on-scene spill model

by Gary M. Torgrimson

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Published 1984 by U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service in Rockville, Md .
Written in English

Subjects:

Oil spills -- United States -- Mathematical models.

Edition Notes

The Physical Object
Statement	Gary M. Torgrimson.
Series	NOAA technical memorandum NOS OMA -- 12.
Contributions	United States. National Ocean Service.
Pagination	1 v. (various pagings) :
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL15320344M

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