Willetton, WA, Australia; Safe Home Palaeobiology of ... · S. M. Hassan, Beni Suef University, Egypt Sequence Stratigraphy of the Lower Miocene Moghra Formation in the Qattara Depression,

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J. L. Awange, Willetton, WA, Australia; J. B. Kyalo Kiema, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Environmental GeoinformaticsMonitoring and Management

There is no doubt that today, perhaps more than ever before, humanity faces a myriad of complex and demanding challenges. These include natural resource depletion and environmental degrada-tion, food and water insecurity, energy shortages, diminishing biodiversity, increasing losses from natural disasters, and climate change with its associated potentially devastating consequences, such as rising sea levels. These human-induced and natural impacts on the environment need to be well understood in order to develop informed policies, decisions, and remedial measures to miti-gate current and future negative impacts.

Features 7 The book brings together multi-disciplinary techniques for tackling environmental prob-lems 7 Numerous examples provided 7 Sim-plified presentation for non-experts in the field

Contents Environmental Monitoring and Management.- Geodata and Geoinformatics.- Fundamentals of surveying and geodesy.- Modernization of GNSS.- The Global Positioning System.- Environmental Surveying and Surveillance.- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing.- Optical Remote Sensing.- Mi-crowave Remote Sensing.- Image Interpretation and Analysis.- Fundamentals of Photogramme-try.- Digital Photogrammetry.

Fields of interestEnvironmental Science and Engineering; Monitor-ing/Environmental Analysis; Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry

Target groupsResearch

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due May 2013

2013. XX, 539 p. 214 illus., 202 in color. (Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-34084-0

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D. F. Bignami, Fondazione Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Safe HomeIdeas for a Disaster-Resistance Performance Building Index and related Rating System

Disaster risk is increasing, not only in number of events, but also in incurred losses. Such increases are being driven also by the growing exposure of assets, due to the rapid urban growth, because vulnerability decreases as countries develop, but not enough to compensate. The situation will be more and more critical, due to the growth of the amount of the building stock. Thus we need new initiatives to foster upgrading of existing building and enhancement of land planning strategies. “Safe Home” scheme is aimed at increasing urban safety requirements against hazards under an ad-vanced labeling approach. It provides a quantita-tive evaluation of building performance through an objective, reproducible approach, assessing risks at a land, urban and building scale. Aim of this rating system is to result in useful informa-tion to different users, like land planning decision makers, owners, purchasers, tenants or property and real estate managers.

Features 7 Disasters are always an actual topic and the particular risk related to the homes is a citizens concern 7 A demand of an assessment system is frequently asked after every catastrophe (especially in Europe) 7 Building market is constantly ask-ing for new certifications to distinguish products

Fields of interestNatural Hazards; Sustainable Development; Urbanism



Due July 2013

2014. Approx. 100 p. 20 illus., 10 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-88-470-5222-2

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R. Bose, City College of New York, NY, USA

Palaeobiology of Middle Paleozoic Marine BrachiopodsA Case Study of Extinct Organisms in Classical Paleontology

Fossil species appear to persist morphologically unchanged for long intervals of geologic time, punctuated by short bursts of rapid change as explained by the Ecological Evolutionary Units (EEUs).

Features 7 Explores novel techniques like landmark analysis in geometric morphometrics as an advancement to long known traditional morpho-metrics 7 Describes taxonomic identifications to examine the biodiversity of Paleozoic extinct marine brachiopods 7 Presents the idea that morphology of ancient shells can be appropriately used to interpret their diversity, taxonomy, ecology and evolutionary patterns in time and space

Contents Ecological Evolutionary Units.- Patterns of Mor-phological Change in Fossil Lineages.- Why Atr-ypides.- Climate and Environment in the Silurian and Devonian.- Ecological Interactions.- Research Hypotheses.- Materials and Methods.- Geometric Morphometrics.- Data Set.- Results.- Temporal Variation.- Spatial Variation.- Mean Morphologi-cal Shape.- Encrustation Versus Morphologi-cal Shape.-Discussion.- Morphology.- Climate Setting in the Silurian and Devonian.- Atrypide Distribution.-Atrypide Diversity.- Temporal Variation.- Spatial Variation- Ecological Causes-Environmental Effect.

Fields of interestPaleontology; Conservation Biology/Ecology; Biogeosciences



Due May 2013

2013. XII, 94 p. 13 illus., 7 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences) Softcover7 $49.99ISBN 978-3-319-00193-7

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D. Dent, Chestnut Tree Farmhouse, Norfolk,, UK (Ed)

Soil as World HeritageContents The soil and environment.- Chernozem: soil of the steppe- The quality of Moldovan soils: issues and solutions.- The state of soil erosion in the Republic of Moldova and the need for monitoring.- Cher-nozem under different land uses in long-term field experiments.- Essential mass and structure of soil microorganisms in the black earth.- Ef-fects of long-term fertility management on the soil nematode community and cyst nematode Het-eroera schachtii population in experimental sugar beet fields.- Biochemical parameters of arable chernozem in long-term field experiments.- En-ergy status of soil agro-ecosystems.- Heavy metals in the anthropogenic cycle of elements.- Effects of long-term application of fertilizers on the trace el-ement content of soils.- Potassium in Brown forest soils.- Pure and applied agro-physics.- Evolution of chernozem in the complex section at Storo-zheve, Ukraine.- Climate-change and its impact on soil productivity in Moldova.- Differences between two multi-scalar indices of drought in intensively farmed regions of the Czech Republic.- Soil fertil-ity: lessons from long-term field experiments.- The continuing value of long-term field experiments: insights for achieving food security and environ-ment.- Long-term field experiments with fertil-izers in Romania: their relevance to sustainable agriculture.- The beginnings of long-term field experiments on crop rotations at Balti.- 50 years of field experiments with crop rotations and continu-ous cultures at the Selectia Research Institute for Field Crops.- Long-term field experiments as a foundation for conserving and enhancing soil fertility.- Productivity and fertility of the Balti chernozem under crop rotation with different systems of fertilization. [...]

Fields of interestGeomorphology; Soil Science & Conservation; Agriculture



Due June 2013

2013. Approx. 450 p. 98 illus., 30 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-6186-5

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S. Fukao, Kyoto University, Japan; K. Hamazu, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Iga, Japan

Radar for Meteorological and Atmospheric ObservationsConsulted by: R. J. Doviak, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA

Epoch-making progress in meteorology and atmospheric science has always been hastened by the development of advanced observational technologies, in particular, radar technology. This technology depends on a wide range of sciences involving diverse disciplines, from electrical engineering and electronics to computer sciences and atmospheric physics. Meteorological radar and atmospheric radar each has a different history and has been developed independently. Particular radar activities have been conducted within their own communities.

Features 7 Systematically describes radar techniques and measurements of both weather and the atmo-sphere 7 Introduces radar systems from the fun-damentals to advanced applications 7 Reveals recent research trends and the future perspective of radar observations

Contents Introduction.- Electromagnetic waves.- Radar measurements and scatter parameters.- Principle of Doppler velocity measurement.- Reception and processing of signals.- Radar observations of precipitation.- Radar observations of the clear atmosphere.- Overview of radar.- Practical meteo-rological radars.- Practical atmospheric radars.- Observations by meteorological radar.- Observa-tions by atmospheric radar.- Appendix.

Fields of interestAtmospheric Sciences; Meteorology; Geophysics and Environmental Physics

Target groupsGraduate


Due June 2013

2013. XII, 484 p. 267 illus., 35 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-4-431-54333-6

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M. Ghorbani, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

The Economic Geology of IranMineral Deposits and Natural Resources

The Economic Geology of Iran is a complete and comprehensive book about mineral deposits, energy and water resources of Iran. Dr. Mansour Ghorbani has travelled to each of the huge variety of locations that feature the resources covered, personally verifying the details of them all. The book starts by describing the geography and physiography of Iran as well as its various climatic regions and the diverse corresponding vegetation. Then the book gives an excellent overview of the geology of the country, followed by the history of mining in Iran up to now. The author describes also the metallogenic and mineralization phases of Iran, its mineral zones and belts, and, more generally, the distribution of mineral deposits in the country. Dr.

Features 7 One of the first comprehensive books in Eng-lish about natural resources of Iran 7 Valuable for variety of audience ranging from university students and researches to professionals in min-ing, energy and natural resources fields

Contents Nature of Iran and its climate.- A summary of Ge-ology in Iran.- History of Mining.- Metallogenic and mineralization phases of Iran.- Metallogeny and distribution of minerals.- Metallogenic and mining provinces, belts and zones of Iran.- The position of Iranian mining industry in the world.- Energy resources, production and consumption in Iran compared with the world.- List of mineral deposits and indications of Iran.- References.

Fields of interestEconomic Geology; Mineral Resources; Physical Geography



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2013. XV, 569 p. 73 illus., 42 in color. (Springer Geology) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-5624-3

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A. Gudmundsson, University of Bergen, Norway

The Geology of IcelandThe book reviews the geology of Iceland in rela-tion to that of the mid-ocean ridges. It explains the tectonic setting of Iceland as the only large subaer-ial part of the mid-ocean ridges system. A detailed description of the general geology is given, but the focus of the book is on the volcano-tectonic activity in Iceland, including central volcanoes, calderas, plutons, swarms of faults and fissures, dyke emplacement, and earthquakes. The book contains many line drawings, maps, photographs and tables, illustrating and summarizing the above topics, and a very detailed bibliography.

Features 7 Complete overview of Iceland's geolo-gy 7 Main focus is on the relation to Mid-Ocean Ridges

Fields of interestMineralogy; Oceanography



Due April 2013

2013. Approx. 300 p. 250 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-3-540-27977-8

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S. M. Hassan, Beni Suef University, Egypt

Sequence Stratigraphy of the Lower Miocene Moghra Formation in the Qattara Depression, North Western Desert, EgyptThe Qattara Depression is part of the Northwest-ern Desert in Egypt and is home to the second lowest point in Africa at -133 meters below sea level. Therefore, before any projects can be carried out in this area, we must first understand the geol-ogy of the land. The present study deals with the high-resolution sequence stratigraphic analysis of the Lower Miocene Moghra Formation outcrops in the Qattara Depression Region. The literature on the sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy of the Moghra Formation has been sparse to date, despite some excellent work over the years by academic and petroleum workers. Moreover, the area studied is within what was once a front-line of World War II, where mine fields and war relics are scattered and cover wide reaches.

Features 7 Numerous color photos from excel-lent outcrops in the Northwestern Desert of Egypt 7 New sedimentological model and high-resolution sequence stratigraphy for a hitherto understudied sequence in the Quattara Depres-sion 7 Results presented here support petroleum exploration strategies in terms of reservoir predic-tion offshore Egypt

Contents Stratigraphy.- Sedimentary Facies.- Petrography of Carbonates (Microfacies association).- Sequence stratigraphy.- Model for Development of Moghra Estuarine Complex.

Fields of interestSedimentology; Paleontology; Geochemistry



Due May 2013

2013. XVII, 165 p. 72 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences) Softcover7 $49.99ISBN 978-3-319-00329-0

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K. Hutter, ETH Zürich, Switzerland; Y. Wang, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany; I. P. Chubarenko, Russian Academy of Science, Kaliningrad, Russia

Physics of LakesVolume 3: Methods of Understanding Lakes as Components of the Geophysical Environment

Features 7 This book, together with vols. 1 and 2, is the first to provide an encyclopedic view of funda-mental physical limnology up to 2012 7 The ideal resource for graduate courses in physical oceanography and limnology 7 Provides in-depth information on theoretical, experimental (laboratory and field) techniques for water and sediment motion in lakes

Contents Barotropic Wind-induced Motions in a Shallow Lake.- Response of a Stratified Alpine Lake to External Wind Fields – Numerical Prediction and Comparison with Field Observations.- Comparing Numerical Methods for Convectively-Dominated Problems.- Comparing Different Numerical Treatments of Advection Terms for Wind-Induced Circulations in Lakes.- Subgrid-Scale Parameter-ization in Numerical Simulations of Lake Cir-culation.- Instruments and Sensors.- Measuring Methods and Techniques.- Dimensional Analysis, Similitude and Model Experiments.- Prograding and Retrograding Hypo- and Hyperpycnal Deltaic Formations into Quiescent Ambients.- Sediment Transport in Alluvial Systems.

Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Oceanography; Geoecology/Natural Processes



Due June 2013

2013. 650 p. 140 illus., 40 in color. (Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-319-00472-3

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V. Krasnopolsky, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, Camp Spring, MD, USA

The Application of Neural Networks in the Earth System SciencesNeural Networks Emulations for Complex Multidimensional Mappings

Contents Introduction.- Introduction to Mapping and Neu-ral Networks.- Mapping Examples.- Some Generic Properties of Mappings.- MLP NN – A Generic Tool for Modeling Nonlinear Mappings.- Advan-tages and Limitations of the NN TechniqueNN Emulations.- Final remarks.- Atmospheric and Oceanic Remote Sensing Applications.- Deriving Geophysical Parameters from Satellite Measure-ments: Conventional Retrievals and Variational Retrievals.- NNs for Emulating Forward Models.- NNs for Solving Inverse Problems: NNs Emulat-ing Retrieval Algorithms.-Controlling the NN Generalization and Quality Control of Retriev-als.- Neural Network Emulations for SSM/I Data.- Using NNs to Go Beyond the Standard Retrieval Paradigm.- Discussion.-Applications of NNs to Developing Hybrid Earth System Numerical Mod-els for Climate and Weather.- Numerical Modeling Background.- Hybrid Model Component and a Hybrid Model.- Atmospheric NN Applications.- An Ocean Application of the Hybrid Model Ap-proach: Neural Network Emulation of Nonlinear Interactions in Wind Wave Models.- Discussion.- NN Ensembles and their applications.- Using NN Emulations of Dependencies between Model Variables in DAS.- NN nonlinear multi-model ensembles.- Perturbed physics and ensembles with perturbed physics.- Conclusions. [...]

Fields of interestAtmospheric Sciences; Computational Intel-ligence; Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks



Due June 2013

2013. VI, 280 p. 59 illus., 25 in color. (Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library, Volume 46) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-6072-1

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T. Krishnamurti, L. Stefanova, V. Misra, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA

Tropical MeteorologyAn Introduction

This book is designed as an introductory course in Tropical Meteorology for the graduate or advanced level undergraduate student. The material within can be covered in a one-semester course program. The text starts from the global scale-view of the Tropics, addressing the zonally symmetric and asymmetric features of the tropical circulation.

Features 7 No up-to-date comparable book avail-able 7 Tropical Meteorology is a growing field 7 Text is designed as an introductory course in tropical meteorology 7 Book will ap-peal to students as well as professionals in weather forecasting, insurance, etc

Contents The Zonally Averaged Tropical Circulation.- Zon-ally Asymmetric Features in the Tropics.- The Intertropical Convergence Zone.- Heat Induced Circulations.- Monsoons.- Tropical Waves and Tropical Depressions.- The Madden Julian Oscil-lation.- Scale Interaction in the Tropics.- El Nino and Southern Oscillation.- Diabatic Potential Vorticity Over the Global Tropics.- Tropical Cloud Ensembles.- Tropical boundary layer.- Radiative Forcing.- Dry and moist static stability.- Hurricane Observations.- Genesis, Tracks and Intensifica-tion of Hurricanes.- Modeling and Forecasting of Hurricanes.- Sea Breeze and Diurnal Change Over the Tropics.- Tropical Squall Lines and Mesoscale convective systems.

Fields of interest; Meteorology; Oceanography



Due June 2013

2013. XV, 355 p. 222 illus., 47 in color. (Springer Atmospheric Sciences) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-1-4614-7408-1

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I. Liritzis, University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece; A. Singhvi, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, India; J. Feathers, University of Washington, WA, USA; R. Wagner, A. Kadereit, Universität Heidelberg, Germany; N. Zacharias, University of Peloponnese, Kalamata, Greece; S.-H. Li, The Hong Kong University, China

Luminescence Dating in Archaeology, Anthropology, and GeoarchaeologyAn Overview

The field of Luminescence Dating has reached a level of maturity. Both research and applications from all fields of archaeological science, from archaeological materials to anthropology and geoarchaeology, now routinely employ lumines-cence dating.

Features 7 Fully detailed overview of the applications of luminescence dating in archaeology & geoar-chaeology 7 Young researchers find a robust, adequate, up to date reference work 7 Various disciplines (archaeology, geography, palaeoclimate, anthropology, physics, geology) get triggered by the potentiality of luminescence chronology

Contents Introduction.- Luminescence Dating Protocols and Dating Range.- Dose Rate.- Luminescence Dating of Archaeological Materials.- Lumines-cence-Based Authenticity Testing.- Luminescence Dating in Geomorphological and Geoarchaeologi-cal Research in Europe: Application Examples.- Meteoritic Impacts, Tsunamis.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestEarth System Sciences; Archaeology; Optics, Op-toelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices



Due May 2013

2013. VIII, 97 p. 10 illus., 5 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences) Softcover7 $49.99ISBN 978-3-319-00169-2

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R. MacDonald, University of Regina, SK, Canada (Ed)

The Geology of UgandaThe book covers all geological and geoscience data produced to date in Uganda. In a regional and historical approach to the Geology of Uganda it includes references to the work of early geologists. Applied geoscience topics such as mineral depos-its, environmental and engineering geology are included generally within the regional framework and are internally referenced. Of particular inter-est are the new data on the Western (Albertine) Rift generated by the recent oil discoveries and the large number of papers produced on the nature of the crust and kinematics leading to the evolution of the unique Ruwenzori horst block.

Features 7 Unique book covering Uganda's geology in full colour 7 Of great national and international interest 7 Includes a new 1:1 million scale geo-logical map of Uganda

Contents From the Contents: Introduction/Summary of the Geology of Uganda.- Archean Craton.- Nyanzian-Kavirondian.- Ruwenzorian Cycle/Buganda-Toro.- Kibaran Cycle/Karagwe-Ankolean.- Pan-African cycle: Karasuk Supergroup.- Pan-African cycle: Basement remobilizations.- Pan-African cycle: Aswa Shear Zone.- Pan-African cycle: Sedimen-tary basins.- Karoo Supergroup.- Volcanoes and carbonatites of Eastern Uganda.- Stratigraphy and biochronology of the Albertine Rift.- Plio-Pleistocene Volcanic formations of the Albertine Rift.- Kinematics, Crustal Structure & Seismology of the Albertine Rift.

Fields of interestGeology; Structural Geology; Paleontology



Due May 2013

2013. 400 p. 70 illus., 50 in color. (Regional Geology Reviews) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-33629-4

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D. M. Micu, Institute of Geography, Bucharest, Romania

Climate of the Romanian CarpathiansVariability and Trends

This book examines the specific climatic char-acteristics of a major and complex orographic barrier on the Continent (representing about 32% of the most extended European mountain range – the Carpathian Chain), with focus on the regional climate patterns and vertical climatic zonation at above 1,000 m. It represents a comprehensive analysis of climatological data from instrumental records at 17 weather sites, covering a 47-year pe-riod of meteorological observations, which meet the World Meteorological Organization require-ments (e.g. length, homogeneity).

Features 7 Nominated by the University of Vienna as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis 7 It is the first climate synthesis of the entire Romanian Carpathian range with focus on the mid-to-high-elevation ar-eas (above 1,000 m a.s.l) 7 It is a useful study to complete an extended synthesis of the climate of Europe in the second half of the 20th century and early 21st century 7 The complex character of this study makes it indispensable to the modelling of climate change in Europe given that mountain regions are considered early indicators of climate change

Contents Theoretical background.- Study area.- Data.- Methodology.- Geographical and synoptic controls of the Romanian Carpathian climate.- Results.

Fields of interestAtmospheric Sciences; Climatology;



Due May 2013

2013. VIII, 202 p. 101 illus., 47 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-6697-6

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S. Mukherjee, Geological Survey of India, Kolkata, India

The Science of ClaysApplications in Industry, Engineering, and Environment

This book is an attempt to provide a compre-hensive and coherent description of three widely separated aspects of clays: the science of clays; the industrial uses of clays; and the role of clays in the environment. Most of the existing literature lacks such an integrated study and this work endeavours to fill that gap.

Features 7 Materials scientific, industrial and environ-mental aspects of clay within two covers 7 Lucid explanation for classification, origin, composi-tion, structure and property of clay 7 Exhaus-tive description of applications of clays in industries 7 Comprehensive discussion of the environmental aspects of clay 7 Worked out questions/problems and excercises at the end of each section

Contents From the Contents: Part I Classification of Clays Based on Origin and Chemical Constituents.- For-mation of Clays in Nature: Origin and Evolution of Clay Minerals.- Constituents of Clay and their Internal Structure.- Part II Role of Clays in In-dustry – Application in Different Forms.- Part III Environmental Degradations During Clay Mining and Beneficiation.- Environmental Impacts of Clay-related Industries.

Fields of interestMineralogy; Economic Geology; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials



Due May 2013

Jointly published with Capital Publishing Company

Distribution rights for SAARC countries: Capital Publishing Company

2013. Approx. 480 p. 130 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-6682-2

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New SeriesSpringer Geochemistry/MineralogyThe Springer Geochemistry/Mineralogy series seeks to publish a broad portfolio of scientific books, aiming at researchers, students, and every-one interested in geochemistry or mineralogy. The series includes peer-reviewed monographs, edited volumes, textbooks, and conference proceedings. It covers the entire research area including, but not limited to, Isotope geochemistry, Biogeochemistry, Crystallography, Material Science, and Gemology.

S. Mukherjee, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India

Deformation Microstructures in RocksStudy of microstructures is an indispensable com-ponent of understanding structural geology of any terrain. A number of ‘new’ microscopic structures such as ‘flanking microstructures’, trapezoid-shaped mineral grains, reversal of ductile shear sense, micro-duplexes, V-pull aparts, and new minerals nucleating inside host minerals have recently been described in individual manuscripts. However, for the sake of brevity, microstructural papers cannot show all possible variation in their morphology. The proposed book aims to present these structures with attractive colour photographs. Each photomicrograph will have a comprehensive caption. The book also presents grain boundary migration, boudins, symptoms of metamorphic retrogression, and how well known shear sense indicators (S-C fabrics, mineral fish etc.) vary in morphology in serial-sections. The target audience is for graduate and postgraduate geosciences students and researchers of structural geology.

Features 7 280 colour photos of microstructures 7 Many less known structures in micro-scale 7 Will act as a reference book for researchers and students

Contents Mineral fish and ductile shear senses.- Trapezoid-shaped minerals and brittle shear senses.- Flank-ing microstructures and nucleations.- Intra-folial- and other folds in shear zones.- Grain migrations.- Mineral inclusions.- Pull-aparts, boudins and brittle faults.

Fields of interestMineralogy; Structural Geology



Due May 2013

2013. VI, 60 p. 189 illus. in color. With online files/update. (Springer Geochemistry/Mineralogy) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-25607-3

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A. A. Ramezanianpour, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran

Cement Replacement MaterialsProperties, Durability, Sustainability

The aim of this book is to present the latest findings in the properties and application of Supplementary Cementing Materials and blended cements currently used in the world in concrete. Sustainability is an important issue all over the world. Carbon dioxide emission has been a serious problem in the world due to the greenhouse effect. Today many countries agreed to reduce the emis-sion of CO2. Many phases of cement and concrete technology can affect sustainability. Cement and concrete industry is responsible for the produc-tion of 7% carbon dioxide of the total world CO2 emission. The use of supplementary cementing materials (SCM), design of concrete mixtures with optimum content of cement and enhancement of concrete durability are the main issues towards sustainability in concrete industry.

Features 7 Update information on cement replacement materials used in sustainable development 7 Ad-vanced literature review on concrete containing (CRM) 7 Useful for cement industry to produce low cost and durable cements 7 Useful for sci-entists, students, engineers for saving energy and durable concrete

Contents Natural Pozzolans.- Fly Ash.- Granulated Blast Furnace Slag.- Silica Fume.- Metakaolin.- Rice Husk Ash.- LimeStone.- The Role of Supplemen-tary Cementing Materials on Sustainable Develop-ment.

Fields of interestMineralogy; Building Materials; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials



Due May 2013

2013. 425 p. 304 illus., 22 in color. (Springer Geochemistry/Mineralogy) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-36720-5

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D. Rapp, South Pasadena, CA, USA

Assessing Climate ChangeTemperatures, Solar Radiation and Heat Balance

This book is by far the most comprehensive, broadest and most detailed review of climate change ever published. With almost 1,000 refer-ences to publications and reports, it covers the complete literature and provides a systematic re-view of climate change in almost all of its aspects. The third edition brings the 2nd edition up to date with many new graphs and 400 new references.

Features 7 Most comprehensive and detailed book on the subject, no similar titels come close to its scope 7 Includes hundreds of graphs and spe-cific references to climate literature 7 Most up-to-date publication using data up to end of 2012

Contents 1. The climate debate.- 2. Variability of cllimate over the past few thousand years.- 3. Global scares.- 4. Earth temperatures over the past two hundred years.- 5. Carbon dioxide through the ages.- 6. The Earth’s heat balance and the green-house effect.- 7. Energy and climate in the 21st century.- 8. Impacts of global warming.- 9. The Kyoto Protocol.- 10. Final remarks.

Fields of interest; ; Climate Change



Due April 2013

3rd ed. 2013. 600 p. 290 illus., 50 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-00454-9

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G. Romanescu, C. C. Stoleriu, A. Enea, University “Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, Iasi, Romania

Limnology of the Red Lake, RomaniaAn Interdisciplinary Study

The Red Lake is a natural barrier lake at the foot of the Hasmasu Mare Mountains in the Eastern Carpathian Range in Romania. It was formed when the Bicaz River was blocked by a natural dam resulting from two landslides during an ex-treme heavy storm in 1837. This book presents an interdisciplinary and comprehensive study on the physical, chemical, geographical and ecological aspects of Red Lake (Lacu Rosu).

Features 7 Includes limno-ecological param-eters 7 Focuses on principles for delimiting wetlands 7 Presents management of lacustrine systems

Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Acknowledgements.- 1. Definition of lakes and their position in the Romanian territory.- 2. Geographic location and boundaries.- 3. The Red Lake within the Bicaz Gorges-Hăghimaş national park.- 4. Paleogeo-graphic evolution of the hydrographic basin and the lacustrine basin.- 5. Morphographic and morphometric features of the Hăghimaş mountains, the hydrographic basin and the Red Lake lacustrine basin.- 6. The nature of sediments within the lacustrine basin.- 7. Climatic setting.- 8. The seasonal variation of temperature, ph and dissolved oxygen concentration.- 9. Vegetation and fauna.- 10. The Red Lake wetland – boundary principles and ecologic characteristics.- 11. Water management.- Conclusions.- Index.

Fields of interestHydrogeology; Marine & Freshwater Sciences; Geographical Information Systems/Cartography



Due May 2013

2013. XIV, 301 p. 134 illus., 99 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-6756-0

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V. Ryabov, A. Shevko, M. Gora, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia

Trap Magmatism and Ore Formation in the Siberian Noril’sk RegionVolume 2. Atlas of Magmatic Rocks

The basis of this investigation is the petrographic and geochemical understanding of principal igneous rock types of the Noril’sk region, in order to demonstrate that these data provide unique and self-evident solutions to the problems of petrogenesis and mineralization. The results of the investigations are presented in two volumes: the first includes mainly text and the second contains illustrations. In the first volume, the state of the main problems of the genesis of igneous rocks with reference to Traps and related ore deposits is discussed, as well as short petrological descrip-tions of igneous complexes in the region, the mineral and geochemical diversity of the rocks, and aspects of the differentiation of basaltic melts and mineralization are described.

Features 7 Consists out of two volumes: Volume 1 pro-vides a detailed account on petrology, mineralogy and geochemistry of the Siberian Traps 7 Vol-ume 2 is a very comprehensive and high quality atlas of 350 colour photomicrographs 7 Is an all-embracing tome on the topic, dealing with aspects of mineralization unknown in the western world 7 Can be used for predictive targeting of mineral deposits

Contents Volume 2. Atlas of magmatic rocks.- Part 1 Ef-fusive complexes in the Norilsk region.- Part 2 Intrusive complexes in the Norilsk region.

Field of interestGeology



Due April 2013

2013. 860 p. 428 illus., 314 in color. (Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences, Volume 3) Hardcover7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-94-007-6880-2

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R. Shaw, Kyoto University, Japan; F. Mallick, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh; A. Islam, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh (Eds)

Climate Change Adaptation Actions in BangladeshContents Climate Change: Global Perspective.- Climate Change Impacts, Scenario and Vulnerability of Bangladesh.- Sea Level Rise and its Impacts in Coastal Areas of Bangladesh.- Urban Poverty, Climate Change and Health Risks for Slum Dwell-ers in Bangladesh.- Integration of Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Social Protection in Bangladesh: Contemporary Views and Experiences.- National Adaptation Pro-gramme of Action.- Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plans.- Multi Hazard Vulner-abilities of the Coastal Land of Bangladesh.- Equi-ty and Justice Issues for Climate Change Adap-tation in Water Resource Sector.- Gender and climate change: Impacts and coping mechanisms of women and special vulnerable groups.- Agricul-ture Adaptation in Haor Basin.- Agriculture Adap-tation in Coastal Zone of Bangladesh.- Livelihood Adaptation in the Drought Prone Areas.- Coastal Livelihood Adaptation in Changing Climate: Bangladesh Experience of NAPA PriorityPro-ject Implementation.- Coastal Ecosystem based Adaptation: Bangladesh Experience.- Adaptation Technologies in Practice and Future Potentials in Bangladesh.- Habitat and Infrastructures: A Localized Approach to Resilience.- Community Based Adaptation: Theory and Practice.- Bangla-desh Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Review.- Planning “Exceptionalism”? Political Economy of Climate Resilient Development in Bangladesh.

Fields of interestEarth System Sciences; Climate Change Manage-ment and Policy; Sustainable Development



Due May 2013

2013. XII, 428 p. 64 illus., 59 in color. (Disaster Risk Reduction) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-4-431-54248-3

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New SeriesAdvances in VolcanologySeries editor: K. Nemeth

Advances in Volcanology is the official book series of the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI). The aim of the book series is to publish scientific monographs on a varied array of topics or themes in volcanology. The series aims at building a varied library of reference works, by describing the current understanding of selected themes such as certain types of volcanism or regional aspects. The books in the series are prepared by leading experts actively working in the relevant field. The Advances in Volcanology series contains single and multi-authored books as well as edited volumes. The Series Editor, Dr. Károly Németh (Massey University, New Zealand), is currently ac-cepting proposals and a proposal document can be obtained from the Publisher, Dr. Johanna Schwarz ([email protected]).

D. Rouwet, Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Palermo, Italy; F. Tassi, University of Florence, Italy; J. Vandemeulebrouck, Université de Savoie, Le Bourget du Lac, France (Eds)

Volcanic LakesThis book aims to give an overview on the present state of volcanic lake research, covering topics such as volcano monitoring, the chemistry, dy-namics and degassing of acidic crater lakes, mass-energy-chemical-isotopic balance approaches, limnology and degassing of Nyos-type lakes, the impact on the human and natural environment, the eruption products and impact of crater lake breaching eruptions, numerical modeling of gas clouds and lake eruptions, thermo-hydro-mechan-ical and deformation modeling, CO2 fluxes from lakes, volcanic lakes observed from space, biologi-cal activity, continuous monitoring techniques, and some aspects more. We hope to offer an updated manual on volcanic lake research, provid-ing classic research methods, and point towards a more high-tech approach of future volcanic lake research and continuous monitoring.

Features 7 The first book on volcanic lakes: the per-fect starting manual 7 A multidisciplinary approach, attractive for geologists, volcanolo-gists, limnologists, geochemists, geophysicists, biologists,etc. 7 A broadly illustrated and visu-ally attractive book on one of the most peculiar and spectacular natural features: volcanic lakes

Fields of interestGeochemistry; Geoecology/Natural Processes; Applied Microbiology



Due May 2013

2013. 450 p. 300 illus., 110 in color. (Advances in Volcanology) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-36832-5

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B. Shen, CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; O. Stephansson, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany; M. Rinne, Aalto University School of Engineering, Espoo, Finland

Modelling Rock Fracturing ProcessesA Fracture Mechanics Approach Using FRACOD

Features 7 The first textbook available on rock fracture modeling 7 Introduces readers to the fundamen-tals of rock fracturing 7 Uses a modern style of teaching with theory, mathematical modelling and applications in one package 7 The basic version of the FRACOD computer program, manual, veri-fication examples and applications are available as additional material 7 The FRACOD program and manual enable the readers to solve fracture propagation problems on their own

Contents Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- 1. In-troduction.-2. Introduction to Rock Fracture Mechanics.- 3. Numerical Method.- 4. Iteration Process in FRACOD.- 5. Modelling Time Depen-dency.- 6. Simulation of Multiple Region System.- 7. Solving Gravitational Problems.- 8. Sequential Excavation Function.- 9. Thermo-Mechanical Coupling.- 10. Hydro-Mechanical Coupling.- 11. Anisotropic Rock Strength Function.- 12. Rock Properties for FRACOD Modelling.- 13. FRACOD Verification Tests.- 14. Application Case Studies.- Index.

Fields of interestGeotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sci-ences; Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Waste Management/Waste Technology



Due August 2013

2014. X, 220 p. 108 illus., 40 in color. With online files/update. Hardcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-94-007-6903-8

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A. Srivastava, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India; I. Roy, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali, India

Bio-Nano-Geo SciencesThe Future Challenge

The book focuses on the opportunities and chal-lenges facing science and technological research in India in the second decade of the 21st century. In particular, developments in the Bio-, Nano- and Geosciences are reported, covering topics as var-ied as the Natural Nano-Machines of Life: A Bio-logical Route to Nanotechnology, River Response to Climate Change, Ethics in Public Domain: Biomedical Research and Beyond, Arsenicosis and the Arsenic Selenium Connection, Pharma-coscintigraphic evaluation of Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems and many more. This volume highlights the state of the art of Indian research.

Features 7 A review of diverse developments and challenges in the Bio-, Nano- and Geosci-ences 7 Highlights the state of the art of Indian Research 7 Including Hybrid Bio-Nano Devices, Ethics in Biomedical Research and the effects of Climate Change in the Indian Subcontinent

Fields of interestBiogeosciences; Nanotechnology; Biotechnology



Due May 2013

2013. 256 p. 100 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-12925-4

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N. Sunil, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, India; K. Rao, University of Delhi, India; H. Kaechele, Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research, Müncheberg, Germany; K. Raju, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, India; R. Schaldach, University of Kassel, Germany (Eds)

Knowledge Systems of Societies for Adaptation and Mitigation of Impacts of Climate ChangeContents Prologue.- Accepting Climate Change Chal-lenges: gambling with the future or path-finding for long-term sustainability?.- Ethics of Interna-tional Action on Climate Change – How Would Mahatma Gandhi Have Looked At It?.- Ethical Analysis of the Global Climate Dilemma.- Ecosys-tem-Resilience: A Long Journey to Nature Policy.- Climate Change Induced Coral Bleaching and Algal Phase Shift in Reefs of the Gulf of Mannar, India.- Economic Valuation and Sustainability of Dal Lake Ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.- Bio-diversity Conservation, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Change: A Complex Interrelation-ship.- The Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Insect Pests in Cultivated Ecosystems: An Indian Perspective.- Arsenic Groundwater Contamina-tion Related Socio-Economic Problems in India: Issues and Challenges.- Climate Change and Tomography.- Rethinking Sustainable Develop-ment in the Context of Climate Change: Self-De-velopment, Social Transformations and Planetary Realizations.- Biofuels Utilisation – An Attempt to Reduce GHG’s and Mitigate Climate Change.- Impact of Forestry Products on Climate Change Mitigation in India. [...]

Fields of interestEnvironmental Science and Engineering; Climate Change Management and Policy; Cultural Studies



Due May 2013

2013. X, 590 p. 151 illus., 108 in color. (Environmental Science and Engineering / Environmental Science) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-36142-5

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R. H. Tedford, American Museum of Natural History, NY, USA; Z.-X. Qiu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; L. J. Flynn, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds)

Late Cenozoic Yushe Basin, Shanxi Province, China: Geology and Fossil MammalsVolume I:History, Geology, and Magnetostratigraphy

The Late Cenozoic Yushe Basin, Shanxi Prov-ince, China embodies the bulk of our knowledge on successions of terrestrial vertebrates in the northern part of East Asia. Everything we know about Asian mammals of the last 6 million years has a historical basis in the documentation of the geology of Yushe.

Features 7 Sets the fauna of Yushe basin into its strati-graphic context 7 A dated backbone such that faunal occurrences are accurately plotted and distinguished temporally 7 Features modern geological field methods, library techniques, and data analysis 7 Includes illustrated magnetic diagrams and interpreted magnetostratigra-phy 7 Carves out a historical niche in present-ing the development of modern paleontology in China 7 Builds a refined view of faunal succes-sion 7 Fundamental data source for many fossil groups

Contents 1. Yushe Basin, Shanxi Province.- 2. History of Scientific Exploration of Yushe Basin.- 3. Cenozoic Geology of the Yushe Basin.- 4. The Paleomag-netism and Magnetic Stratigraphy of the Late Cenozoic sediments of the Yushe Basin, Shanxi Province, China.- 5. Biostratigraphy and the Yushe Basin.

Fields of interestPaleontology; Geology; Vertebrates

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Available

2013. XIII, 109 p. 50 illus., 11 in color. (Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology) Hardcover7 $49.95

Subscription price, valid for subscribers of the whole series7 $44.95ISBN 978-90-481-8713-3

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T. Van Asch, Utrecht University, The Netherlands; J. Corominas, Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; S. Greiving, Technical University of Dortmund, Germany; J.-P. Malet, University of Strasbourg, France; S. Sterlacchini, Institute for the Dynamics of Environmental Processes National Research Council, Milan, Italy (Eds)

Mountain Risks: From Prediction to Management and GovernanceContents Preface.- 1. Introduction: The components of risk governance.- Part I : New techniques for assessing mass movement hazards.- 2. Innovative tech-niques for the detection and characterization of the kinematics of slow-moving landslides.- 3. In-novative techniques for the characterization of the morphology, geometry and hydrological features of slow-moving landslides.- 4. Techniques for the modelling of the process systems in slow and fast-moving landslides.- Part II: Methodologies to assess the impact of the natural hazards on the society in terms of risks.- 5. Methods for debris flow hazard and risk assessment.- 6. Advances in methodologies for rockfall hazard and risk assessments.- 7. Medium-scale multi-hazard risk assessment of gravitational processes.- 8. Methods for the characterization of the vulnerability of elements at risk.- 9. The importance of the lessons learnt from past disasters for risk assessment.- Part III: The response of the Society towards the problems of hazard and risk.- 10. Disaster mitiga-tion by spatial planning.- 11. Disaster mitigation by corrective and protection measures.- 12. The relevance of legal aspects, risk cultures and insur-ance possibilities for risk management.- 13. The relevance of Early-Warning Systems and evacua-tion plans for risk management. [...]

Fields of interestNatural Hazards; Mineral Resources; Environmen-tal Management



Due June 2013

2013. XV, 340 p. 138 illus., 107 in color. (Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, Volume 34) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-6768-3

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N. Varley, Universidad de Colima, Mexico; J.-C. Komorowski, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, France (Eds)

Volcán de ColimaManaging the Threat

Volcán de Colima is an important volcano: it has frequent large Plinian or sub-Plinian eruptions; its activity frequently switches between various regimes, which provides the opportunity to study these transitions from their cause to their impact; and it is a volcano which poses a significant threat to a large population. This book represents a comprehensive coverage of the current state of knowledge of Volcán de Colima: its history, its eruptive mechanism, the generation and interpre-tation of monitoring data, and the risk presented to the local population. The volume pulls together the results of the most important studies of recent years from many areas of volcanology: the geol-ogy of its eruptive products; geophysical and geochemical studies of the signals measured that relate to the generation and movement of magma; experimental analysis of its internal processes and the social complexities relating to the risk imposed by future eruptions.

Features 7 Only academic book related to Volcán de Co-lima 7 Summary of the state-of-the-art research of an important volcano in terms of its activity and threat 7 Fascinating case study with application to many other volcanoes

Contents Introduction.- History of eruptions.- Current ac-tivity.- Monitoring of Volcán de Colima.- Seismic studies.- Geophysical monitoring.- Geochemical studies.- Modelling the eruptive process.- Risk evaluation.- Civil Protection and the local society.

Fields of interestGeology; Geophysics/Geodesy; Geochemistry



Due May 2013

2013. 300 p. 30 illus. in color. (Active Volcanoes of the World) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-25910-4

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M. d. Wit, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa; F. Guillocheau, University of Rennes, France; M. Fernandez-Alonso, Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium; M. de Wit, University of Pretoria, South Africa; V. Kanda Nkula, Directeur Général du CRGM, Kinshasa/Gombe, Congo (Eds)

Geology and Resource Potential of the Congo BasinGeology and Resource Potential of the Congo Ba-sin – (as running title). This book will summarize the geology and geophysics of the Congo basin and provide an up to date analyses of this data in terms of the origin and evolution of this, one of the world’s most enigmatic and poorly under-stood major intra-continental sedimentary basins. The book will take the reader through the entire basement history as well as the cover sequences, starting from the Archean to the most recent Ce-nozoic successions, and attempt to correlate these sequences to its Gondwanan counterpart in South America (Parana Basin). A specific feature of this book will be the synthesis of geological, geophysi-cal and natural resource data, by teams of active experts, of the Congo basin and flanking areas, which to date have only been recorded in survey bulletins and scattered journal articles, as well as in on-going research programme reports. The sheer size of the area (some 4 million sq.

Features 7 Unique book as there is NO other synthesis of geology and resources of this region 7 Area under scrutiny by many exploration companies and academic institutions; new and unpublished data made available for the first time 7 Large number of new coloured maps and sections, and re-analysed seismic/borehole information

Fields of interestGeology; Economic Geography; Environmental Management



Due June 2013

2013. X, 450 p. 200 illus., 100 in color. (Regional Geology Reviews) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-29481-5

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G. Xu, GFZ Potsdam, Germany

GPSSoftware Library

This reference and handbook describes the func-tional software library of the Global Positioning System (GPS/Galileo). It is the original software source-code of many functions, models, algo-rithms and tools described in the textbook “GPS – Theory, Algorithms and Applications” written by the same author published by Springer. The software functions are parts of the KSGsoft and MFGsoft programs developed by the author at the GFZ in Potsdam. All the source-code are verified by real GPS data processing applications. The soft-ware uses the books “GPS – Theory, Algorithms and Applications” as its theoretical description. The functional library covers physical models, disturbance models, mathematical methods, adjustment and filtering algorithms, the transfor-mation, interpolation, integration methods, and numerous tools.

Feature 7 The first GPS software library providing the original software source-code of many functions, models, algorithms and tools applicable to the Global Positioning System (GPS/Galileo) and described in the textbook "GPS – Theory, Algo-rithms and Applications"

Fields of interestGeophysics/Geodesy; Earth Sciences, general; Software Engineering

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due April 2013

2013. Approx. 350 p. Hardcover7 approx. $199.00ISBN 978-3-540-76620-9

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