Foam Trails Guide

Foam Trails Guide offers a deep dive into the fascinating world of ocean drift, transforming complex oceanography into accessible knowledge. Discover how ocean currents, driven by factors like wind and the Earth's rotation (Coriolis effect), dictate the movement of everything from marine debris to messages in bottles. The book uniquely blends scientific rigor with practical guidance.

The book explores predictive modeling, revealing how scientists forecast the paths of objects at sea. It also touches on the history, from simple drift bottles to sophisticated satellite tracking. Understanding these dynamics has real-world implications, informing search and rescue operations and aiding in environmental stewardship by tracking pollutants.

The book progresses from fundamental concepts, such as thermohaline circulation, to case studies of significant drift events. It utilizes data visualizations and maps to enhance comprehension. Foam Trails Guide empowers readers to interpret ocean current maps and understand the ethical considerations of drift prediction.

© 2025 Publifye (Ebook): 9788235204882

Vertaling: AI

Publicatiedatum

Ebook: 27 februari 2025