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2. Cloud-Based Remote Sensing with Google Earth Engine : Fundamentals and Applications
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Jeffrey A. Cardille, Morgan A. Crowley, David Saah, Nicholas E. Clinton, Jeffrey A. Cardille, Morgan A. Crowley, David Saah, and Nicholas E. Clinton
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- Cloud computing, Remote sensing
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This book guides its audience—which can range from novice users to experts— though a 55-chapter tour of Google Earth Engine. A sequenced and diverse set of lab materials, this is the product of more than a year of effort from more than a hundred individuals, collecting new exercises from professors, undergraduates, master's students, PhD students, postdocs, and independent consultants. Cloud Based Remote Sensing with Google Earth Engine is broadly organized into two halves. The first half, Fundamentals, is a set of 31 labs designed to take the reader from being a complete Earth Engine novice to being a quite advanced user. The second half, Applications, presents a tour of the world of Earth Engine across 24 chapters, showing how it is used in a very wide variety of settings that rely on remote-sensing data This is an open access book.
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- 2024
3. Cybernetics and Control Theory in Systems : Proceedings of 13th Computer Science On-line Conference 2024, Volume 2
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Radek Silhavy, Petr Silhavy, Radek Silhavy, and Petr Silhavy
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- Computational intelligence, Software engineering
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Addressing key issues in modern cybernetics and informatics, this book presents vital research within networks and systems. It offers an extensive overview of the latest methods, algorithms, and design innovations. This book compiles the meticulously reviewed proceedings of the Networks and Systems in Cybernetics session of the 13th Computer Science Online Conference 2024 (CSOC 2024), held virtually in April 2024.
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- 2024
4. The Study of Hydrology and Oceanography
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This book covers aspects of water science research, including hydrology, water movement studies; and oceanography. Within every one of these disciplines, the physical, biological, and chemical cycles of water are additionally divided into study areas. Water front regions globally are densely populated with vibrant ecological diversity and socio-economic resources. Earth's water cycle meagerly affected due to climate change of the Earth;s atmosphere, and because of such minute change, ecological condition are little beat disturbed. These systems offer significant services, including flood protection, carbon, and water storage, nutrient cycling, coastline stabilization, and wildlife reserve. Determining the interaction between maritime and hydro climate factors, and pointers between natural and human systems is significant for water resource management and risk expectation. The book investigates the hydrology of wetlands, deltas, shallow oceans, and estuaries and invites interdisciplinary entries that explore the reaction of waterfront systems to changing hydrologic conditions and oceanic elements. This provides an opportunity to improve waterway systems from disasters like flooding, considering this is an all-encompassing perspective on hydrological and oceanic involving different regions. Subjects of interest include the movement and exchange of earth and groundwater in watersheds; estuarine components and hydrologic management on residue supply and salinity intermission, ecosystem activities and morphologic developments under ocean level rise; modernization and watershed management; flowing/compounding impacts of hydroclimate excesses like tropical storms, atmospheric rivers and dry seasons.
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- 2024
5. Escaping Nature : How to Survive Global Climate Change
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Orrin H. Pilkey, Charles O. Pilkey, Linda P. Pilkey-Jarvis, Norma J. Longo, Keith C. Pilkey, Fred B. Dodson, Hannah L. Hayes, Orrin H. Pilkey, Charles O. Pilkey, Linda P. Pilkey-Jarvis, Norma J. Longo, Keith C. Pilkey, Fred B. Dodson, and Hannah L. Hayes
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- Climatic changes, Climate change mitigation, Climatic changes--Effect of human beings on, Global temperature changes, Global warming
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Industrial and agricultural greenhouse gas emissions are rapidly warming Earth's climate, unleashing rising seas, ocean acidification, melting permafrost, powerful storms, wildfires, floods, deadly heat waves, droughts, tsunamis, food shortages, and armed conflict over shrinking water supplies while reducing nutritional levels in crops. Billions of people will become climate refugees. Hotter temperatures will allow tropical diseases to spread into temperate regions. Higher levels of CO2, allergens, dust, and other particulate matter will impair our physical and mental health and even reduce our cognitive abilities. Climate change disproportionately affects the world's poor. It also harms Nature, and could ultimately trigger a sixth mass extinction. In Escaping Nature, Orrin H. Pilkey and his coauthors offer concrete suggestions for how to respond to the threats posed by global climate change. They argue that while we wait for the world's governments to get serious about mitigating climate change we can adapt to a hotter world through technological innovations, behavioral changes, nature-based solutions, political changes, and education.
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- 2023
6. Software Engineering Research in System Science : Proceedings of 12th Computer Science On-line Conference 2023, Volume 1
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Radek Silhavy, Petr Silhavy, Radek Silhavy, and Petr Silhavy
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- Computational intelligence, Software engineering
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The latest advancements in software engineering are featured in this book, which contains the refereed proceedings of the part of the 12th Computer Science Online Conference 2023 (CSOC 2023), held online in April 2023. The software engineering research in system science session is focusing on the importance of software engineering in the field of system science. This section provides a platform for researchers to share their insights on modern research methodologies, machine learning, and statistical learning techniques in software engineering research. The session provides a unique opportunity for researchers and industry experts to explore the latest trends in software engineering and inspire future research directions. This session brings together experts from different fields to present their research and discuss the latest challenges and opportunities. One of the key themes of this session is the application of artificial intelligence in software engineering. Researchers are exploring how techniques can be used to automate various aspects of software engineering, such as testing, debugging, and maintenance. This helps improve the quality and efficiency of software development processes.
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- 2023
7. The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change : Scaling Ecological Energetics From Organism to the Biosphere
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David E. Reichle and David E. Reichle
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- Climatic changes, Carbon cycle (Biogeochemistry)
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The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change: Scaling Ecological Energetics from Organism to the Biosphere, Second Edition examines the global carbon cycle and energy balance of the biosphere, following carbon and energy through increasingly complex levels of metabolism—from cells to ecosystems. Utilizing scientific explanations, analyses of ecosystem functions, extensive references, and cutting-edge examples of energy flow in ecosystems, this is an essential resource to aid in understanding the scientific basis of the role of ecological systems in climate change. Includes new chapters on dynamic properties of the global carbon cycle, climate models and projections, and managing carbon in the global biogeochemical cycle. - Addresses the scientific principles governing carbon fluxes at successive hierarchical levels of organization, from cells to the biosphere - Illustrates - through data and diagrams - the complex processes by which carbon moves in the global biogeochemical cycle - Provides new information on tipping points for climate change and why there are climate deniers
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- 2023
8. Fuzzy Systems and Data Mining VIII : Proceedings of FSDM 2022
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A.J. Tallón-Ballesteros and A.J. Tallón-Ballesteros
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- Data mining--Congresses, Fuzzy systems--Congresses
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Fuzzy logic is vital to applications in the electrical, industrial, chemical and engineering realms, as well as in areas of management and environmental issues. Data mining is indispensible in dealing with big data, massive data, and scalable, parallel and distributed algorithms. This book presents papers from FSDM 2022, the 8th International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Data Mining. The conference, originally scheduled to take place in Xiamen, China, was held fully online from 4 to 7 November 2022, due to ongoing restrictions connected with the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, FSDM received 196 submissions, of which 47 papers were ultimately selected for presentation and publication after a thorough review process, taking into account novelty, and the breadth and depth of research themes falling under the scope of FSDM. This resulted in an acceptance rate of 23.97%. Topics covered include fuzzy theory, algorithms and systems, fuzzy applications, data mining and the interdisciplinary field of fuzzy logic and data mining. Offering an overview of current research and developments in fuzzy logic and data mining, the book will be of interest to all those working in the field of data science.
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- 2022
9. Flood Handbook : Principles and Applications
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Saeid Eslamian, Faezeh A. Eslamian, Saeid Eslamian, and Faezeh A. Eslamian
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- Floods, Flood control
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Floods are difficult to prevent but can be managed in order to reduce their environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Flooding poses a serious threat to life and property, and therefore it's very important that flood risks be taken into account during any planning process. This handbook presents different aspects of flooding in the context of a changing climate and across various geographical locations. Written by experts from around the world, it examines flooding in various climates and landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors, and considers urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas.Features Presents the main principles and applications of the science of floods, including engineering and technology, natural science, as well as sociological implications. Examines flooding in various climates and diverse landscapes, taking into account environmental, ecological, hydrological, and geomorphic factors. Considers floods in urban, agriculture, rangeland, forest, coastal, and desert areas Covers flood control structures as well as preparedness and response methods. Written in a global context, by contributors from around the world.
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- 2022
10. Advances in Network-Based Information Systems : The 25th International Conference on Network-Based Information Systems (NBiS-2022)
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Leonard Barolli, Hiroyoshi Miwa, Tomoya Enokido, Leonard Barolli, Hiroyoshi Miwa, and Tomoya Enokido
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- Computational intelligence, Artificial intelligence
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The networks and information systems of today are evolving rapidly. There are new trends and applications in information networking such as wireless sensor networks, ad hoc networks, peer-to-peer systems, vehicular networks, opportunistic networks, grid and cloud computing, pervasive and ubiquitous computing, multimedia systems, security, multi-agent systems, high-speed networks, and web-based systems. These kinds of networks need to manage the increasing number of users, provide support for different services, guarantee the QoS, and optimize the network resources. For these networks, there are many research issues and challenges that should be considered and find solutions. The aim of the book “Advances in Network-Based Information Systems” is to provide latest research findings, innovative research results, methods, and development techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to the emerging areas of information networking and their applications.
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- 2022
11. Inorganic-Organic Composites for Water and Wastewater Treatment : Volume 2
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Eric Lichtfouse, Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu, Ali Khadir, Eric Lichtfouse, Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu, and Ali Khadir
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- Nanocomposites (Materials), Sewage--Purification, Water--Purification
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This second volume on''Inorganic-Organic Composites for Water and Wastewater Treatment''reviews research findings on advanced materials and methods for purification. Considering the fact that new emerging pollutants are released into the environment and water bodies, it is necessary to develop more advanced techniques in order to treat them. The utilization of metal – organic framework in view of applications, synthesis, properties like adsorption, characterization of the electronic and geometric aspects, and hybrid systems is reiewed in this book, and the advantages/disadvantages, shortcomings including future prospects associated with metal-based nanoparticles and nanocomposites for water decontamination are discussed. In addition, the use of carbon quantum dots, supramolecular ion-exchange resins, multifunctional composite aerogels, algal biomass valorization and titania-containing composites in treatment processes are also presented.
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- 2022
12. Les structures anthropologiques de l'imaginaire - 12e éd.
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Gilbert Durand, Chaoying DURAND-SUN, Gilbert Durand, and Chaoying DURAND-SUN
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Gilbert Durand, disciple de Bachelard, souhaitait en concevant cet ouvrage compléter anthropologiquement'les recherches inaugurées par l'auteur de'la psychanalyse du feu'. Son livre est devenu la référence de tous les travaux sur les mythes : une sorte de'jardin'des images, ordonné comme la botanique de Linné, un merveilleux répertoire organisé autour des grands schémas structuraux.'
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- 2021
13. Physical Geography Laboratory Manual
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Darrel Hess and Darrel Hess
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Physical Geography Laboratory Manual for McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation provides a comprehensive set of lab exercises for practice applying concepts from the physical geography course. The 13th Edition includes labs on Groundwater and GIS and Remote Sensing, along with a variety of media-rich assignable activities, as well as pre and post lab assessments for each lab exercise.
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- 2021
14. The Weather of the Pacific Northwest
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Cliff Mass and Cliff Mass
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- Weather forecasting--Northwest, Pacific
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Powerful Pacific storms strike the region. Otherworldly lenticular clouds often cap Mount Rainier. Rain shadows create sunny skies while torrential rain falls a few miles away. The Pineapple Express brings tropical moisture and warmth during Northwest winters. The Pacific Northwest produces some of the most distinctive and variable weather in North America, which is described with colorful and evocative language in this book.Atmospheric scientist and blogger Cliff Mass, known for his ability to make complex science readily accessible to all, shares eyewitness accounts, historical episodes, and the latest meteorological knowledge. This updated, extensively illustrated, and expanded new edition features:• A new chapter on the history of wildfires and their impact on air quality• Analysis of recent floods and storms, including the Oso landslide of 2014, the 2016 “Ides of October” windstorm, and the tornado that damaged 250 homes in Port Orchard on the Kitsap Peninsula in 2018• Fresh insight on local weather phenomena such as “The Blob”• Updates on the latest technological advances used in forecasting• A new chapter on the meteorology of British ColumbiaHighly readable and packed with useful scientific information, this indispensable guide is a go-to resource for outdoor enthusiasts, boaters, gardeners, and anyone who wants to understand and appreciate the complex and fascinating meteorology of the region.
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- 2021
15. Satellite Precipitation Measurement : Volume 2
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Vincenzo Levizzani, Christopher Kidd, Dalia B. Kirschbaum, Christian D. Kummerow, Kenji Nakamura, F. Joseph Turk, Vincenzo Levizzani, Christopher Kidd, Dalia B. Kirschbaum, Christian D. Kummerow, Kenji Nakamura, and F. Joseph Turk
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- Precipitation (Meteorology)--Measurement--Remote sensing
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This book offers a complete overview of the measurement of precipitation from space, which has made considerable advancements during the last two decades. This is mainly due to the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, CloudSat and a carefully maintained constellation of satellites hosting passive microwave sensors. The book revisits a previous book, Measuring Precipitation from Space, edited by V. Levizzani, P. Bauer and F. J. Turk, published with Springer in 2007. The current content has been completely renewed to incorporate the advancements of science and technology in the field since then. This book provides unique contributions from field experts and from the International Precipitation Working Group (IPWG).The book will be of interest to meteorologists, hydrologists, climatologists, water management authorities, students at various levels and many other parties interested in making use of satellite precipitation data sets.
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- 2020
16. The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change : Scaling Ecological Energetics From Organism to the Biosphere
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David E. Reichle and David E. Reichle
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- Carbon cycle (Biogeochemistry), Climatic changes
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The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change examines the global carbon cycle and the energy balance of the biosphere, following carbon and energy through increasingly complex levels of metabolism from cells to ecosystems. Utilizing scientific explanations, analyses of ecosystem functions, extensive references, and cutting-edge examples of energy flow in ecosystems, it is an essential resource to aid in understanding the scientific basis of the role played by ecological systems in climate change. This book addresses the need to understand the global carbon cycle and the interrelationships among the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics in a holistic perspective. The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change is a compendium of easily accessible, technical information that provides a clear understanding of energy flow, ecosystem dynamics, the biosphere, and climate change.'Dr. Reichle brings over four decades of research on the structure and function of forest ecosystems to bear on the existential issue of our time, climate change. Using a comprehensive review of carbon biogeochemistry as scaled from the physiology of organisms to landscape processes, his analysis provides an integrated discussion of how diverse processes at varying time and spatial scales function. The work speaks to several audiences. Too often students study their courses in a vacuum without necessarily understanding the relationships that transcend from the cellular process, to organism, to biosphere levels and exist in a dynamic atmosphere with its own processes, and spatial dimensions. This book provides the template whereupon students can be guided to see how the pieces fit together. The book is self-contained but lends itself to be amplified upon by a student or professor. The same intellectual quest would also apply for the lay reader who seeks a broad understanding.'--W.F. Harris - Provides clear explanations, examples, and data for understanding fossil fuel emissions affecting atmospheric CO2 levels and climate change, and the role played by ecosystems in the global cycle of energy and carbon - Presents a comprehensive, factually based synthesis of the global cycle of carbon in the biosphere and the underlying scientific bases - Includes clear illustrations of environmental processes
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- 2020
17. Web, Artificial Intelligence and Network Applications : Proceedings of the Workshops of the 33rd International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (WAINA-2019)
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Leonard Barolli, Makoto Takizawa, Fatos Xhafa, Tomoya Enokido, Leonard Barolli, Makoto Takizawa, Fatos Xhafa, and Tomoya Enokido
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- Artificial intelligence--Congresses, Computer networks--Congresses, Web databases--Congresses, Information networks--Congresses
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The aim of the book is to provide latest research findings, innovative research results, methods and development techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to the emerging areas of Web Computing, Intelligent Systems and Internet Computing. As the Web has become a major source of information, techniques and methodologies that extract quality information are of paramount importance for many Web and Internet applications. Data mining and knowledge discovery play key roles in many of today's prominent Web applications such as e-commerce and computer security. Moreover, the outcome of Web services delivers a new platform for enabling service-oriented systems. The emergence of large scale distributed computing paradigms, such as Cloud Computing and Mobile Computing Systems, has opened many opportunities for collaboration services, which are at the core of any Information System. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that build intelligent systems and algorithms that work and react like humans. The AI techniques and computational intelligence are powerful tools for learning, adaptation, reasoning and planning. They have the potential to become enabling technologies for the future intelligent networks. Recent research in the field of intelligent systems, robotics, neuroscience, artificial intelligence and cognitive sciences are very important for the future development and innovation of Web and Internet applications.
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- 2019
18. Codify : Parametric and Computational Design in Landscape Architecture
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Bradley Cantrell, Adam Mekies, Bradley Cantrell, and Adam Mekies
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- Landscape architecture--Computer programs, Landscape architecture--Computer-aided design, Landscape design--Data processing
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Codify: Parametric and Computational Design in Landscape Architecture provides a series of essays that explore what it means to use, modify and create computational tools in a contemporary design environment. Landscape architecture has a long history of innovation in the areas of computation and media, particularly in how the discipline represents, analyses, and constructs complex systems. This curated volume spans academic and professional projects to form a snapshot of digital practices that aim to show how computation is a tool that goes beyond methods of representation and media. The book is organized in four sections; syntax, perception, employ, and prospective. The essays are written by leading academics and professionals and the sections examine the role of computational tools in landscape architecture through case studies, historical accounts, theoretical arguments, and nascent propositions.
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- 2018
19. Green Chemistry : An Inclusive Approach
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Bela Torok, Timothy Dransfield, Bela Torok, and Timothy Dransfield
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- Chemistry, Green chemistry
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Green Chemistry: An Inclusive Approach provides a broad overview of green chemistry for researchers from either an environmental science or chemistry background, starting at a more elementary level, incorporating more advanced concepts, and including more chemistry as the book progresses. Every chapter includes recent, state-of-the-art references, in particular, review articles, to introduce researchers to this field of interest and provide them with information that can be easily built upon. By bringing together experts in multiple subdisciplines of green chemistry, the editors have curated a single central resource for an introduction to the discipline as a whole. Topics include a broad array of research fields, including the chemistry of Earth's atmosphere, water and soil, the synthesis of fine chemicals, and sections on pharmaceuticals, plastics, energy related issues (energy storage, fuel cells, solar, and wind energy conversion etc., greenhouse gases and their handling, chemical toxicology issues of everyday products (from perfumes to detergents or clothing), and environmental policy issues. - Introduces the topic of green chemistry with an overview of key concepts - Expands upon presented concepts with the latest research and applications, providing both the breadth and depth researchers need - Includes a broad range of application based problems to make the content accessible for professional researchers and undergraduate and graduate students - Authored by experts in a broad range of fields, providing insider information on the aspects or challenges of a given field that are most important and urgent
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- 2018
20. Climate Change Adaptation in Africa : Fostering Resilience and Capacity to Adapt
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Walter Leal Filho, Simane Belay, Jokasha Kalangu, Wuta Menas, Pantaleo Munishi, Kumbirai Musiyiwa, Walter Leal Filho, Simane Belay, Jokasha Kalangu, Wuta Menas, Pantaleo Munishi, and Kumbirai Musiyiwa
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- Climatic changes, Management--Environmental aspects
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This collection showcases experiences from research and field projects in climate change adaptation on the African continent. It includes a set of papers presented at a symposium held in Addis Abeba in February 2016, which brought together international experts to discuss “fostering African resilience and capacity to adapt.” The papers introduce a wide range of methodological approaches and practical case studies to show how climate change adaptation can be implemented in regions and countries across the continent. Responding to the need for more cross-sectoral interaction among the various stakeholders working in the field of climate change adaptation, the book fosters the exchange of information on best practices across the African continent.
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- 2017
21. Origin of Carbonate Sedimentary Rocks
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Noel P. James, Brian Jones, Noel P. James, and Brian Jones
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- Carbonate rocks, Sedimentary rocks, Diagenesis
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This textbook provides an overview of the origin and preservation of carbonate sedimentary rocks. The focus is on limestones and dolostones and the sediments from which they are derived. The approach is general and universal and draws heavily on fundamental discoveries, arresting interpretations, and keystone syntheses that have been developed over the last five decades. The book is designed as a teaching tool for upper level undergraduate classes, a fundamental reference for graduate and research students, and a scholarly source of information for practicing professionals whose expertise lies outside this specialty. The approach is rigorous, with every chapter being designed as a separate lecture on a specific topic that is encased within a larger scheme. The text is profusely illustrated with all colour diagrams and images of rocks, subsurface cores, thin sections, modern sediments, and underwater seascapes.Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/james/carbonaterocks
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- 2015
22. Maps & Web Mapping
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Keith C. Clarke and Keith C. Clarke
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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. xxxxxxxxxxx Maps and Web Mapping establishes an innovative, eText-only introduction to the history, principles, and current technologies used in mapping and cartography in a way that's never been done before. Created to work with resources in Mygeoscienceplace.com, this solution engages students with interactive tools, including MapMaster™ interactive maps, Google Earth™ exercises, lecture videos, Map Projection animations, and more. This affordable online-only solution seamlessly integrates narrative text with a dynamic, interactive media experience, creating a rich learning environment and working together to help students develop spatial reasoning skills and practice observation, experimentation, and critical thinking. This program presents a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. It provides: Personalized learning with Mygeoscienceplace.com: The online-only eText and Mygeoscienceplace.com work together to provide interactive, cutting-edge cartography and learning tools that engage students in the study of mapping and cartography. Current cartography tools and technologies: The author's expert knowledge of the most current, contemporary technologies and applications of mapping and cartography is integrated throughout the book, covering both commercial and open sources as well as desktop and mobile access. Many images and locations in the book include coordinates that students can click to directly link to online maps. Time-saving navigation and study tools: Enable students to study and move through the course material, using the eText's learning path with chapter-opening Learning Outcomes, Checkpoint questions, summaries, and end of chapter questions.
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- 2014
23. Multiscale Hydrologic Remote Sensing : Perspectives and Applications
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Ni-Bin Chang, Yang Hong, Ni-Bin Chang, and Yang Hong
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- Hydrology--Remote sensing
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Multiscale Hydrologic Remote Sensing: Perspectives and Applications integrates advances in hydrologic science and innovative remote sensing technologies. Raising the visibility of interdisciplinary research on water resources, it offers a suite of tools and platforms for investigating spatially and temporally continuous hydrological variables and p
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- 2012
24. Planetary Surface Processes
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H. Jay Melosh and H. Jay Melosh
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- Planets--Surfaces, Geomorphology
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Planetary Surface Processes is the first advanced textbook to cover the full range of geologic processes that shape the surfaces of planetary-scale bodies. Using a modern, quantitative approach, this book reconsiders geologic processes outside the traditional terrestrial context. It highlights processes that are contingent upon Earth's unique circumstances and processes that are universal. For example, it shows explicitly that equations predicting the velocity of a river are dependent on gravity: traditional geomorphology textbooks fail to take this into account. This textbook is a one-stop source of information on planetary surface processes, providing readers with the necessary background to interpret new data from NASA, ESA and other space missions. Based on a course taught by the author at the University of Arizona for 25 years, it is aimed at advanced students, and is also an invaluable resource for researchers, professional planetary scientists and space-mission engineers.
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- 2011
25. Abrupt Climate Change : Mechanisms, Patterns, and Impacts
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Harunur Rashid, Leonid Polyak, Ellen Mosley-Thompson, Harunur Rashid, Leonid Polyak, and Ellen Mosley-Thompson
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- Climatic changes
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Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 193.Abrupt Climate Change: Mechanisms, Patterns, and Impacts brings together a diverse group of paleoproxy records such as ice cores, marine sediments, terrestrial (lakes and speleothems) archives, and coupled ocean-atmosphere climate models to document recent advances in understanding the mechanisms of abrupt climate changes. Since the discovery of the Dansgaard-Oeschger events in Greenland ice cores and the subsequent discovery of their contemporary events in the marine sediments of the North Atlantic, the search for these abrupt, millennial-scale events across the globe has intensified, and as a result, the number of paleoclimatic records chronicling such events has increased. The volume highlights include discussions of records of past climate variability, meridional overturning circulation, land-ocean-atmosphere interactions, feedbacks in the climate system, and global temperature anomalies. Abrupt Climate Change will be of interest to students, researchers, academics, and policy makers who are concerned about abrupt climate change and its potential impact on society.
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- 2011
26. Permafrost Ecosystems : Siberian Larch Forests
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Akira Osawa, Olga A. Zyryanova, Yojiro Matsuura, Takuya Kajimoto, Ross W. Wein, Akira Osawa, Olga A. Zyryanova, Yojiro Matsuura, Takuya Kajimoto, and Ross W. Wein
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- Larches--Ecology--Russia (Federation)--Siberia, Permafrost forest ecology--Russia (Federation)--Siberia
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Drawing from a decade-long collaboration between Japan and Russia, this important volume presents the first major synthesis of current knowledge on the ecophysiology of the coniferous forests growing on permafrost at high latitudes. It presents ecological data for a region long inaccessible to most scientists, and raises important questions about the global carbon balance as these systems are affected by the changing climate. Making up around 20% of the entire boreal forests of the northern hemisphere, these ‘permafrost forest ecosystems'are subject to particular constraints in terms of temperature, nutrient availability, and root space, creating exceptional ecosystem characteristics not known elsewhere. This authoritative text explores their diversity, structure, dynamics and physiology. It provides a comparison of these forests in relation to boreal forests elsewhere, and concludes with an assessment of the potential responses of this unique biome to climate change. The book will be invaluable to advanced students and researchers interested in boreal vegetation, forest ecology, silviculture and forest soils, as well as to researchers into climate change and the global carbon balance.
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- 2010
27. Biomedical Composites
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Luigi Ambrosio and Luigi Ambrosio
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- Composite materials, Biomedical materials
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Biocomposites are widely used in the medical industry to repair and restore bone, tooth, cartilage skin and other tissues. Biomedical composites, provides a thorough review of the current status, recent progress and future trends in composites for biomedical applications.Part one discusses the fundamentals of biocomposites with chapters on natural composites, design and fabrication of biocomposites, and hard and soft tissue applications of biocomposites. Part two then reviews applications of biocomposites. Chapters discuss composites for bone repair, composite coatings for implants, composites for spinal implants, injectable composites and composites for tissue engineered scaffolds. Chapters in part three discuss the biocompatibility, mechanical behaviour and failure of biocomposites with such topics as cellular response, testing of biocomposites and tribology of biocomposites. Finally part four reviews the future for biocomposites with chapters on nano-structured biocomposites, developing biocomposites as scaffolds and biocomposites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.With its distinguished editor and team of international contributors, Biomedical composites is an essential reference to materials scientists and researchers in industry and academia, as well as all those concerned with this increasingly important field. - Provides a thorough review of the current status, recent progress and future trends in composites for biomedical applications - Discusses the fundamentals of biocomposites with chapters on natural composites, design and fabrication of biocomposites and their applications - Chapters address composites for bone repair, spinal implants and various other applications and discuss biocompatability, mechanical behaviour and failure of biocomposites
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- 2010
28. Satellite Rainfall Applications for Surface Hydrology
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Mekonnen Gebremichael, Faisal Hossain, Mekonnen Gebremichael, and Faisal Hossain
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- Satellite meteorology, Rain and rainfall--Measurement, Meteorological satellites, Hydrology--Remote sensing, Artificial satellites in remote sensing
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While there are a growing number of high-resolution space-based systems for measuring precipitation, instances of the use of these products for surface hydrology are rare. This book, which covers both scientific and practical matters, aims to change that. With contributions from a panel of researchers from a wide range of fields, the chapters focus on evaluating the potential, utility and application of high resolution satellite precipitation products in relation to surface hydrology. Focusing on the way the algorithms for the precipitation products evolved, the accuracy assessment of those products in different regions of the world, and the application of the precipitation products to various decision support systems, the book is at the interface between satellite rainfall and surface hydrologic applications. It dwells on issues that are of concern at hydrologic scales of application. In doing so, it provides very useful information to practitioners, researchers and graduate students who need to explore the latest on satellite precipitation products for various hydrological purposes. Crucially, the book provides examples of real-world applications of satellite rainfall products in operational hydrology and real-time decision-making. This enables readers to understand the potential of satellite rainfall products for practical applications ranging from agricultural/crop monitoring to flood and landslide detection in developing countries. Dr. Mekonnen Gebremichael is Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He has extensively published in the field of satellite remote sensing of hydrology. His research projects are funded by NASA, NSF and USAID, among others. Dr. Gebremichael is the recipient of awards including NASA‘s New Investigator Program and IBM Faculty Award. Dr. Faisal Hossain is Associate Professor of Water Resources in the Civil Engineering departmentof Tennessee Technological University. He has over 50 peer-reviewed publications in the fields of groundwater contamination mapping, flood prediction, satellite precipitation, transboundary water resources issues and engineering education. He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions such as NASA New Investigator Program, American Society of Engineering Education Outstanding New Faculty Research Award and Top Performer Rating by NSF Alan T Waterman Award Committee.
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- 2010
29. Traité d'hydraulique environnementale - Volume 2
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TANGUY Jean-Michel and TANGUY Jean-Michel
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Ce Traité d'hydraulique environnementale étudie le cycle de l'eau depuis la météorologie jusqu'à la morphodynamique littorale, en passant par l'hydraulique des rivières, l'hydrogéologie ou encore par l'hydraulique maritime. Il décrit ces processus physiques, depuis les bassins versants jusqu'à la mer. Il dresse un inventaire des instruments de mesure terrain qui fournissent des données d'entrée aux outils de modélisation. Les modèles mathématiques décrivant chaque domaine sont détaillés par processus sous la forme de systèmes d'équations.Ces derniers sont résolus par la mise en oeuvre de méthodes numériques adaptées à leurs caractéristiques. Plusieurs outils de modélisation utilisés de manière opérationnelle par les ingénieurs sont ensuite décrits. Enfin, de nombreux exemples d'application sur des cas réels illustrent l'ensemble de la démarche.Cet ouvrage accompagne le lecteur depuis l'observation en nature des processus physiques jusqu'aux études d'ingénierie menées par les bureaux d'études pour résoudre les problèmes complexes que posent les usages de l'eau dans notre quotidien.Le Traité d'hydraulique environnementale concerne les domaines suivants :processus hydrologiques et fluviaux, processus estuariens et littoraux - systèmes d'acquisitions des données, modèles mathématiques en hydrologie et en hydraulique fluviale, modèles mathématiques en hydraulique maritime et modèles de transport, modélisation numérique - différences, éléments et volumes finis, approches spectrales, et assimilation de données, exemples d'applications des modèles numériques en ingénierie, logiciels d'ingénierie du cycle de l'eau.
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- 2009
30. Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment
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Richard E. J. Kelly, Nicholas A. Drake, Stuart L. Barr, Richard E. J. Kelly, Nicholas A. Drake, and Stuart L. Barr
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- Earth sciences--Mathematical models, Earth sciences--Remote sensing, Geographic information systems, Spatial analysis (Statistics)
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Understanding and predicting the behaviour of natural and human environmental systems is crucial for the effective management of the Earth's limited resources. Recently, great advances have been made through spatial modelling. This book provides a snapshot of the latest research in modelling technologies and methodologies within five environmental fields; the cryosphere, hydrology, geomorphology, vegetation interfaces and urban environments. Spatial Modelling of the Terrestrial Environment deals with the use of remote sensing, numerical models and GIS in addressing important natural and human environmental sciences issues, focusing on the theory and application of modelling remotely sensed data within the context of environmental processes. Extensive case material exemplifies the latest research and modelling paradigms presented in the book.
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- 2004
31. Mechanical Properties Research 89
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David Fisher and David Fisher
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- Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Physics
- Abstract
Key Engineering Materials Vols. 42-43
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- 1990
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