Volcanic Ash Hazard Observation

Format Electronic
Publication InfoSan Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Description300 p. 09.250 x 07.500 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Earth and Planetary Sciences 2016 [EBCEPS16]
Subjects
Volcanoes

Other author/creatorMackie, Shona Editor
Other author/creatorRicketts, Hugo Editor
Other author/creatorWatson, Matt Editor
Other author/creatorCashman, Kathy Editor
Other author/creatorRust, Alison Editor
Summary Annotation "Volcanic Ash: Hazard Observation" presents an introduction followed by four sections, each on a separate topic and each containing chapters from an internationally renowned pool of authors. The introduction provides a volcanological context for ash generation that sets the stage for the development and interpretation of techniques presented in subsequent sections.The book begins with an examination of the methods to characterize ash deposits on the ground, as ash deposits on the ground have generally experienced some atmospheric transport. This section will also cover basic information on ash morphology, density, and refractive index, all parameters required to understand and analyze assumptions made for both in situ measurements and remote sensing ash inversion techniques. Sections two, three, and four focus on methods for observing volcanic ash in the atmosphere using ground-based, airborne, and spaceborne instruments respectively.Throughout the book, the editors showcase not only the interdisciplinary nature of the volcanic ash problem, but also the challenges and rewards of interdisciplinary endeavors. Additionally, by bringing together a broad perspective on volcanic ash studies, the book not only ties together ground-, air-, academic, and applied approaches to the volcanic ash problem, but also engages with other scientific communities interested in particulate transport.Includes recent case studies highlighting the impact of volcanic ash, making methods used for observation more accessible to the readerContains advances in volcanic ash observation that can be used in other remote sensing applicationsPresents a cross-disciplinary approach that includes not only methods of tracking and measuring ash in the atmosphere, but also of the fundamental science that supports methodological application and interpretationEdited by an internationally recognized team with a range of expertise within the field of volcanic ash
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ISBN9780081004050
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