Fundamental research on estuaries: The importance of an interdisciplinary approach

Technical Report · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7166154· OSTI ID:7166154

In 1974 the Geophysics Research Board completed a plan, for a series of studies to be carried out on various subjects related to geophysics. One purpose of the studies is to provide assessments from the scientific community to aid policymakers in decisions on societal problems that involve geophysics. An important part of such an assessment is an evaluation of the adequacy of present geophysical knowledge and the appropriateness of present research programs to provide information required for those decisions. This study examines the need for basic research to understand estuarine processes. The major unanswered questions relate to the interrelationships of estuarine circulation, biota, geology, and chemistry, where an interdisciplinary coordinated effort will be necessary. The areas were organized around a traditional disciplinary facet of estuaries but focused on the interdisciplinary needs. 58 refs., 11 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: National Research Council, Washington, DC (USA). Geophysics Study Committee
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOD; DOE/ER; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); NOAA; National Science Foundation (NSF); USGS
• DOE Contract Number: FG01-82ER12018; FG01-81EV10452; FG01-80ER10757
• OSTI ID: 7166154
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/12018-T18; ON: DE90010510; ISBN: 0-309-03378-0
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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