Atlantic and Indian Oceans : new oceanographic research / Edward S. Askew and James P. Bromley, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Askew, Edward S.

Bromley, James P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Oceanography--Atlantic Ocean.

Oceanography.

Oceanography--Indian Ocean.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book describes in detail two kinds of models that simulate the dispersion of radionuclides in the sea. Biases have a strong impact on the predictable skill and the structures of the model predicted patterns in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. These biases and the related effects are presented as well as the atmospheric teleconnections between the tropical Atlantic and the African continent. Special focus is given to recent developments in the nitrogen cycle in the open ocean and the new challenges that have arisen from these advancements. This book also provides a review of the history, geography, and climate of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the role they play in natural disasters. A review of the tsunami hazard along the coastal area of the Gulf of Bengal is explored and the seismicity of the Indian Ocean area. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and its affects, such as monsoon strength over the Indian subcontinent, climatic extremes and socio-economic hardship throughout the tropical Indian Ocean region are presented.

Contents:

""Atlantic and Indian Oceans: New Oceanographic Research""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Biases and the Most Predictable Patterns in the NCEP CFS over the Tropical Atlantic Ocean""; ""Abstract""; ""1. CFS Model and Data""; ""2. CFS Mean Climate and Variability""; ""3. Leading Modes and Physics in CFS and Observations""; ""4. Predictive Skill and the Most Predictable Patterns in CFS Hindcasts""; ""Summary and Discussion""; ""Acknowledgement""; ""References""; ""Numerical Modelling of Marine Pollutants: Radioactivity Dispersion""; ""Abstract""; ""1.Introduction""

""2. The Straight of Gibraltar-AlborÂ?an Sea Region""""3. Rapid Response Radioactivity Dispersion Model for the Strait of Gibraltar""; ""4. A Modelling Study on Radionuclide Dynamics in the Alboran Sea""; ""5.Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Marine Natural Products Research in the Western Indian Ocean""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""I. Drug Research in Oceans""; ""II. Sponge Chemosystematics""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Tsunami Occurrence in the Gulf of Bengal, Indian Ocean""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Earthquake and Tsunami Occurrence in the Indian Ocean""

""The 26th December 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and Coastal Vulnerability""""Acknowledgements""; ""References""; ""Adaptive and Growth Outcomes Following Tsunami: The Experience of Thai Communities Following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""The Challenges of Researching Resilience in Cross-cultural Contexts""; ""Evaluating the Cross-Cultural Equivalence of the Measures""; ""Resilience in Tsunami Affected Communities""; ""Resilience and PTG in Thai Communities""; ""Cultural Influences on Resilience""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""

""Time Series Analysis of the Indian Ocean Dipole Index""""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Time Series Models""; ""3. Predicting the IOD Index""; ""Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgements""; ""References""; ""History of Oceanographic Research in the Indian Ocean from the Early Years until Now""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Early Investigations""; ""The 20th Century""; ""The Joint Global Ocean Flux Study""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Meridional Heat Fluxes in the North Indian Ocean""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Meridional Heat Fluxes""; ""Conclusions""

""Acknowledgements""""References""; ""Variability of Currents at 90E in the Equatorial Indian Ocean""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Model and Data""; ""3. Results""; ""Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgements""; ""References""; ""Regeneration of Nitrogen in the Surface Layer of the Ocean: New Challenges for the Nitrogen Cycle""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""2. Recent History of Nitrogen Biogeochemistry""; ""3. Nitrification within the Euphotic Zone""; ""4. Perspectives for Future Research""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""

""Challenges in the Tropical Atlantic: Understanding Its Interannual to Decadal Variability""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-60876-669-1

OCLC:

853455270