Energy at the surface of the earth : an introduction to the energetics of ecosystems: an introduction to the energetics of ecosystems

Energy at the surface of the earth : an introduction to the energetics of ecosystems Content: Edited by Page iii Copyright page Page iv Dedication Page v Preface Pages xiii-xv Acknowledgments Page xvii Chapter I Introduction Pages 1-10 Chapter II Surface Characteristics of Ecosystems Pages 11-30 Chapter III Direct Solar Radiation Pages 31-55 Chapter IV Diffuse Solar Radiation Pages 56-70 Chapter V Total Incoming Solar Radiation Pages 71-95 Chapter VI Incoming Longwave Radiation Pages 96-113 Chapter VII Radiant Energy Absorbed by Ecosystems Pages 114-135 Chapter VIII Surface Temperature of Ecosystems Pages 136-153 Chapter IX Longwave Radiation Emitted by Ecosystems Pages 154-161 Chapter X Resultants of the Upward and Downward Radiation Fluxes Pages 162-180 Chapter XI Fixing of Carbon by Ecosystems Pages 181-205 Chapter XII The Release of Carbon Fixed in Ecosystems Pages 206-233 Chapter XIII Broad-Scale Transformations of Fossil Energy Pages 234-257 Chapter XIV Phase Changes of Water in Ecosystems: I. Freezing and Thawing Pages 258-277 Chapter XV Phase Changes of Water in Ecosystems: II. Vaporization Pages 278-302 Chapter XVI The Flux of Sensible Heat from Ecosystems Pages 303-323 Chapter XVII Substrate Heat Flux in Terrestrial Ecosystems Pages 324-349 Chapter XVIII Substrate Energy Storage in Aquatic Ecosystems and Its Place in Their Energy Budgets Pages 350-369 Chapter XIX Potential and Kinetic Energy in Ecosystems Pages 370-395 Chapter XX Energy Budgets at Different Depths in Ecosystems Pages 396-412 Chapter XXI Ecosystem Contrasts Pages 413-428 Chapter XXII Energy Conversions at Nodes Pages 429-462 Chapter XXIII Integrating The Energy Fluxes Pages 463-494 Index Pages 495-516