Fractals and Dynamic Systems in Geoscience
Fractals and Dynamic Systems in Geoscience

Author: Jörn H. Kruhl

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 3662073048

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Fractal geometry allows the description of natural patterns and the establishment and testing of models of pattern formation. In particular, it is a tool for geoscientists. The aim of this volume is to give an overview of the applications of fractal geometry and the theory of dynamic systems in the geosciences. The state of the art is presented and the reader obtains an impression of the variety of fields for which fractal geometry is a useful tool and of the different methods of fractal geometry which can be applied. In addition to specific information about new applications of fractal geometry in structural geology, physics of the solid earth, and mineralogy, proposals and ideas about how fractal geometry can be applied in the reader's field of studies will be put forward.

Fractal Analysis and Chaos in Geosciences
Fractal Analysis and Chaos in Geosciences

Author: Sid-Ali Ouadfeul

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2012-11-14

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9535107291

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The fractal analysis is becoming a very useful tool to process obtained data from chaotic systems in geosciences. It can be used to resolve many ambiguities in this domain. This book contains eight chapters showing the recent applications of the fractal/mutifractal analysis in geosciences. Two chapters are devoted to applications of the fractal analysis in climatology, two of them to data of cosmic and solar geomagnetic data from observatories. Four chapters of the book contain some applications of the (multi-) fractal analysis in exploration geophysics. I believe that the current book is an important source for researchers and students from universities.

Artificial Intelligence and Dynamic Systems for Geophysical Applications
Artificial Intelligence and Dynamic Systems for Geophysical Applications

Author: Alexej Gvishiani

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-04-17

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 3662049333

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The book presents new clustering schemes, dynamical systems and pattern recognition algorithms in geophysical, geodynamical and natural hazard applications. The original mathematical technique is based on both classical and fuzzy sets models. Geophysical and natural hazard applications are mostly original. However, the artificial intelligence technique described in the book can be applied far beyond the limits of Earth science applications. The book is intended for research scientists, tutors, graduate students, scientists in geophysics and engineers

Fractals and Chaos in Geology and Geophysics
Fractals and Chaos in Geology and Geophysics

Author: Donald L. Turcotte

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1997-07-13

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9780521567336

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The fundamental concepts of fractal geometry and chaotic dynamics, along with the related concepts of multifractals, self-similar time series, wavelets, and self-organized criticality, are introduced in this book, for a broad range of readers interested in complex natural phenomena. Now in a greatly expanded, second edition, this book relates fractals and chaos to a variety of geological and geophysical applications. All concepts are introduced at the lowest possible level of mathematics consistent with their understanding, so that the reader requires only a background in basic physics and mathematics.

Application of Fractals in Earth Sciences
Application of Fractals in Earth Sciences

Author: V.P. Dimri

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9789054102847

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This text examines the emerging field of fractals and its applications in earth sciences. Topics covered include: concepts of fractal and multifractal chaos; the application of fractals in geophysics, geology, climate studies, and earthquake seismology.

A Random Walk Through Fractal Dimensions
A Random Walk Through Fractal Dimensions

Author: Brian H. Kaye

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-07-11

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 3527615989

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Fractal geometry is revolutionizing the descriptive mathematics of applied materials systems. Rather than presenting a mathematical treatise, Brian Kaye demonstrates the power of fractal geometry in describing materials ranging from Swiss cheese to pyrolytic graphite. Written from a practical point of view, the author assiduously avoids the use of equations while introducing the reader to numerous interesting and challenging problems in subject areas ranging from geography to fine particle science. The second edition of this successful book provides up-to-date literature coverage of the use of fractal geometry in all areas of science. From reviews of the first edition: "...no stone is left unturned in the quest for applications of fractal geometry to fine particle problems....This book should provide hours of enjoyable reading to those wishing to become acquainted with the ideas of fractal geometry as applied to practical materials problems." MRS Bulletin

Fractures, Fluid Flow and Mineralization
Fractures, Fluid Flow and Mineralization

Author: Ken McCaffrey

Publisher: Geological Society of London

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781862390348

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Hydrothermal mineralization is usually structurally controlled so it is important to understand the role of faulting and fracturing in enhancing rock permeability and facilitating fluid flow and mass transfer. This is the main theme of this interdisciplinary volume and the papers included are intended to provide an overview of current ideas at the interfaces of structural geology, fluid flow and mineralization research.