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Books in Earth and planetary sciences

Elsevier's Earth and Planetary Sciences collection brings together pioneering research on the complexities of our planet and beyond. Covering topics from Earth's structural dynamics and ecosystems to planetary exploration, these titles support advancements in geoscience, environmental science, and space studies, offering essential insights for researchers, professionals, and students.

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    • Marine Bioresources

      • 1st Edition
      • November 3, 2025
      • Sesan Abiodun Aransiola + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Marine Bioresources: Prospects and Obstacles explores the pivotal role of marine bioresources in biotechnology and ecosystem services. It offers insights into the interactions between living and non-living components, ecosystem dynamics, biological invasions, and ecological restoration. This book aims to provide an in-depth understanding of habitat diversity and conservation strategies through a myriad of global case studies. Edited and authored by experts in the field, it aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the most current resource for students, marine biologists, conservationists, policymakers, and environmental NGOs.In addition to the extensive discussion on ecosystem functions and biodiversity, the book emphasizes the importance of global efforts in achieving sustainable development goals. It encompasses the latest scientific literature, aimed at enriching the knowledge and practices of various stakeholders in marine biology and conservation. The comprehensive case studies contributed by experts highlight practical applications and strategies for ecological restoration and habitat diversity, making it a valuable resource for ongoing environmental initiatives and policymaking.

    • Application of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Haijian Xie + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Application of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment: Long-Term Performance of Geosynthetics in Engineering Barrier Systems explains the transport mechanism and influencing factors of pollutants in geosynthetics. The book offers readers a better understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of geosynthetics and provides a theoretical basis for the development of new geosynthetic materials. It begins by examining the types, current applications, and development trends of commonly used geosynthetic materials in the fields of waste containment and environmental protection. The fundamental characteristics of geosynthetic materials and their roles in environmental protection are also introduced.Subsequen... it focuses on material durability and introduces new materials which are crucial considerations in environmental applications. Furthermore, the book provides detailed explanations of the application of geosynthetic materials in waste containment, drainage and filtration layers, cover systems, bottom liners, and vertical cut-off walls within engineering barriers.

    • An Introduction to Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Gabriel Williams
      • English
      • Paperback
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      An Introduction to Synoptic-Dynamic Meteorology offers a systematic exploration of synoptic meteorology, beginning with the basics of atmospheric pressure and atmospheric motion. It progresses into weather instrumentation and observation, analysis of these observations, surface fronts, and fundamental and inertial atmospheric forces. Subsequent chapters focus on balance in synoptic-scale flow, upper-tropospheric jet streams, and troughs and ridges. Concluding chapters address lower-Tropospheric Processes and Midlatitude Cyclones. This textbook serves as a bridge between introductory and upper-division atmospheric dynamics courses. Supplementary resources include a solutions manual and PowerPoint slides for instructors and Python notebooks with worked examples for both students and instructors.This book is essential for sophomore-level meteorology students, advanced researchers in atmospheric science, and professionals such as meteorologists, weather forecasters, and climate scientists. It is also beneficial for environmental consultants, aviation professionals, hydrologists, oceanographers, energy sector experts, and emergency management officials, making it a versatile resource in navigating the complexities of atmospheric science.

    • Remediation Technologies for Microplastics in Aquatic Environments

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Mukarram Zubair + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Remediation Technologies for Microplastics in Aquatic Environments examines up-to-date technological innovations and their applications for the mitigation of Microplastics Pollution (MP). With a strong focus on the governing factors influencing the performance of remediation techniques (encircling microplastic characteristics, reactor design, and process parameters), this comprehensive guide presents necessary information on current remediation technologies designed for the removal of MPs from water bodies and comprehensively addresses the fate and impact of microplastics in the environment. The book is divided into three sections: 1. Microplastic pollution, sources, regulation, and analysis, 2 Microplastic Mitigation Technologies and Applications, and 3. Microplastic environmental impacts, toxicology, and risk.The meticulous use of detailed case studies, the diverse list of experts in the field, and the clear structure of the book, equip the reader with tools for implementing sustainable and effective solutions crucial for the treatment of water and contaminated wastewater, making this book a valuable resource for students and researchers learning about successful strategies for microplastics removal.

    • Water Scarcity Management

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Omid Rahmati + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Drought and the condition of water scarcity lead to several socio-economic, social and environmental impacts. Whatever the approaches of drought management, policymakers and planners require novel methods to analyze data and model drought processes and its connection with water scarcity. In recent years, artificial intelligence-based and earth observation approaches have been progressively developed and applied in domain of water-related disasters. The target of this book is to present new advances and achievements in the fields of drought monitoring, analyzing, and modeling using artificial intelligence algorithms (e.g., machine learning, deep learning, etc.), statistical indices, and a diverse range of satellite remote sensing and geo-spatial data sets. Water Scarcity Management: Towards the Application of Artificial Intelligence and Earth Observation Data will help students gain knowledge on drought prediction using new free-access earth observation data and machine learning models. It will also guide scientists, researchers, and urban planners with the monitoring of water resources and key elements of hydrological cycle.

    • Geospatial Information and Services for Climate Resilient Disaster Management

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Deepak Kumar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Geospatial Information and Services for Climate Resilient Disaster Management explores how cutting-edge technology can shape our response to climate-related disasters. Leading experts uncover the indispensable role that geospatial information and services can play in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The book opens with an overview of climate resilient disaster management and the application of geospatial technology. The chapters next undertake a thorough examination of early warning systems, risk assessment, vulnerability mapping, resource allocation, and disaster response. Following from those vital tools and applications, the editors then evaluate climate adaptation planning and community engagement in the light of geospatial technology.The book wraps up with real-world case studies and success stories along with a discussion of current challenges and future trends. Readers concerned with the rising connections between natural disaster and climate change will be inspired by this inside view of the latest innovations in geospatial information and services.

    • Spatial Statistics and Analysis

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • Anzhelika Antipova
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Spatial Statistics and Analysis: Techniques and Applications is an essential resource for anyone interested in the theory and application of spatial statistics. This comprehensive text delves into the principles, tools, and methods used in spatial analysis, making it invaluable for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals across various fields including geography, public health, engineering, and social sciences. With hands-on exercises, the book guides readers through complex topics and ensures a deep understanding of spatial data analysis. In addition to covering key terms and tools, this valuable resource explores scales of measurement, data distributions, and spatial dataset visualizations.Other sections examine spatial statistical relationships, point and areal pattern analysis, complex spatial patterns, and geostatistical analysis. The text also addresses spatial error and uncertainty and includes practical applications of Markov chains. Supplementary resources such as instructional slides, lab activities, data sets, and graphic illustrations are provided to aid both teaching and learning.

    • Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 10
      • November 1, 2025
      • Jung-Sup Um + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Geospatial Techniques in Climate Change Monitoring and Environmental Mapping: Advances and Applications, Volume Ten delves into the novel methods and applications of remote sensing in climate-change studies. The book begins by exploring climate observation and monitoring, consolidating remote sensing data systems for environmental mapping, and tracking air pollution using remote sensing data. The volume covers the use of remote sensing data for monitoring and predicting climate change, characterizing land changes with climate time series data, and tracking climate change and tropical cyclones with geospatial techniques.It also discusses the system dynamics model of economic development and climate change, as well as climate change mitigation, adaptation, and future directions. Additionally, it addresses climate modeling, validation, uncertainty mapping, and the application of remote sensing data in government climate policies and sustainable risk reduction approaches for global climate change issues.Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code.

    • New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality

      • 1st Edition
      • October 31, 2025
      • Pasquale Avino + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality provides readers with the latest scientific discoveries related to indoor air quality. After an in-depth introduction to indoor air quality and review of current air quality legislation, the book's chapters explore gaseous pollutants, particulate matter, ultrafine particles, and emerging contaminants. This is followed by analysis of formaldehyde emissions, VOCs, SVOCs, nanomaterials emissions, and combustion sources. From an assessment perspective, chapters include sampling approaches, traditional measuring instruments, automatic measuring instruments, assessment of bioaerosols, and geospatial analysis and modeling.Finally, the editors address the health effects of poor indoor air quality and examine how climate change has contributed to these issues. Fifteen detailed case studies round out the book to provide practical, real world understanding of the concepts covered throughout the preceding chapters.

    • Earth Observation using Scatterometers

      • 1st Edition
      • October 31, 2025
      • Sartajvir Singh + 4 more
      • English
      Earth Observation using Scatterometers: State-of-the-Art Techniques, Applications, and Challenges explores the critical role scatterometers play in addressing natural disasters, climate action, and food security. It provides comprehensive guidance on leveraging scatterometers for real-time applications, including advanced techniques like super-resolution mapping and multi-source data fusion. This book is an essential resource for understanding the challenges and opportunities of scatterometer satellite datasets. In addition to covering the latest advancements in algorithms and emerging applications, it empowers professionals to efficiently analyze vast amounts of Earth observation data.The book addresses scatterometers' expanding applicability in oceanography, agriculture, the cryosphere, and related Earth-science fields, making it invaluable for scientists, geospatial data analysts, and students of Remote Sensing and Geoscience.

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