Exploring Space, Exploring Earth


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An account of the impact of space exploration on our understanding of the geology and geophysics of Earth.







Environmental Geology


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This illustrated handbook describes a broad spectrum of methods in the fields of remote sensing, geophysics, geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, and microbiology designed to investigate landfill, mining and industrial sites. The descriptions provide information about the principle of the methods, applications and fundamentals. This handbook also deals with the stepwise procedure for investigating sites and common problems faced in efficient implementation of field operations.




Proceedings of 12th International Congress on Microbial Interaction and Applications of Beneficial Microbes 2017


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July 17-18, 2017 Munich, Germany Key Topics : Potential Use of Beneficial Microorganisms, Microbial Association-Microbial Interactions, Host Microbe Interactions, Probiotics-Prebiotics Research, Microbial Ecology, Microbial Diversity, Plant-Microbe Interactions, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Diseases and Epidemiology, Agricultural Microbiology, Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity, Microbes of Water Ecosystem, Industrial Use of Microbes, Soil Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Biofilm Formation, Microbes in Biogeochemical Models, Beneficial Microbes in Food Technology, Forest Microbiology, Biodegradation, Bioremediation, Microbiology in Medical, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industry,




Remote Sensing for Site Characterization


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A survey of the feasibility of aircraft- and satellite-based methods for revealing environmental-geological problems. Throughout, a balanced ratio between explanations on the methodological/technical side and presentations of case studies is maintained. The comparison of case studies from North America and Germany shows how the respective territorial conditions lead to distinct methodological approaches. Equally, the considerable dissimilarities in population density and in distances between waste disposal areas, settlements, and areas of protected groundwater necessitate a "diversified methods" approach.




Hyperspectral Satellites and System Design


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Hyperspectral Satellites and System Design is the first book on this subject. It provides a systematic analysis and detailed design of the entire development process of hyperspectral satellites. Derived from the author’s 25-year firsthand experience as a technical lead of space missions at the Canadian Space Agency, the book offers engineers, scientists, and decision-makers detailed knowledge and guidelines on hyperspectral satellite system design, trade-offs, performance modeling and simulation, optimization from component to system level, subsystem design, and implementation strategies. This information will help reduce the risk, shorten the development period, and lower the cost of hyperspectral satellite missions. This book is a must-have reference for professionals in developing hyperspectral satellites and data applications. It is also an excellent introductory book for early practitioners and students who want to learn more about hyperspectral satellites and their applications.