Environmental science in the coastal zone : issues for further research /

Assesses the dimensions of our scientific knowledge as it applies to environmental problems in the coastal zone. This volume contains 10 papers that cover different aspects of science, management, and public policy concerning the coastal zone. It presents a consensus on issues confronting science.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: National Research Council (U.S.). Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : National Academy Press, 1994.
Temas:
Coasts > Environmental aspects > Research > Congresses.
Coastal zone management > Research > Congresses.
Littoral > Aspect de l'environnement > Recherche > Congrès.
Littoral > Aménagement > Recherche > Congrès.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geography.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Geology.
Coastal zone management > Research.
Conference papers and proceedings.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A synopsis of coastal meteorology : a review of the state of the science / Richard Rotunno
  • Modeling transport processes in the coastal ocean / Alan F. Blumberg, Richard P. Signell, and Harry J. Jenter
  • Coastal geomorphology / Stephen P. Leatherman, A. Todd Davison, and Robert J. Nicholls
  • Rivers and estuaries : a Hudson perspective / Richard F. Bopp and Daniel C. Walsh
  • Types of coastal zones : similarities and differences / Douglas L. Inman
  • Landscapes and the coastal zone / R. Eugene Turner
  • Coastal wetlands : multiple management problems in southern California / Joy B. Zedler
  • Coastal pollution and waste management / Jerry R. Schubel
  • Coastal management and policy / William M. Eichbaum
  • Research and development funding for coastal science and management in the United States / R. Eugene Turner and Jerry R. Schubel.

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