1st Edition
Field Methods in Marine Science From Measurements to Models
Unit 1. First Principles
Chapter 1. The Foundations of Scientific Inquiry
Chapter 2. Introduction to Statistical Inference
Unit 2. Methods of Data Acquisition
Chapter 3. General Considerations of Experimental Design
Chapter 4. Important Oceanographic Variables to Consider
Chapter 5. Common Hydrologic Census Methods
Chapter 6. Census Methods for Benthic Organisms
Chapter 7. Census Methods for Pelagic Organisms
Unit 3. Methods of Data Analysis
Chapter 8. Analysis of Single-variant Dynamics
Chapter 9. Analysis of Multi-variant Dynamics
Unit 4. Methods of Data Assimilation (Modeling)
Chapter 10. Fundamental Concepts in Modeling
Chapter 11. Rules of Engagement
Chapter 12. Modeling Simple Dynamics
Chapter 13. Modeling Complex Dynamics
Chapter 14. Modeling Large System Dynamics
Appendices
Appendix A. Symbols and Abbreviations.
Appendix B. Numerical Constants and Equivalents for Common Units of Measure.
Appendix C. Common Algorithms for the Estimation of Important Water Properties.
Appendix D. Exercises in Unit Conversion – online only
Appendix E. Oceanographic Sampling Equipment – online only
Appendix F. A Compendium of Routine Oceanographic Methodologies – online only
Biography
Scott Milroy
