Dictionary of mathematical geosciences : with historical notes /

This dictionary includes a number of mathematical, statistical and computing terms and their definitions to assist geoscientists and provide guidance on the methods and terminology encountered in the literature. Each technical term used in the explanations can be found in the dictionary which also i...

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Main Authors: Howarth, Richard J. Richard John
Published: Springer,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: [2017]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Summary: This dictionary includes a number of mathematical, statistical and computing terms and their definitions to assist geoscientists and provide guidance on the methods and terminology encountered in the literature. Each technical term used in the explanations can be found in the dictionary which also includes explanations of basics, such as trigonometric functions and logarithms. There are also citations from the relevant literature to show the term's first use in mathematics, statistics, etc. and its subsequent usage in geosciences.
Carrier Form: xvi, 893 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 677-893).
ISBN: 9783319573144 (hardback) :
3319573144 (hardback)
9783319573151 (electronic book)
3319573152 (electronic book)
Index Number: GB10
CLC: P9-61
Call Number: P9-61/H853
Contents: Introduction; Contents; Acronyms, Abbreviations and Symbols; Acronyms; Abbreviations [Notation]; Mathematical Symbols [Notation]; Set Theory Symbols [Notation]; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; Bibliography.