Committee on Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Commission on Life Sciences, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Stu
(Izdošanas datums: 13-Jun-2001, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309171182)
Regulatory standards are already on the books at the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address health risks posed by inhaling tiny particles from smoke, vehicle exhaust, and other sources.At the same time, Congress and EPA have initia...Lasīt vairāk
Committee on Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Commission on Life Sciences, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Stu
(Izdošanas datums: 13-Jun-2001, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309565257)
Regulatory standards are already on the books at the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address health risks posed by inhaling tiny particles from smoke, vehicle exhaust, and other sources.At the same time, Congress and EPA have initia...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, U.S. National Committee for Rock Mechanics, Panel on Conceptual Models of Flow and Transport in the Fract
(Izdošanas datums: 21-May-2001, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309501309)
Fluid flow and solute transport within the vadose zone, the unsaturated zone between the land surface and the water table, can be the cause of expanded plumes arising from localized contaminant sources. An understanding of vadose zone processes is, t...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, U.S. National Committee for Rock Mechanics, Panel on Conceptual Models of Flow and Transport in the Fract
(Izdošanas datums: 21-May-2001, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309170994)
Fluid flow and solute transport within the vadose zone, the unsaturated zone between the land surface and the water table, can be the cause of expanded plumes arising from localized contaminant sources. An understanding of vadose zone processes is, t...Lasīt vairāk
Committee on the Evaluation, Design, and Monitoring of Marine Reserves and Protected Areas in the United States, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies, N
(Izdošanas datums: 01-May-2001, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309511698)
Although the ocean-and the resources within-seem limitless, there is clear evidence that human impacts such as overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution disrupt marine ecosystems and threaten the long-term productivity of the seas. Declining yi...Lasīt vairāk
Committee on the Evaluation, Design, and Monitoring of Marine Reserves and Protected Areas in the United States, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies, N
(Izdošanas datums: 01-May-2001, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309171441)
Although the ocean-and the resources within-seem limitless, there is clear evidence that human impacts such as overfishing, habitat destruction, and pollution disrupt marine ecosystems and threaten the long-term productivity of the seas. Declining yi...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Panel on Improving the Effectiveness of U.S. Climate Modeling
(Izdošanas datums: 18-Apr-2001, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309171076)
Information derived from climate modeling has become increasingly important in recent years. More and more we understand that climate variability and change impacts society and that dealing with climate-related disasters, conflicts, and opportunities...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Panel on Improving the Effectiveness of U.S. Climate Modeling
(Izdošanas datums: 18-Apr-2001, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309513111)
Information derived from climate modeling has become increasingly important in recent years. More and more we understand that climate variability and change impacts society and that dealing with climate-related disasters, conflicts, and opportunities...Lasīt vairāk
Committee on Future Roles, Challenges, and Opportunities for the U.S. Geological Survey, National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources
(Izdošanas datums: 15-Feb-2001, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309563369)
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has adapted to the changing political, economic, and technical state of the nation and the world since it was established in the late nineteenth century. Over a period of more than 120 years, the USGS has evolved fro...Lasīt vairāk
Committee on Future Roles, Challenges, and Opportunities for the U.S. Geological Survey, National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources
(Izdošanas datums: 15-Feb-2001, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309183116)
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has adapted to the changing political, economic, and technical state of the nation and the world since it was established in the late nineteenth century. Over a period of more than 120 years, the USGS has evolved fro...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Ocean Studies Board
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Jan-2001, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309171427)
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) employs many fishery scientists with diverse skills. The agency finds that the supply of fishery biologists is adequate to meet most of its demand. However, increasing demands on the agency to understand f...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Committee on Basic Research Opportunities in the Earth Sciences
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Jan-2001, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309569880)
Basic Research Opportunities in Earth Science identifies areas of high-priority research within the purview of the Earth Science Division of the National Science Foundation, assesses cross-disciplinary connections, and discusses the linkages between...Lasīt vairāk
Board on Earth Sciences & Resources, Committee on Geophysical and Environmental Data, National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Jan-2001, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309592635)
Reliable collections of science-based environmental information are vital for many groups of users and for a number of purposes. For example, electric utility companies predict demand during heat waves, structural engineers design buildings to withst...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Committee on Basic Research Opportunities in the Earth Sciences
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Jan-2001, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309171502)
Basic Research Opportunities in Earth Science identifies areas of high-priority research within the purview of the Earth Science Division of the National Science Foundation, assesses cross-disciplinary connections, and discusses the linkages between...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Ocean Studies Board
(Izdošanas datums: 01-Jan-2001, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309563635)
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) employs many fishery scientists with diverse skills. The agency finds that the supply of fishery biologists is adequate to meet most of its demand. However, increasing demands on the agency to understand f...Lasīt vairāk
Committee on USGS Water Resources Research, Water Science and Technology Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council, National Academy of Scienc
(Izdošanas datums: 19-Dec-2000, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309171571)
Groundwater is a basic resource for humans and natural ecosystems and is one of the nations most important natural resources. Groundwater is pumped from wells to supply drinking water to about 130 million U.S. residents and is used in all 50 states....Lasīt vairāk
Committee on USGS Water Resources Research, Water Science and Technology Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council, National Academy of Scienc
(Izdošanas datums: 19-Dec-2000, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309569767)
Groundwater is a basic resource for humans and natural ecosystems and is one of the nations most important natural resources. Groundwater is pumped from wells to supply drinking water to about 130 million U.S. residents and is used in all 50 states....Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Ocean Studies Board
(Izdošanas datums: 10-Nov-2000, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309501545)
Congress has promoted fisheries science for over a century and its involvement in fisheries management took a great leap forward with passage of the Fisheries Conservation and Management Act of 1976. In the past decade, Congress has requested advice...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Ocean Studies Board
(Izdošanas datums: 10-Nov-2000, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309171540)
Congress has promoted fisheries science for over a century and its involvement in fisheries management took a great leap forward with passage of the Fisheries Conservation and Management Act of 1976. In the past decade, Congress has requested advice...Lasīt vairāk
National Research Council, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, Water Science and Technology Board, Committee on Risk-Based Analysis for Flood Damage Reduction
(Izdošanas datums: 20-Oct-2000, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: National Academies Press, ISBN-13: 9780309132893)
Reducing flood damage is a complex task that requires multidisciplinary understanding of the earth sciences and civil engineering. In addressing this task the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employs its expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnic...Lasīt vairāk
