Contaminated Rivers

Suzanne M. Orbock Miller

ISBN 10: 1402052863 / ISBN 13: 9781402052866

Edité par Springer Netherlands Mrz 2007, 2007

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This book provides an introductory understanding of fluvial geomorphic principles and how these principles can be integrated with geochemical data to cost-effectively characterize, assess and remediate contaminated rivers. The book stresses the importance of needing to understand both geomorphic and geochemical processes. Thus, the overall presentation is first an analysis of physical and chemical processes and, second, a discussion of how an understanding of these processes can be applied to specific aspects of site assessment and remediation. Such analyses provide the basis for a realistic prediction of the kinds of environmental responses that might be expected, for example, during future changes in climate or land-use. 436 pp. Englisch.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9781402052866

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Contaminated Rivers
• Éditeur: Springer Netherlands Mrz 2007
• Date de parution: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1402052863
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781402052866
• Reliure: Buch
• État de l'article: Neu

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Synopsis

This book provides students and professionals with an introductory understanding of fluvial geomorphic principles and how these principles can be integrated with geochemical data to cost-effectively characterize, assess and remediate contaminated rivers.

There is in-depth discussion of the mechanics involved in the transport, deposition, and remobilization of contaminated sediments by physical processes. The book also comprehensively examines the use of geomorphic principles to identify and map spatial variations in metal concentrations in contaminated river valleys. The book stresses the importance of needing to understand both geomorphic and geochemical processes. Thus, the overall presentation is an analysis of physical and chemical processes and a discussion of how an understanding of these processes can be applied to specific aspects of site assessment and remediation.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The geomorphological, surficial and geochemical processes and conditions of rivers require a tailored set of strategies and programs to successfully clean up contaminated river reaches. The primary purpose of this book is not only to provide students and professionals with an introductory understanding of fluvial geomorphic principles but also to explain using a process oriented approach how these geomorphic principles can be integrated with geochemical data to cost-effectively characterize, assess and remediate contaminated river systems. Numerous case studies from North America and many other parts of the world are included.