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  • Physics of Geomagnetic Phenomena

    International Geophysics Series, Vol. 2
    • 1st Edition
    • S. Matsushita + 1 more
    • English
    Physics of Geomagnetic Phenomena, Volume II covers the advances in geomagnetism and the penetrations into the generation of geomagnetic field phenomena. This book is composed of three chapters and begins with a discussion on various types of phenomenal disturbances, such as ionospheric and geomagnetic disturbance, aurora, and storm. The next chapter describes certain aspects of space geomagnetism based on satellite and rocket observations. This chapter also examines the origins of geomagnetic disturbance phenomena. The last chapter surveys the problems connected with studies of geomagnetic storms and auroras, along with a hydromagnetic model of these phenomena. This book will be of value to physicists, theoreticians, and scientists in allied fields of geomagnetism.

  • The Gravity Field of the Earth

    From Classical and Modern Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Michele Caputo
    • J. Van Mieghem
    • English
    International Geophysics Series, Volume 10: The Gravity Field of the Earth: From Classical and Modern Methods explores the theory of the gravity field of the earth based on both classical and modern methods. Classical method involves observations of gravity taken over the earth's surface, while the modern method uses observations of variation of orbital elements of artificial satellites caused by the gravity field of the earth. This book is organized into two parts encompassing 12 chapters. Part I describes the solution of physical problems that are treated as Dirichlet problems or solved by means of integral equations. This part also deals with the determination of the geoid form from ground gravity measurements using the Stokes formula. The method of obtaining the Stokes formula by means of an integral equation is also outlined. Part II contains modern mathematical techniques developed to utilize the observations of artificial satellites for geodetic purposes. This book could be used as a textbook for students in the fields of geodesy, geophysics, or astronomy.

  • The Upper Atmosphere

    Meteorology and Physics
    • 1st Edition
    • Richard A. Craig
    • J. Van Mieghem
    • English
    The Upper Atmosphere: Meteorology and Physics focuses on the study of the characteristics, movements, composition, and observations of the upper atmosphere. The book first offers information on the meteorological conditions in the lower stratosphere and the structure and circulation of the upper stratosphere and the mesosphere. Topics include balloon sounding systems, climatology of the lower stratosphere, disturbed circulation of the lower stratosphere, rocket measurements, and frequent measurements with balloons and meteorological rockets. The text then ponders on the sun's radiation and the upper atmosphere and composition of the stratosphere and mesosphere. The manuscript elaborates on the composition and structure of the thermosphere, including photochemical processes, diffusion, composition and structure measurements, and structure of the thermosphere. The text also ponders on radiative processes and heat transfer; atmospheric tides and winds in the lower thermosphere; and transport of properties in the upper atmosphere. The publication is a valuable source of information for readers interested in the meteorology and physics of the upper atmosphere.

  • Precipitation Hardening

    The Commonwealth and International Library: Selected Readings in Metallurgy
    • 1st Edition
    • J. W. Martin
    • W. Hume-Rothery
    • English

  • Nuclear Power Hazard Control Policy

    • 1st Edition
    • John C. Chicken
    • English
    Nuclear Power Hazard Control Policy provides an analysis of the elements that influenced the development and type of policies on the hazard control of nuclear power in Britain. The book starts with an account of the nuclear hazards and its legal and administrative basis of control. A section of the book is focused on the creation and implementation of policies. The book analyzes some types of radiation and how it is released. The diseases that develop from certain exposure to radiation are also explained. The economic aspects of nuclear power utilization are discussed in detail. Some historical accounts of significance to the study are evaluated. Events such as the British bomb and the arrival of nuclear power are some of the events. The final chapter of the book discusses a possible policy- making system that considers the changes in the environment surrounding the system. The text is intended for legislators, lawyers, nuclear physicists, students, and researchers in the field of law.

  • Energy at the Surface of the Earth

    An Introduction to the Energetics of Ecosystems
    • 1st Edition
    • David H. Miller
    • J. Van Mieghem + 1 more
    • English
    Energy at the Surface of the Earth: An Introduction to the Energetics of Ecosystems presents way of looking at the manner in which the biological, physical, and cultural systems that mantle the landmasses of our planet receive, transform, and give off energy, which is an essential condition of existence that takes many forms. Energy conversions establish the climate in which these systems operate. The principal forms of energy that are converted at the ecosystem scale include radiant, latent, mechanical, chemical and fossil, and thermal. The book begins with radiant energy absorbed by ecosystems—a phenomenon that is independent of their surface temperature and that can be looked on as a burden or a gift, depending on circumstances. An increase in such absorption raises surface temperature, as described in the fulcrum chapter of the book, Chapter VIII. This increase in turn sets into action outflows of energy that by the first law of thermodynamics are equal in energy units, although not necessarily equal in quality to the inflows. The final chapters deal with vertical stratification and areal contrasts in energy budgets, the augmented energy budget of the city, and the responses that serve to keep the budget balanced.

  • Aliphatic Compounds

    A Modern Comprehensive Treatise
    • 1st Edition
    • S. Coffey
    • English
    Rodd's Chemistry of Carbon Compounds: A Modern Comprehensive Treatise, Second Edition, Volume I, Part B: Monohydric Alcohols: Their Ethers and Esters, Sulfur Analogues, Nitrogen Derivatives, Organometallic Compounds focuses on the reactions, characteristics, transformations, and methodologies involved in halogeno- and nitroalkanols, singly-linked, mono-substituted, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and sulfur analogues of alcohols and their derivatives. The selection first offers information on the ethers and esters of monohydric alcohols and sulfur analogues of alcohols and their derivatives. Topics include alkyl peroxides, esters of mineral or organic acids, sulfides or thio-esters, alkyl polysulfides, alkylthiosulfuric acids, dialkyl sulfoxides or alkylsulphinylalkane... and sulfones. The book also considers nitrogen derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbons, as well as amines and quaternary ammonium compounds, nitro-and nitroso-compounds, and N-substituted derivatives of the alkylamines. The publication takes a look at aliphatic organometallic and organometalloidal compounds. Discussions focus on beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, and barium, lithium, sodium, potassium, and rubidium, and boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, and thallium. The text is a valuable reference for readers interested in carbon compounds.

  • Big Data

    Principles and Paradigms
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajkumar Buyya + 2 more
    • English
    Big Data: Principles and Paradigms captures the state-of-the-art research on the architectural aspects, technologies, and applications of Big Data. The book identifies potential future directions and technologies that facilitate insight into numerous scientific, business, and consumer applications. To help realize Big Data’s full potential, the book addresses numerous challenges, offering the conceptual and technological solutions for tackling them. These challenges include life-cycle data management, large-scale storage, flexible processing infrastructure, data modeling, scalable machine learning, data analysis algorithms, sampling techniques, and privacy and ethical issues.

  • Mechanics

    Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Vol. 1
    • 1st Edition
    • Arnold Sommerfeld
    • English

  • Dihydric Alcohols, Their Oxidation Products and Derivatives

    A Modern Comprehensive Treatise
    • 2nd Edition
    • S. Coffey
    • English
    Rodd’s Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, Second Edition, Volume I, Part D: Dihydric Alcohols: Their Oxidation Products and Derivatives describes acyclic compounds containing two functional groups on different carbon atoms. This volume is composed of six chapters, and begins with a description of dihydric alcohols and their derivatives. The next chapters are devoted to the classification and nomenclature of other dihydric alcohol derivatives, including hydroxyaldehydes, hydroxyketones, dicarbonyl compounds monohydroxy-monocarb... acids, and related compounds. The remaining chapters deal with nitrogen analogues, nitro and amino-monocarboxylic acids, aldehydic and ketonic monocarboxyhc acids, and acyclic dicarboxylic acids. This book is of value to organic chemists and researchers.

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