Understanding Sea-Level Rise and Variability

Informationen zum Autor John Church is an oceanographer with the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research and the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre. He was co-convening lead author for the chapter on sea level in the IPCC Third Assessment Report. He was awarded the 2006 Roger Revelle Medal by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, a CSIRO Medal for Research Achievement in 2006, and the 2007 Eureka Prize for Scientific Research.Philip Woodworth works at the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory in Liverpool. He is a former Director of the Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level (PSMSL) and Chairman of Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS). He has been a lead or contributing author for each of the IPCC Research Assessments. He was awarded the Denny Medal of IMAREST in 2009 for innovation in sea-level technology and the Vening Meinesz Medal of the European Geosciences Union in 2010 for work in geodesy.Thorkild Aarup is Senior Program Specialist with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO and serves as technical secretary for the Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) program. He has a PhD in oceanography from the University of Copenhagen.Stan Wilson has managed programs during his career, first at the Office of Naval Research where he led the Navy's basic research program in physical oceanography, then at NASA Headquarters where he established the Oceanography from Space program, and finally at NOAA where he helped organize the 20-country coalition in support of the Argo Program of profiling floats. Currently the Senior Scientist for NOAA's Satellite & Information Service, he is helping transition Jason satellite altimetry from research into a capability to be sustained by the operational agencies NOAA and EUMETSAT. Klappentext UNDERSTANDING SEA-LEVEL RISE and VARIABILITY Sea-level rise is one of the most obvious manifestations of anthropogenic climate change, and it directly threatens coasts as a result of increased erosion, more frequent storm-surge flooding and loss of habitat. However, the wide range of uncertainty in projections of global and regional sea-level rise presented by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is a significant hindrance in agreeing to appropriate mitigation levels and in planning adaptation measures. A workshop in June 2006, organized under the auspices of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) to address this issue, led to publication of this book. Understanding Sea-Level Rise and Variability identifies the major impacts of sea-level rise, presents up-to-date assessments of past sea-level change, thoroughly explores all of the factors contributing to sea-level rise, and explores how sea-level extreme events might change. It identifies what is known in each area and what research and observations are required to reduce the uncertainties in our understanding of sea-level rise so that more reliable future projections can be made. A synthesis of findings provides a concise summary of sea-level rise and its impacts on society. The book is for everyone interested in sea-level rise and its impacts, including policy makers, research funders, scientists, students, coastal managers and engineers. Zusammenfassung Understanding Sea-Level Rise and Variability identifies the major impacts of sea-level rise, presents up-to-date assessments of past sea-level change, thoroughly explores all of the factors contributing to sea-level rise, and explores how sea-level extreme events might change. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor Biographies x List of Contributors xi Foreword xvii Acknowledgments xix Abbreviations and Acronyms xxii 1 Introduction 1 Philip L. Woodworth, John A. Church, Thorkild Aarup, and W. Stanley Wilson References 15 2 Impacts of and Responses to Sea-Level Rise 17 Robert J. Nicholls

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Editor Biographies.
 
List of Contributors.
 
Foreword.
 
Acknowledgments.
 
Abbreviations and Acronyms.
 
1. Introduction: Philip L. Woodworth (Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory), John A. Church (Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research), Thorkild Aarup (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission), and W. Stanley Wilson (NOAA Satellite & Information Service).
 
References.
 
2. Impacts of and Responses to Sea-Level Rise: Robert J. Nicholls (University of Southampton).
 
Acknowledgments.
 
References.
 
3. A First-Order Assessment of the Impact of Long-Term Trends in Extreme Sea Levels on Offshore Structures and Coastal Refineries: Ralph Rayner (Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology) and Bev MacKenzie (Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology).
 
References.
 
4. Paleoenvironmental Records, Geophysical Modeling, and Reconstruction of Sea-Level Trends and Variability on Centennial and Longer Timescales: Kurt Lambeck (Australian National University), Colin D. Woodroffe (University of Wollongong), Fabrizio Antonioli (Ente per le Nuove Tecnologie, l'Energia e l'Ambiente, Rome), Marco Anzidei (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Rome), W. Roland Gehrels (University of Plymouth), Jacques Laborel (Université de la Méditerranée Aix-Marseille II), and Alex J. Wright (Vrije Universiteit).
 
Acknowledgments.
 
References.
 
5. Modern Sea-Level-Change Estimates: Gary T. Mitchum (University of South Florida), R. Steven Nerem (University of Colorado), Mark A. Merrifield (University of Hawai'i), and W. Roland Gehrels (University of Plymouth).
 
Acknowledgments.
 
References.
 
6. Ocean Temperature and Salinity Contributions to Global and Regional Sea-Level Change: John A. Church(Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research), Dean Roemmich (Scripps Institution of Oceanography), Catia M. Domingues (Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research), Josh K. Willis (California Institute of Technology), Neil J. White (Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research), John E. Gilson (Scripps Institution of Oceanography), Detlef Stammer (University of Hamburg), Armin Köhl (Institut für Meereskunde), Don P. Chambers (University of South Florida), Felix W. Landerer (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena), Jochem Marotzke (Max Planck Institute for Meteorology), Jonathan M. Gregory (University of Reading), Tatsuo Suzuki (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology), Anny Cazenave (Laboratoire d'Etudes en Géophysique et Océanographie), and Pierre-Yves Le Traon (IFREMER).
 
Acknowledgments.
 
References.
 
7. Cryospheric Contributions to Sea-Level Rise and Variability: Konrad Steffen (University of Colorado), Robert H. Thomas (NASA/GSFC/Wallops Flight Facility), Eric Rignot (California Institute of Technology), J. Graham Cogley (Trent University), Mark B. Dyurgerov (deceased), Sarah C.B. Raper (Manchester Metropolitan University), Philippe Huybrechts (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), and Edward Hanna (University of Sheffield).
 
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8. Terrestrial Water-Storage Contributions to Sea-Level Rise and Variability: P.C.D. (Chris) Milly (US Geological Survey), Anny Cazenave (Laboratoire d'Etudes en Géophysique et Océanographie), James S. Famiglietti (University of California, Irvine), Vivien Gornitz (NASA/GISS and Columbia University), Katia Laval (Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique), Dennis P. Lettenmaier (University of Washington), Dork L. Sahagian (Lehigh University), John M. Wahr (University of Colorado), and Clark R. Wilson (University of Texas).
 
References.
 
9. Geodetic Observations and Global Reference Frame Contributions to Understanding Sea-Level Rise and Variability: Geoff Blewitt (University of Neva

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The book is written in an elegant and inviting writing style. The book is quite thoroughly searched. It is also
open and honest about uncertainty. Understanding Sea-level Rise and Variability is full of information, cases and
methodologies. The book is for everyone interested in sea-level rise and its impacts, including policy makers, engineers, researchers, university teachers and students. ( International Journal of Climate Change
Strategies and Management , 1 January 2013)"In summary, then, this book provides a synthesis of findings regarding sea level rise and its impacts on society. It should be on the desk of everyone concerned about sea level rise and its impacts, not only geoscientists and their research funders, but also policymakers and coastal managers." ( Geology Today , 1 September 2012)"In deciphering the many questions regarding the roles of isostacy, tectonics and neotectonics in sea level change, this excellently and vividly illustrated book shows that geoscientists have much to add to the debate, especially given their knowledge of the effects of sea level change in deep time. Each chapter is written by a panel of authorities on its topic. The result is a book with much to interest and intrigue geoscientists, coastal engineers and others concerned about modern-day sea level change, and a timely summary given the situation now facing many lowland areas...It should be on the desk of everyone concerned about sea level rise and its impacts, including not only geoscientists and their research funders, but also policymakers and coastal managers." ( Geology Today , July 2012)"Having a structured and insightful book such as this text to back up and illustrate the present findings of sea level rise to spectators at a non-scientific conference is helpful...In little more than a dozen chapters, the editors explore and present a comprehensive outlook of the factors contributing to sea level rise and how that relates to probable extreme events in the near future. It also defines the strong and weak points in the present research and makes observations to reduce the uncertainties in the global understanding of sea level rise. The book is for students, scientists, educators on climate change, coastal managers, developers, engineers, and legislators. It is not only for people interested in the subject to better plan for the future, especially around coastal zones, but for those honestly concerned about the social impact of sea level rise and the future shape of humanity in the remaining of the 21st century." ( Bulletin of Marine Science , June 2012)"This excellent volume concludes with a chapter synthesising sea-level rise and variability and considering the future outlook for the subject. . . It will indeed make a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in sea-level rise and its impacts." ( The Holocene , 21(7) 1173-1176, 28 September 2011)"The book is generally of a high quality and well presented with few weak papers." ( Ocean Challenge , Vol. 18, Number: 3, July 2011)"It s a very comprehensive and important aide to understanding a globally vital subject." ( Baird Maritime , 3 February 2012)"The book is intellectually rigorous and is open and honest about uncertainty. Its recommendations for the future research agenda are refreshing and it has signposted the way forward." ( Quaternary Science Reviews , 2011)"In summary, I strongly recommend this book because of its thorough and exhaustive discussion on all aspects of sea-level rise due to climate change. Virtually every researcher and student of earth system can find something in it that links his/her field of interest to the broad canvas of research on sea-level rise. There is useful material in it too for the policymaker concerned with management of coastlines and islands to confront the sea-level rise. " ( India Current Science , Vol. 101, No. 5, September 2011)"The editors of this fine book, themselves leading sea-level researc

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: T. Aarup, Thorkild Aarup, Ja Church, John Church, John A Church, John A. Church, John A. (Csiro) Woodworth Church, John A. Woodworth Church, W. Stanley Wilson, Philip Woodworth, Philip L Woodworth, Philip L. Woodworth, Philip L. (National Oceanography Centre Woodworth
• Con la collaborazione di: Thorkild Aarup (Editore), Aarup Thorkild (Editore), John A. Church (Editore), Church John A. (Editore), W. Stanley Wilson (Editore), Wilson W. Stanley (Editore), Philip L. Woodworth (Editore), Woodworth Philip L. (Editore)
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 07.10.2007
• EAN: 9781444334524
• ISBN: 978-1-4443-3452-4
• Pagine: 456
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Geoscienze > Altro; Geowissenschaften, Ozeanologie, Earth Sciences, Oceanography (seas and oceans), Oceanography & Paleoceanography, Ozeanographie u. Paläozeanographie