Source-to-Sink Fluxes in Undisturbed Cold Environments
Source-to-Sink Fluxes in Undisturbed Cold Environments

Author: Achim A. Beylich

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-07-07

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 1316594726

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Amplified climate change and ecological sensitivity of polar and cold climate environments are key global environment issues. Understanding how projected climate change will alter surface environments in these regions is only possible when present day source-to-sink fluxes can be quantified. The book provides the first global synthesis and integrated analysis of environmental drivers and quantitative rates of solute and sedimentary fluxes in cold environments, and the likely impact of projected climate change. The focus on largely undisturbed cold environments allows ongoing climate change effects to be detected and, moreover, distinguished from anthropogenic impacts. A novel approach for co-ordinated and integrative process geomorphic research is introduced to enable better comparison between studies. This highly topical and multidisciplinary book, which includes case studies covering Arctic, Antarctic, and alpine environments, will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in the fields of geomorphology, sedimentology and global environmental change.

Sediment Budgets in Cold Environments
Sediment Budgets in Cold Environments

Author: Achim A. Beylich

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13:

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Global, regional and local changes in climate have a major impact on source-to-sink sediment fluxes in high latitude and high-altitude cold environments from high arctic/antarctic and subarctic/subantarctic to alpine and upland sites. Climate changes exert a strong control on cryospheric systems, influencing the nature and extent of glaciers, ice sheets and ice-free areas (oases) and the extent and severity of glacial, proglacial and paraglacial processes.The major focus of workshop is related to geomorphological & sedimentological monitoring system, record of sediment fluxes and budgets as well as consequences of past, present and future sediment transfer processes in cold environments. This workshop of the Working Group on Sediment Budgets in Cold Environments (SEDIBUD) will take place in Zakopane, at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, from September 05-08 2011. In addition, a pre-Workshop excursion is proposed from September 03-05 2011 on coast of the Baltic Sea, and a post-Workshop excursion will take place in the Tatra Mountains from September 09-11 2011.

Geomorphology of Proglacial Systems
Geomorphology of Proglacial Systems

Author: Tobias Heckmann

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-11-29

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 3319941844

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This book discusses the recession of alpine glaciers since the end of the Little Ice Age (LIA), which has been accelerating in the past decades. It provides an overview of the research in the field, presenting definitions and information about the different proglacial areas and systems. A number of case studies are from the PROSA project group which encompasses the expertise of geomorphologists, geologists, glaciologists and geodesists. The PROSA joint project (High-resolution measurements of morphodynamics in rapidly changing PROglacial Systems of the Alps) is determined to tackle the problems of geomorphic activity on sediment export through a quantification of sediment fluxes effected by the aforementioned geomorphic processes within the forefield of the Gepatschferner glacier (Central Alps, Austria).

Mass Transfer
Mass Transfer

Author: Hironori Nakajima

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2013-07-24

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13: 9535111701

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Our knowledge of mass transfer processes has been extended and applied to various fields of science and engineering including industrial processes in recent years. Since mass transfer is primordial phenomenon, it plays a key role in the scientific researches and fields of mechanical, energy, environmental, materials, bio, and chemical engineering. In this book, energetic authors especially provide advances in scientific findings and technologies, and develop new theoretical models concerning mass transfer for sustainable energy and environment. This book brings valuable references for research engineers working in the variety of mass transfer sciences and related fields. Since the constitutive topics cover the advances in broad research areas, the topics will be mutually stimulus and informative not only to research engineers, but also to university professors and students.

Monitoring, Simulation, Prevention and Remediation of Dense and Debris Flows IV
Monitoring, Simulation, Prevention and Remediation of Dense and Debris Flows IV

Author: C. A. Brebbia

Publisher: WIT Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1845645863

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The book contains papers presented at the fourth in a series of biennial International Conferences dealing with the Monitoring, Simulation, Prevention and Remediation of Dense and Debris Flow. The papers deal with erosion and slope instability, sediment transport, debris flow and debris flood data acquisition, debris flow phenomenology and laboratory tests, using the most advanced, state-of-the-art methodologies in monitoring, modelling, mechanics, hazard prediction and risk assessment of debris flow phenomena.

Landscapes and Landforms of Norway
Landscapes and Landforms of Norway

Author: Achim A. Beylich

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-10-04

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 3030525635

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This book discusses the striking geomorphological landscapes of mainland Norway. As part of the Springer book series on World Geomorphological Landscapes, it outlines the nature and diversity of Norway's geomorphological landscapes and examines the geological background and the drivers of landscape evolution. It also features numerous case studies describing the most striking sites, and offers insights into the status and value of geoheritage and geoconservation in the country. Providing readers with an opportunity to explore the variety of Norwegian landscapes and landforms through informative texts richly illustrated with color maps and photos, the book will appeal to scientists, scholars and any readers interested in geology, physical geography, geomorphology, landscape tourism, geoheritage and environmental protection.