Snow ecology : an interdisciplinary examination of snow-covered ecosystems /

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Imprint:	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Description:	xx, 378 p., [4] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 27 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Snow ecology -- Congresses. Snow ecology. Conference papers and proceedings.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4403163

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Other authors / contributors:	Jones, H. G. (H. Gerald), 1936-
ISBN:	0521584833 (hbk.)
Notes:	Based on papers from a conference held in Quèbec City, Canada in 1993. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:

List of Authors and Affiliations
Preface
1. Snow Cover and the Climate System
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Snow Cover Observations and Data Sources
1.3. Snow Cover Climatology
1.3.1. Spatial and Temporal Distributions of Snow Cover Extent
1.3.2. Spatial and Temporal Distributions of Snow Depth
1.3.3. Information about SWE
1.3.4. Seasonal Snow Cover Classifications
1.4. Snow-Climate Interactions and Sensitivity
1.4.1. Interactions Between Snow Cover and Other Climatic Variables
1.4.2. Relationships with Synoptic Circulations
1.4.3. Large-Scale Interactions
1.4.4. Modeling Snow Cover-Atmosphere Interactions and Feedback Processes
1.5. The Impact of Possible Future Climatic Changes on Snow Cover and its Ecology
1.6. Conclusions
1.7. Future Research Needs
1.8. References
2. Physical Properties of Snow
2.1. Introduction: Snow Physics and Ecology
2.1.1. Unique Physical Properties of Snow
2.2. Accumulation
2.2.1. Snowfall
2.2.2. Distribution of Snowfall and Snow Cover
2.2.3. Wind Redistribution
2.2.4. Interception by Vegetation
2.3. Energetics of Snowpacks
2.3.1. Atmospheric Boundary
2.3.2. Soil Boundary
2.3.3. Internal Energetics
2.3.4. Snowmelt
2.4. Snow Cover Structure
2.4.1. Dry Snow
2.4.2. Wet Snow
2.4.3. Snow Cover Classification
2.5. Impact of Snow on Soil and Aquatic Ecosystems
2.5.1. Infiltration of Meltwater into Frozen and Unfrozen Soils
2.5.2. Runoff and Streamflow Generation
2.6. Conclusions
2.6.1. Future Research
2.7. References
3. The Chemistry of Snow: Processes and Nutrient Cycling
3.1. Introduction: Snow Chemistry and Ecology
3.2. The Chemistry of Snowfall
3.2.1. Formation of Snow Crystals and the Scavenging of Atmospheric Species
3.2.2. Spatial and Temporal Variability of Snowfall Composition
3.3. Chemistry of Cold, Dry Snow Cover
3.3.1. Processes at the Atmosphere--Snow Surface Interface
3.3.2. In-Pack Processes
3.3.3. Basal Gas Exchange Between Snow and Soil
3.4. Chemistry of Wet Snow and Snow--Meltwater Systems
3.4.1. Leaching of Solute from Snow Crystals
3.4.2. Snowmelt--Particulate Interactions
3.4.3. Microbial Activity
3.4.4. Basal Processes: Soil--Meltwater Interactions
3.5. Snow Cover Nutrient Fluxes and Ecosystem Budgets
3.6. Summary and Future Research Needs
3.7. References
4. Microbial Ecology of Snow and Freshwater Ice with Emphasis on Snow Algae
4.1. Overview
4.2. Introduction
4.2.1. Historical Perspective
4.2.2. Locations of Snow and Ice Microorganisms
4.3. Populations
4.3.1. Population Diversity and Density
4.3.2. Snow Microbe Associations
4.3.3. Food Chains and Food Webs
4.4. Cell Structure and Cell Physiology
4.4.1. Cell Structure
4.4.2. Cell Physiology and Special Adaptations
4.5. Life Cycles, Laboratory Mating Experiments, and Cultures
4.5.1. Life Cycles and Speciation
4.5.2. Laboratory Mating Experiments
4.5.3. Culture Collections and Growth Media
4.6. Evolution and Origins
4.6.1. Snow and Ice Microorganisms
4.7. Interrelationships of Physical Factors with Snow and Ice Microorganisms
4.7.1. Temperature
4.7.2. Meltwater Flow and Water Content
4.7.3. Light, Cryoconite Holes, and Suncups
4.8. Productivity and Biogeochemical Cycles in Snow and Ice
4.8.1. Primary Productivity and Respiration
4.8.2. Dissolved Gases and pH
4.8.3. Nutrients, Nutrient Cycling, and Conductivity
4.8.4. Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals
4.9. Human Aspects, Interests, and Considerations
4.9.1. Biotechnology
4.9.2. Human Food
4.9.3. Exobiology
4.10. Other Future Research
4.10.1. Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Ultrastructure
4.10.2. Ecology and Physiology
4.11. Acknowledgments
4.12. References
5. The Effect of Snow Cover on Small Animals
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Invertebrates
5.2.1. Nival and Aeolian Fauna
5.2.2. Subnivean, Intranivean, and Supranivean Fauna
5.2.3. Physiological and Morphological Mechanisms
5.2.4. Food Webs
5.2.5. Life Cycles and Development
5.3. Vertebrates
5.3.1. Subnivean Vertebrates
5.3.2. Physiological and Morphological Mechanisms
5.3.3. Subnivean Food Webs
5.4. Recommendations for Future Research
5.5. Acknowledgments
5.6. References
6. Snow--Vegetation Interactions in Tundra Environments
6.1. Overview
6.2. Introduction
6.3. Snow Gradients
6.3.1. Plant Species
6.3.2. Plant Communities
6.3.3. Snow Flush Areas, Ribbon Forests, and Krummholz
6.3.4. Soils
6.3.5. Subnivean Animals
6.3.6. Other Factors Affecting Plant Composition of Snowbeds
6.3.7. Landscape and Regional Vegetation Patterns
6.4. Plant Physiological Responses
6.4.1. Characteristics of Arctic and Alpine Snow Cover
6.4.2. Phenology
6.4.3. Production
6.4.4. Growth Strategies of Snowbed Plants
6.4.5. Wind
6.4.6. Radiation
6.4.7. Temperature
6.4.8. Soil Moisture and Drought Stress
6.5. Experimental Studies
6.6. Conclusion
6.7. Acknowledgments
6.8. References
7. Tree-Ring Dating of Past Snow Regimes
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Dendrochronological Approaches and Basic Recognition of Past Snow Levels
7.3. The Role of Snow in Tree Survival
7.4. The Critical Period of the Snow Cover Breakthrough
7.5. The Effect of Snow Accumulation on Trees
7.6. Snow Levels and Past Climate
7.7. Conclusion
7.8. Acknowledgments
7.9. References
Epilogue
Book Glossary
Index

Snow ecology : an interdisciplinary examination of snow-covered ecosystems /

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