Earthwatch: The Climate from Space (Wiley-Praxis Series in Remote Sensing) - Softcover
This book begins with a description of a new perspective of our planet- that from space- and discusses the effect this will have in helping to create a unified view of Earth observation and climate studies. The author summarizes the climate system, from the perspective of the physical scientist, describing the underlying physical processes and interactions and demonstrating the overall complexity. The serious environmental issues facing mankind today are presented, including the greenhouse effect, the ozone hole and climatic shifts (droughts, floods, etc), and ways in which these can be attacked by using satellite observations are given. The principles of remote sensing and the modern advanced instruments used for this purpose are an important aspect of the book. The impact of global measurements on our understanding of many environmental problems precedes a look towards the future. The book brings together the interests of satellite data users (climate researchers) and of the satellite hardware people (instrument providers).
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- PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0471954225
- ISBN 13 9780471954224
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages216
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Earthwatch: The Climate from Space (Wiley Praxis Series in Remote Sensing)
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John Wiley and Sons
(1995)
ISBN 10: 0471954225
ISBN 13: 9780471954224
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Book Description Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9780471954224. Seller Inventory # 9248040
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