Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences - Couverture souple

Caers, Jef

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1119992621 ISBN 13 : 9781119992622

Editeur : Wiley, 2011

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences highlights the various issues, techniques and practical modeling tools available for modeling uncertainty of complex Earth systems and the impact that it has on practical situations. The aim of the book is to provide an introductory overview which covers a broad range of tried–and–tested tools. Descriptions of concepts, philosophies, challenges, methodologies and workflows give the reader an understanding on how to make optimal decisions under uncertainty for Earth Science problems.

The book covers key issues such as: Spatial and time aspect; large complexity and dimensionality;   computation power; costs of engineering the Earth; uncertainty in the modeling and decision process. Focusing on reliable and practical methods this book provides and invaluable primer for the complex areas of decision making with uncertainty in the Earth Sciences.

• First comprehensive book to present the uncertainties inherent in modeling for the Earth science community
• Full colour throughout
• Includes case study examples for greater clarity
• Geo–engineering focus
• Provides an accessible introduction to modeling uncertainty in the Earth Sciences
• Includes established tools as well as novel techniques developed by the author
• Companion website available with free software and examples
• Avoids complex mathematics for enhanced user–friendly approach

Companion Website

www.wiley.com/go/caers/modeling

 

Revue de presse

This is an outstanding contribution to the current literature, particularly since this book is aimed at an audience of young researchers and modelers that may just be starting their careers. (Mathematical Geoscience, 29 November 2012)

Overall, I consider this book to be a good addition to a rather limited choice of books for teaching an introductory course on modeling uncertainty in the Earth and environmental sciences. As the author points out in the preface of the book, this is not an encyclopedia on modeling uncertainty, but rather an introduction to the topic that can lead the reader to deeper pursuits on modeling uncertainty.   (Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, 1 October 2012) 

The book, Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences, can be of great use for anyone involved with making decisions in Earth sciences. It gives a solid overview on how decisions in Earth Science can be improved by explicit uncertainty modeling.   (Environmental Earth Science, 1 October 2012)

 

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1119992621
• ISBN 13: 9781119992622
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 247
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible