ISBN: 9781528403481 - exploration and sampling methods for borrow areas (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book addresses the primary approaches for studying coastal geology in support of US Army Corps of Engineer projects, such as beach nourishment. The author, a notable authority in the field, thoroughly examines current technologies for data collection and interpretation. Starting with historical analysis, the book discusses topics like geomorphology, stratigraphy, and lithology. It provides a comprehensive look at common deposit types found in the coastal environment, such as tidal shoals, linear shoals, and glacial drift. This book also explores the use of geophysical equipment like Fathometers, seismic reflection systems, and side-scan sonar for effective data gathering. It concludes by emphasizing the significance of accurate navigation and positioning controls in borrow source exploration programs, a key aspect often overlooked in coastal geology studies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…