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Special Publications of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics are a series of books co-published by the IUGG and Cambridge University Press. Volumes in the series present major scientific developments and achievements derived from programs, assemblies and symposia run by the eight IUGG Associations, and provide researchers and graduate students with authoritative insights into state-of-the-art research across the Earth Sciences.

  • Managing Editors: Alik Ismail-Zadeh, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany and Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow
  • Editorial Boards: Christophe Cudennec, Agrocampus Ouest, Rennes, Hermann Drewes, Deutsches Geodätisches Forschungsinstitut, München, Germany, Andrew Mackintosh, Victoria University of Wellington, Mioara Mandea, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, Paris, Teruyuki Nakajima, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Johannes Schweitzer, NORSAR, Norway, Stefania Sparnocchia, Istituto di Scienze Marine, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Rome, Roberto Sulpizio, Università degli studi di Bari 'Aldo Moro

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5 results in Special Publications of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics

Applications of Data Assimilation and Inverse Problems in the Earth Sciences
  • Edited by Alik Ismail-Zadeh, Fabio Castelli, Dylan Jones, Sabrina Sanchez
  • Published online:
    20 June 2023
    Print publication:
    06 July 2023
  • Many contemporary problems within the Earth sciences are complex, and require an interdisciplinary approach. This book provides a comprehensive reference on data assimilation and inverse problems, as well as their applications across a broad range of geophysical disciplines. With contributions from world leading researchers, it covers basic knowledge about geophysical inversions and data assimilation and discusses a range of important research issues and applications in atmospheric and cryospheric sciences, hydrology, geochronology, geodesy, geodynamics, geomagnetism, gravity, near-Earth electron radiation, seismology, and volcanology. Highlighting the importance of research in data assimilation for understanding dynamical processes of the Earth and its space environment and for predictability, it summarizes relevant new advances in data assimilation and inverse problems related to different geophysical fields. Covering both theory and practical applications, it is an ideal reference for researchers and graduate students within the geosciences who are interested in inverse problems, data assimilation, predictability, and numerical methods.

Geomagnetism, Aeronomy and Space Weather
  • A Journey from the Earth's Core to the Sun
  • Edited by Mioara Mandea, Monika Korte, Andrew Yau, Eduard Petrovsky
  • Published online:
    25 October 2019
    Print publication:
    14 November 2019
  • On the centenary of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics, this book reviews the state-of-the-art research in geomagnetism, aeronomy and space weather. Written by eminent researchers from these fields, it summarises the advances in research over the past 100 years, and looks ahead to current and emerging studies on Earth's magnetic field. It provides a comprehensive overview of the generation of Earth's magnetic field, its history and its response to external forces. Starting at the centre of the Earth, the reader is taken on a journey from the interior core and mantle, through the upper atmosphere and magnetosphere, before reaching the Sun's atmosphere and corona. The applications of this research are also discussed, particularly the societal impact of solar activity on critical infrastructures in our increasingly technologically dependant society. This book provides a valuable resource and reference to academic researchers and students in geomagnetism and aeronomy.

Global Change and Future Earth
  • The Geoscience Perspective
  • Edited by Tom Beer, Jianping Li, Keith Alverson
  • Published online:
    22 October 2018
    Print publication:
    18 October 2018
  • Global Change and Future Earth is derived from the work of several programs of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG). It demonstrates how multi- and inter-disciplinary research outputs from the geoscience community can be applied to tackle the physical and societal impacts of climate change and contribute to the Future Earth programme of the International Council for Science. The volume brings together an international team of eminent researchers to provide authoritative reviews on the wide-ranging ramifications of climate change spanning eight key themes: planetary issues; geodetic issues; the Earth's fluid environment; regions of the Earth; urban environments; food security; and risk, safety and security; and climate change and global change. Covering the challenges faced by urban and rural areas, and in both developed and developing counties, this volume provides an important resource for a global audience of graduate students and researchers from a broad range of disciplines, as well as policy advisors and practitioners.

Dynamics and Predictability of Large-Scale, High-Impact Weather and Climate Events
  • Edited by Jianping Li, Richard Swinbank, Richard Grotjahn, Hans Volkert
  • Published online:
    05 March 2016
    Print publication:
    24 March 2016
  • Based largely on an International Commission on Dynamical Meteorology (ICDM) workshop, this timely volume, written by leading researchers in the field, covers a range of important research issues related to high-impact weather and extreme climate events. Dynamical linkages between these extremes and various atmospheric and ocean phenomena are examined, including Atlantic Multidecadal, North Atlantic, and Madden–Julian Oscillations; Annular Modes; tropical cyclones; and Asian monsoons. This book also examines the predictability of high-impact weather and extreme climate events on multiple time scales. Highlighting recent research and new advances in the field, this book enhances understanding of dynamical and physical processes associated with these events to help managers and policy makers make informed decisions to manage risk and prevent or mitigate disasters. It also provides guidance on future research directions in atmospheric science, meteorology, climate science, and weather forecasting, for experts and young scientists.

Extreme Natural Hazards, Disaster Risks and Societal Implications
  • Edited by Alik Ismail-Zadeh, Jaime Urrutia Fucugauchi, Andrzej Kijko, Kuniyoshi Takeuchi, Ilya Zaliapin
  • Published online:
    05 May 2014
    Print publication:
    17 April 2014
  • This book presents a unique, interdisciplinary approach to disaster risk research, combining cutting-edge natural science and social science methodologies. Bringing together leading scientists, policy makers and practitioners from around the world, it presents the risks of global hazards such as volcanoes, seismic events, landslides, hurricanes, precipitation floods and space weather, and provides real-world hazard case studies from Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific region. Avoiding complex mathematics, the authors provide insight into topics such as the vulnerability of society, disaster risk reduction policy, relations between disaster policy and climate change, adaptation to hazards, and (re)insurance approaches to extreme events. This is a key resource for academic researchers and graduate students in a wide range of disciplines linked to hazard and risk studies, including geophysics, volcanology, hydrology, atmospheric science, geomorphology, oceanography and remote sensing, and for professionals and policy makers working in disaster prevention and mitigation.