Windscapes: A global perspective on wind power - Softcover

James Aber; Susan Aber; Firooza Parvi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907132481 ISBN 13: 9781907132483

Publisher: Multi-Science Publishing Co Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

Windscape is the authors term for the variety of elements that feed in to the harnessing of wind power. They include the combination of local climate and geography; environmental and ecological conditions; the mix of public policies; human land use and available infrastructure. Just as a variety of factors combine to create a landscape, so thes factors combine to create a windscape. The authors examine the history of wind energy and its modern emergence as a viable power source; the technology of converting wind into electricity; public policy as regards wind power; and the public's perception of wind power. This book will be useful to students on all kinds of renewables/sustainability courses, as well as for researchers, educators and developers working in the general area of wind engineering.

About this title

About the Author

James Aber has a Geology PhD from the university of Kansas. His interests and research experiences spread across geology, tectonics, landscape evolution, wetland environments, and energy resources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Multi-Science Publishing Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1907132481
• ISBN 13: 9781907132483
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 242