The Study of Hydrology and Oceanography / edited by Pralhad Jaybhaye.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jaybhaye, Pralhad, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hydrology.

Hydrology--Data processing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (285 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, ON : Delve Publishing, [2024]

Summary:

The book 'The Study of Hydrology and Oceanography' edited by Dr. Pralhad Jaybhaye provides an in-depth exploration of the complex interactions within Earth's water systems. It covers the disciplines of hydrology and oceanography, emphasizing their significance in environmental management, climate prediction, and sustainable development. The volume is designed to equip scholars, researchers, and policymakers with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge on global water systems, oceanic economic development, and environmental safety. Topics include the hydrologic cycle, biological oceanography, and the use of technologies such as GPS and AI in monitoring and forecasting. The book serves as a resource for understanding the global maritime economy and its impact on international trade and relationships. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright

About the Editor

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Abbreviations

Abstract

Preface

Chapter 1: Hydrology, Its Impact and Applications

1.1. Hydrologists and their Scope

1.2. Hydrologic Science and the Interaction of Water and People

1.3. Surface Water

1.4. The Hydrological Cycle

1.5. Impact and Application of Hydrology

Chapter 2: Branches and Types of Hydrology

2.1. Branches of Hydrology

2.2. Hydrography

2.3. Hydromorphology

2.4. Some Terminologies Related to Hydrology

2.5. Classification of Hydrology Based on Water Present in the Geographical Zone

2.6. Classification of Hydrology Based on Study Area

Chapter 3: Hydrological Cycle

3.1. Evaporation

3.2. Condensation

3.3. Precipitation

3.4. A Cycle of Hydrological Recirculation

3.5. Different Steps of the Hydrologic Cycle

3.6. The Path of the Hydrologic Cycle

3.7. The Water Cycle's Consequences

Chapter 4: Branches of Oceanography

4.1. Physical Oceanography

4.2. Circulation

4.3. Ocean Momentum

4.4. Planetary Waves

4.5. Deep Ocean

4.6. Gulf Stream

4.7. Ocean Heat Flux

4.8. Changes in Sea Level

4.9. Tsunamis

4.10. Chemical Oceanography

4.11. Chemical Pollution

4.12. Biological Oceanography

4.13. Geological Oceanography

Chapter 5: Plate Tectonics and Marine Geology

5.1. Earth's Core

5.2. Plate Tectonics is an Accepted Scientific Hypothesis

5.3. Concerning Plates and Tectonic Origin Boundaries

5.4. Plate Borders Have Geological Consequences

5.5. Oceanography

5.6. The Geological History of Earth's Tectonic Plates

5.7. Wilson's Cycles

5.8. The Supercontinent's Cycle

5.9. Rebuilding of the Continents

5.10. Rifts Between Continents

5.11. The Depth of the Ocean

5.12. Life

5.13. Evolution.

5.14. Opossum

5.15. Planation

Chapter 6: Oceans and Climate

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Earth's Heat Budget

6.3. Surface Differential Heating of the Earth

6.4. Winds and the Coriolis Effect

6.5. Human Activities' Environmental Impacts

6.6. The Coriolis Effect and Other Planets' Influence

6.7. Winds and Climate

6.8. Surface Ocean Anomalies and Climate Change

6.9. Hurricanes

6.10. A Quick Overview af Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

6.11. Climate Change

Chapter 7: Ocean Circulation

7.1. Ocean Effects on Climate Change

7.2. A Ring-shaped Pattern of Transients

7.3. The Gyres of the Subtropics

7.4. Three Key Factors Influence Oceanic Currents

7.5. What Is the Function of Ocean Flow?

7.6. What Effect Does the Ocean Have on the Land in Terms of Weather and Climate?

7.7. Driving Mechanisms

7.8. The Oceans and the Biogeochemical Circulation

7.9. Ocean Circulation Can Be Difficult to See

Chapter 8: Waves and Tides

8.1. Waves

8.2. The Formation of Waves

8.3. Factors Affecting the Formation of Waves (wind Waves)

8.4. Dimensions Associated With Wave Propagation

8.5. Types of Waves

8.6. Spectrum of Waves

8.7. Shoaling and Refraction of Waves

8.8. Breaking of Waves

8.9. Types of Wave Breaking

8.9.5. Semidiurnal Tides

8.10. Characteristics of Tides

8.11. Tidal Constituents

8.12. Principal Lunar Semi-Diurnal Constituent

8.13. Range Variation of Tides

8.14. The Lunar Distance

8.15. Tidal Phase and Amplitude

8.16. The Tidal Theory

Chapter 9: Ocean Sediments

9.1. Introduction

9.2. Origins Are Sedimentary

9.3. Classification of Substances in the Marine Environment

9.4. Organic Matter Sedimentation

9.5. Importance of Sediments' Economic Value

9.6. Hydrogen Sediment

9.7. Summary

9.8. Carbonate Distribution and Conservation.

9.9. Silica Retention in the Ocean

9.10. Distribution

9.11. Sludge from the Coast

9.12. Bioturbation

9.13. Bioirrigation

9.14. Coastside Sand and Gravel Deposits

9.15. Turbidites

9.16. Contourites

9.17. Hemipelagic

Chapter 10: Oceanic Ice

10.1. Introduction

10.2. Oceanic Ice Formation and Features

10.3. Oceanic Ice Thickness Distribution

10.4. Importance of Oceanic Ice

10.5. Ocean Ice Interaction

10.6. Assimilation of Ice Concentration in a Coupled Ice-Ocean Model

10.7. Processes Affecting Oceanic Ice Levels

10.8. Macrobiology of Oceanic Ice

10.9. Oceanic Ice-Associated Mammals and Birds

Bibliography

Index

Back Cover.

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ISBN:

9781779560315

1779560311

OCLC:

1446133056