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Author : Ulf Bayer
Release : 2006-04-10
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 657/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Pattern Recognition Problems in Geology and Paleontology by : Ulf Bayer
Download or read book Pattern Recognition Problems in Geology and Paleontology written by Ulf Bayer. This book was released on 2006-04-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George R. McGhee
Release : 1999
Genre : Computers
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Book Rating : 177/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Theoretical Morphology by : George R. McGhee
Download or read book Theoretical Morphology written by George R. McGhee. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theoretical morphology--which seeks to sketch the range of forms that biological entities could take, with the ultimate goal of discovering why certain forms exist but others do not--is among paleontology's most significant contributions to the understanding of evolution. Today, with the aid of computers in developing conceivable morphologies, the discipline has been able to advance into a remarkable tool for the study of evolution. Yet despite these advances, the field remains largely untapped and ripe with research potential. In this volume, paleontologist George McGhee presents the first complete overview of the field, its advancements in recent years, and the challenges ahead. Theoretical Morphology provides readers with the background they need to launch their own research. McGhee describes the steps involved in defining the geometric parameters (theoretical morphospaces) for an organic form in order to generate a spectrum of other possible forms that have never actually appeared. He also addresses the simulation of actual processes of morphogenesis, with the goal of attaining a more nuanced comprehension of how evolutionary processes work. Theoretical Morphology takes readers through a variety of theoretical morphospaces including those for univalved, bivalved, discrete, and branching growth systems. With a glossary of terms and a comprehensive list of references on the subject, this is an excellent handbook for graduate students or professional scientists interested in employing these cutting-edge techniques in their own research.
Author : Roger H. Charlier
Release : 2006-04-10
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 057/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Coastal Erosion by : Roger H. Charlier
Download or read book Coastal Erosion written by Roger H. Charlier. This book was released on 2006-04-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coastal zone is subject to strong pressures from a large number of users. Populations are migrating to it in large numbers. Industry wants to exploit it for its space, water and manpower. Aggregate miners want to exploit mineral resources and health centers are multiplying. It is a favorite area for tourism and recreation worldwide. The zone can boom economically. However, coastlines are progressively receding worldwide, making the zone fragile, vulnerable, and unstable. The book presents methods of coastal protection and beach restoration and offers solutions to the various problems.
Author : U. Bayer
Release : 2006-01-21
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 622/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Sedimentary and Evolutionary Cycles by : U. Bayer
Download or read book Sedimentary and Evolutionary Cycles written by U. Bayer. This book was released on 2006-01-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Hildegard Westphal
Release : 2008-01-03
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 766/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Carbonate Platform Slopes — A Record of Changing Conditions by : Hildegard Westphal
Download or read book Carbonate Platform Slopes — A Record of Changing Conditions written by Hildegard Westphal. This book was released on 2008-01-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Periplatform slope sediments from the Bahamas serve as an example for a small-scale sedimentologic record of environmental changes. Carbonate platforms react sensitively to sea-level fluctuations. Therefore, sediments deposited on the slope during lowstands differ in composition from highstand deposits. A second focus is the early diagenetic alteration and cementation of these sediments with their high diagenetic potential. This book contributes to and discusses new developments in carbonate sedimentology such as the concepts of highstand shedding and early burial diagenesis, which also have an impact on reservoir studies.
