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Author:   Arthur P. Cracknell ,  E.S. Rowan (Dundee University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Institute of Physics Publishing
Volume:   49
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9780750305631

ISBN 10:   0750305630
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   01 January 1989
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Overview of physical processes and remote sending in the coastal zone. Fractals: how long is the coastline? Fluid dynamics in the coastal zone. Mathematical modeling of coastal processes. Remote sensing of coastal environment and resources. Airborne remote sending of fish habitat, channel morphology and riparian conditions. Acquisition of satellite based remote sensing data for coastal applications. Data fusion. The carbon biogeochemical cycle: mangroves and the coastal zone. The Earth's radiation budget: factors affecting it in coastal regions. Near-shore bathymetry and side-scan sonar. An introduction to underwater light processes. Radiometric calibration of an optical spectrometer. Developments in radar and satellite rainfall measurement. Mixing of sediments in estuaries. Computer modeling and earth observation: providing data for coastal engineering. Remote sensing for coastal zone management - new techniques and applications in the Netherlands. Pollution monitoring: cleaning coastal zones in the post-Soviet era. Participants' addresses. Index.

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