9781527825307 - A Primer of Basic Concepts of Lakeshore Processes (Classic Reprint) de Duane, David B. (4 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book unravels the mysteries of coastal processes occurring around the shores of the Great Lakes of the United States and Canada. The author, an acclaimed expert in the field, provides a structured approach to studying these phenomena. It starts with examining the generation and characteristics of water motion, explores water level shifts and their periodicity, and investigates sediment entrainment and transport along the shoreline. Detailed analysis of fundamental concepts such as beaches, wave erosion, and the effects of structures like jetties and groins on coastal dynamics bring clarity to the subject matter. The book engages readers with practical examples and insights that reveal the complexity of coastal environments. Through this exploration, readers gain a deeper understanding of the processes that shape and influence the shores of the Great Lakes and similar water bodies worldwide. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from A Primer of Basic Concepts of Lakeshore ProcessesThe motion of water in a lake is the result of many complex processes involving the interaction of the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere. Present knowled.