced topics in atmospheric physics. The book starts by covering the basics of thermodynamics and its applications in atmospheric science. The later chapters describe major applications, specific to more specialized areas of atmospheric physics, including vertical structure and stability, cloud formation, and radiative processes. The book concludes with a discussion of non-equilibrium thermodynamics as applied to the atmosphere. This book provides a thorough introduction and invaluable grounding for specialised literature on the subject. Introduces a wide range of areas associated with atmospheric physics Starts from basic level thermal physics Ideally suited for readers with a general physics background Self-assessment questions included for each chapter Supplementary website to accompany the book

The Arctic Climate System

The Arctic Climate System
Author: Mark C. Serreze
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2005-10-13
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780521814188

A comprehensive, up-to-date assessment of the Arctic climate system for researchers and advanced students.

Evaporation, Transpiration and Precipitation | Water Cycle for Kids | Children's Water Books

Evaporation, Transpiration and Precipitation | Water Cycle for Kids | Children's Water Books
Author: Baby Professor
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2017-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541924843

Help your child to better understand the water cycle through illustrations. This picture book for kids is a wonderful resource tool because it appeals to the imagination. Learning about the water cycle is an important fact that builds your child’s conscious conservation efforts. Water is an important resource. Encourage your child to find out why. Read this book today!

Atmospheric Rivers

Atmospheric Rivers
Author: F. Martin Ralph
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2020-07-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030289060

This book is the standard reference based on roughly 20 years of research on atmospheric rivers, emphasizing progress made on key research and applications questions and remaining knowledge gaps. The book presents the history of atmospheric-rivers research, the current state of scientific knowledge, tools, and policy-relevant (science-informed) problems that lend themselves to real-world application of the research—and how the topic fits into larger national and global contexts. This book is written by a global team of authors who have conducted and published the majority of critical research on atmospheric rivers over the past years. The book is intended to benefit practitioners in the fields of meteorology, hydrology and related disciplines, including students as well as senior researchers.

Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology

Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
Author: Robert A. Meyers
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 12555
Release: 2012-09-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780387894690

The Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology (ESST) addresses the grand challenge for science and engineering today. It provides unprecedented, peer-reviewed coverage in more than 550 separate entries comprising 38 topical sections. ESST establishes a foundation for the many sustainability and policy evaluations being performed in institutions worldwide. An indispensable resource for scientists and engineers in developing new technologies and for applying existing technologies to sustainability, the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology is presented at the university and professional level needed for scientists, engineers, and their students to support real progress in sustainability science and technology. Although the emphasis is on science and technology rather than policy, the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology is also a comprehensive and authoritative resource for policy makers who want to understand the scope of research and development and how these bottom-up innovations map on to the sustainability challenge.

Introductory Meteorology

Introductory Meteorology
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Division of Geology and Geography
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1918
Genre: Meteorology
ISBN:

Earth Science and Applications from Space

Earth Science and Applications from Space
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2007-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780309103879

Natural and human-induced changes in Earth's interior, land surface, biosphere, atmosphere, and oceans affect all aspects of life. Understanding these changes requires a range of observations acquired from land-, sea-, air-, and space-based platforms. To assist NASA, NOAA, and USGS in developing these tools, the NRC was asked to carry out a "decadal strategy" survey of Earth science and applications from space that would develop the key scientific questions on which to focus Earth and environmental observations in the period 2005-2015 and beyond, and present a prioritized list of space programs, missions, and supporting activities to address these questions. This report presents a vision for the Earth science program; an analysis of the existing Earth Observing System and recommendations to help restore its capabilities; an assessment of and recommendations for new observations and missions for the next decade; an examination of and recommendations for effective application of those observations; and an analysis of how best to sustain that observation and applications system.

Physics of Climate

Physics of Climate
Author: José Pinto Peixoto
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 520
Release: 1992
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0883187124

Peixoto and Oort have laid together their course notes with articles on observed angular momentum, water, and energy cycles in the atmosphere and oceans to give a broad perspective on the climate system.