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Understanding sea-level rise and variability / J.A. Church (2010)

Public Titre : Understanding sea-level rise and variability Type de document : Monographie Auteurs : J.A. Church, Éditeur scientifique ; Philip L. Woodworth, Éditeur scientifique ; T. Aarup, Éditeur scientifique ; et al., Auteur Editeur : Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell Année de publication : 2010 Importance : 428 p. Format : 19 x 25 cm ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-1-4443-3451-7 Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Termes IGN] changement climatique [Termes IGN] niveau de la mer [Termes IGN] océanographie dynamique [Termes IGN] repère de référence [Termes IGN] salinité [Termes IGN] série temporelle [Termes IGN] surcharge océanique [Termes IGN] variation séculaire [Vedettes matières IGN] Altimétrie Index. décimale : 30.52 Marégraphie et niveau moyen des mers Résumé : (Auteur) 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. Note de contenu : Foreword 1 Introduction 2 Impacts of and Responses to Sea-Level Rise 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Climate Change and Global/Relative Sea-Level Rise 2.3 Sea-Level Rise and Resulting Impacts 2.4 Framework and Methods for the Analysis of Sea-Level-Rise Impacts 2.5 Recent Impacts of Sea Level Rise 2.6 Future Impacts of Sea-Level Rise 2.7 Responding to Sea-Level Rise 2.8 Next Steps 2.9 Concluding Remarks Acknowledgments - References 3 A First-Order Assessment of the Impact of Long-Term Trends in Extreme Sea Levels on Offshore Structures and Coastal Refineries 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Design Considerations 3.3 Impact of Long-Term Trends in Extreme Sea Levels 3.4 Evaluating the Economic Impact57 3.5 Conclusions - References 4 Paleoenvironmental Records, Geophysical Modeling, and Reconstruction of Sea-Level Trends and Variability on Centennial and Longer Timescales 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Past Sea-Level Changes 4.3 Sea-Level Indicators 4.4 Geophysical Modeling of Variability in Relative Sea-Level History 4.5 Regional Case Studies 4.6 Discussion and Conclusions Acknowledgments References 5 Modern Sea-Level-Change Estimates 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Estimates from Proxy Sea-Level Records 5.3 Estimate of Global Sea-Level Change from Tide Gauges 5.4 Estimates of Global Sea-Level Change- from Satellite Altimetry 5.5 Recommendations - Acknowledgments - References 6 Ocean Temperature and Salinity Contributions to Global and Regional Sea-Level Change 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Direct Estimates of Steric Sea-Level Rise 6.5 Estimating Steric Sea-Level Change Using Ocean Syntheses 6.4 Inferring Steric Sea Level from Tine Variable Gravity and Sea Level 6.5 Modeling Steric Sea-Level Rise 6.6 Conclusions and Recommendations - Acknowledgments - References 7 Cryospheric Contributions to Sea Level Rise and Variability 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Mass-Balance Techniques 7.3 lce Sheet Mass Balance 7.4 Mass Balance of Glaciers and lee Gaps 7.5 Glacier, lce-Cap, and Ice Sheet Modeling 7.6 Summary and Recommendations - References 8 Terrestrial Water-Storage Contributions to Sea-Level Rise and Variability 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Analysis Tools 8.3 Climate-Driven Changes of Terrestrial Water Storage 8.4 Direct Anthropogenic Changes of Terrestrial Water Storage 8.3 Synthesis 8.6 Recommendations - References 9 Geodetic Observations and Global Reference Frame Contributions to Understanding Sea-Level Rise and Variability 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Global and Regional Reference Systems 9.3 Linking GPS to Tide Gauges and Title Gauge Benchmarks 9.4 Recommendations for Geodetic Observations - Acknowledgments - References 10 Surface Mass Loading on a Dynamic Earth: Complexity and Contamination in the Geodetic Analysis of Global Sea Level Trends 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Glacial Isostatic Adjustment 10.3 Sea Level, Sea Surface, and the Geoid 10.4 Rapid Melting and Sea-Level Fingerprints 10.5 Great Earthquakes 10.6 Final Remarks Acknowledgments - References 11 Past and Future Changes in Extreme Sea Levels and Waves 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Evidence for Changes in Extreme Sea Levels and Waves in the Recent Past 11.3 Mid-Latitude and Tropical Storms: Changes in the Atmospheric Drivers of Extreme Sea Level 11.4 Future Extreme Water Levels 11.5 Future Research Needs 11.6 Conclusions Acknowledgments - References 12 Observing Systems Needed to Address Sea-Level Rise and Variability 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Sustained, Systematic Observing Systems (Existing Capabilities) 12.3 Development of Improved Observing Systems (New Capabilities) 12.4 Summary - References 13 Sea Level Rise and Variability: Synthesis and Outlook for the Future 13.1 Historical Sea-Level Change 13.2 Why is Sea Level Rising? 13.3 The Regional Distribution of Sea-Level Rise 13.4 Projections of Sea-Level Rise for the 21st Century and Beyond 13.5 Changes in Extreme Events 13.6 Sea Level and Society - References Numéro de notice : 14185 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : POSITIONNEMENT Nature : Recueil / ouvrage collectif Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=40507