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1.1 Energy Sources in the Scale of the Universe |
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1.2 Energy Sources in the Scale of Mankind |
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5 | (2) |
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1.3 Laws, Principles, and Physical Units |
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1.5 The Environmental Issues |
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10 | (8) |
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1.6 Basic Tools for Processing and Display of Spatial and Temporal Data Dealing with Energy Assessment |
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1.6.1 Processing Spatial and Temporal Data in Spreadsheets |
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1.6.2 Development Kits for Data Visualization on Website |
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21 | (1) |
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1.6.3 Statistical Programs |
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22 | (4) |
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26 | (3) |
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2 Spatial and Temporal Analysis for Energy Systems |
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2.1 Energy Sources and Energy Consumption in the Scale of the Earth |
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29 | (2) |
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2.2 Spatial Data Models in GIS |
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31 | (5) |
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2.2.1 Representing of Spatial Data with Vectors |
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33 | (2) |
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2.2.2 Representing of Spatial Data with Raster Datasets |
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35 | (1) |
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2.2.3 Representing of Spatial Data with Triangulated Irregular Network |
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2.2.4 Other Data Structures in Spatial Models |
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35 | (1) |
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36 | (3) |
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39 | (2) |
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2.5 Spatial and Temporal Modeling in GIS |
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41 | (5) |
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2.6 Computer Systems for Spatial Data Management in GIS |
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46 | (2) |
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2.7 GIS Tools for Processing and Presentation of Data Focused on Energy Sources |
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48 | (13) |
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2.7.1 Web-Based Applications |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (2) |
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2.7.3 Development of Case-Oriented Software Applications |
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54 | (5) |
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59 | (2) |
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3 Energy Outlook: Spatial and Temporal Mapping of Energy Sources Using GIS |
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3.1 Global Primary Energy Consumption |
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61 | (21) |
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3.1.1 The Energy Outlook from EIA |
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67 | (5) |
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3.1.2 The Energy Outlook from IEA |
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72 | (4) |
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3.1.3 The Energy Outlook from EEA |
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76 | (6) |
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3.2 Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal |
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82 | (5) |
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87 | (3) |
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90 | (1) |
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91 | (3) |
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3.6 Environmental Effects |
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94 | (5) |
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3.7 Mapping Energy Sources Using GIS |
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3.7.1 Geodatabase Data Management |
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100 | (1) |
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3.7.2 Spatial and Temporal Analysis |
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101 | (1) |
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3.7.3 Display of Spatial and Temporal Data |
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102 | (6) |
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108 | (3) |
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4 Energy from Fossil Fuels: Digital Mapping of Sources and Environmental Issues |
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4.1 Description of Fossil Fuels |
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111 | (16) |
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4.1.1 Coal as an Energy Source |
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113 | (4) |
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4.1.2 Oil as an Energy Source |
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117 | (8) |
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4.1.3 Natural Gas as an Energy Source |
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125 | (2) |
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4.2 Mapping of Fossil Sources with GPS and GIS |
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127 | (6) |
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4.3 Mapping of Fossil Sources with Remote Sensing and GIS |
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133 | (7) |
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4.4 Environmental Effects of Fossil Fuel Use |
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140 | (4) |
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4.5 Integration of Spatial and Temporal Data in GIS |
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144 | (1) |
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4.6 Spatial and Temporal Modeling with GIS |
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145 | (6) |
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4.7 Case-Oriented Studies |
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4.7.1 Using GPS and Mobile GIS for Mapping of Fossil Fuels in a Local Scale |
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4.7.2 Mapping Surface Coal Mines in a Regional Scale with Landsat Images |
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153 | (5) |
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4.7.3 Modeling of Coal Dust Dispersion in a Local Scale |
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158 | (5) |
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163 | (2) |
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5 Hydropower: Assessment of Energy Potential and Environmental Issues in the Local and Global Scales |
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5.1 Description of Hydropower Sources |
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165 | (4) |
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5.2 Potential Sources of Hydropower |
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169 | (10) |
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171 | (1) |
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5.2.2 Pumped-Storage Hydropower |
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172 | (1) |
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5.2.3 Run-of-River Hydropower |
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173 | (3) |
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176 | (2) |
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178 | (1) |
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5.2.6 Hydropower Based on Temperature and Salinity Gradients |
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178 | (1) |
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5.3 Environmental Effects of Hydropower Installations |
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179 | (4) |
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180 | (1) |
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181 | (1) |
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5.3.3 Life Cycle Global Warming Emissions |
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182 | (1) |
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5.4 Risk Assessment of Hydropower Plants with GIS |
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183 | (3) |
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5.5 Case-Oriented Studies |
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186 | (9) |
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5.5.1 Processing of Data About Hydropower Sources in GIS |
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187 | (1) |
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5.5.2 Mapping Potential Sources for Small Hydropower Plants in the Basin |
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187 | (6) |
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193 | (2) |
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6 Wind Power: Estimates of Energy Potential and Environmental Issues |
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6.1 Description of Wind Power Sources |
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195 | (6) |
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6.2 Potential Sources of Wind Power |
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201 | (8) |
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6.3 Environmental Effects of Wind Turbine Installations |
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209 | (1) |
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6.4 Risk Assessment of Wind Turbines and Wind Farms with GIS |
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210 | (3) |
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6.5 Case-Oriented Studies |
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213 | (8) |
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6.5.1 Processing of Data About Wind Power Sources in GIS |
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213 | (4) |
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6.5.2 Mapping Potential Sources for Wind Turbines |
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217 | (2) |
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219 | (2) |
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7 Solar Energy: Estimates of Energy Potential and Environmental Issues |
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221 | (24) |
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7.1 Description of Solar Energy Sources |
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221 | (7) |
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7.2 Potential Sources of Solar Energy |
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228 | (7) |
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7.3 Environmental Effects of Photovoltaic Power Plants |
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235 | (3) |
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7.4 Risk Assessment of Photovoltaic Power Plants with GIS |
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238 | (2) |
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7.5 Case-Oriented Studies |
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240 | (5) |
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7.5.1 Processing of Data About Solar Energy in GIS |
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240 | (1) |
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7.5.2 Mapping Potential Sources of Solar Energy in a Local Scale |
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240 | (3) |
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243 | (2) |
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8 Biomass: Assessment of Bioenergy Potential Within Existing Energy Systems |
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245 | (24) |
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8.1 Description of Bioenergy Sources |
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245 | (5) |
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8.2 Potential Bioenergy Sources |
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250 | (2) |
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8.3 Environmental Effects of Using Bioenergy Sources |
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252 | (7) |
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8.4 Risk Assessment of Bioenergy Sources with GIS |
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259 | (3) |
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8.5 Case-Oriented Studies |
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262 | (7) |
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8.5.1 Processing of Data About Bioenergy in GIS |
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262 | (1) |
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8.5.2 Mapping Potential Sources of Bioenergy in a Local Scale |
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262 | (4) |
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266 | (3) |
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9 Nuclear Power: Historical Overview, Bright Side, and Environmental Issues |
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269 | (22) |
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9.1 Description of Nuclear Power and Historical Overview |
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269 | (8) |
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9.2 Mapping of Existing Power Plant Installations |
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277 | (7) |
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9.3 Environmental Effects of Using Nuclear Energy |
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284 | (2) |
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9.4 Risk Assessment of Nuclear Power Plants with GIS |
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286 | (1) |
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9.5 Case-Oriented Studies |
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286 | (5) |
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9.5.1 Risk Assessment of Operational Nuclear Installations and Their Global Environmental Impacts |
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286 | (1) |
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9.5.2 Risk Assessment of Operational Nuclear Installations and Their Regional Environmental Impacts |
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287 | (2) |
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289 | (2) |
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10 Energy Storage: Assessment of Selected Tools in Local and Global Scales |
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291 | (20) |
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10.1 Electricity Transmission, Distribution, and Storage Systems |
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291 | (1) |
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10.2 Energy Storage Principles |
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292 | (7) |
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10.3 Environmental Effects of Using Selected Storage Systems |
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299 | (2) |
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10.4 Case-Oriented Studies |
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301 | (10) |
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10.4.1 Environmental Evaluation of Selected Energy Storage Installations for Electricity Grids |
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301 | (1) |
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10.4.2 Mapping of Environmental Impacts with GIS for the Energy Storage Installation Kopswerk II |
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302 | (6) |
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308 | (3) |
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11 Advanced Assessment Tools for Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Energy Systems |
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311 | (13) |
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11.1 Integration of Spatial and Temporal Data in a Geodatabase |
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311 | (1) |
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11.2 Assessment of Renewables by Multi-Criteria Analysis in the GIS Environment |
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312 | (12) |
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11.2.1 Spatial Analysis and Modeling |
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313 | (1) |
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11.2.2 Input Datasets for Assessment of Potential Energy Sources Using GIS |
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314 | (1) |
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11.2.3 Spatial Data Processing and Multi-Criteria Analysis in the GIS Environment |
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315 | (6) |
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11.2.4 Final Comments and Recommendations |
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321 | (3) |
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