Wavelets and Fractals in Earth System Sciences

Although the applications of wavelets and fractals have increased in scientific and technological fields, including the earth sciences, there are only a few books devoted to the use of these techniques in the geosciences. This book highlights the role of advanced data processing techniques in current earth system science research. It covers applications of fractals, multifractals, and wavelets that address challenging problems in the earth sciences. It focuses on the continuous wavelet transform technique and uses examples to explain the differences between the wavelet method and other conventional signal processing techniques.

The subject of wavelet analysis and fractal analysis is fast developing and has drawn a great deal of attention in varied disciplines of science and engineering. Over the past couple of decades, wavelets, multiresolution, and multifractal analyses have been formalized into a thorough mathematical framework and have found a variety of applications with significant impact in several branches of earth system sciences.

highlights the role of advanced data processing techniques in present-day research in various fields of earth system sciences. The book consists of ten chapters, providing a well-balanced blend of information about the role of wavelets, fractals, and multifractal analyses with the latest examples of their application in various research fields. By combining basics with advanced material, this book introduces concepts as needed and serves as an excellent introductory material and also as an advanced reference text for students and researchers.