Dynamic Models in Earth-Science Instruction - Rilegato

Yoxall, W. H.

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ISBN 10: 0521242622 ISBN 13: 9780521242622

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1983

Riassunto

First published in 1983, this book describes the construction and in-laboratory use of basic earth-science equipment.

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Descrizione del libro

First published in 1983, this book describes the construction and in-laboratory use of basic earth-science equipment, including the flume, rainfall simulator, wind tunnel and wave generator. The aim of the book is to facilitate the laboratory study of landform processes in courses associated with geomorphology, geology, physical geography and earth science.

Contenuti

Preface; Introduction; 1. Models; 2. The educational aspects; 3. Validity of demonstration models; 4. General equipment and controls; 5. The rainfall simulator in demonstration; 6. The rainfall simulator in analogue modelling; 7. The flume in instructional contexts; 8. Experiments with the flume; 9. The wave tank; 10. The wind tunnel; 11. Plastic deformation models; 12. Field models; Appendix; References; Index.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1983
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521242622
• ISBN 13: 9780521242622
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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