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Seeing into the Earth
Noninvasive Characterization of the Shallow Subsurface for Environmental and Engineering Applications
Av National Research Council, and Resources Commission on Geosciences, Environment m. fl.
Häftad, 2000
1376 kr
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Just below our feet is an environment that supports our infrastructure, yields water, provides for agriculture, and receives our waste. Our capacity to describe, or characterize, this environment is crucial to the solution of many resource, environmental, and engineering problems. And just as …
Evolutionary and Revolutionary Technologies for Mining
Av National Research Council, Committee on Earth Resources m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
643 kr
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The Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) of the U. S. Department of Energy commissioned the National Research Council (NRC) to undertake a study on required technologies for the Mining Industries of the Future Program to complement information provided to the program by the National Mining …
Assessment of Proposed Partnerships to Implement a National Landslide Hazards Mitigation Strategy
Interim Report
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
426 kr
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Landslides are a component of those agents of nature that transport rock and soil from mountains or hillsides to streams, lakes and seas, where new sedimentary rocks begin to form. Therefore, as well as destructive forces that can be induced by human activity, landslides are part of the earth's …
Review of NOAA's National Geophysical Data Center
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
630 kr
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The report reviews the National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) and assesses how well the center is managing its holdings, serving its users, and supporting NOAA's mission. It concludes that NGDC is the natural place within NOAA and the nation for stewardship and dissemination of data related to the …
Partnerships for Reducing Landslide Risk
Assessment of the National Landslide Hazards Mitigation Strategy
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
679 kr
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Landslides occur in all geographic regions of the nation in response to a wide range of conditions and triggering processes that include storms, earthquakes, and human activities. Landslides in the United States result in an estimated average of 25 to 50 deaths annually and cost $1 to 3 billion per …
Geological Record of Ecological Dynamics
Understanding the Biotic Effects of Future Environmental Change
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
575 kr
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In order to answer important questions about ecosystems and biodiversity, scientists can look to the past geological recorda "which includes fossils, sediment and ice cores, and tree rings. Because of recent advances in earth scientistsa (TM) ability to analyze biological and environmental …
Priorities for GEOINT Research at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
762 kr
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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) provides geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) to support national security, both as a national intelligence and a combat support agency. In the post-9/11 world, the need for faster and more accurate geospatial intelligence is increasing. GEOINT uses …
Earth Materials and Health
Research Priorities for Earth Science and Public Health
Av Committee on Research Priorities for Earth Science and Public Health, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
458 kr
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A range of natural earth materials, like arsenic or fluoride, have long been linked to significant human health effects. Improved understanding of the pervasive and complex interactions between earth materials and human health will require creative collaborations between earth scientists and public …
Assessment of the Performance of Engineered Waste Containment Barriers
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
770 kr
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President Cartera (TM)s 1980 declaration of a state of emergency at Love Canal, New York, recognized that residentsa (TM) health had been affected by nearby chemical waste sites. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, enacted in 1976, ushered in a new era of waste management disposal designed …
Assessment of the Performance of Engineered Waste Containment Barriers
Av Committee to Assess the Performance of Engineered Barriers, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
585 kr
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President Carter''s 1980 declaration of a state of emergency at Love Canal, New York, recognized that residents'' health had been affected by nearby chemical waste sites. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, enacted in 1976, ushered in a new era of waste management disposal designed to …
Coal
Research and Development to Support National Energy Policy
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
704 kr
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Coal will continue to provide a major portion of energy requirements in the United States for at least the next several decades. It is imperative that accurate information describing the amount, location, and quality of the coal resources and reserves be available to fulfill energy needs. It is …
Coal
Research and Development to Support National Energy Policy
Av and Resource Assessments to Inform Energy Policy Committee on Coal Research, Technology, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
494 kr
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Coal will continue to provide a major portion of energy requirements in the United States for at least the next several decades. It is imperative that accurate information describing the amount, location, and quality of the coal resources and reserves be available to fulfill energy needs. It is …
National Land Parcel Data
A Vision for the Future
Av Committee on Land Parcel Databases: A National Vision, Mapping Science Committee m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
684 kr
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Land parcel data (also known as cadastral data) provide geographically referenced information about the rights, interests, and ownership of land and are an important part of the financial, legal, and real estate systems of society. The data are used by governments to make decisions about land …
Assessment of the NASA Applied Sciences Program
Av Committee on Extending Observations and Research Results to Practical Applications: A Review of NASA's Approach, Geographical Sciences Committee m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
468 kr
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Remote sensing data and models from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are the basis for a wide spectrum of scientific research endeavors and are key inputs to many public and private services. The NASA Applied Sciences Program (ASP) and its precursors have been tasked with …
Research Agenda for Geographic Information Science at the United States Geological Survey
Av Committee on Research Priorities for the USGS Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science, Mapping Science Committee m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
520 kr
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Comprehensive and authoritative baseline geospatial data content is crucial to the nation and to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS founded its Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) in 2006 to develop and distribute national geospatial data assets in a fast-moving …
Minerals, Critical Minerals, and the U.S. Economy
Av Committee on Critical Mineral Impacts of the U.S. Economy, Committee on Earth Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
520 kr
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Minerals are part of virtually every product we use. Common examples include copper used in electrical wiring and titanium used to make airplane frames and paint pigments. The Information Age has ushered in a number of new mineral uses in a number of products including cell phones (e.g., tantalum) …
Origin and Evolution of Earth
Research Questions for a Changing Planet
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
704 kr
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Questions about the origin and nature of Earth and the life on it have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor. Deciphering the planet's history and processes could improve the ability to predict catastrophes like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, to manage Earth's resources, …
Origin and Evolution of Earth
Research Questions for a Changing Planet
Av Committee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth Sciences, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
520 kr
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Questions about the origin and nature of Earth and the life on it have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor. Deciphering the planet''s history and processes could improve the ability to predict catastrophes like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, to manage Earth''s resources, …
Assessment of the Performance of Engineered Waste Containment Barriers
Av Committee to Assess the Performance of Engineered Barriers, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
693 kr
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President Carter''s 1980 declaration of a state of emergency at Love Canal, New York, recognized that residents'' health had been affected by nearby chemical waste sites. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, enacted in 1976, ushered in a new era of waste management disposal designed to …
Coal
Research and Development to Support National Energy Policy
Av and Resource Assessments to Inform Energy Policy Committee on Coal Research, Technology, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
678 kr
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Coal will continue to provide a major portion of energy requirements in the United States for at least the next several decades. It is imperative that accurate information describing the amount, location, and quality of the coal resources and reserves be available to fulfill energy needs. It is …
Minerals, Critical Minerals, and the U.S. Economy
Av Committee on Critical Mineral Impacts of the U.S. Economy, Committee on Earth Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
729 kr
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Minerals are part of virtually every product we use. Common examples include copper used in electrical wiring and titanium used to make airplane frames and paint pigments. The Information Age has ushered in a number of new mineral uses in a number of products including cell phones (e.g., tantalum) …
Origin and Evolution of Earth
Research Questions for a Changing Planet
Av Committee on Grand Research Questions in the Solid-Earth Sciences, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
710 kr
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Questions about the origin and nature of Earth and the life on it have long preoccupied human thought and the scientific endeavor. Deciphering the planet''s history and processes could improve the ability to predict catastrophes like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, to manage Earth''s resources, …
Landscapes on the Edge
New Horizons for Research on Earth''s Surface
Av Committee on Challenges and Opportunities in Earth Surface Processes, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
496 kr
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During geologic spans of time, Earth''s shifting tectonic plates, atmosphere, freezing water, thawing ice, flowing rivers, and evolving life have shaped Earth''s surface features. The resulting hills, mountains, valleys, and plains shelter ecosystems that interact with all life and provide a record …
Applications of Social Network Analysis for Building Community Disaster Resilience
Workshop Summary
Av Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
347 kr
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Social Network Analysis (SNA) is the identification of the relationships and attributes of members, key actors, and groups that social networks comprise. The National Research Council, at the request of the Department of Homeland Security, held a two-day workshop on the use of SNA for the purpose …
Applications of Social Network Analysis for Building Community Disaster Resilience
Workshop Summary
Av Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
502 kr
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Social Network Analysis (SNA) is the identification of the relationships and attributes of members, key actors, and groups that social networks comprise. The National Research Council, at the request of the Department of Homeland Security, held a two-day workshop on the use of SNA for the purpose …
Understanding Climate's Influence on Human Evolution
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
688 kr
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The hominin fossil record documents a history of critical evolutionary events that have ultimately shaped and defined what it means to be human, including the origins of bipedalism; the emergence of our genus Homo; the first use of stone tools; increases in brain size; and the emergence of Homo …
Understanding Climate's Influence on Human Evolution
Av Committee on the Earth System Context for Hominin Evolution, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
433 kr
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The hominin fossil record documents a history of critical evolutionary events that have ultimately shaped and defined what it means to be human, including the origins of bipedalism; the emergence of our genus Homo; the first use of stone tools; increases in brain size; and the emergence of Homo …
Realizing the Energy Potential of Methane Hydrate for the United States
Av Committee on Assessment of the Department of Energy's Methane Hydrate Research and Development Program: Evaluating Methane Hydrate as a Future Energy Resource, Committee on Earth Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
580 kr
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Natural gas, composed mostly of methane, is the cleanest of all the fossil fuels, emitting 25-50% less carbon dioxide than either oil or coal for each unit of energy produced. In recent years, natural gas supplied approximately 20-25% of all energy consumed in the United States. Methane hydrate is …
Understanding the Changing Planet
Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
802 kr
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From the oceans to continental heartlands, human activities have altered the physical characteristics of Earth's surface. With Earth's population projected to peak at 8 to 12 billion people by 2050 and the additional stress of climate change, it is more important than ever to understand how and …
Understanding the Changing Planet
Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences
Av Committee on Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences in the Next Decade, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
560 kr
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From the oceans to continental heartlands, human activities have altered the physical characteristics of Earth''s surface. With Earth''s population projected to peak at 8 to 12 billion people by 2050 and the additional stress of climate change, it is more important than ever to understand how and …
