“There is no branch of detective science which is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps. Happily, I have always laid great stress upon it, and much practice has made it second nature to me.” Sherlock Holmes, Study of Scarlet.Despite the fictional nature of Sherlock Holmes this statement rings true today. The study of footwear is neglected in modern forensic practice and does have much to offer. What it needs is an injection of technology and modern analytical tools. These tools are emerging from the digital revolution currently transforming vertebrate ichnology. Ichnology is the discipline of earth science which focuses on the study of trace fossils such as footprints. This book draws upon both disciplines - geology (ichnology) and forensic science - to show how the two have much to learn from each other especially with regard to the digital capture and analysis of footprints. This book presents field and laboratory methods associated with the collection, analysis and presentation of three-dimensional tracks (footprints) whether from a crime scene or a geological/archaeological excavation. It shows students, researchers and practitioners how to collect and analyse 3D data and take advantage of the digital revolution transforming ichnology. This book is not only essential reading for forensic and earth science students but also for professional forensic practitioners as well as for applied computer scientists developing new tools for visualization and analysis of 3D data. The book forms a natural methods focused complement to the successful text Fossilised Locomotion published by Springer 2014.
Автор: Abhijit Mitra Название: Mangrove Forests in India ISBN: 3030205940 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030205942 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 7965.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This is the first comprehensive science-based primer to highlight the unique ecosystem services provided by mangrove forests, and discuss how these services preserve the livelihoods of coastal populations. The book presents three decades of real-time data on Sundarbans and Bhitarkanika mangroves in India measuring carbon and nitrogen sequestration, as well as case studies that demonstrate the utility provided by mangroves for reducing the impact of storms and erosion, providing nutrient retention for complex habitats, and housing a vast reservoir of plant, animal and microbial biodiversity. Also addressed is the function of mangroves as natural ecosystems of cultural convergence, offering the resources and products necessary for thriving coastal communities.
The book will be of interest to students, academics and researchers in the fields of oceanography, marine biology, botany, climate science, ecology and environmental geography, as well as consultants and policy makers working in coastal zone management and coastal biodiversity conservation.
Автор: Luiz Drude de Lacerda; Volker Linneweber Название: Mangrove Ecosystems ISBN: 3642075851 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642075858 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 26120.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Protection of the environment has nowadays become a major challenge and a condi- tion for survival of future human generations and life on Earth in general.
Автор: I. Faridah-Hanum; A. Latiff; Khalid Rehman Hakeem; Название: Mangrove Ecosystems of Asia ISBN: 1461485819 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461485810 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 26122.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The book provides an up-to-date account of mangrove forests from Asia, together with restoration techniques, and the management requirements of these ecosystems to ensure their sustainability and conservation.
Автор: Abhijit Mitra Название: Sensitivity of Mangrove Ecosystem to Changing Climate ISBN: 8132228820 ISBN-13(EAN): 9788132228820 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 21661.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Mangroves are basically salt tolerant forest ecosystems found mainly in tropical and sub-tropical inter-tidal regions. Till about 1960s, mangroves were largely viewed as “economically unproductive areas” and were therefore destroyed for reclaiming land for various economic and commercial activities. Gradually, with the passage of time, the economic and ecological benefits of mangroves have become visible and their importance is now well appreciated. Today, mangroves are observed in about 30 countries in tropical subtropical regions covering an area of about 99,300 Sq.Km. However, during the past 50 years, over 50% of the mangrove cover has been lost, mainly because of the increased pressure of human activities like shrimp farming and agriculture, forestry, salt extraction, urban development, tourist development and infrastructure. Also, dam on rivers, contamination of sea waters caused by heavy metals, oil spills, pesticides and other products etc. have been found to be responsible for the decline of mangroves. Although the temperature effect on growth and species diversity is not known, sea-level rise may pose a serious threat to these ecosystems The present book addresses all these important issues in separate chapters with some interesting case studies whose data may serve as pathfinder for future researches in the sphere of the influence of climate change on mangrove ecosystem. The role of mangroves in the sector of bioremediation is a unique feather in the crown of this coastal and brackishwater vegetation that may be taken up by the coastal industries in order to maintain the health of ambient environment. This book seeks to discover and to assess the vulnerability of climate change on mangrove flora and fauna, their role in carbon sequestration and some interesting case studies by some groups of dedicated researchers that may serve as the basis of future climate related policies.
Автор: Victor H. Rivera-Monroy; Shing Yip Lee; Erik Krist Название: Mangrove Ecosystems: A Global Biogeographic Perspective ISBN: 3319622048 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319622040 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 23757.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book presents a comprehensive overview and analysis of mangrove ecological processes, structure, and function at the local, biogeographic, and global scales and how these properties interact to provide key ecosystem services to society.
Автор: Victor Jaccarini; Els Martens Название: The Ecology of Mangrove and Related Ecosystems ISBN: 9048142237 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048142231 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 32651.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Proceedings of the International Symposium held at Mombasa, Kenya, September 24-30, 1990
Автор: Abhijit Mitra Название: Sensitivity of Mangrove Ecosystem to Changing Climate ISBN: 8132215087 ISBN-13(EAN): 9788132215080 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 26122.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book examines the vulnerability of climate change on mangrove flora and fauna as well as their role in carbon sequestration. It details the role of mangroves in mitigating natural disaster like tsunamis. Includes case studies from around the world.
Автор: Daniel Alongi Название: The Energetics of Mangrove Forests ISBN: 9048170931 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048170937 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20896.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The author presents a functional overview of mangrove forest ecosystems: how they live and grow at the edge of tropical seas, how they play a critical role along the world`s tropical coasts, and what their future might be in a world affected by climate change.
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