Advances in Earth Science
Title | Advances in Earth Science PDF eBook |
Author | Peter R. Sammonds |
Publisher | World Scientific |
Pages | 343 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 186094762X |
" ... articles originating from invited papers published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, [series A]."-- P. [4] of cover.
Computers in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Title | Computers in Earth and Environmental Sciences PDF eBook |
Author | Hamid Reza Pourghasemi |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 702 |
Release | 2021-09-22 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 0323898610 |
Computers in Earth and Environmental Sciences: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies in Hazards and Risk Management addresses the need for a comprehensive book that focuses on multi-hazard assessments, natural and manmade hazards, and risk management using new methods and technologies that employ GIS, artificial intelligence, spatial modeling, machine learning tools and meta-heuristic techniques. The book is clearly organized into four parts that cover natural hazards, environmental hazards, advanced tools and technologies in risk management, and future challenges in computer applications to hazards and risk management. Researchers and professionals in Earth and Environmental Science who require the latest technologies and advances in hazards, remote sensing, geosciences, spatial modeling and machine learning will find this book to be an invaluable source of information on the latest tools and technologies available. Covers advanced tools and technologies in risk management of hazards in both the Earth and Environmental Sciences Details the benefits and applications of various technologies to assist researchers in choosing the most appropriate techniques for purpose Expansively covers specific future challenges in the use of computers in Earth and Environmental Science Includes case studies that detail the applications of the discussed technologies down to individual hazards
Advances in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Title | Advances in Earth and Environmental Sciences PDF eBook |
Author | Y. Yang |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Earth sciences |
ISBN | 9781845648046 |
Containing the proceedings of the International Conference on Earth Science and Environmental Protection (ICESEP 2013), held in Kunming, China, the book brings together the work of academic scientists, leading engineers, industry researchers and scholarly students. The included papers cover research results from all aspects of Earth and Environmental Science and discuss the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. Topics covered include Earth Resources; Agriculture; Environmental Science; Environmental Protection; Green Energy.
Antarctic Climate Evolution
Title | Antarctic Climate Evolution PDF eBook |
Author | Fabio Florindo |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 606 |
Release | 2008-10-10 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0080931618 |
Antarctic Climate Evolution is the first book dedicated to furthering knowledge on the evolution of the world's largest ice sheet over its ~34 million year history. This volume provides the latest information on subjects ranging from terrestrial and marine geology to sedimentology and glacier geophysics. - An overview of Antarctic climate change, analyzing historical, present-day and future developments - Contributions from leading experts and scholars from around the world - Informs and updates climate change scientists and experts in related areas of study
Climate, Environment, and Society in the Pacific during the Last Millennium
Title | Climate, Environment, and Society in the Pacific during the Last Millennium PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick D. Nunn |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 318 |
Release | 2007-10-10 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0080548210 |
The nature of global change in the Pacific Basin is poorly known compared to other parts of the world. Climate, Environment, and Society in the Pacific during the Last Millennium describes the climate changes that occurred in the Pacific during the last millennium and discusses how these changes controlled the broad evolution of human societies, typically filtered by the effects of changing sea level and storminess on food availability and interaction. Covering the entire period since AD 750 in the Pacific, this book describes the influences of climate change on environments and societies during the Medieval Warm Period and the Little Ice Age, focusing on the 100-year transition between these – a period of rapid change known as the AD 1300 Event.* Discusses the societal effects of climate and sea-level change, as well as the evidence for externally-driven societal change* Synthsizes how climate change has driven environmental change and societal change in the Pacific Basin* Contains a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the evidence for climate, environmental, and societal change, supported by a full list of references
Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences
Title | Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 107 |
Release | 2001-05-24 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0309072549 |
Scientists have long sought to unravel the fundamental mysteries of the land, life, water, and air that surround us. But as the consequences of humanity's impact on the planet become increasingly evident, governments are realizing the critical importance of understanding these environmental systemsâ€"and investing billions of dollars in research to do so. To identify high-priority environmental science projects, Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences explores the most important areas of research for the next generation. The book's goal is not to list the world's biggest environmental problems. Rather it is to determine areas of opportunity thatâ€"with a concerted investmentâ€"could yield significant new findings. Nominations for environmental science's "grand" challenges were solicited from thousands of scientists worldwide. Based on their responses, eight major areas of focus were identifiedâ€"areas that offer the potential for a major scientific breakthrough of practical importance to humankind, and that are feasible if given major new funding. The book further pinpoints four areas for immediate action and investment.
Adsorption of Metals by Geomedia II
Title | Adsorption of Metals by Geomedia II PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Barnett |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 495 |
Release | 2007-12-17 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0080556566 |
Adsorption of Metals by Geomedia II serves as a needed resource for this topic which has received much attention during the past 25 years. The book provides an in-depth review of the field, followed by numerous chapters that document the current status of adsorption research for a variety of metals by geomedia ranging from individual minerals to sediments and soils. Adsorption mechanisms are detailed and precipitation is presented as a distinct sorption process. Virtually all factors affecting the extent of metal adsorption are examined, including the effects of selected anions, competition among metals, pH, metal concentration, loading, variable metal adsorption capacity, ionic strength, hydrogen exchange and stoichiometry, and solids concentration. A variety of adsorption models are briefly presented and some are used to extend laboratory studies to field sites. This is a compilation of 25 peer reviewed papers from among the 60+ platform and poster presentations of the symposium "Adsorption of Metals to Geomedia II" at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Meeting, March 27-29, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This symposium is a follow-up to the original held in 1996.* Learn the tools and techniques from leading academics and industry experts * One stop practical resource and guide for those in the field* Keep informed and up to date on all the latest advancements in technology