Sedimentology of Aqueous Systems

Covers the characteristics of the sediments themselves as wll as their physico-chemical impact on aquatic habitats and subsequent management implications.

Sediments in aqueous systems are of increasing interest to academics, researchers, practitioners and stakeholders around the world. There is a strong focus on methods and instrumentation for collecting data and monitoring of environmental sediment quality and as a result, a wide range of environments are considered - from urban areas to freshwater estuaries and marine ecosystems. The chapters have been written by international specialists in the field, ensuring a good breadth of examples, experiences and case studies throughout.

This book appeals to a broad spectrum of interests from geographers, to engineers and environmental scientists, and at undergraduate to post graduate and academic researcher levels.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Wiley

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Poleto, Cristiano; Charlesworth, Susanne

ISBN:

978-1-44-433290-2

Specialty:

• Earth & Geological Sciences
• Geology & Geosciences

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

216

Publication Year:

2010