Product Description

Estuaries is a comprehensive introductory text emphasizing the physical processes involved in the mixing of sea and river water and the transport of fine sediments within the complex estuarine topographic context. The theoretical and mathematical formulation of these processes are treated at a fairly elementary level, and are used to develop a foundation for more extensive study. The second edition retains the classical approaches to the tidally averaged circulation and mixing conditions but broadens them to consider recent advances in the understanding of processes occurring within the tide. The scope has also been widened to include more detail on the morphology of estuaries and their development, the fluxes of suspended fine sediments, and the generation and maintenance of turbidity maximum. The book provides an excellent introduction for research students in oceanography, environmental science, geography, geology, and water and coastal engineering. It will also be useful as a reference book for those working in water quality, morphological modelling and estuarine environmental management.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #424858 in Books
• Published on: 1997-11-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 210 pages

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Estuaries is a comprehensive introductory text emphasizing the physical processes involved in the mixing of sea and river water and the transport of fine sediments within the complex estuarine topographic context. The theoretical and mathematical formulation of these processes are treated at a fairly elementary level, and are used to develop a foundation for more extensive study. The second edition retains the classical approaches to the tidally averaged circulation and mixing conditions but broadens them to consider recent advances in the understanding of processes occurring within the tide. The scope has also been widened to include more detail on the morphology of estuaries and their development, the fluxes of suspended fine sediments, and the generation and maintenance of turbidity maximum. The book provides an excellent introduction for research students in oceanography, environmental science, geography, geology, and water and coastal engineering. It will also be useful as a reference book for those working in water quality, morphological modelling and estuarine environmental management.

Customer Reviews

An extremely helpful reference book
A well written and concise book covering everything from classification to in-depth sediment dynamnics. The text is extremely easy to understand even though it tackles difficult theories and formulae (the formulae are well described and set out in stages). Case studies and clear diagrams also contribute to the books 5 star rating!

This book is a must read for anyone on a marine based course or work within the world of Estuaries. Estuaries and Sediment Dynamics may not be the most interesting subject in the world but this book keeps the reader informed and interested throughout every chapter.