Submarine geomorphology
by Krastel, Sebastian Micallef, Aaron Savini, Alessandra
This book on the current state of knowledge of submarine geomorphology aims to achieve the goals of the Submarine Geomorphology working group, set up in 2013, by establishing submarine geomorphology as a field of research, disseminating its concepts and techniques among earth scientists and professionals, and encouraging students to develop their skills and knowledge in this field. Editors have invited 30 experts from around the world to contribute chapters to this book, which is divided into 4…
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- Full title :Submarine geomorphology / Aaron Micallef, Sebastian Krastel, Alessandra Savini, editors.
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This book on the current state of knowledge of submarine geomorphology aims to achieve the goals of the Submarine Geomorphology working group, set up in 2013, by establishing submarine geomorphology as a field of research, disseminating its concepts and techniques among earth scientists and professionals, and encouraging students to develop their skills and knowledge in this field. Editors have invited 30 experts from around the world to contribute chapters to this book, which is divided into 4 sections? (i) Introduction & history, (ii) Data & methods, (ii) Submarine landforms & processes and (iv) Conclusions & future directions. Each chapter provides a review of a topic, establishes the state-of-the-art, identifies the key research questions that need to be addressed, and delineates a strategy on how to achieve this. Submarine geomorphology is a priority for many research institutions, government authorities and industries globally. The book is useful for undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals with limited training in this field.
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- Publication Date:©2018
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Springer
- Place of Publication:Cham
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2018
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (xiii, 556 pages)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9783319578521, 3319578529
- DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-57852-1
- oclc:ocn994317839
- LC Classification:GC83
- Dewey Decimal:550
Table of Contents
Foreword; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1 Introduction; 1 Our Blue Planet; 2 Submarine Geomorphology; 3 History of Submarine Geomorphology; References; Data and Methods in Submarine Geomorphology; 2 Sidescan Sonar; Abstract; 1 History of Sonar; 2 Principles of Sidescan Sonar; 3 State of the Art; 4 Strengths and Weaknesses; 5 Future Developments; Acknowledgements; References; 3 Multibeam Echosounders; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Review and History; 1.2 Current Uses in Submarine Geomorphology; 2 Physical/Technical Principles of the Method; 2.1 Imaging Geometry; 2.2 Range Performance.
2.3 Range Resolution2.4 Angular Resolution; 2.5 Bottom Detection; 2.6 Sounding Density; 3 Integrated Sensors; 3.1 Vessel Reference Frame; 3.2 Orientation; 3.3 Horizontal Positioning; 3.4 Vertical Positioning; 3.5 Sound Speed; 4 State of the Art Tools; 5 Strength and Weaknesses of the Method for Investigating Submarine Geomorphology; 6 Conclusions; References; 4 Reflection and Refraction Seismic Methods; Abstract; 1 History of Seismic Methods; 2 Physical Principles; 2.1 Basic Principles of the Seismic Reflection Method; 2.2 Basic Principles of the Seismic Refraction Method.
3 Survey Design and Processi…
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