Energy at the surface of the earth : an introduction to the energetics of ecosystems
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Energy at the surface of the earth : an introduction to the energetics of ecosystems

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  2. English
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Energy at the surface of the earth : an introduction to the energetics of ecosystems

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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
1981
Print ISBN
9780124971509
eBook ISBN
9780080954608
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Computer Science General

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Energy at the Surface of the Earth: An Introduction to the Energetics of Ecosystems
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Chapter I. Introduction
  8. Chapter II. Surface Characteristics of Ecosystems
  9. Chapter III. Direct Solar Radiation
  10. Chapter IV. Diffuse Solar Radiation
  11. Chapter V. Total Incoming Solar Radiation
  12. Chapter VI. Incoming Longwave Radiation
  13. Chapter VII. Radiant Energy Absorbed by Ecosystems
  14. Chapter VIII. Surface Temperature of Ecosystems
  15. Chapter IX. Longwave Radiation Emitted by Ecosystems
  16. Chapter X. Resultants of the Upward and Downward Radiation Fluxes
  17. Chapter XI. Fixing of Carbon by Ecosystems
  18. Chapter XII. The Release of Carbon Fixed in Ecosystems
  19. Chapter XIII. Broad-Scale Transformations of Fossil Energy
  20. Chapter XIV. Phase Changes of Water in Ecosystems: I. Freezing and Thawing
  21. Chapter XV. Phase Changes of Water in Ecosystems: II. Vaporization
  22. Chapter XVI. The Flux of Sensible Heat from Ecosystems
  23. Chapter XVII. Substrate Heat Flux in Terrestrial Ecosystems
  24. Chapter XVIII. Substrate Energy Storage in Aquatic Ecosystems and Its Place in Their Energy Budgets
  25. Chapter XIX. Potential and Kinetic Energy in Ecosystems
  26. Chapter XX. Energy Budgets at Different Depths in Ecosystems
  27. Chapter XXI. Ecosystem Contrasts
  28. Chapter XXII. Energy Conversions at Nodes
  29. Chapter XXIII. Integrating the Energy Fluxes
  30. Index

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