Logo

The Oceans, Their Physics, Chemistry, and General Biology

Large book cover: The Oceans, Their Physics, Chemistry, and General Biology

The Oceans, Their Physics, Chemistry, and General Biology
by

Publisher: Prentice-Hall
ISBN/ASIN: B0006AQ706
Number of pages: 1087

Description:
A survey of well-established oceanographic knowledge. The book is intended to provide a good deal of factual information, but above all it should be an aid to the beginner and specialist alike in the coordination of the various fields of oceanography.

Home page url

Download or read it online for free here:
Read online
(online reading)

Similar books

Book cover: Introduction to Physical OceanographyIntroduction to Physical Oceanography
by
This is a textbook written for upper-division undergraduates and graduates in meteorology, ocean engineering, and oceanography. The author explains the major conceptual schemes that form the foundation of physical oceanography.
(15985 views)
Book cover: Earth's Energy Imbalance and ImplicationsEarth's Energy Imbalance and Implications
by - arXiv
Observations of ocean temperature confirm that Earth is absorbing more energy from the sun than it is radiating to space as heat. The energy imbalance provides verification of the dominant role of the human-made greenhouse effect in climate change.
(9606 views)
Book cover: Marine ChemistryMarine Chemistry
by - Stanford University
The oceans are in interactive contact with the atmosphere, biosphere and lithosphere and virtually all elements pass through the ocean. In this class we learn about the first-order processes that take place within the sea and affect its chemistry.
(9633 views)
Book cover: The Practical Oceanographer: A Guide to Working At-SeaThe Practical Oceanographer: A Guide to Working At-Sea
by
Author wrote this book to describe his experiences in conducting oceanographic experiments at sea. Working at sea is unlike any other endeavor. It has been the author's experience that most people are not properly prepared for their first cruise.
(10669 views)