SATELLITE ALTIMETRY AND EARTH SCIENCES
Worth buying if: You want a sustained examination of satellite altimetry connected to Earth sciences.
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Summary
This 463-page Academic Press volume centers on satellite altimetry and its relationship to Earth sciences. Published in 2000, it suits readers seeking a focused, substantial treatment of the subject.
Why this book now
As Earth observation remains central to climate and planetary research, this book offers a 2000 perspective on satellite altimetry’s scientific role.
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- You want a sustained examination of satellite altimetry connected to Earth sciences.
- You read technical nonfiction about remote sensing, measurement, and planetary systems.
- If you enjoy subtle humor, historical context is woven into the narrative in ways that enrich both plot and character without overwhelming them.
- You are looking for a short introduction rather than a 463-page specialist volume.
- You prefer narrative science writing over a focused treatment of satellite altimetry.
- If politics make you put a book down, the humor is subtle and may not provide relief from tense material.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780122695452
Worth buying if: You want a sustained examination of satellite altimetry connected to Earth sciences.
Skip it if: You are looking for a short introduction rather than a 463-page specialist volume.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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At 463 pages, this is a substantial commitment best suited to readers prepared for a sustained study of its subject.
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This Academic Press edition was published in 2000 and runs to 463 pages.
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Approach it as a focused reference or study volume, moving steadily through its treatment of satellite altimetry and Earth sciences.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780122695452
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