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Encyclopedia of Solid Earth Geophysics / / edited by Harsh K. Gupta
| Encyclopedia of Solid Earth Geophysics / / edited by Harsh K. Gupta |
| Edizione | [2nd ed. 2021.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (1976 pages) |
| Disciplina |
550
551 |
| Collana | Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series |
| Soggetto topico |
Earth sciences
Physical geography Natural disasters Geographic information systems Earth Sciences Earth System Sciences Natural Hazards Geographical Information System |
| Soggetto non controllato |
Geology
Science |
| ISBN | 3-030-58631-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Contents -- About the Editor -- Contributors -- Preface to the Second Edition -- Preface to the First Edition -- Acknowledgments -- A -- Absolute Age Determinations: Radiometric -- Definition -- Introduction -- Radioactivity and the Systematics of Its Use as a Chronometer -- The Application of Radiometric Dating -- Summary and Conclusions -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Anthropogenic Seismicity Related to Exploitation of Georesources -- Definition -- Overview -- Mechanisms of Interaction Between Technological Activity and the Rock Mass -- Induced, Triggered, or Natural -- Specific Features -- Collaborative Undertakings for Research into Anthropogenic Seismicity -- Summary -- Bibliography -- Archaeomagnetism -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Basic Features -- Archaeological Site Sampling -- Directional Analyses -- Paleo-intensity Analyses -- Magnetic Dating Based on the Direction of Remanence -- Relative Dating -- Chronological Dating -- Magnetic Polarity and Polarity Excursion Dating -- Magnetic Dating Based on the Intensity of Remanence -- Errors -- General Errors -- Errors Specific to Directional Dating -- Errors Specific to Intensity Dating -- Overall Error Assessment -- Specialized Applications -- Murals and Plaster -- Object Reconstruction -- Archaeological Sediments -- Magnetic ``Sourcing´´ -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Artificial Water Reservoir-Triggered Earthquakes, with Special Emphasis on Koyna, India -- Definition and Introduction -- Triggered vis-à-vis Induced Earthquakes -- Artificial Water Reservoir-Triggered Earthquakes -- Reservoir-Triggered Seismicity (RTS): Global Distribution -- Important Factors for RTS -- Common Characteristics of RTS Sequences -- Mechanism of Triggered Earthquakes -- Koyna, India -- How Long Triggered Earthquakes Will Continue at Koyna?.
Short-Term Earthquake Forecast at Koyna -- Near-Source Studies at Koyna -- Pilot Borehole Location -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- B -- Biogeophysics -- Definition -- Introduction -- Geophysical Detection of Cells and Biofilms -- Geophysical Detection of Metabolic By-Products and Mineral Weathering -- Geophysical Detection of Microbially Mediated Redox Processes -- Geophysical Detection of Microbe-Mineral Transformations -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Body Waves -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Types of Body Waves -- Wave Propagation -- Waves on a Seismogram -- Refraction -- Reflection -- Velocity -- Velocity of P- and S-waves -- P-waves -- S-waves -- Attenuation -- Summary: Results of Regional and Global Studies -- Body-Wave Modeling -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Borehole Seismic Networks and Arrays -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Introduction -- Early Developments -- Current Instrumentation and Installation -- Noise-Suppression and Signal-Detection Advantages -- Networks Versus Arrays -- Illustrative Examples -- Conclusions -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- C -- Characteristic Earthquakes and Seismic Gaps -- Definition -- Introduction -- History -- Assumptions -- Small Characteristic Earthquakes -- Modified Seismic Gap Hypothesis -- Challenges to the Seismic Gap Model -- Conclusions -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Continental Crustal Structure -- Definition -- Introduction -- Methods -- Cratons -- Orogens -- Extensional Areas -- Constraints on Crustal Petrology -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Acknowledgments -- Bibliography -- Continental Drift -- Definition -- Introduction -- Alfred Wegener -- Conclusions -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Continental Rifts -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Introduction -- Rift, Graben, and Taphrogen -- General Properties of Rifts -- Structure of Rifts. Sedimentation in Rifts -- Magmatism in Rifts -- Metamorphism in Rifts -- Kinds of Rifts -- Geometric Classification of Rifts (See Figs. 7 and 8) -- Kinematic Classification of Rifts (See Fig. 8) -- Dynamic (Genetic) Classification of Rifts (See Fig. 6) -- Concluding Note -- Bibliography -- Core Dynamo -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Introduction -- Dynamo Model Concept and Equations -- Model Setup -- Dynamo Equations -- Parameters -- Energetics of the Geodynamo -- Flow Pattern and Dynamo Mechanism -- Flow Outside Tangent Cylinder -- Flow Inside Tangent Cylinder -- Field Properties -- Field Strength Inside the Core -- Scaling Laws -- Magnetic Field Geometry -- Secular Variation -- Time Scales -- Advection vs. Diffusion of Field -- Magnetic Field Reversals -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Core-Mantle Coupling -- Definition, Scope, and Aims -- The Four Coupling Processes -- The Viscous Torque -- The Topographic Torque -- The Gravitational Torque -- The Magnetic Torque -- Synthesis -- Cross-References -- Acknowledgments -- Bibliography -- Crustal Reflectivity (Oceanic) and Magma Chamber -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Introduction -- Methods -- Crustal Structure at Fast Spreading Centers -- Plot Triplication -- Axial Magma Chamber (Melt Lens) -- Lower Crust -- Oceanic Moho -- Crustal Thickness -- Upper Mantle -- Faults in the Oceanic Crust and Upper Mantle -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Curie Temperature -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Magnetic Minerals and Curie Temperature -- Geomagnetic Implications -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- D -- Deep Scientific Drilling -- Definition -- Introduction -- Goals of Scientific Drilling -- Drilling, Sampling, and Monitoring Techniques -- Dynamics of Continental Crust -- Volcanic Systems -- Mid-ocean Ridge Magmatism -- Active Volcano Drilling and Subduction-Induced Volcanism. Mantle Plume Volcanism -- Impact Craters -- Active Fault Zones -- Nojima Fault Projects, Japan -- SAFOD, California -- Taiwan Chelungpu Drilling Project, Taiwan -- Wenchuan Earthquake Fault Scientific Drilling Project (WFSD), Sichuan, China -- Geophysical Observatory in the Eastern Sea of Marmara, GONAF -- Deep Scientific Drilling to Study Reservoir-Triggered Earthquakes in Koyna, India -- Subduction Zone Fault Drilling at Sea -- Japan Trench Fast Drilling Project (JFAST) -- Unconventional Resources: Geoenergy -- The Iceland Deep Drilling Project, IDDP -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Deep Seismic Reflection and Refraction Profiling -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Deep Seismic Reflection and Refraction Profiling -- Notational Notes -- Introduction -- Basic Principles -- Data Acquisition -- Field Layouts -- Special Processing and Interpretation Tools -- Main Results -- Some Recent Developments -- Research Problems -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Differential Rotation of the Earth´s Inner Core -- Definition -- Background -- Seismological Observations -- Concluding Remarks -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- E -- Earth Rotation -- Definition -- Introduction -- Mathematical Formulation of Earth Rotation -- Definition and Observation of Earth Orientation Parameters -- IERS International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Earth Tides -- Definition -- The Tidal Force -- The Earth´s Response -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Earth, Density Distribution -- Definition -- The Mean Density -- The Moment of Inertia Constraint -- Self-Compression -- Free Oscillation Data -- A Density Gradient Anomaly -- Extrapolation to Zero Pressure and Inferences About Composition -- Lateral Density Variations -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography. Earth´s Structure, Core -- Definition -- Overall Structure -- Radial and Lateral Variations -- Irregular Surface -- Mushy Zone at the Top -- Temporal Changes -- Possible Physical Mechanisms -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Earth´s Structure, Global -- Definition -- Introduction -- 1D Structure of the Earth -- Characterizing the Interior of the Earth with Earthquake Waves -- From 1D Models to 3D Tomographic Models -- Mantle Convection Jigsaw -- Seismic 3D Tomography: The Earth Scanner -- An Anisotropic and Anelastic Earth -- Outlook: New Challenges -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Further Reading -- Earth´s Structure, Lower Mantle -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Introduction -- Tools for Studying the Lower Mantle -- Three-Dimensional Structure and Dynamics -- Future Progress -- Summary -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Earth´s Structure, Upper Mantle -- Definition -- Tomographic Techniques -- Global Models -- Regional Models -- Outlook -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Earthquake Lights -- Synonyms -- Definition -- Classification of Earthquake Lights -- Examples of EQL -- Example of Type 3 EQL -- Source of EQL and Associated Electromagnetic (EM) Phenomena -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- Bibliography -- Earthquake Precursors and Prediction -- Definitions and Introduction -- History -- Nonmechanical Short-Term Precursors -- Difficulties Inherent to Short-Term Precursors -- Macro-anomalies -- Geochemical/Hydrological Precursors -- Satellite IR Images as Possible Surface Temperature -- Electric, Magnetic, and EM Precursors -- Telluric Current Precursors: The VAN Method -- Ultralow Frequency (ULF) Precursors -- Higher-Frequency EM Emission -- Lithosphere-Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling -- Possible Mechanism of Pre-seismic EM Emissions -- Critical Phenomena -- Summary and Future Outlook -- Cross-References -- Bibliography. Earthquake Prediction, M8 Algorithm. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910484033303321 |
| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021 | ||
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Geothermal energy [[electronic resource] ] : an alternative resource for the 21st century / / Harsh Gupta, Sukanta Roy
| Geothermal energy [[electronic resource] ] : an alternative resource for the 21st century / / Harsh Gupta, Sukanta Roy |
| Autore | Gupta Harsh K. <1942-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Boston, : Elsevier, 2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (293 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.44 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
RoySukanta
GuptaHarsh K. <1942-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Geothermal engineering
Geothermal resources |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-70801-8
9786610708017 0-08-087821-0 0-08-046564-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century; Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: The Energy Outlook; Introduction; Geothermal Energy-An Alternative; Chapter 2: Basic Concepts; Introduction; Earth's Structure; Thermal Structure of the Earth; Heat Flow and Temperature Distribution within the Lithosphere; Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics; Chapter 3: Heat Transfer; Introduction; Temperature, Heat and its Storage; Heat Conduction; Heat Convection; Heat Radiation; Temperature Estimates in Some Simple Geological Situations
Chapter 4: Geothermal Systems and ResourcesIntroduction; Types of Geothermal Systems; Chapter 5: Exploration Techniques; Geological and Hydrological Considerations; Geochemical Techniques; Geophysical Techniques; Airborne Surveys; Exploratory Drilling; Concluding Remarks; Chapter 6: Assessment and Exploitation; Drilling Technology; Reservoir Physics and Engineering; Production Technology; Environmental Aspects; Chapter 7: The Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field, Mexico; Introduction; Geological and Tectonic Setting; Surface Manifestations; Geochemical Surveys; Geophysical Measurements Hydrogeological ModelDrilling; Production; Transportation of Steam; The Power Plant; Cost of Geothermal Power; Present Status of the Geothermal Reservoir; Chapter 8: Worldwide Status of Geothermal Resource Utilization; Introduction; Electric Power Generation; Non-Electrical Uses; Global Scenario; Concluding Remarks; Chapter 9: Thermal Energy of the Oceans; Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC); Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination of Seawater; References; Subject Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910457218903321 |
Gupta Harsh K. <1942->
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| Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Boston, : Elsevier, 2007 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Geothermal energy : an alternative resource for the 21st century / / Harsh Gupta, Sukanta Roy
| Geothermal energy : an alternative resource for the 21st century / / Harsh Gupta, Sukanta Roy |
| Autore | Gupta Harsh K. <1942-> |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Boston, : Elsevier, 2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (293 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.44 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
RoySukanta
GuptaHarsh K. <1942-> |
| Collana | LC science tracer bullet |
| Soggetto topico |
Geothermal engineering
Geothermal resources |
| ISBN |
1-280-70801-8
9786610708017 0-08-087821-0 0-08-046564-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Geothermal Energy: An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century; Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: The Energy Outlook; Introduction; Geothermal Energy-An Alternative; Chapter 2: Basic Concepts; Introduction; Earth's Structure; Thermal Structure of the Earth; Heat Flow and Temperature Distribution within the Lithosphere; Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics; Chapter 3: Heat Transfer; Introduction; Temperature, Heat and its Storage; Heat Conduction; Heat Convection; Heat Radiation; Temperature Estimates in Some Simple Geological Situations
Chapter 4: Geothermal Systems and ResourcesIntroduction; Types of Geothermal Systems; Chapter 5: Exploration Techniques; Geological and Hydrological Considerations; Geochemical Techniques; Geophysical Techniques; Airborne Surveys; Exploratory Drilling; Concluding Remarks; Chapter 6: Assessment and Exploitation; Drilling Technology; Reservoir Physics and Engineering; Production Technology; Environmental Aspects; Chapter 7: The Cerro Prieto Geothermal Field, Mexico; Introduction; Geological and Tectonic Setting; Surface Manifestations; Geochemical Surveys; Geophysical Measurements Hydrogeological ModelDrilling; Production; Transportation of Steam; The Power Plant; Cost of Geothermal Power; Present Status of the Geothermal Reservoir; Chapter 8: Worldwide Status of Geothermal Resource Utilization; Introduction; Electric Power Generation; Non-Electrical Uses; Global Scenario; Concluding Remarks; Chapter 9: Thermal Energy of the Oceans; Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC); Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination of Seawater; References; Subject Index |
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| Amsterdam, The Netherlands ; ; Boston, : Elsevier, 2007 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Modeling, Simulation and Optimization : Proceedings of CoMSO 2022 / / edited by Biplab Das, Ripon Patgiri, Sivaji Bandyopadhyay, Valentina Emilia Balas, Sukanta Roy
| Modeling, Simulation and Optimization : Proceedings of CoMSO 2022 / / edited by Biplab Das, Ripon Patgiri, Sivaji Bandyopadhyay, Valentina Emilia Balas, Sukanta Roy |
| Autore | Das Biplab |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2024.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (601 pages) |
| Disciplina | 006.3 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
PatgiriRipon
BandyopadhyaySivaji BalasValentina Emilia RoySukanta |
| Collana | Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies |
| Soggetto topico |
Computational intelligence
Control engineering Mathematical optimization Computer simulation Computational Intelligence Control and Systems Theory Optimization Computer Modelling |
| ISBN | 981-9968-66-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | On P-refinement in Topology Optimization -- Computational Analysis of Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbines for Exhaust Air Energy Extraction -- A Wideband Circular Slot-Loaded Hexagon-Shaped Microstrip Antenna for Microwave RF Energy Harvesting -- A New Method of Population Initialization for Enhancing Performance of Evolutionary Algorithms -- Performance Analysis of Metaheuristic Methods in the Classification of Different Human Behavioural Disorders -- The Influence of Wall Temperature on Total Pressure Drop During Condensation of R134a Inside a Dimpled Tube. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910838272303321 |
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Das Biplab
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| Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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