Keywords:
Geophysics.
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Challenges.
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History.
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Electronic books.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
1 online resource (419 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9783319075990
Series Statement:
GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences Series
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/geomar/detail.action?docID=1783836
DDC:
550
Language:
English
Note:
Intro -- Series Editors -- Managing Editor -- Advisory Board -- Preface -- In Memoriam (2004-2013) -- Contents -- Part IHistory and Achievements -- 1 Best Practices in Earth Sciences: The National and International Experience of the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences -- Abstract -- 1…The Institute of Geophysics PAS in the Service Towards Better Understanding of the Earth -- 2…The Genesis of the Institute of Geophysics PAS -- 3…Commitment to Build for Scientific Leadership -- 3.1 Geophysical Investigations of the Lithosphere -- 3.2 Geophysical Investigations of the Atmosphere -- 3.3 Geophysical Investigations of the Hydrosphere -- 3.4 Polar Research -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 On the Roots of the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences -- Abstract -- 1…Geophysics Amidst the Earth Sciences -- 2…Early Years of Polish Geophysics -- 3…From the Outbreak of the Second World War to 1952 -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Fifty Years of Palaeomagnetic Studies in the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…The Beginnings of the Palaeomagnetic Laboratory -- 3…The New Research Directions Since 1970s -- 4…The Next Stage of Palaeomagnetic Laboratory in a New Institute Location at Ksieogoncia Janusza -- 5…The Development of the Laboratory Infrastructure Since 1990 -- 6…Conclusions -- References -- 4 Natural Variations of the Geomagnetic Field: Observations and Application to Study of the Earth's Interior and Ionosphere -- Abstract -- 1…Observatories -- 2…Beginning of Geomagnetic (Magnetovariational) Surveys -- 3…Theoretical (Methodological) Research -- 4…Regional Surveys -- 5…Earthquake Precursors and State of the Ionosphere -- 6…Summary -- References -- 5 Half Century of the Ozone Observations at the Central Geophysical Observatory, IGF PAS, Belsk, Poland -- Abstract.
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1…Introduction -- 2…History of the Ozone Observations at Belsk -- 3…The Ozone Explanatory Variables -- 4…Statistical Model -- 5…Results -- 6…Summary and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Forty Years of Water Research at the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences -- Abstract -- 1…History and Recent Achievements -- 2…Current Situation and Future Challenges -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 Changes in Catchment Hydrology Caused by Changes in the Environment: A Contribution of the Water Resources Department, Institute of Geophysics PAS -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Contribution to Research -- 3…Ongoing Work and Challenges for the Future -- 4…Conclusion -- References -- 8 Five Polish Seismic Expeditions to the West Antarctica (1979--2007) -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Tectonic Setting -- 3…Reflection Investigations -- 4…Results of Deep Seismic Soundings Investigations -- 4.1 Bransfield Strait -- 4.2 Main Transects -- 4.3 Moho Depth and Crustal Features -- 5…Shallow Refraction: 3D Experiment -- 6…Gravity and Magnetic Models -- 7…Discussion -- 8…Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 Department of Polar and Marine Research: The Hornsund Station and Other Activities in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions -- Abstract -- 1…Historical Background -- 2…Polish Polar Station Hornsund Begins Working Permanently -- 3…Logistics and Transportation -- 4…Further Research Programs, Cooperating Institutions -- 5…Rejuvenation of the Hornsund Station and Current Research at the Department -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Seismology and Earth Dynamics: A Variety of Scientific Approaches -- Abstract -- 1…The Beginnings -- 2…Polish Seismological Network -- 3…Mining Seismicity: A Challenge for Polish Seismology -- 4…Induced Seismicity: Recent Developments -- 5…The Seismic Hazard Monitoring of Poland.
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6…Studies on the Earth's Upper Mantle -- 7…Theoretical Description of Seismic Sources -- 8…Modelling of Earthquakes and Earthquake Cycles -- 9…Stochastic Description of Geophysical Processes -- 10…Studies on the Heat Transfer, Liquid Flow and Electric Properties of Rocks -- 11…Coupled Fields and Electric Resistivity Studies -- 12…Experimental Research on Seismic Rotation -- 13…Some Other Projects -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 11 Sixty Years of Publishing with the Institute of Geophysics -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Own Publications -- 2.1 Seismological Bulletins -- 2.2 Prace Obserwatorium Geofizycznego im St. Kalinowskiego w Sacutewidrze (1959--1976) -- 2.3 Materialstroky i Prace Zaklstrokadu Geofizyki PAN (1963--1976) -- 2.4 Publications of the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences (Until 2010 in Printed Form, Then, on a Smaller Scale, as an Internet Edition) -- 3…Acta Geophysica Polonica/Acta Geophysica -- 3.1 History -- 3.2 Publishers and Editors -- 3.3 Special/Topical Issues -- 4…Books by External Publishers -- 5…GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences Series -- 6…Bibliographic Databases -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Part IIExemplary Current Researchand Geophysical Methods -- 12 Discharge Measurements in Lowland Rivers: Field Comparison Between an Electromagnetic Open Channel Flow Meter (EOCFM) and an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Study Sites -- 3…Results -- 4…Conclusions -- Acknowledgement -- References -- 13 Random Domino Automaton: Modeling Macroscopic Properties by Means of Microscopic Rules -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Definition of Random Domino Automaton -- 3…Equations of Random Domino Automaton -- 4…Moments of Cluster Distributions and Selection of Special Cases -- 5…Relation to Combinatorial Numbers -- 6…The Ito Equation and Time Series Modeling.
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7…Finite RDA and Universal Curve of Recurrence Time for Earthquakes -- 8…Conclusions -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 14 Continental Passive Margin West of Svalbard and Barents Sea in Polish Arctic Seismic Studies -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Tectonic Setting of the Study Area -- 3…Experimental Setup -- 4…Seismic Results -- 5…Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 15 Selected Theoretical Methods in Solid Earth Physics: Contribution from the Institute of Geophysics PAS -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Probabilistic Inverse Theory -- 2.1 General Concept -- 2.2 Inverse Problem: A Probabilistic Point of View -- 2.3 Practical Applications: Examples -- 3…Rotational Waves and Asymmetric Theory of Elasticity -- 4…Flow of Incompressible Viscous Fluids in Porous Media -- 5…Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 16 Application of Passive Hydroacoustics in the Studies of Sea-Ice, Icebergs and Glaciers: Issues, Approaches and Future Needs -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Sea-Ice Dynamics, Properties and Sound Propagation Beneath the Sea-Ice Cover -- 3…Drifting, Disintegrating and Grounded Icebergs -- 4…Glacial Activity -- 5…Summary -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 17 Pigeon Navigation Model Based on a Vector Magnetometer -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…The Regular Features of the Magnetic Field -- 3…Pigeon Navigation Nearby the Release Site -- 4…Homeward Navigation of Pigeons -- 5…Pigeon Navigation Nearby its Home -- 6…Parameters of Present-Day Magnetometric Systems -- 7…Plan of Future Experiments -- 8…Summary and Conclusions -- References -- 18 Analysis of Surface Ozone Variations Based on the Long-Term Measurement Series in Kraków (1854--1878), (2005--2013) and Belsk (1995--2012) -- Abstract -- 1…Discovery of Ozone, First Measurements and Speculations About its Origin -- 2…Theoretical Background -- 3…Objective of the Chapter.
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4…Experimental Details -- 5…Results and Discussion -- 5.1 Measurement Series in Kraków (1854--1878) -- 5.2 Measurement Series in Belsk (1995--2012) -- 5.3 Comparison of Seasonal Distribution of Measurement Series in Kraków (1869--1878) and Belsk (1995--2012) -- 5.4 Comparison of Diurnal and Seasonal Distribution of Surface Ozone at Contemporary Rural (Belsk) and Urban (Kraków) Stations -- 6…Conclusions -- References -- 19 Dissolved Oxygen in Rivers: Concepts and Measuring Techniques -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Sensing Techniques -- 3…Study Sites and Field Equipment -- 4…Results -- 4.1 Accuracy and Resolution of Sensors -- 4.2 Oversaturation of Dissolved Oxygen -- 4.3 Short- and Long-Term Measurements -- 4.4 Sensor Location -- 5…Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 20 Gradient-Based Similarity in the Stable Atmospheric Boundary Layer -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Scaling Systems -- 2.1 Governing Parameters -- 2.2 The Flux-Based Scaling -- 2.3 The Gradient-Based Scaling -- 3…Empirical Verification -- 3.1 Verification in the Stable Surface Layer (The Length Scale LN = kappa z) -- 3.1.1 The SHEBA Experiment -- 3.1.2 Empirical Similarity Functions -- 3.1.3 Structure of Stable Turbulence -- 3.2 Verification Above the Surface Layer [LN = kappa z/(1 + kappa z/ lambda o)] -- 3.2.1 The CASES-99 Experiment -- 3.2.2 Empirical Similarity Functions -- 3.3 Verification in the Boundary Layer Affected by Gravity Waves [LN = sigma w/N, or LN = beta sigma theta /N2] -- 4…Applications -- 4.1 The Temperature-Flux Realizability Condition -- 4.2 Single-Column Modeling -- 5…Final Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 21 Asymmetric Continuum Theory: Fracture Processes in Seismology and Extreme Fluid Dynamics -- Abstract -- 1…Introduction -- 2…Solids: Basic Relations -- 3…Solids: Induced Strains -- 4…Fluids: Basic Theory.
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5…Conclusions: Joint Continuum Theory for Solids and Fluids.
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