Visualizing Earth Science

Visualizing Earth Science
Author: Zeeya Merali
Publisher: Wiley Global Education
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2012-04-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 111843594X

Visualizing Earth Science relies heavily on rich visuals to expand on concepts for students and solidify their understanding of them. This accessible format, coupled with the assumption that students have little knowledge of earth science, allows students to navigate through the material with greater ease the goal being to help them understand the world around them and interpret what they see in a meaningful, accurate and exciting way. Authors Zeeya Merali and Brian Skinner focus on visual learning in their debut of their first edition, Visualizing Earth Science. This text weaves illustrated timelines throughout to exemplify how concepts fit together and develop over time. Students will quickly learn difficult concepts with this innovative, visual approach.

Visualizing Geology

Visualizing Geology
Author: Barbara W. Murck
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2015-12-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118996518

The newly revised Fourth Edition of Visualizing Geology, WileyPLUS NextGen Card and Loose-leaf Set Single Semester delivers an authoritative and thorough exploration of introductory Earth system science and geology in the distinctive style of the Wiley Visualizing series. Students learn about the three grand geologic cycles – tectonic, rock, and water – and how they interact to create and shape the geologic features we see and experience. This single-semester loose-leaf set includes access to the renowned WileyPLUS NextGen digital learning environment, an indispensable pedagogical addition to any classroom.

Visualizing Earth History

Visualizing Earth History
Author: Loren E. Babcock
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2008-10-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0471724904

Visualizing Earth History integrates artwork and images from National Geographic and other rich visuals to provide a broad overview of earth history. Author, Loren Babock explores Earth’s history as a series of interrelated processes that continue to have significant outcomes for humans and other living things.

Introduction to Python in Earth Science Data Analysis

Introduction to Python in Earth Science Data Analysis
Author: Maurizio Petrelli
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2021-09-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030780554

This textbook introduces the use of Python programming for exploring and modelling data in the field of Earth Sciences. It drives the reader from his very first steps with Python, like setting up the environment and starting writing the first lines of codes, to proficient use in visualizing, analyzing, and modelling data in the field of Earth Science. Each chapter contains explicative examples of code, and each script is commented in detail. The book is minded for very beginners in Python programming, and it can be used in teaching courses at master or PhD levels. Also, Early careers and experienced researchers who would like to start learning Python programming for the solution of geological problems will benefit the reading of the book.

Earth Observation Using Python

Earth Observation Using Python
Author: Rebekah B. Esmaili
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2021-08-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119606888

Learn basic Python programming to create functional and effective visualizations from earth observation satellite data sets Thousands of satellite datasets are freely available online, but scientists need the right tools to efficiently analyze data and share results. Python has easy-to-learn syntax and thousands of libraries to perform common Earth science programming tasks. Earth Observation Using Python: A Practical Programming Guide presents an example-driven collection of basic methods, applications, and visualizations to process satellite data sets for Earth science research. Gain Python fluency using real data and case studies Read and write common scientific data formats, like netCDF, HDF, and GRIB2 Create 3-dimensional maps of dust, fire, vegetation indices and more Learn to adjust satellite imagery resolution, apply quality control, and handle big files Develop useful workflows and learn to share code using version control Acquire skills using online interactive code available for all examples in the book The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. Find out more about this book from this Q&A with the Author

Collecting, Processing and Presenting Geoscientific Information

Collecting, Processing and Presenting Geoscientific Information
Author: Martin H. Trauth
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2018-03-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662562030

This second edition is an intensively revised and updated version of the book MATLAB® and Design Recipes for Earth Sciences. It aims to introduce students to the typical course followed by a data analysis project in earth sciences. A project usually involves searching relevant literature, reviewing and ranking published books and journal articles, extracting relevant information from the literature in the form of text, data, or graphs, searching and processing the relevant original data using MATLAB, and compiling and presenting the results as posters, abstracts, and oral presentations using graphics design software. The text of this book includes numerous examples on the use of internet resources, on the visualization of data with MATLAB, and on preparing scientific presentations. As with the book MATLAB Recipes for Earth Sciences–4rd Edition (2015), which demonstrates the use of statistical and numerical methods on earth science data, this book uses state-of-the art software packages, including MATLAB and the Adobe Creative Suite, to process and present geoscientific information collected during the course of an earth science project. The book's supplementary electronic material (available online through the publisher's website) includes color versions of all figures, recipes with all the MATLAB commands featured in the book, the example data, exported MATLAB graphics, and screenshots of the most important steps involved in processing the graphics.

Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences

Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences
Author: Jef Caers
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2011-05-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119998719

Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences highlights the various issues, techniques and practical modeling tools available for modeling the uncertainty of complex Earth systems and the impact that it has on practical situations. The aim of the book is to provide an introductory overview which covers a broad range of tried-and-tested tools. Descriptions of concepts, philosophies, challenges, methodologies and workflows give the reader an understanding of the best way to make decisions under uncertainty for Earth Science problems. The book covers key issues such as: Spatial and time aspect; large complexity and dimensionality; computation power; costs of 'engineering' the Earth; uncertainty in the modeling and decision process. Focusing on reliable and practical methods this book provides an invaluable primer for the complex area of decision making with uncertainty in the Earth Sciences.

Visualizing the Environment

Visualizing the Environment
Author: Linda R. Berg
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Incorporated
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2010-09-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780470157985

Visualizing the Environment, Canadian Edition follows a fresh approach to Environmental Science. Wiley, in partnership with National Geographic, has created a visually-focused text designed to uniquely address the processing style of today?s student by making material accessible and engaging without sacrificing content. Visualizing the Environment focuses on environmental sustainability and teaches students the principles of understanding the biological, physical, and socioeconomic attributes of the environment. It centres on problems that have resulted from human activities, and most importantly looks at a diversity of solutions and actions that can be taken to ensure the future well-being of our Earth.