Handbook of environmental fluid dynamics
- Publication/Creation:
- Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, [2013]
- Resource Type:
- Book
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Additional/Related Title Information
- Full Title:
- Handbook of environmental fluid dynamics / edited by H.J.S. Fernando
Related Names
- Additional Author/Creators:
- Fernando, H. J. S.
Subjects/Genre
- Genre:
- Handbooks and manuals
Electronic books - Subjects:
- Fluid dynamics--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Hydrogeology--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Water quality--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Fluids--Migration--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Earth (Planet)--Research--Handbooks, manuals, etc
Description/Summary
- Table of Contents:
- v. 1. Overview and fundamentals -- v. 2. Systems, pollution, modeling, and measurements.
- Summary:
- "With major implications for applied physics, engineering, and the natural and social sciences, the rapidly growing area of environmental fluid dynamics focuses on the interactions of human activities, environment, and fluid motion. A landmark for the field, this two-volume Handbook of Environmental Fluid Dynamics presents the basic principles, fundamental flow processes, modeling techniques, and measurement methods used in the study of environmental motions. It also offers critical discussions of environmental sustainability related to engineering
The handbook features 81 chapters written by 135 renowned researchers from around the world. Covering environmental, policy, biological, and chemical aspects, it tackles important cross-disciplinary topics such as sustainability, ecology, pollution, micrometeorology, and limnology.
Volume One: Overview and Fundamentals provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals, including introductory topics, general principles, and fundamental flow types. It emphasizes the close relevance of environmental fluid dynamics research in society, public policy, infrastructure, quality of life, security, and the law. The book explores established and emerging areas related to environmental fluid dynamics. It also describes sub-mesoscale flow processes and phenomena that form the building blocks of environmental motions.
Volume Two: Systems, Pollution, Modeling, and Measurements explores the interactions between engineered structures and natural flows. It also discusses the major topic of environmental pollution, with a focus on numerical methods, predictive modeling, and computer infrastructure developments. The book also looks at practical aspects of laboratory experiments and field observations that validate quantitative predictions and help identify new phenomena and processes.
As communities face existential challenges posed by climate change, rapid urbanization, and scarcity of water and energy, the study of environmental fluid dynamics becomes increasingly relevant. This wide-ranging handbook is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and policymakers working to better understand natural motions and how they affect and are influenced by anthropogenic activities."--Pub. desc - Language:
- English
- Language Note:
- English.
- Physical Type/Description:
- 1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations
- Local Note:
- Available to current Emory faculty, students and staff.
Additional Identifiers
- Catalog ID (MMSID):
- 9937422288202486
- ISBN:
- 9781439816707
9781466556041
9781466556034
1439816700
1466556048
146655603X - OCLC Number:
- 839303232
- Other Identifiers:
- doi: 10.1201/b14241
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