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	Title:	Practical guidelines for the analysis of seawater
	Editor:	Wurl, Oliver, Dr.
	Call number:	GC101.2.P895
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Synopsis:
Editor Wurl (post-doctoral researcher, Institute of Ocean Sciences, British Columbia) has collected research from experts in the field to offer this guide to generating and analyzing reliable data on the chemical parameters of ocean water. Intended for students and fellow researchers, this volume describes the laboratory methods used to analyze seawater for such compounds as dissolved organic carbon, complex chromomorphic dissolved organic matter, iron species and other trace metals, man-made organic contaminants, climate-relevant DMS compounds and pharmaceutical compounds. The contributors also discuss proper sampling and storage techniques, analytical methodologies and guidelines for data quality assurance. [Publishers info]

	Title:	Fundamentals of ocean climate models
	Author:	Griffies, Stephen M., 1962-
	Call number:	GC228.5.G849
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Synopsis:
This book sets forth the physical, mathematical, and numerical foundations of computer models used to understand and predict the global ocean climate system. It also highlights certain areas of cutting-edge research. Stephen Griffies presents material that spans a broad spectrum of issues critical for modern ocean climate models. Early chapters focus on the basic equations arising from classical mechanics and thermodynamics used to rationalize ocean fluid dynamics. These equations are then cast into a form appropriate for numerical models of finite grid resolution. Basic discretization methods are described for commonly used classes of ocean climate models. The book proceeds to focus on the parameterization of phenomena occurring at scales unresolved by the ocean model, which represents a large part of modern oceanographic research. The final part provides a tutorial on the tensor methods that are used throughout the book, in a general and elegant fashion, to formulate the equations. [Publishers info]

	Title:	Water engineering in the ancient world : archaeological and climate perspectives on societies of ancient South America, the Middle East, and South-East Asia
	Author:	Ortloff, Charles R.
	Call number:	TC416.R77
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Synopsis:
Charles Ortloff provides a new perspective on archaeological studies of the urban and agricultural water supply and distribution systems of the major ancient civilizations of South America, the Middle East, and South-East Asia, by using modern computer analysis methods to extract the true hydraulic/hydrological knowledge base available to these peoples. His many new revelations about the capabilities and innovations of ancient water engineers force us to re-evaluate what was known and practised in the hydraulic sciences in ancient times. Given our current concerns about global warming and its effect on economic stability, it is fascinating to observe how some ancient civilizations successfully coped with major climate change events by devising defensive agricultural survival strategies, while others, which did not innovate, failed to survive. Features – Uses the latest computing methods to understand water resource problems and solutions developed in ancient civilizations – Study of the technical innovations devised by ancient peoples to overcome climate stress problems is relevant to the current issue of global warming – Covers civilizations in three continents, including little-known South American contributions to the hydraulic sciences. [Publishers info]

	Title:	River training and sediment management with submerged vanes
	Author:	Odgaard, A. Jacob
	Call number:	TC529.D23
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Synopsis:
Submerged vanes are an unobtrusive and cost-effective way for water engineers to address many problems associated with sedimentation and river training. A relatively new technology, submerged vanes are a low-impact method for reducing erosion and downstream sediment buildup. Unlike weirs and dikes, submerged vanes bolster current efforts to “re-meander”—or make more natural—rivers that have been modified by humans. This book is a complete guide to help engineers determine when submerged vanes would be an effective design solution and how they should be planned and installed. It describes the solutions that submerged vanes offer to problems plaguing modern river systems  which include preventing bank erosion, increasing the flood-bearing capacity of a river by reducing sediment deposits, and keeping water intakes and diversions clear and functioning. Design calculations are illustrated for different river situations and lab results are published to explain the theory behind submerged vanes. In addition, the installation of submerged vanes is detailed in several case studies. This practical manual encourages the transfer of this eco-friendly technology from research into common practice. [Publishers info]

	Title:	Coastal structures 2007 : proceedings of the 5th International Conference, Venice, Italy, 2-4 July 2007
	Editors:	Leopoldo Franco, Giuseppe R. Tomasicchio, Alberto Lamberti
	Call number:	TC203.5.C652S 2007 V1 & V2
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Contents : http://www.worldscibooks.com/engineering/7410.html

	Title:	Solid waste analysis and minimization : a systems approach
	Author:	Franchetti, Matthew J.
	Call number:	TD793.9.F816
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Synopsis:
Provide sustainable solutions to solid waste issues with help from this hands-on guide. This title offers up-to-date technical details on current and potential solid waste minimization practices. This authoritative resource presents a framework for the proper application of solid waste analysis tools, and demonstrates the benefits in terms of environmental impact, process efficiencies, and financial enhancement. Twenty-one real-world case studies covering all industries, from manufacturing to service facilities, are included. [Publishers info]

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	Title:	Inverse modeling of the ocean and atmosphere
	Author:	Bennett, Andrew F., 1945-
	Call number:	GC10.4.M36B471N
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Summary:
A graduate-level book combining computer models with observational data in oceanography and meteorology. Contents: Preamble – 1. Variational assimilation – 2. Interpretation – 3. Implementation – 4. The varieties of linear and nonlinear estimation – 5. The ocean and the atmosphere – 6. Ill-posed forecasting problems – References – Appendix A. Computing exercises – Appendix B. Euler-Lagrange equations for a numerical weather prediction model – Index. [Publishers info]

	Title:	Fundamentals of soil mechanics for sedimentary and residual soils
	Author:	Wesley, Laurence D
	Call number:	TA709.5.W513
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Synopsis:
Despite its prevalence in under-developed parts of the United States and most tropical and sub-tropical countries, residual soil is often characterized as a mere extension of conventional soil mechanics in many textbooks. Now, with the rapid growth of construction in these regions, it is essential to gain a fuller understanding of residual soils and their properties-one that’s based on an integrated approach to the study of residual and sedimentary soils. One text puts this understanding well within reach: Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics for Sedimentary and Residual Soils. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.