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This textbook presents an understanding of how basic physical descriptions can be translated into mathematical analogues that provide an opportunity to investigate environmental processes. Examples come from a range of hydrologic atmospheric and geophysical problems. The emphasis is on simple examples and calculations that add to understanding. The book provides a sense for the meaning of mathematical expressions a physical feel for their relations to processes and confidence in working with mathematical solutions. The goal of this book in essence is to present the timeless basic physical and mathematical principles and philosophy of environmental modeling often to students who need to be taught how to think in a different way than they would for more narrowly-defined engineering or physics problems. Minimum prerequisites for the student reader include a knowledge of calculus through differential equations but the book provides the mathematical and physical tools needed as the occasion arises.
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This textbook presents an understanding of how basic physical descriptions can be translated into mathematical analogues that provide an opportunity to investigate environmental processes. Examples come from a range of hydrologic atmospheric and geophysical problems. The emphasis is on simple examples and calculations that add to understanding. The book provides a sense for the meaning of mathematical expressions a physical feel for their relations to processes and confidence in working with mathematical solutions. The goal of this book in essence is to present the timeless basic physical and mathematical principles and philosophy of environmental modeling often to students who need to be taught how to think in a different way than they would for more narrowly-defined engineering or physics problems. Minimum prerequisites for the student reader include a knowledge of calculus through differential equations but the book provides the mathematical and physical tools needed as the occasion arises.
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What is Introduction to Environmental Modeling about?
This textbook presents an understanding of how basic physical descriptions can be translated into mathematical analogues that provide an opportunity to investigate environmental processes. Examples come from a range of hydrologic atmospheric and geophysical problems. The emphasis is on simple examples and calculations that add to understanding. The book provides a sense for the meaning of mathematical expressions a physical feel for their relations to processes and confidence in working with mathematical solutions. The goal of this book in essence is to present the timeless basic physical and mathematical principles and philosophy of environmental modeling often to students who need to be taught how to think in a different way than they would for more narrowly-defined engineering or physics problems. Minimum prerequisites for the student reader include a knowledge of calculus through differential equations but the book provides the mathematical and physical tools needed as the occasion arises.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Introduction to Environmental Modeling?
Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Environmental science, engineering and technology
Where can I read a sample of Introduction to Environmental Modeling?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107571693
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Introduction to Environmental Modeling?
William G. Gray,Genetha A. Gray
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Introduction to Environmental Modeling is available as paperback(ISBN 9781107571693)