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Title
Aquatic physiosphere-biosphere dynamics and modelling : a reference for studies of the coupled system / Aike Beckmann.
ISBN
9783030541576 (electronic bk.)
3030541576 (electronic bk.)
9783030541569
3030541568
Published
Cham : Springer, [2021]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (592 pages)
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-3-030-54157-6 doi
Call Number
QH90.2
Dewey Decimal Classification
578.7603
Summary
This encyclopedia is a reference for aquatic physical, biological and biogeochemical sciences, collecting and connecting a number of topics, concepts and facts about aquatic systems and their scientific investigation. The scope of the book comprises the aquatic physiosphere-biosphere transition zone, an entity that encompasses both inanimate matter and collectives (the physiosphere) as well as living organisms and collectives (the biosphere). This combined approach is meaningful because both realms are intimately linked and because available methods of investigation are often similar. Much can be gained from considering both spheres at and across their interface jointly, and while there is a strong focus on marine systems, most concepts presented are also applicable to freshwater systems. This presented snapshot of knowledge of the transition zone between the aquatic physiosphere and biosphere is taken from a very specific angle: the point of view of a modeler. Modeling is not only a state-of-the-art mode of scientific investigation, but also requires the explicit specification of all assumptions (helping to avoid fallacies), and offers the advantage of being quantitative and allows for theoretical "what if" scenarios. As in any reference work, equal emphasis is given to fundamental facts, the definition of terms and the explanation of concepts, in an attempt to establish a joint language for physicists, biologists and biogeochemists. Although originating from a modeler's approach to nature, the resulting suite of compatible concepts may also be useful beyond modeling purposes. Furthermore, the material is presented in a condensed, straightforward way. Hence, the length of each entry is limited to one (occasionally two) pages, thus offering a quick introductory overview. This excludes lengthy derivations and very specialized details. The book is geared towards researchers, teachers and advanced students in the field of aquatic (marine and limnic) sciences, in particular those interested or involved in interdisciplinary work
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Includes index.
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1. Earth System Science
2. Ecosystems, Regions, Regimes
3. Scientific Methods and Concepts
4. Systems Theory
5. Water Properties
6. Fluid Dynamics Concepts
7. Hydrodynamic System of Equations
8. Coordinate Systems
9. Hydrodynamic Approximations and Balances
10. Physical Processes and Phenomena
11. Waves, General
12. Mechanical Waves
13. Boundaries
14. Tides
15. Topographic Effects
16. Ice
17. Mathematical Basics
18. Differential Equations
19. Discrete Mathematics
20. Mathematical Concepts and Methods
21. Discretized Prototype Equations
22. Numerical Concepts and Methods
23. Models and Modelling
24. Subgridscale Parametrizations
25. Carbonate Chemistry
26. Biological, Biogeochemical and Ecological Concepts
27. Planktonic Organisms
28. Life Processes
29. Limited Growth
30. Primary Production
31. Species Interactions
32. Biospheric Modeling Concepts and Models
33. Aquatic Element Cycling.
