Atom and the Ocean

by E. W. Seabrook Hull

17 chapters1h 38mEnglish1968

About this book

This is one of the publications in the “Understanding the Atom” Series from the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission. Topics covered include an overview of the ocean, the role of nuclear energy, research project, oceanic instruments, nuclear powered vessels, desalination, and radiation preservation of seafood. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Chapters (17)

1Introduction

2Seeking Answers

269

3Energy for Exploration

271

4The World Ocean Part 1

464

5The World Ocean Part 2

218

6Nuclear Energy's Role Part 1

279

7Nuclear Energy's Role Part 2

162

8Nuclear Energy's Role Part 3

357

9Nuclear Energy's Role Part 4

455

10Research Projects Part 1

622

11Research Projects Part 2

561

12Oceanographic Instruments

531

13Environmental Safety Studies

181

14The Atom at Work in the Sea

730

15Ocean Engineering & Fresh Water from Seawater

407

16Radiation Preservation of Seafood & Project Plowshare

207

17A New Fram and the Three-Dimensional Ocean

133

Atom and the Ocean

About this book

Chapters (17)

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