Energy at the surface of the earth : an introduction to the energetics of ecosystems / David H. Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, David Hewitt, 1918-

Series:

International geophysics series ; v. 27.

International geophysics series ; v. 27

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bioenergetics.

Ecology.

Energy budget (Geophysics).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (537 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Academic Press, 1981.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Energy at the surface of the earth : an introduction to the energetics of ecosystems

Contents:

Front Cover; Energy at the Surface of the Earth: An Introduction to the Energetics of Ecosystems; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter I. Introduction; I. The Energy Budget; II. The Locus of Energy Transformation; III. Energy in Ecosystems; References; Chapter II. Surface Characteristics of Ecosystems; I. Ecosystem Size and Structure; II. Factors in Coupling of an Ecosystem with the Sun; III. Radiative Coupling with the Atmosphere; IV. Coupling of an Ecosystem with the Atmosphere by Turbulence; V. Coupling with the Substrate

VI. Ecosystems at the Active Surface of the EarthReferences; Chapter III. Direct Solar Radiation; I. Nature and Significance of the Solar Beam; II. Geometry of the Solar Beam; III. Incidence of the Solar Beam on Ecosystems under the Changeable Atmosphere; IV. Incidence of the Solar Beam on Ecosystems of Different Attitudes; V. Spatial Patterns and Ecological Consequences; References; Chapter IV. Diffuse Solar Radiation; I. The Diffuse Flux Generated by Rayleigh Scattering; II. Diffuse Radiation under a Hazy Atmosphere; III. Diffuse Radiation under a Cloudy Atmosphere

IV. Spectral Composition of the Diffuse FluxV. Variations over Time; VI. Spatial Variation; References; Chapter V. Total Incoming Solar Radiation; I. The Relative Contributions of the Component Fluxes; II. Flux Densities of Total Solar Radiation Incident on Ecosystems; III. Spectral Composition of the Incident Solar Flux; IV. Determining the Combined Solar Fluxes on Horizontal Surfaces; V. Variations in Total Solar Radiation over Time; VI. Spatial Differences in Total Solar Radiation; References; Chapter VI. Incoming Longwave Radiation; I. Magnitude and Significance of the Flux

II. Radiation under a Cloudless SkyIII. Sources of Variation under Clouds; IV. Measurement and Estimation; V. Variations over Time; VI. Spatial Variations in Incoming Longwave Radiation; References; Chapter VII. Radiant Energy Absorbed by Ecosystems; I. Ecosystem Characteristics That Affect Absorption of Radiant Energy; II. Geometric Components of Radiant Energy; III. Spectral Composition of Radiant Energy Absorbed by Ecosystems; IV. Spectral Patterns of Absorptivity Coefficient; V. Variations in Radiant-Energy Intake over Time; VI. Spatial Patterns of Absorbed Radiant Energy

VII. The Temperature-Independent Intake of EnergyReferences; Chapter VIII. Surface Temperature of Ecosystems; I. Defining Surface Temperature T0; II. Significance of Surface Temperature; III. Determining Surface Temperature; IV. Variations over Time; V. Spatial Patterns; References; Chapter IX. Longwave Radiation Emitted by Ecosystems; I. The Longwave Flux; II. Role in Ecosystem Energy Budgets; III. Determination of Upward Longwave Radiation; IV. Variations in the Upward Flux of Longwave Radiation; References; Chapter X. Resultants of the Upward and Downward Radiation Fluxes

I. The Net Exchange of Longwave Radiation between Ecosystem and Atmosphere

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographies and index.

ISBN:

1-282-28930-6

9786612289309

0-08-095460-X

OCLC:

466443979