Ocean Weather Forecasting
Ocean Weather Forecasting

Author: Eric P. Chassignet

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-02-02

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9781402039812

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This volume covers a wide range of topics and summarizes our present knowledge in ocean modeling, ocean observing systems, and data assimilation. The Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE) provides a framework for these efforts: a global system of observations, communications, modeling, and assimilation that will deliver regular, comprehensive information on the state of the oceans, engendering wide utility and availability for maximum benefit to the community.

Estuarine Indicators
Estuarine Indicators

Author: Stephen A. Bortone

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004-12-28

Total Pages: 559

ISBN-13: 1420038184

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Acknowledging the present inability to determine objectively the status and trends among estuarine ecosystems, the environmental research community has recently stepped up efforts to develop and evaluate meaningful estuarine indicators. This goal requires the effort of researchers from a broad spectrum of disciplines. In order to expedite this init

Restoration of Aquatic Systems
Restoration of Aquatic Systems

Author: Robert J. Livingston

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-07-11

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 0203492536

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Simplistic thinking would have us believe that by eliminating the loading of a given pollutant, an aquatic system will revert to its previous pristine state. This premise is without scientific verification. Besides the fact that typically very little documentation exists defining what exactly that previous pristine state was, it should be noted tha