Quantitative modeling of earth surface processes /

This textbook describes some of the most effective and straightforward quantitative techniques for modeling Earth surface processes. By emphasizing a core set of equations and solution techniques, the book presents state-of-the-art models currently employed in Earth surface process research, as well...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pelletier, Jon D
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The diffusion equation
  • Flow routing
  • The advection/wave equation
  • Flexural isostasy
  • Non-Newtonian flow equations
  • Instabilities
  • Stochastic processes