Michaelides, S. C. ed.
Precipitation
advances in measurement, estimation and prediction
Springer-Verlag 2008.5
540 pp.(H)
ISBN 3-540-77654-0
22,400円
Contents
Part I. Measurement of precipitation: 1. The 2D-Video-Distrometer/ 2. Using vibrating-wire technology for precipitation measurements/ 3. Measurements of light rain, drizzle and heavy fog/ 4. The Droplet Spectrometer a measuring concept for detailed precipitation characterization/ 5 . Quality control of precipitation data/ Part II. Estimation of precipitation: 6. Global precipitation measurement/ 7. Operational discrimination of raining from non-raining clouds in mid-latitudes using multispectral satellite data/ 8. Estimation of precipitation from space-based platforms/ 9. Combined radar radiometer retrievals from satellite observations/ Part II. Estimation of precipitation ii. Ground estimation: 10. Rain microstructure from polarimetric radar and advanced disdrometers/ 11. On the use of spectral polarimetry to observe ice cloud microphysics with radar/ 12. Performance of algorithms for rainfall retrieval from dual-polarization X-band radar measurements/ Part II. Estimation of precipitation iii. Underwater estimation: 13. Underwater acoustic measurements of rainfall/ Part III. Prediction of precipitation: 14. Probabilistic evaluation of ensemble precipitation forecasts/ 15. Improved nowcasting of precipitation based on convective analysis fields/ 16. Overview of methods for the verification of quantitative precipitation forecasts/ 17. Objective verification of spatial precipitation forecasts/ Part IV. Integration of measurement, estimation and prediction of precipitation: 18. Combined use of weather radar/ 19. Adjusting ground radar using space TRMM Precipitation Radar/ 20. Implementing a multiplatform precipitation experiment/ Subject index/
* The book is based on selected contributions presented at the (General) Session on the "Observation, Prediction and Verification of Precipitation" of the 2006 EGU General Assembly held in Vienna, Austria. It focuses on current advances in the field of precipitation measurement (i.e. instrumentation), estimation (i.e. remote sensing) and prediction (i.e. modeling). *
Rosenzweig, C. & Hillel, D.
Climate Variability and the Global Harvest
Impacts of El Nino and Other Oscillations on Agro-Ecosystems
Oxford U.P. 2007.12
280 pp.(H)
ISBN 0-19-513763-9
8,100円
Contents
1. Climate Variability in the Context of Climate Change: El Nino and Other Oscillations/ 2. Impacts of El Nino-La Nino a Cycles; Systems and Sectors/ 3. Links to Agroecosystems: Processes and Productivity/ 4. Recent El Ninos and Their Manifestations: Evolving Understanding/ 5. Analysis of El Nino Effects: Methods and Models/ 6. Seasonal Climate Predictions: Farmers, Planners, and Policy-makers/ 7. Regional Activities in a Global Framework: Developed and Developing Countries/ 8. Climate, Society, and Sustainable Development: Assessing Vulnerability, Building Adaptive Capacity/ Index/
* Cynthia Rosenzweig and Daniel Hillel describe the current efforts to develop and apply a global-to-regional approach to climate-risk management. They explain how atmospheric and social scientists are cooperating with agricultural practitioners in various regions around the world to determine how farmers may benefit most from new climate predictions. Specifically, the emerging ability to predict the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle offers the potential to transform agricultural planning worldwide. Biophysical scientists are only now beginning to recognize the large-scale, globally distributed impacts of ENSO on the probabilities of seasonal precipitation and temperature regimes. Meanwhile, social scientists have been researching how to disseminate forecasts more effectively within rural communities. Consequently, as the quality of climatic predictions have improved, the dissemination and presentation of forecasts have become more effective as well. This book explores the growing understanding of the interconnectedness of climate predictions and productive agriculture for sustainable development, as well as methods and models used to study this relationship. *
Sivakumar, M. V .K. & Motha, R. P. ed.
Managing Weather and Climate Risks in Agriculture
Springer-Verlag 2007.
504 pp.(H)
ISBN 3-540-72744-2
21,600円
Contents
1 Extreme weather and climate events and farming risks/ 2 Preparedness and coping strategies with agrometeorological risks and uncertainties/ 3 Challenges to Coping Strategies with Agrometeorological Risks and Uncertainties in Africa/4 Challenges to Coping Strategies with Agrometeorological Risks and Uncertainties in Asian Regions/ 5 Challenges and Strategies to face Agrometeorological Risks and Uncertainties - Regional Perspective in South America/ 6 Agrometeorological Risk and Coping Strategies - Perspective from Indian Subcontinent/ 7 Challenges to coping strategies in Agrometeorology: The Southwest Pacific/ 8 Europe/ 9 Methods of Evaluating Agrometeorological Risks and Uncertainties for Estimating Global Agricultural Supply and Demand/ 10 Weather and climate and optimization of farm technologies at different input levels/ 11 Complying with farmers' conditions and needs using new weather and climate information approaches and technologies/ 12 Information technology and decision support systems for on-farm applications to cope effectively with agrometeorological risks and uncertainties/ 13 Examples of coping strategies with agrometeorological risks and uncertainties for/in Crop yield, including the use of multiple cropping/ 14 Crop quality, including storage of products/ 15 Water management and water use efficiency/ 16 Integrated pest management/ 17 Drought/ 18 Desertification, wind erosion and sand transport / 19 Water erosion and water runoff & soil loss/ 20 Developing a Global Early Warning System for Wildland Fire/ 21 Scientific and Economic Rationale for Weather Risk Insurance for Agriculture/ 22 Weather index insurance for coping with risks in agricultural production/ 23 Contingency planning as a case study of coping with agrometeorological risks and uncertainties/ 24 Using simulation modelling as a policy option in coping with agrometeorological risks and uncertainties/ 25 Agrometeorological services to cope with risks and uncertainties/ 26 Managing Weather and Climate Risks in Agriculture A Synthesis/ index/
* Based on an International Workshop held in New Delhi, India, this fascinating book will be of interest to all organizations and agencies interested in improved risk management in agriculture. *
Shahin, M.
Water Resources and Hydrometeorology of the Arab Region
Springer-Verlag 2006.8
586 pp. (H)
ISBN 1-4020-4577-8
24,800円
Contents
Dedication.- Foreword.- Preface.- 1. Historical Introduction.- 2. Physiography and Geology of the Arab Region.- 3. Climate of the Arab Region.- 4. Analysis of Precipitation Data.- 5. Evaporation and Evapotranspiration.- 6. Runoff and River Flow.- 7. Wadis and Wadi Flow.- 8. Erosion and Sedimentation in drainage Basins and Storage Reservoirs.- 9. Groundwater Resources.- 10. Non-conventional (New) Water Resources.- 11. Water Storage.- 12. Water Scarcity in the Arab Region. Note to the Reader/User of the book.- References.- Reference Index.- Geographical Index *
* This book mainly deals with climate and hydrology (surface and sub-surface) of the Arab Region. *
Akinyemi, O.M.
Agricultural Production
Organic and Conventional Systems
Science Publishers 2007.7
224 pp. (H)
ISBN 1-57808-512-8
8,100円
Contents
Part 1. Introduction to Organic Agricultural Practices: . Factors; The Ideal of Philosophers in Organic Agriculture Inputs; Organic Motivation; Necessity in Organic Farming; Certification Requirements; Trade in Organic Food; Marketing/ Part 2. Basic Concepts for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: . Key Challenges to Agricultural Systems; Agricultural Advancement; Enhancing Food Security; Agricultural Sustainability; Suggestions on How to Promote Agricultural Development; Factors Affecting Farmers/ Part 3. Land: . Land Tenure; Land Use; Rock Formation Processes; Soil and its Formation; Soil Composition and Property; Soil Organic Matter in Sustaining Soil Fertility; Soil Management Principles; Soil Quality in Organic Systems; Organic Matter Content; Soil Biological Activities/Microorganisms; Soil pH; Availability of Nitrogen to Plants; Factors Affecting Soil Fertility; Carbon Sequestration in Farming System; Organic Agriculture/Microclimates; Ground and Surface Water/ Part 4. Effects and Consequences of Agricultural Chemicals on Soil: . Consequences of Chemical Usage; Effects of Chemicals on Soil; Developing and Maintaining Fertile Soils; Preventing Outbreaks of Pests and Diseases; Implementing Changes in Chemical Applications; Ecological Strategies for Pest Control/
* This book examines production efficiency and economic benefits of agricultural production systems, comparing both organic and conventional systems. *
Carbone, G.
Exercises for Weather and Climate 6th ed.
Prentice Hall 2006.4
230 pp.(P)
ISBN 0-13-149701-4
7,600円
Contents
1. Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere/ 2. Earth-Sun Geometry/ 3. The Surface Energy Budget./ 4. Simulating the Earth's Energy Budget/ 5. Atmospheric Moisture/ 6. Saturation and Atmospheric Stability/ 7. Cloud Droplets and Raindrops/ 8. Atmospheric Motion/ 9. Weather Map Analysis./ 10. Mid-Latitude Cyclones/ 11. Thunderstorms and Tornadoes/ 12. Hurricanes/ 13. Climate Controls/ 14. Climate Classification/ 15. World Climates/ 16. Climatic Variability and Change/ 17. Simulating Climatic Change/ Appendix A: Dimensions and Units/ Appendix B: Earth Measures/ Appendix C: GeoCloc/ Appendix D: Weather Symbols/
* Available at a reduced price when packaged with a Prentice Hall text, this lab manual’s 18 exercises encourage students to review important ideas and concepts through problem solving, simulations, and guided thinking. This revision features an upgraded graphics program and seven computer-based simulations and tutorials that help students grasp key concepts. It compliments any introductory meteorology or weather and climate text ﾐ particularly Aguado/Burt’s Understanding Weather and Climate, 4/E. *
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