The Atom and the Ocean by E. W. Seabrook Hull
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"The Atom and the Ocean" by E. W. Seabrook Hull is a scientific publication written in the late 1960s. This book is part of the "Understanding the Atom Series" published by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and discusses the intersection of nuclear energy and ocean exploration. It likely covers the applications of nuclear technology in studying the ocean and the potential implications for marine resources and environmental safety. The book delves into
various aspects of the oceanic environment, including its physical characteristics, chemical composition, and the diverse life forms it supports. Hull explores how nuclear energy facilitates oceanographic research and contributes to our understanding of oceanographic phenomena, like ocean currents and nutrient cycles. He also addresses the role of radionuclides in marine studies, the potential environmental impacts of nuclear operations, and technological innovations such as nuclear-powered submarines and instruments designed for deep-sea exploration. Throughout the text, Hull emphasizes the need for responsible use of nuclear technology as mankind harnesses the ocean's resources while ensuring environmental safety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hull, E. W. Seabrook |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 67062476 |
| Title | The Atom and the Ocean |
| Series Title | Understanding the Atom Series |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Oceanography |
| Subject | Radioisotopes in oceanography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66268 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66268-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 11, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 575 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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