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W. Chiang, Lake Forest, CA, USA

3D-Groundwater Modeling with PMWINA Simulation System for Modeling Groundwater Flow and Transport Processes

Processing Modflow is one of the most complete three-dimensional groundwater and transport simulation systems in the world. The text and the companion full-version software (PMWIN) offer a totally integrated simulation system. PMWIN comes with a professional graphical user-interface, supported models and programs and several other useful modeling tools. The graphical user-interface allow one to create and simulate models with ease and fun. It can import DXF- and raster graphics and handle models with up to 1000 stress periods, 80 layers and 250,000 cells in each model layer. The model tools include a Presentation Tool, a Result Extractor, a Field Interpolator, a Field Generator, a Water Budget Calculator and a Graphic Viewer. Book and CD-ROM are targeted at novice and experienced groundwater modelers. The typical user is working as a hydrogeological or environ-mental consultant, in a water company, in a regula-tory agency or a university.

Features Access to the most widely used software in groundwater modelling in an extremely user friendly manner Easy way of getting into groundwater modelling both for beginners and advanced users A combination of many powerful programs for flow, transport and inverse modelling in one unified platform

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Field of interestComputer Applications in Geosciences

Target groupsNovice and experienced groundwater modelers working on groundwater flow and transport prob-lems, hydrogeological or environmental consul-tants, working in a water company, in a regulatory agency or a university (geologists, hydrologists, environmental engineers)

H. S. Edgell, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Arabian DesertsNature, Origin and Evolution

Arabian Deserts provides a comprehensive coverage of all the deserts of Arabia largely based on the author’s experience in Arabia over the last fifty years. It deals with every type of desert found there, including those formed by great sand seas, dunefields, evaporites, clay pans, stony plains, volcanic flows, desert plateaux and mountains, deltas, and desert islands. Distinctive landforms of Arabia deserts are described, together with their geological setting and the influence of climates both past and present. The six great sand seas of Arabia are emphasized since Ar Rub’ al Khali Desert forms the world’s largest continuous sand desert. Sources, sedimentology, and the mechani- sms of formation of these great sand deserts are examined. Distinctive sand dunes and interdunes types found in Arabia are described, classified and explained. Fluvial processes are discussed, as well as the many oases, and lake deposits formed in milder, more humid intervals. Extensive areas of black, basaltic, volcanic desert are described covering three times the area of Belgium. Ecology of Arabia and human influence on desertification are outlined.

Features Only book with comprehensive cover of Arabian deserts Only coverage of deserts of all types in all of Arabia Unique illustrated account and classification of landforms Aeolian processes, sand seas and dunes of Arabia detailed Climate past and present in Arabia, plus ecology described

Field of interestLandscape/Regional and Urban Planning

Target groupsGeoscientists, especially Quaternary geologists; geomorphologists, especially those interested in deserts; geographers, especially those with Middle East interests; sedimentologists interested in aeolian and fluvial processes; climatologists inter-ested in climate change; ecologists with interest in arid lands; desertification interest groups; coastal studies groups; Arab and Middle East specialists, governments, universities and companies

I. Frolov, Z. M. Gudkovich, V. F. Radionov, A. V. Shirochkov, L. A. Timokhov, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Arctic BasinResults from the Russian Drifting Stations

This unique group of authors from the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute in St. Petersburg, Russia, have all achieved individual doctoral theses on various aspects of Arctic and Antarctic research. Ivan Frolov, whose speciality is oceanography, has completed a study of Arctic Ice Cover, researching ice distribution in the seas of the Russian Arctic and has authored 70 scientific papers.Zalman Gudkovich‘s main area of research remains ice motion in the Arctic Ocean and seas of the Siberian Shelf, and he has contributed to 150 scientific publications and proceedings. Vladimir Radionov, whose international research projects have included a joint US/Russian Arctic atlas and a major Arctic climatology project, is the co-author of some 60 scientific related publications. Alex-ander Shirochkov has participated in three winter long Antarctic expeditions and is now head of the Ionospheric Research Laboratory of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute. He has more than 100 scientific papers to his name and has contrib-uted to several collective scientific books. Leonid Timokhov also worked on the joint US/Russian Arctic Atlas and the Arctic Climatology project and is the author and co-author of some 120 scien-tific publications and proceedings. This extremely experienced group of researchers and authors are ideally suited to write this book.

From the contentsNorth Pole (NP) drifting ice camp brief history.- Main scientific results.- Atmosphere.- Meterolog-ical observations at North Pole drifting stations.- Solar radiation regime.- Albedo of the snow cover.- Atmospheric processes over the North polar seas and long-range weather forecasting.- Sea ice cover.

Field of interestGeosciences, general

Target groupsAcademics in polar research in particular physicists, climatologists, environmentalists and geologists

Due October 2005

2006. I, 319 p. (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences) Hardcover

ISBN 3-540-24142-6 $169.00

Due December 2005

2005. 400 p. With CD-ROM. Hardcover

ISBN 1-4020-3969-7 $129.00

Due September 2005

2nd ed. 2005. XXVI, 398 p. 242 illus. With CD-ROM. Hardcover

ISBN 3-540-27590-8 $240.00

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K. Kondratyev, L. S. Ivlev, St. Petersburg, Russia; V. F. Krapivin, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia; C. A. Varostos, University of Athens, Greece

Atmospheric Aerosol Properties, Formation Processes and Impacts

This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of how aerosols form in the atmosphere through in situ processes as well as via transport from the surface (dust storms, seas spray, biogenic emissions, forest fires etc.). Such an analysis has been followed by the consideration of both obser-vation data (various field observational experi-ments) and numerical modeling results to assess climate impacts of aerosols bearing in mind that these impacts are the most significant uncertainty in studying natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change.

ContentsPreface.- Introduction.- Part I: Field Observa-tional Experiments: Atmospheric Aerosols field experiment programme; A history of studies; Field observational experiments in America and Western Europe; Field observational experiments in Eurasia and Africa.- Part II: Formation Processes and Evolution of Aerosol: Cloud Cover; Processes of aerosol formation (nucleation); Aerosol and chemical processes in the atmosphere; Interactions between aerosols and clouds.- Part III: Numerical Modeling of Aerosol Properties and Processes: Optical properties of aerosols and clouds; Aerosol long-range transport and deposition; Climatic impacts of atmospheric aerosols.

Field of interestMeteorology/Climatology

Target groupsGeoscientists, climatologists, meteorologists, postgraduate students and postdoctoral research scientists studying the effects of the use of aerosols, global warming, climate change, atmospheric science and anthropogenic impacts on the environ-ment

R. Massom, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, New Zealand; D. Lubin, University of California, La Jolla, CA, USA

Polar Remote SensingIce Sheets

Volume 2 is a companion to Volume 1. It is a comprehensive description of satellite remote sensing applications to all aspects of polar glaciology, including not only ice sheets but also icebergs and interactions between ice sheets and the atmosphere and the ocean. It also includes a chapter on the important new field of satel-lite synthetic-aperture rader interfermetry. There should be something of interest to most polar researchers and those interested in climate research. As in Volume 1, Volume 2 includes a review of the current state of each discipline, including current questions and issues and related suggestions for research applications of satellite remote sensing. There are many satellite remote sensing texts available, but very few are specifically tailored to, or even contain significant information on the Earth‘s polar regions. The text is sufficiently comprehensive to summarize fundamental princi-ples of detectors, imaging and geophysical product retrieval, in three dedicated chapters. In effect, the text serves as much as possible as a “one stop shop” for polar remote sensing information. As with Volume 1, the book is extensively referenced, and in an up-to-date fashion. In addition to purely scientific applications, the book also discusses practical and operational issues, such as how polar satellite data can be obtained and how they can be used in expedition planning and logistics.This book is up to date, covering applications of both “heritage” (multi-decadal) remote sensing time series, and new applications from NASA Earth Observing System and similar sensors launched since the year 2000. It also covers future missions.

Field of interestGeophysics/Geodesy

Target groupsProfessors, researchers, graduate students, advanced undergraduates

M. Maurette, Orsay-Campus, France

Micrometeorites and the Mysteries of Our Origins

Micrometeorites played an essential role in the formation of the atmosphere of the Early Earth and also served as a significant source of activa-tion for organic prebiotic chemistry on mineral surfaces. The present book gives a coherent account of this scenario, embedding the more specific results within a broader framework that considers the creation and evolution of the Early Earth. It thus addresses students and nonspecialist researchers in the fields of planetary atmospheres, biogeophysics and astrobiology. The experienced researcher will find this volume to be a modern and compact reference, as well as a source of mate-rial for lectures in this field.

Features This is the only monograph on this subject, written by one of the foremost experts

ContentsStaging the Cosmic Theater.- Primitive Extra-terrestial Matter on Earth.- Formation of the Earth‘s Atmosphere.- Exobiology with Unmelted Micrometeorites.- Micrometeoritic “Ashes” in Exobiology and Early Climatology.- Microme-teorites in Comparative Planetology.- Parent Bodies of Micrometeorites and Early Solar System Processes.- Other Challenges Ahead.- Summary and Prospects.

Field of interestBiogeosciences

Target groupsStudents, specialist and nonspecialist researchers

Due September 2005

2006. Approx. 500 p. 110 illus., 32 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences) Hardcover

ISBN 3-540-26101-X $189.00

Due October 2005

2006. VIII, 500 p. 75 illus. (Springer Praxis Books / Environmental Sciences) Hardcover

ISBN 3-540-26263-6 $199.00

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2005. Approx. 200 p. Also available online. (Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics) Hardcover

ISBN 3-540-25816-7 $59.95

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M. D. Max, MDS Research & HEI, St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A. H. Johnson, Hydrate Energy International, Kenner, LA, USA; W. P. Dillon, Geological Survey Emeritus and Hydrate Energy International, Woods Hole, MA, USA

Economic Geology of Natural Gas Hydrate

This is the first book which attempts to broadly integrate the most recent knowledge in the fields of hydrate nucleation and growth in permafrost regions and marine sediments. Gas Hydrate reactant supply, growth models, and implications for pore fill by natural gas hydrate are discussed for both seawater precursors in marine sedi-ments and for gaseous atmospheres of permafrost hydrate and oceanic hydrate where conditions of hydrate formation are depressed downward into gas trapped below hydrate. These models for forming hydrate concentrations that will constitute targets for exploration are discussed, along with exploration methods. Thermodynamic models for the ontrolled conversion of hydrate to natural gas that can be recovered using conventional industry practices suggest that a number of different types of hydrate occurrence are likely to be practical sources of hydrate natural gas. Current progress in the commercial development of hydrate gas deposits are discussed, along with the principal extractive issues that have yet to be resolved.

Features First book on economic geology of gas hydrate Industrial level companion to Kluwer introduc-tory book on gas hydrate Timely: hydrate may fill the need for new energy resources

Field of interestEconomic Geology

Target groupsPetroleum geologists, earth scientists (marine geology and geophysics), government departments and institutions concerned with energy resources

C. W. Passchier, University of Mainz, Germany; R. A. Trouw, University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Microtectonics

Microtectonics, the interpretation of small-scale deformation structures in rocks, is done with optical microscope and yields abundant informa-tion on the history and type of deformation and metamorphism in rocks. The results are used by geologists to obtain data for large-scale geological interpretations. This advanced textbook treats common microstructures such as foliations, porphyroblasts, veins, fringes and shear sense. It also provides information on experimental work and the techniques of microtectonic research. Many photographs and explanatory drawings clarify the text. The new edition, substantially revised throughout and extended, features two new chapters (primary structures and experi-mental microstructures), 90 new figures, 600 new references and a CD with color photos, images, and animations, exercises and questions as well as a glossary. Microtectonics has proven useful for self study of microstructures and as a manual for short- and one-semester courses.

Features Written for graduate students with a strong focus on application High number of line drawings and photographs illustrating the contents Contains a CD-ROM enhancing and extending the printed book The information on the CD-ROM has been specially adapted for use in oral presentations, which is especially attractive for instructors and other academics

Field of interestStructural Geology

Target groupsScientists, researchers, lecturers, graduates, libraries

S. Raman, S. Maithili (Eds.)

Weather and Climate: the M.P. Singh Volume, Part 1

Weather and climate are of concern to virtually all countries worldwide. For many countries the economy depends largely on agriculture, which is significantly affected by variations in weather and climate. This volume contains many original find-ings on weather and climate related to atmospheric and oceanic processes through mathematical modeling, numerical simulations, and field experi-ments and it will be useful as a reading material in graduate level courses dealing with weather, climate, boundary layer and air quality. The scientific community at large, especially younger scientists, will find this book a useful addition to their personal and institutional libraries.

Features Contains many original findings on weather and climate related to atmospheric and oceanic processes through mathematical modelling Useful as a reading material in graduate level courses dealing with weather, climate, boundary layer and air quality

ContentsClimate.- Weather.

Field of interestGeosciences, general

Target groupsGeoscientists

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2005. 341 p. With CD-ROM. (Coastal Systems and Continental Margins, Volume 9) Hardcover

ISBN 1-4020-3971-9 $159.00

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2nd ed. 2005. XVI, 368 p. 322 illus. With CD-ROM. Hardcover

ISBN 3-540-64003-7 $79.95

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2005. Approx. 324 p. (Pageoph Topical Volumes) Softcover

ISBN 3-7643-7296-6 $69.95

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S. Rana, University College London, UK; J. Sharma, Oracle, Nashua, NH, USA (Eds.)

Frontiers of Geographic Information Technology

Although designed primarily for desktop mapping and analysis, Geographic Information Systems have, for some years, been ‘coupled’ to other ‘allied’ technologies. This coupling or integration has occurred for some time due to the limitations in commercially available systems. It has occurred in several areas including visualisation (virtual reality), simulation (pedestrian, urban modelling), data storage and management (distributed or Internet GIS) and decision support. The chapters of the book, written by an international group of experts examine several of these discrete areas, focussing on the use of GIS and the technology it has been allied to.

Features Discusses a number of geospatial technologies, making up a significant part of the geospatial research and market Companion website with additional materials and links

From the contentsGeographic Information Technologies.- Soft Computing and Geographical Information Systems.- Using Geospatial Information for Autonomous Systems Control Simulating Spatial Dynamics Using Cell and Agent-Based Urban Models.- Distributed Geospatial Information Services.- Geospatial Grid.- Geospatial Semantic Web.- The Role of DBMS in New Generation GIS Architecture.- Multimodal Interfaces for Representing and Accessing Geospatial Informa-tion.- Way Finding with Mobile Devices Decision Support.- Augmented Reality Visualisation of Geospatial Data.- GeoICT and Development - The Inverted Pyramid Syndrome.- Privacy Issues in Geographic Information Technologies.- Frontiers of Geographic Information Technology.

Field of interestGeography (general)

Target groupsGraduate students, researchers and professionals working in the Geographic Information sector

F. Sigmundsson, Nordic Volcanological Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland GeodynamicsCrustal Deformation and Divergent Plate Tectonics

This book provides a summary of geodynamic results from Iceland that presently are found in a great number of scientific articles, but have not been collected before in a book. The ever increasing number of scientists interested in geology and geophysics of Iceland should find the book a “must” to gain knowledge about previous work and the status of knowledge about Iceland.

Features No comparable book Long needed overview of geodynamics of Iceland

From the contents1. Introduction,- 2. Mantle plume: mid ocean ridge interaction in the North Atlantic,- 2.1 Geology of the North Atlantic: The Iceland hotspot;- 2.2 Opening of the North Atlantic; 2.3 Seismic structure of the Iceland mantle plume;- 2.4 Plume models: Excess temperatures and energetics;- 2.5. Plume-ridge interaction and the Iceland hotspot swell; 2.6 Movement of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge relative to the Iceland mantle plume - the track of the hotspot;- 3. Tectonic framework;- 3.1 Geology;- 3.2 The plate boundary in Iceland;- 3.3 Segmentation of the volcanic zones - volcanic systems;- 3.4 Rift jumps and past plate bound-aries;- 3.5 Volcanic activity in historical times: Written records of 1100 years;- 3.6 Overview of seismicity in Iceland;- 4. Crustal structure of Iceland;- 4.1 Seismic constraints on the thickness of the Icelandic crust;- 4.2 Gravity of isostatic balance of Iceland;- 4.3 Thermal structure of the crust;- 4.4 The Palmason model of crustal accre-ation;- 5. Volcano dynamics;- 5.1 Volcanic edifices and styles of magmatic activitiy.

Field of interestGeophysics/Geodesy

Target groupsResearchers in geosciences, professional volcanologists, postgraduate students

P. Wille, Heikendorf, Germany

Sound Images of the Oceanin Research and MonitoringWith contributions of more than 120 sound image authors and marine xperts of 22 countries

Sound Images of the Ocean is the first book of its kind which offers a comprehensive overview of acoustic imaging applications in the various fields of marine research, utilization, surveillance, and protection. The book employs 400 sound images of the sea floor and of processes in the sea volume, contributed by more than 120 marine experts from 22 nations. Written to be accessible to professionals in diverse related fields, the concise accompanying explanations of the complex relationships revealed by the images strive to condense the results to an essential “message.” The book develops an interdis-ciplinary understanding of underwater acoustics and its diagnostic capabilities in order to visualize in detail the two thirds of the surface of the globe otherwise hidden from view. The high resolution but ship dependent acoustic imagery is compared with its satellite dependent counterpart, the large scale sea floor imagery by scanning the gravity deformed sea surface.The CD included with the book enables users to rotate zoom into relief globe, as well as, into selected large sound images. It also contains animations and underwater flights and sound tracks.

Features Many self explanatory acoustic images Mathematical formulae are mostly replaced by verbal explanations With contributions of 120 sound image authors and marine experts of 22 countries

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Field of interestOceanography

Target groupsScientists, researchers and lecturers in oceanog-raphy, marine geology, environmental sciences, geophysics and related fields

Due September 2005

2005. XLII, 472 p. 452 illus. With CD-ROM. Hardcover

ISBN 3-540-24122-1 $129.00

Due November 2005

2006. Approx. 300 p. (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences) Hardcover

ISBN 3-540-24165-5 $169.00

Due November 2005

2005. Approx. 320 p. 97 illus. Hardcover

ISBN 3-540-25685-7 $129.00

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