This book presents a working understanding of mathematical structures within
the context of Environmental Problems, loaded with examples, help, hints
and reference material. It starts out with the basics that are followed
by with simple research scenarios that are of direct use to the user. The
subjects include Lake and Groundwater Hydrology, Bubble Identification,
Turbulence Statistics, Physical Chemistry and Acid Rain, Statistics, and
Matrices. Special features in the book include Maple input/output, manual
and automatic editing of structures, data handling and interpretation procedures, "click-on"
solutions, spreadsheet transfer between Maple and Excel, and "across the
screen" digitization. The book refers to Maple V release 5.1 and higher
versions as well as to Maple 6. Internet support is available in the form
of reference commands, data and programs.