Ultraviolet Ground- and Space-based Measurements, Models, and Effects
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Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,95 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Aerosols
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Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,95 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Aerosols
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Author : Wei Gao
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 26,50 MB
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 364203313X
Numerous studies report that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is harmful to living organisms and detrimental to human health. Growing concerns regarding the increased levels of UV-B radiation that reach the earth's surface have led to the development of ground- and space-based measurement programs. Further study is needed on the measurement, modeling, and effects of UV radiation. The chapters of this book describe the research conducted across the globe over the past three decades in the areas of: (1) current and predicted levels of UV radiation and its associated impact on ecosystems and human health, as well as economic and social implications; (2) new developments in UV instrumentation, advances in calibration (ground- and satellite-based), measurement methods, modeling efforts, and their applications; and (3) the effects of global climate change on UV radiation. Dr. Wei Gao is a Senior Research Scientist and the Director of the USDA UV-B Monitoring and Research Program, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University. Dr. Gao is a SPIE fellow and serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Applied Remote Sensing. Dr. Daniel L. Schmoldt is the National Program Leader for instrumentation and sensors at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Schmoldt served as joint Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Computers & Electronics in Agriculture, from 1997 to 2004. Dr. James R. Slusser retired in 2007 from the USDA UV-B Monitoring and Research Program at Colorado State University. He was active in the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, the American Geophysical Union, and the American Meteorological Society. Dr. Slusser is currently pursuing his interests in solar energy and atmospheric transmission.
Author : Yaroslav Blume
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 19,95 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1586035746
Cellular processes, signaled by UV radiation, contribute to the behavior of plants under various stresses in the environment. This book aims to introduce developments and instrumentation for cell biology, to update our understanding of the effects of UV radiation, and to evaluate how plants use UV signals to protect against damage.
Author : Mohamed Boubekri
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 34,63 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0750667249
An essential read for all whose work impinges on daylighting practice, this book examines research into daylighting and health, and its implications for architecture and building design.
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File Size : 44,79 MB
Release : 2005
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ISBN : 9780819458919
Author : Martin F. Quigley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 26,74 MB
Release : 2013-02-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199898219
The invasive species Tamarix first attracted the public eye in the 1990's when it was suspected of contributing to widespread drought and wildfires in the Western United States. Once purported to consume as much water as entire cities, very few plant species have received as much scientific, public, and political discussion and debate as Tamarix. Written by 44 of the field's most prominent scholars and scientists, this volume compiles 25 essays on this fascinating species--its biology, ecology, politics, management, and the ethical issues involved with designating a particular species as "good" or "bad". The book analyzes the controversy surrounding the Tamarisk's role in our ecosystems and what should be done about it.
Author : United Nations Environment Programme
Publisher : United Nations Environment Programme
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 39,14 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Law
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Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozon Layer; Celebration 20 years of progress in 2007"--Cover.
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File Size : 20,27 MB
Release : 2005
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Author : John R. Vacca
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1968 pages
File Size : 37,20 MB
Release : 2024-08-28
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0443132240
Computer and Information Security Handbook, Fourth Edition, provides the most current and complete reference on computer security available on the market. The book offers deep coverage of an extremely wide range of issues in computer and cybersecurity theory, applications, and best practices, offering the latest insights into established and emerging technologies and advancements. With new parts devoted to such current topics as Cyber Security for the Smart City and Smart Homes, Cyber Security of Connected and Automated Vehicles, and Future Cyber Security Trends and Directions, the book now has 115 chapters written by leading experts in their fields, as well as 8 updated appendices and an expanded glossary. It continues its successful format of offering problem-solving techniques that use real-life case studies, checklists, hands-on exercises, question and answers, and summaries. Chapters new to this edition include such timely topics as Threat Landscape and Good Practices for Internet Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks Against the Grid Infrastructure, Threat Landscape and Good Practices for the Smart Grid Infrastructure, Energy Infrastructure Cyber Security, Smart Cities Cyber Security Concerns, Community Preparedness Action Groups for Smart City Cyber Security, Smart City Disaster Preparedness and Resilience, Cyber Security in Smart Homes, Threat Landscape and Good Practices for Smart Homes and Converged Media, Future Trends for Cyber Security for Smart Cities and Smart Homes, Cyber Attacks and Defenses on Intelligent Connected Vehicles, Cyber Security Issues in VANETs, Use of AI in Cyber Security, New Cyber Security Vulnerabilities and Trends Facing Aerospace and Defense Systems, How Aerospace and Defense Companies Will Respond to Future Cyber Security Threats, Fighting the Rising Trends of Cyber Attacks on Aviation, Future Trends for Cyber Security in the Gaming Industry, Future Trends for Cyber Attacks in the Healthcare Industry, and much more. - Written by leaders in the field - Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the latest security technologies, issues, and best practices - Presents methods for analysis, along with problem-solving techniques for implementing practical solutions
Author : Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1053 pages
File Size : 20,39 MB
Release : 2005-11-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521865093
The Arctic is now experiencing some of the most rapid and severe climate change on earth. Over the next 100 years, climate change is expected to accelerate, contributing to major physical, ecological, social, and economic changes, many of which have already begun. Changes in arctic climate will also affect the rest of the world through increased global warming and rising sea levels. Arctic Climate Impact Assessment was prepared by an international team of over 300 scientists, experts, and knowledgeable members of indigenous communities. The report has been thoroughly researched, is fully referenced, and provides the first comprehensive evaluation of arctic climate change, changes in ultraviolet radiation and their impacts for the region and for the world. It is illustrated in full color throughout. The results provided the scientific foundations for the ACIA synthesis report - Impacts of a Warming Arctic - published by Cambridge University Press in 2004.