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Springer International Publishing AG Urban Heritage Management: Planning with History
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Springer International Publishing AG Exemplary Practices in Marine Science Education:
Book SynopsisThis edited volume is the premier book dedicated exclusively to marine science education and improving ocean literacy, aiming to showcase exemplary practices in marine science education and educational research in this field on a global scale. It informs, inspires, and provides an intellectual forum for practitioners and researchers in this particular context. Subject areas include sections on marine science education in formal, informal and community settings. This book will be useful to marine science education practitioners (e.g. formal and informal educators) and researchers (both education and science).Table of Contents1. Ocean Literacy in the 21st Century.- 2. An Exemplar Model for Expanding Development Reach.- Part I Research.- 3. ¡Youth & the Ocean! (¡YO!): Partnering High School and Graduate Students for Youth-Driven Research Experiences.- 4. Leveraging Parent Chaperones to Support Youths’ Learning During an Out-of-School Field Trip to a Marine Science Field Station.- 5. Systematic and Longitudinal Research to Support and Improve the National Ocean Sciences Bowl: Finding from Seventeen Years of Study.- 6. Leveraging Ocean Identity in Education to Impact Students’ Conservation Practices.- 7. Evaluating Differences in Outcomes and Participant Perspectives in Marine Science Professional Development Conducted by Informal Educators Compared to Specialized University Faculty.- 8. Implementing Ocean Literacy through the Bond of Informal and Formal Education.- 9. Evaluating Ocean Learning – The Principles and Practicalities of Evaluating Formal Education Audiences in an Informal Education Environment.- 10. Effective Practices for Fostering Empathy towards Marine Life.- Part II Practitioner.- 11. Creating Marine Outreach Programmes that Work – The Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme™.- 12. Marine Education through Cooperation: A Case Study of Opportunity in a Remote School in Taiwan.- 13. Educating with Data.- 14. Using International School Partnerships to Promote Ocean Literacy.- 15. Out of the Tower and into the Classroom: Marine Science Graduate Students as K-12 Classroom Contributors.- 16. The VIRTUE Project and the Biofilms and Biodiversity Project: An International Collaboration in Marine Science Education.- 17. Integrating Ocean Literacy in UK Curriculum-Led Field Courses.- 18. Building Capacity for Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences.- 19. Going with/against the Flow: The Challenges of an Authentic Marine Science Education.- 20. Bring the Ocean to the Classroom - Introducing Experimental Studies to Teachers with Fair or no Science Knowledge.- 21. Closer to Blue.- 22. The Two Bays Project: A Model for Providing Multidisciplinary Approaches to Monitoring, Education, Engagement and Partnership Building.- 23. Citizen Science to Engage and Empower Youth in Marine Science.- 24. Empowering Young Ocean Conservationists.
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Scholars' Press Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization of
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Novas Edicoes Academicas Espaço Público: Desenho, Organização e Poder
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Waves in the Ocean and Atmosphere: Introduction
Book SynopsisA study of the fundamental theory of waves appropriate for first year graduate students in oceanography, meteorology and associated sciences. Starting with an elementary overview of the basic wave concept, specific wave phenomena are then examined, including: surface gravity waves, internal gravity waves, lee waves, waves in the presence of rotation, and geostrophic adjustment. Each wave topic is used to introduce either a new technique or concept in general wave theory. Emphasis is placed on connectivity between the various subjects and on the physical interpretation of the mathematical results. The book contains numerous exercises at the end of the respective chapters.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: Praise for Joseph Pedlosky's Waves in the ocean and atmosphere American Meteorological Society "This title presents a study of the fundamental theory of waves appropriate for first year graduate students. After an elementary overview of the basic wave concept, specific phenomena are then examined, including surface and internal gravity waves, lee waves, geostrophic adjustment, wave-mean flow interaction, and unstable waves. Each wave topic is used to introduce either a new technique or concept in general wave theory. Emphasis is placed on connectivity between the various subjects and on the physical interpretation of the mathematical results" "Pedlosky has spent his time well in writing Waves in the Ocean and Atmosphere. … The writing is informal and engaging. … the clarity of the figures and text is uniformly high. … my message to students and researchers working in the fields of atmospheric and oceanic dynamics is ‘buy this book’. You will find it an invaluable reference work." (Andrew J. Willmott, Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics, Vol. 99 (4), August, 2005) "This book is based on the author’s lecture notes for a core course on wave theory … . The treatment is avowedly informal, making the presentation more easily accessible to beginning students … . the book is a welcome contribution to the literature by a distinguished investigator … . It can benefit students whether or not it is the required text for a course, and can be used as well as a reference or guide by others. The opportunity to share the insights of a teacher … should not be missed." (John Merrill, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, April, 2005) Table of Contents1 Introduction.- 2 Kinematic Generalization.- 3 Equations of Motion; Surface Gravity Waves.- 4 Fields of Motion in Gravity Waves and Energy.- 5 The Initial Value Problem.- 6 Discussion of Initial Value Problem [Continued).- 7 Internal Gravity Waves.- 8 Internal Waves, Group Velocity and Reflection.- 9 WKB Theory for Internal Gravity Waves.- 10 Vertical Propagation of Waves: Steady Flow and the Radiation Condition.- 11 Rotation and Potential Vorticity.- 12 Large-Scale Hydrostatic Motions.- 13 Shallow Water Waves in a Rotating Fluid; Poincare and Kelvin Waves.- 14 Rossby Waves.- 15 Rossby Waves (Continued), Quasi-Geostrophy.- 16 Energy and Energy Flux in Rossby Waves.- 17 Laplace Tidal Equations and the Vertical Structure Equation.- 18 Equatorial Beta-Plane and Equatorial Waves.- 19 Stratified Quasi-Geostrophic Motion and Instability Waves.- 20 Energy Equation and Necessary Conditions for Instability.- 21 Wave-Mean Flow Interaction.- Problems.- References.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Wood and Tree Fungi: Biology, Damage, Protection,
Book SynopsisThis book provides an up-to-date overview of the various wood and tree fungi that damage trees, lumber, and timber. Special focus is given to identification, prevention, and remediation techniques, and the book bridges the gap between research and application. It covers the fundamentals of cytology and morphology. There is a more practical section describing damage by viruses and bacteria on trees. The habitats of wood fungi are described as well as tree care. Important tree pathogens and wood decay fungi are characterized for prevention and identification. The final section focuses on the positive effects of wood-inhabiting microorganisms.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "The book (334 pages) is an updated revision of the German edition ‘Holdz-und Baumpilze’ from 1994. … The book is illustrated with 74 figures (12 coloured pictures) and 49 tables. … The book is of great interest to scientists, students, professionals working in wood protection, as well as foresters." (Benoit Marçais, Annals of Forest, Vol. 63 (2), 2007)Table of ContentsBiology.- Physiology.- Wood Cell Wall Degradation.- Damages by Viruses and Bacteria.- Wood Discoloration.- Wood Rot.- Habitat of Wood Fungi.- Positive Effects of Wood-Inhabiting Microorganisms.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Light Scattering Reviews 3: Light Scattering and Reflection
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Satellite Aerosol Remote Sensing Over Land
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG The Origin of Clay Minerals in Soils and Weathered Rocks
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Soil Mineral -- Microbe-Organic Interactions: Theories and Applications
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Ocean Dynamics
Book SynopsisOcean Dynamics’ is a concise introduction to the fundamentals of fluid mechanics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics and the common approximations for geophysical fluid dynamics, presenting a comprehensive approach to large-scale ocean circulation theory. The book is written on the physical and mathematical level of graduate students in theoretical courses of physical oceanography, meteorology and environmental physics. An extensive bibliography and index, extensive side notes and recommendations for further reading, and a comparison with the specific atmospheric physics where applicable, makes this volume also a useful reading for researchers. Each of the four parts of the book – fundamental laws, common approximations, ocean waves, oceanic turbulence and eddies, and selected aspects of ocean dynamics – starts with elementary considerations, blending then classical topics with more advanced developments of fluid mechanics and theoretical oceanography. The last part covers the theory of the global wind-driven circulation in homogeneous and stratified regimes, the circulation and overturning in the Southern Ocean, and the global meridional overturning and thermohaline-driven circulation. Emphasis is placed on simple physical models rather than access to extensive numerical results, enabling students to understand and reproduce the complex theory mostly by analytical means. All equations and models are derived in detail and illustrated by numerous figures. The appendix provides short excursions into the mathematical background, such as vector analysis, statistics, and differential equationsTrade ReviewFrom the book reviews:“The aim of the present book is a thorough and careful representation of the ocean dynamics. … The excellent comprehensive work is intended for graduate students of physical oceanography, meteorology, geophysics and general physics, as well as to any reader interested in a thorough discussion of ocean dynamics. The volume is also useful for researchers working in the field of climate physics.” (Claudia-Veronika Meister, zbMATH, Vol. 1296, 2014)Table of ContentsPart I Fundamental Laws.- Preliminaries.- Conservation Laws for Moving Fluids.- Part II Common Approximations.- Approximations Derived from Mode Filtering.- Approximations Relating to Density Changes and Geometric Conditions.- Geostrophic and Quasi-Geostrophic Motions.- Part III Ocean Waves.- Sound Waves.- Gravity Waves.- Long Waves.- Lagrangian Theory of Ocean Waves.- Forced Waves.- Part IV Oceanic Turbulence and Eddies.- Small-Scale Turbulence.- Geostrophic Turbulence.- Part V Aspects of Ocean Circulation Theory.- Forcing of the Ocean.- The Wind-Driven Circulation.- The Meridional Overturning of the Oceans.- The Circulation of the Southern Ocean.- Part VI Appendix.- Mathematical Basics.- Models of the Ocean Circulation List of Symbols.- Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Peri-urban futures: Scenarios and models for land use change in Europe
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG The Yuanpei Program in Peking University: A Case
Book SynopsisThe Yuanpei program is an institution wide curriculum innovation, modeling on the core curriculum in Harvard which is committed to carrying out general education. This research investigated the major conflicts that arose in the process of initiation and implementation of the Yuanpei program, how these conflicts evolved during the process, and what were the sources of these conflicts. The conflict model, primarily derived from conflict theory, was adopted to interpret and analyze the process of curriculum innovation in this context. The study employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected primarily through interviews, observations and document analysis. The administrators, teachers and students were interviewed to gain insight into major conflicts arose, their processes and sources in process of the curriculum innovation. The researcher primarily observed program practices and operations, including program setting, the human, social environment (how participants interact and communicate), and program activities and participant behaviors. The researcher distinguished between conceptual conflicts and practical conflict in light of the different stages in which conflicts emerged. The researcher mainly identified three conceptual conflicts that represent the focus of debates: first, the two opposing opinions on how to balance between general education and specialized education; second, potential incongruence in the idea of the Yuanpei program; third, conflict between the changing need of society and traditional system of training. The researcher summarized four categories of practical conflicts in light of various issues: free-course selection, free-major selection, faculty advisor as well as general education elective courses, in each of which sub-themes were identified and analyzed. The researcher described how both conceptual and practical conflicts evolved. Each major conceptual conflict seems to go through similar stages based on the data, involving issue, confrontation and integration of claims of both sides. For practical conflicts, factors contributing to the escalation and de-escalation, moderation of conflicts were found by the researcher. The research identified different roles, incompatible values, contested resources and structural constraints as the main sources of conflict. Any conflict may involve more than one category or may be mainly due to one category. As such, the study is exploratory and contributes to the scholarship on educational change through its analysis of the curriculum innovation for general education in Peking University.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Theoretical Frameworks for Understanding the Innovation.- Chapter 3 The Concept of General.- Education Chapter 4 Methodology.- Chapter 5 The case of the Yuanpei program: Background and contextual factors.- Chapter 6 Findings—Major conflicts, its process and sources.- Chapter 7 Conclusions and Discussion.- References.- Appendix.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Animals in Traditional Folk Medicine: Implications for Conservation
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Fundamentals of Inertial Navigation,
Book SynopsisFundamentals of Inertial Navigation, Satellite-based Positioning and their Integration is an introduction to the field of Integrated Navigation Systems. It serves as an excellent reference for working engineers as well as textbook for beginners and students new to the area. The book is easy to read and understand with minimum background knowledge. The authors explain the derivations in great detail. The intermediate steps are thoroughly explained so that a beginner can easily follow the material. The book shows a step-by-step implementation of navigation algorithms and provides all the necessary details. It provides detailed illustrations for an easy comprehension. The book also demonstrates real field experiments and in-vehicle road test results with professional discussions and analysis. This work is unique in discussing the different INS/GPS integration schemes in an easy to understand and straightforward way. Those schemes include loosely vs tightly coupled, open loop vs closed loop, and many more. Table of ContentsReference Frames and Earth Geometry.- Global Positioning System.- Inertial Navigation System.- Inertial Navigation System Modeling.- Modeling INS Errors by Linear State Equations.- Kalman Filter.- INS/GPS integration.- Three Dimensional Reduced Inertial Sensor System / GPS Integration for Land-Based Vehicles.- Two Case Studies- full IMU/GPS and 3D RISS/GPS Integration.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Atmospheric Chemistry: Report of the Dahlem Workshop on Atmospheric Chemistry, Berlin 1982, May 2 – 7
Table of ContentsPreface.- Introduction: Chemistry of the Troposphere — Some Problems and Their Temporal Frameworks.- Factors Governing the pH, Availability of H+, and Oxidation Capacity of Rain.- The Chemical Composition of Precipitation: A Southern Hemisphere Perspective.- Some Influences of the Atmospheric Water Cycle on the Removal of Atmospheric Trace Constituents.- Aqueous Chemistry in the Atmosphere.- The History of Atmospheric Composition As Recorded in Ice Sheets.- Lake and Wetland Sediments As Records of Past Atmospheric Composition.- The History of the Atmosphere As Recorded by Carbon Isotopes.- Changes in Atmospheric Composition.- The Production and Fate of Reduced Volatile Species from Oxic Environments.- The Production and Fate of Reduced C, N, and S Gases from Oxygen-deficient Environments.- The Production and Fate of Volatile Molecular Species in the Environment: Metals and Metalloids.- Biogenic Contributions to Atmospheric Chemistry.- Physics and Chemistry of Atmospheric Ions.- Homogeneous Gas Phase Oxidation Processes in the Troposphere.- The Global Distribution of Hydroxyl.- Non-methane Organics in the Remote Troposphere.- Tropospheric Gases, Aerosols and Photochemical Reactions.- List of Participants.- Author Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Monitoring and Mitigation of Volcano Hazards
Book SynopsisBy the year 2000, the number of people at risk from volcanic hazards is likely to increase to around half a billion. Since 1980, significant advances have been made in volcano monitoring, the data from which provides the sole scientific basis for eruption prediction. Here, internationally renowned and highly experienced specialists provide 25 comprehensive articles covering a wide range of related topics: monitoring techniques and data analysis; modelling of monitoring data and eruptive phenomena; volcanic hazards and risk assessment; and volcanic emergency management. Selected case histories of recent volcanic disasters, such as Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, demonstrate that effective communication - between scientists, civil authorities, the media and the population at risk - is essential to reducing the danger.Table of ContentsI Volcano Monitoring: Techniques and Case Histories.- A Review of Volcano Geophysics and Volcano-Monitoring Methods.- New Methods and Future Trends in Seismological Volcano Monitoring.- Seismic Monitoring and Eruption Forecasting of Volcanoes: A Review of the State-of-the-Art and Case Histories.- Ground-Deformation Methods and Results.- Microgravity Monitoring.- Chemical Characters of the Gaseous Phase in Different Stages of Volcanism: Precursors and Volcanic Activity.- Chemical Composition of Volcanic Gases.- Satellite Monitoring of Volcanoes.- Detection of Explosive Eruptions and Regional Tracking of Volcanic Ash Clouds with Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS).- The Integrated Mobile Volcano-Monitoring System Used by the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP).- II Modeling of Monitoring Data and Eruptive Phenomena.- Ground Deformation Modeling in Volcanic Areas.- Physical Modeling of Collapsing Volcanic Columns and Pyroclastic Flows.- Modeling of Tephra Fallout from Explosive Eruptions.- Physical Modeling of Eruptive Phenomena: Lahars.- Patterns and Predictability in the Emplacement of Subaerial Lava Flow and Flow Fields.- III Volcano Hazards and Risk Assessment.- Hazards of Large Volcanic Debris Avalanches and Associated Eruptive Phenomena.- Hazardous Crater Lakes.- Long-Term Probabilistic Analysis of Future Explosive Eruptions.- Quantitative Reconstruction of Recent Volcanic Activity: A Contribution to Forecasting of Future Eruptions.- Volcanic Hazards Risk Assessment.- IV Volcanic Emergency Management.- Mitigation Measures and Preparedness Plans for Volcanic Emergencies.- The Management of Volcano Emergencies: Nevado del Ruiz.- The Problem of Volcanic Unrest: The Campi Flegrei Case History.- Volcanic Emergency Management in Japan: Case Histories of Izu-Oshima and Unzen.- The Narrow Margin of Successful Volcanic-Risk Mitigation.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden From Plans to Policies: Local Housing Governance for the Growing Cities Vienna and Washington, D.C.
Book SynopsisDanielle Gluns examines how urban housing governance reacts to the onset of urban growth in an internationally comparative perspective. The study is based on in‐depth case studies of Washington, D.C., which is an example of primarily market‐based interactions, and Vienna, which has traditionally pursued an active steering role of the local state. The author assesses the goals of urban development formulated by local actors and analyzes their translation into housing policies within the respective governance structures. She demonstrates that path dependence is an important feature of urban housing governance, with relationships, ideologies, and physical urban structures leading to stability. Even so, change is possible, as both systems integrate new policy elements. At the same time, both structures perpetuate inequality in the urban housing system by excluding some of the most disadvantaged groups from decision‐making.Table of ContentsStability and Change in Urban Housing Governance.- Understanding the Context of Urban Housing Governance.- Housing Governance for an “Inclusive City“ in Washington, D.C.- Housing Governance for a “High Quality of Life“ in Vienna.- Path Dependence, Change, and Legitimacy in Growing Cities.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Conflicts, Participation and Acceptability in
Book SynopsisThis book is the last part of a trilogy and concludes a long-term project that focussed on nuclear waste governance in 24 countries. It deals with core themes of the disposal of high-level radioactive waste (HLW), e.g. the wicked problems of housing nuclear waste disposal facilities, public participation and public discourse, voluntarism and compensation in siting as well as the role of advisory bodies and commissions. The volume reflects on the diverse factors that shape the debate on what can be considered an ”acceptable solution” and on various strategies adopted in order to minimise conflicts and possibly increase acceptability. The various theoretical and empirical contributions shed light on several mechanisms and issues touched upon in these strategies, such as the role of trust, voluntarism, economic interests at stake, compensation, ethics, governance, and participation. Table of ContentsHistorical Paths and Legacies.- Participation, Stakeholder Dialogue and Mediation.- Trust, Voluntarism and Compensation.- Between Science and Society: The Role of Experts and Commissions.- Planning and Socio-Technical Challenges.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Held Captive by Gas: The Price of Politics in Gazprom's Long-Term Contracts with Central European Buyers (2009 to 2014)
Book SynopsisGas makes or breaks economies, as shown by the effects of the 2009 Ukraine/Russia gas supply crisis. Joshua Posaner looks at four case study countries in Central and Eastern Europe. He examines the interdependence between the domestic political structure of a gas import-dependent country and the price it paid for imports up to 2014, using the level of reliance on the dominant supplier as an indicator. The more dependent a country is on a single supplier, the more it pays for its supplies. The author aims to explain why capitals prioritize energy security and balance their import portfolios differently, while taking a new angle on the European gas system. He offers a timely investigation into an oft-reported subject, with Russia’s perceived “energy weapon” and themes of “energy dependence” weighing heavily on European political discourse.Table of ContentsEnergy Security.- Research Design and Case Selection.- Case Studies: Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary.- Relationship between Price and Dependence.- Re-Appraising the ‘Energy Weapon’.
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Springer Key Figures for Achieving Global Climate Goals
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LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Geochemical characterization of Baryte-Cu veins,
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Exploratory Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Data: A Systematic Approach
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG The Water of the Jordan Valley: Scarcity and Deterioration of Groundwater and its Impact on the Regional Development
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Geothermal Energy: From Theoretical Models to Exploration and Development
Book SynopsisThe internal heat of the planet Earth represents an inexhaustible reservoir of thermal energy. This form of energy, known as geothermal energy has been utilized throughout human history in the form of hot water from hot springs. Modern utilization of geothermal energy includes direct use of the heat and its conversion to other forms of energy, mainly electricity. Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy and its use is associated with very little or no CO2-emissions and its importance as an energy source has greatly increased as the effects of climate change become more prominent. Because of its inexhaustibility it is obvious that utilization of geothermal energy will become a cornerstone of future energy supplies. The exploration of geothermal resources has become an important topic of study as geology and earth science students prepare to meet the demands of a rapidly growing industry, which involves an increasing number professionals and public institutions participating in geothermal energy related projects. This book meets the demands of both groups of readers, students and professionals. Geothermal Energy and its utilization is systematically presented and contains the necessary technical information needed for developing and understanding geothermal energy projects. It presents basic knowledge on the Earth’s thermal regime and its geothermal energy resources, the types of geothermal energy used as well as its future potential and the perspectives of the industry. Specific chapters of the book deal with borehole heat exchangers and with the direct use of groundwater and thermal water in hydrogeothermal systems. A central topic are Enhanced Geothermal Systems (hot-dry-rock systems), a key technology for energy supply in the near future. Pre-drilling site investigations, drilling technology, well logging and hydraulic test programs are important subjects related to the exploration phase of developing Geothermal Energy sites. The chemical composition of the natural waters used as a heat transport medium in geothermal systems can be used as an exploration tool, but chemistry is also important during operation of a geothermal power plant because of potential scale formation and corrosion of pipes and installations, which needs to be prevented. Graduate students and professionals will find in depth information on Geothermal Energy, its exploration and utilization.Trade ReviewBook: Petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks (Bucher & Frey) Springer-Verlag 2002 Customer reviews on Amazon.com one of the best textbooks available, 10. April 2000 Von Katharina Dubach Petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks is probable the best textbook available for students of metamorphic petrology. In a short, concise form it introduces the reader to the principles of metamorphic petrology as well as to the evolution of different rock types under changing metamorphic conditions. Excellent source for anyone studying metamorphic rocks., 2. Juni 1999 Von Ein Kunde This book is divided into two sections. The first section deals with the basic princiles of metamorphism, including composition of source rocks, types, processes and condidtions of metamorphism. A very detailed description on the construction of metamorphic projections is also included. Part two covers the metamorphism of different rock compositions including ultramafic, mafic, carbonate, pelitic, and granitoid rocks. This section is very detailed, without bogging down with specific examples of metamorphism.Table of Contents1. Thermal Structure of the Earth.-1.1 Renewable Energies, Global Aspects.- 1.2 Internal Structure of the Earth.- 1.3 Energy budget of the planet.- 1.4 Heat transport and thermal parameters.- 1.5 Brief outline of methods for measuring thermal parameters.- 2. History of Geothermal Energy Use.- 2.1 Early utilization of geothermal energy.- 2.2 History of Utilization of Geothermal Energy in the last 150 Years .- 3. Geothermal Energy Resources.- 3.1 Energy.- 3.2 Significance of "renewable" energies.- 3.3 Status of geothermal energy utilization.- 3.4 Geothermal energy sources.- 4. Application of Geothermal Energy.- 4.1 Near surface Geothermal Systems.- 4.2 Deep Geothermal Systems.- 4.3 Efficiency of geothermal systems.- 4.4 Major geothermal fields, high enthalpy fields.- 5. Potentials and Perspectives of Geothermal Utilization.- 6. Geothermal Probes.- 6.1 Planning Principles .- 6.2 Construction of ground source heat exchangers.- 6.3 Dimensioning and design of geothermal probes.- 6.4 Drilling methods for borehole heat exchanger.- 6.5 Backfill and grouting of geothermal probes.- 6.6 Construction of deep geothermal probes.- 6.7 Operating geothermal probes: Potential risks, malfunctions and damages.- 6.8 Special systems and further developments.- 7. Geothermal Well Systems.- 7.1 Building geothermal well systems.- 7.2 Chemical aspects of two-well systems.- 7.3 Thermal range of influence, numerical models.- 8. Hydrothermal Systems, Geothermal Doublets.- 8.1 Geology and tectonic structure of the underground.- 8.2 Thermal and hydraulic properties of the target aquifer.- 8.3 Hydraulic and thermal range of hydrothermal doublets.- 8.4 Hydrochemistry of hot waters from great depth.- 8.5 Reservoir-improving measures, Efficiency-boosting measures, Stimulation.- 8.6 Productivity risk, Exploration risk, Economic efficiency.- 8.7 Some site examples of hydrothermal systems.- 8.8 Project planning of hydrothermal power systems.- 9. Enhanced-Geothermal-Systems (EGS), Hot-Dry-Rock Systems (HDR), Deep-Heat-Mining (DHM).- 9.1 Techniques, procedures, strategies, aims.- 9.2 Historical development of the hydraulic fracturing technology, early HDR sites.- 9.3 Stimulation procedures.- 9.4 Experience and dealing with micro-seismicity.- 9.5 Recommendations, Notes.- 10.Environmental Issues Related to Deep Geothermal Systems.- 10.1 Seismicity related to EGS projects.- 10.2 Interaction between geothermal system operation and the subsurface.- 10.3 Environmental issues related to surface installations and operation.- 11. Drilling techniques for deep wellbores.- 13. Geophysical methods, exploration and analysis.- 12.1 Geophysical pre-drilling exploration, seismic investigations.- 12.2 Geophysical well logging and data interpretation.- 13.Testing the hydraulic properties of the drilled formations.- 13.1 Principles of hydraulic testing.- 13.2 Types of tests, planning and implementation, evaluation procedures.- 13.3 Tracer Experiments.- 13.4 Temperature evaluation methods.- 14. The chemical composition of deep geothermal waters and its consequences for planning and operating a geothermal power plant.- 14.1 Sampling and laboratory analyses.- 14.2 Deep geothermal waters, data and interpretation.- 14.3 Mineral scales and materials corrosion.- 15. References
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Advances in the Research of Aquatic Environment: Volume 2
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Institutional Partnerships in Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: A Compilation of Seven National Good Practices and Guiding Principles
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Principles and Applications of Well Logging
Book SynopsisThis book primarily focuses on the principles and applications of electric logging, sonic logging, nuclear logging, production logging and NMR logging, especially LWD tools, Sondex production logging tools and other advanced image logging techniques, such as ECLIPS 5700, EXCELL 2000 etc. that have been developed and used in the last two decades. Moreover, it examines the fundamentals of rock mechanics, which contribute to applications concerning the stability of borehole sidewall, safety density window of drilling fluid, fracturing etc. As such, the book offers a valuable resource for a wide range of readers, including students majoring in petrophysics, geophysics, geology and seismology, and engineers working in well logging and exploitation.Table of ContentsElectrical Logging.- Sonic Logs.- Nuclear Logs.- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.- Production Logging(PL).- Logging While Drilling(LWD).- The Advanced Well Logging Technology.- Rock Mechanics.- Integrated Interpretation of Well Logging Data.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Calcium Stable Isotope Geochemistry
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Threats to the Quality of Groundwater Resources: Prevention and Control
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Principles and Applications of Well Logging
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Chemistry of Renewables: An Introduction
Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces the industrial production and processing of natural resources. It is divided into six major topics (fats and oils, carbohydrates, lignin, terpenoids, other natural products, biorefinery), which are divided into a total of 20 chapters.Each chapter is self-contained and therefore a compact learning unit, which can be worked on by students in self-study or presented by lecturers. Clear illustrations, flow diagrams, apparatus drawings and photos facilitate the understanding of the subject matter. All chapters end with a succinct summary, the "Take Home Messages". Each chapter is supplemented by ten short test questions, which can be solved quickly after working through the chapter; the answers are at the end of the book. All chapters contain bibliographical references that focus on essential textbooks and reference works. As a prior knowledge, only basic knowledge of chemistry is required. Table of Contents1 Overview/Introduction.- I Fats and Oils.- 2 Plant Oils.- 3 Fat Products/Oleochemicals.- 4 Reactions of fatty acid chains/Special Oleochemical Products.- 5 The by-product of Oleochemistry/Glycerol.- II Carbohydrate.- 6 Sugar Chemistry.- 7 From wood to pulp/Cellulose.- 8 Starch Chemistry.- 9 Carbohydrates from the sea.- 10 Cyclodextrins.- III Lignin.- 11 Woods' essential ingredient/Lignin.- IV Terpenoids.- 12 Tree Balm/Terpenes.- 13 Natural rubber and its processing.- V Other Natural Products.- 14 Building blocks of life/Amino acids and proteins.- 15 Natural Dyes.- 16 Natural Pharmaceuticals.- 17 The essential 'amines'.- 18 Natural Fragrances and Flavours.- 19 Plastics from nature/Biopolymers.- VI Biorefineries.- 20 Smart raw materials.- Answers to the 'Quickies'.- Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG The Chernobyl, Fukushima Daiichi and Deepwater Horizon Disasters from a Natural Science and Humanities Perspective
Book SynopsisIn our everyday imaginations we use the laws of nature with their tremendous possibilities of technical progress for the benefit of mankind. The three catastrophes of Chernobyl (26 April 1986), Fukushima Daichii (11 March 2011) and in the Gulf of Mexico, explosion of the drilling platform Deepwater Horizon (20 April 2010), have shaken this world view. Who directed this development? Is it a matter of human error or technical failure? For the answer, approaches from the natural sciences and the humanities are presented.Table of Contents Preface.- . 1 Four selected accident events.- 2 Cause-effect structure and intentional structure.- 3 Space-time structure.- 4 Evaluation and outlook.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Stresses in glaciers: Methods of Calculation
Book SynopsisIn this book, for the first time, a hitherto unknown general solution of the reliably known stress conditions is presented. This general solution forms a reliable and new starting point to get further in stress calculations than before. In this way, approximately realistic solutions can be found despite a recurring problem: the information deficits that are unavoidable due to the difficulty of exploring glaciers. This issue is demonstrated by the example of stagnating glaciers. For horizontally isotropic homogeneous tabular iceberg models, even mathematically exact unambiguous solutions of all relevant conditions are presented. All calculations use only elementary arithmetic operations, differentiations and integrations. The mathematical fundamentals are presented in detail and explained in many application examples. The integral operators specific to calculations of stresses facilitate the mathematical considerations. The stand-alone text allows the reader to understand what is involved even without considering the formulas. The author Peter Halfar is a theoretical physicist. He also developed a model of the movement of large ice caps (1983), which is still in use today.Table of ContentsI Introduction and fundamentals. Introduction.- Balance and boundary conditions.- Integral operators.- Forces and torques on surfaces.- Special solutions of balance conditions.- Weightless stress tensor fields.- II The general solution of balance and boundary conditions. Weightless stress tensor fields with boundary conditions.- The general solution of balance and boundary conditions.- Models and model selection. III Applications and examples. Land glaciers.- Floating glaciers.- IV Appendix. Bibliography.- Explanation and list of symbols.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Sustainable Action in Economy and Society
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG The Earth
Book SynopsisAbout 80 years ago, it was possible for the first time to confirm what modern science had suggested for centuries: Earth shows its sphericity based on a curved horizon. Images sent back from many spacecraft showed how Earth and its Moon are part of the solar system. This book is a journey away from Earth, but always looking back at it.
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Transcript Verlag Sustainable Development in Science Policy–Making
Book SynopsisNew knowledge, created in international cooperation, is essential for global sustainability. Set against this background, this study focuses on German science policy for research cooperation with developing countries and emerging economies in sustainability research. Based on interviews with policy makers and researchers, the book scrutinizes the actors, processes and contents of science policy in Germany. The author argues that science policy mainly aims at German economic benefits and technology development. This, however, negatively influences global sustainability. To counter existing path dependencies, the author provides recommendations for sustainability-oriented scientific practice and science policy.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Science in the context of sustainable development; Discourse analysis in a policy setting; Research design and methodology; Public funding for international research cooperation in Germany; Practices of policy production between structural frames, strategies and spaces of agency; Friends and foes in science policy; The heart of German science policy -- and its green lungs; Objectives and expectations of the IWRM and Megacities funding initiatives; Policy effects -- coining realities; Conclusions; Appendices; Bibliography.
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LAP Lambert Academic Publishing The Influence of Bioirrigation
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Salzwasser-Verlag Gmbh Mineral Statistics of the United Kingdomof Great
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V&r Academic Environments of Exile
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MAIRDUMONT GmbH & Co. KG Wild Britain Wild Ireland: Unique National
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Gabriele Publishing House The Song of the Climate Change - Every Country
Book SynopsisA book about the climate change...from a totally different vantage point: Everything is based on energy! Everything that in the times of times was inflicted and added onto the Earth, onto nature, the animals and plants, the waters and oceans, the atmosphere and the people, in terms of suffering and cruelties, crimes upon crimes, everything that was not amended, are unatoned energies in, on and above the Earth. The climate change brings a dark and long cortege of denouncements, which is emerging, for the Planet Earth has been groaning since having to bear human beings.However, depending on the corresponding country, the chapter of long darkness on this Earththe climate changewill gradually brighten, and it will grow sunnier, because the Earth will also become more light-filled. An Earth that becomes more light-filled signifies the spiritual dawn and the beginning of the New Era. People of the New Era find the true God in their peace-loving nature and, on the new Earth, build the Kingdom of Peace under the Sign of the LilySophiathe purity and freedom of the love for God and neighbor.An excerpt:The exorbitant abuse of energiesand this, from the very beginninghas not been nullified, for energy cannot be lost, neither the energies from yesterday nor those of today.
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Grols Verlag Magellan: Der Mann und seine Tat - Gebundene
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Springer Verlag, Japan Plant Responses to Air Pollution and Global Change
Book SynopsisThis book reviews current topics on plant metabolism of air pollutants and elevated CO2, responses of whole plants and plant ecosystems, genetics and molecular biology for functioning improvement, experimental ecosystems and climate change research, global carbon-cycle monitoring in plant ecosystems, and other important issues. The authors, conducting research in Europe, the United States, Australia, and East Asia, present a wealth of information on their work in the field.Table of ContentsPreface by Kenji Omasa, Isamu Nouchi and Luit J. De Kok Contributors Plant Responses to Air Pollution: Metabolism of atmospheric sulfur gases in onion.- Impact of atmospheric NH3 deposition on plant growth and functioning – a case study with Brassica oleracea L..- How sensitive are forest trees to ozone? - New research on an old issue.- Northern conditions enhance the susceptibility of birch (Betula pendula Roth) to oxidative stress caused by ozone.- Physiological responses of trees to air pollutants at high elevation sites.- Complex assessment of forest condition under air pollution impacts.- Evaluation of the ozone-related risk for Austrian forests.- Causes of differences in response of plant species to nitrogen supply and the ecological consequences.- Plant Responses to Climate Change: Long-term effects of elevated CO2 on sour orange trees.- Plant responses to climate change: impacts and adaptation.- Effects of elevated carbon dioxide concentration on wood structure and formation in trees.- Plant Responses to Combination of Air Pollution and Climate Change: Carbon dioxide and ozone affect needle nitrogen and abscission in Pinus ponderosa.- Effects of air pollution and climate change on forests of the Tatra Mountains, Central Europe.- Genetics and Molecular Biology for Functioning Improvement: MAPK signalling and plant cell survival in response to oxidative environmental stress.- Expression of cyanobacterial ictB in higher plants enhanced photosynthesis and growth.- Improvement of photosynthesis in higher plants.- Modification of CO2 fixation of photosynthetic prokaryote.- Specificity of diatom Rubisco.- Regulation of CO2 fixation in non-sulfur purple photosynthetic bacteria.- Experimental Ecosystem and Climate Change Research: Experimental ecosystem and climate change research in controlled environments:lessons from the Biosphere 2 Laboratory 1996-2003.- Importance of air movementfor promoting gas and heat exchanges between plants and atmosphere under controlled environments.- Pros and cons of CO2 springs as experimental sites.- Global Carbon Cycles in Ecosystem and Assessment of Climate Change Impacts: Carbon dynamics in response to climate and disturbance: Recent progress from multi-scale measurements and modeling in AmeriFlux.- Synthetic analysis of the CO2 fluxes at various forests in East Asia 3-D remote sensing of woody canopy height and carbon stocks by helicopter-borne scanning lidar.- Assessments of climate change impacts on the terrestrial ecosystem in Japan using the Bio-Geographical and GeoChemical (BGGC) Model.- Air Pollution and Global Change in Asia: Establishing critical levels of air pollutants for protecting East Asian vegetation – A challenge.- Major activities of acid deposition monitoring network in East Asia (EANET) and related studies.- Land degradation and blown-sand disaster in China.- Impact of meteorological fields and surface conditions on Asian dust.- A case study on combating desertification at a small watershed in the hills-gully area of loess plateau, China.- A recipe for sustainable agriculture in drylands.- Index
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Springer Verlag, Japan Geotechnical Hazards from Large Earthquakes and Heavy Rainfalls
Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of papers presented at the International Workshop on Geotechnical Natural Hazards held July 12–15, 2014, in Kitakyushu, Japan. The workshop was the sixth in the series of Japan–Taiwan Joint Workshops on Geotechnical Hazards from Large Earthquakes and Heavy Rainfalls, held under the auspices of the Asian Technical Committee No. 3 on Geotechnology for Natural Hazards of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. It was co-organized by the Japanese Geotechnical Society and the Taiwanese Geotechnical Society. The contents of this book focus on geotechnical and natural hazard-related issues in Asia such as earthquakes, tsunami, rainfall-induced debris flows, slope failures, and landslides. The book contains the latest information and mitigation technology on earthquake- and rainfall-induced geotechnical natural hazards. By dissemination of the latest state-of-the-art research in the area, the information contained in this book will help researchers, designers, consultants, government officials, and academicians involved in the mitigation of natural hazards. The findings and other information provided here is expected to contribute toward the development of a new chapter in disaster prevention and mitigation of geotechnical structures.Table of ContentsInitial Trigger for Slope Failures in Volcanic Ash Layer of Hillside Surface in Izu-Oshima Island in Japan due to a Typhoon Rainfall in 2013.- A Case Study on Silty Sand Liquefaction.- Bearing Capacity of Breakwater Mound under Tsunami-induced Seepage Flow.- Verification of improvement effectiveness by compaction methods during the 2011 off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake.- Development of rational soil liquefaction countermeasure consisting of lattice-shaped soil improvement by jet grouting for existing housing estates.- Uplift Mechanism of Rectangular Tunnel in Liquefied Soils.- Seismic Response of Geosynthetic Reinforced Earth Embankment on Different Soil Foundation.- Development of a new in-place cement-mixing method by high pressure injection.- Use of Swedish weight sounding tests for detecting liquefiable backfills reclaimed in iron sand mining pits in Asahi city of Chiba in Japan.- GIS-based study on liquefaction-induced soil subsidence in the Urayasu area due to the 2011 off the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake.- Effects of non-plastic fines on undrained cyclic behavior of loose sand.- An investigation on the liquefaction-induced sloped ground failure during the 1964 Niigata Earthquake.- Laboratory Experiments on Seepage in Liquefied Sand.- Effects of Cyclic Triaxial Loading Rates on Liquefaction Behavior of Fine-Grained Soils.- Effect of Gravel Content on Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity in Sand.- Effects of overconsolidation, cement stabilisation and unsaturation on the liquefaction resistance of Urayasu sand.- Loessial Landslides Induced by the Minxian-Zhangxian Ms6.6 Earthquake of China in 2013.- Numerical Simulation of Run-out Behavior of Earthquake-induced Landslides.- The geometric characteristics and initiation mechanisms of the earthquake-triggered Daguangbao landslide.- Centrifuge Modeling of Relationships between Earthquake Intensities and scales of post-quake Triggering Rainfall and Landslide.- Time-prediction method of the onset of a rainfall-induced landslide based on the monitoring of surface displacement and groundwater level in the slope.- Typhoon Rainfall Induces Slope Creep, Groundwater Variation, and Slope movement.- Topographic Characteristic of the Rainfall Inducing landslide in Slate Stratum–Case of Ai-Liao Catchment, South Taiwan.- Site Investigation and In Situ Testing on Shallow Landslide Scars of Natural Slopes Covered by Volcanic Ash and Pumice Fall.- Overhaul the Anchored Slopes in Taiwan.- A study by field measurement and numerical simulation about rainfall seepage mechanism in case of torrential rainfall.- Numerical simulation for the earthquake-induced deformation of a residential-land slope reinforced with landslide prevention piles.- Centrifuge model test on slope reinforcement by Rock bolt with Facing Plate.- Numerical Simulation of Post-entrainment Debris Flow at Alluvial Fan Using FLO-2D Model.- Photomicrograph Investigation of Rock Thin Sections taken from Landslides Scree by the Eastern Honshu Earthquake, 2008.- An Extension to Weiler–Atherton Clipping Algorithm for the Face-to-face Contact in Three-dimensional Discrete Element Method.- Application of Three-dimensional Discontinuous Deformation Analysis to Simulate Characteristics of Planar Translational Slope Failure.- Hazard mapping for earthquake induced geo-disaster chain.- Monitoring Techniques for Sediment Disaster in Mountant Area.- Seismic Performance of Piles from EQWEAP and Monte Carlo Simulation Analyses.- The overflow model experiment using the waterway for examining the countermeasure effect against the Tsunami-induced tide embankment scouring.- Analysis of a coastal structure damaged due to compound effect of earthquake and tsunami.- An Example of the Restoration Method of Levees Damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake.- Remediation of a Failed Slope Located at Fault Fracture Zone.- Case Study of Using the Low-Pressure Grouting Method to Uplift a Tilted Building.- A Study on the Bio-treatment Technique of Ground Improvement with Urease Micro-organisms which Live in Japan.- Behavior of Breakwater Foundation Reinforced with Steel Sheet Piles under Seismic Loading.- Shaking table model tests on mitigation of liquefaction-induced distortion of shallow foundation.- Study on the effect of union basement on decreasing destruction during liquefaction.- Analysis of the lateral force on stabilizing piles in c-φ soil.- Application of Close-Range Photogrammetry for Post-Failure Reconnaissance of a Retaining Wall.- Seismic response of a newly-developed geocell reinforced soil retaining wall backfilled with gravel by shaking table model test.- Ultimate Lateral Resistance of Piles in Soils based on Active Pile Length.- Effect of backfill reinforcement on retaining wall under dynamic loading.- Numerical study on the seismic response of waterfront retaining wall reinforced with cushion.- Factors Controlling the Behavior of Piled Foundations due to Cyclic Lateral Loading.- Centrifugal model loading tests on reinforced soil retaining wall with ground water permeation.- Horizontal pressure on a non-yielding wall due to flexible and rigid strip loading.- Matric Suction and Shear Modulus of Unsaturated Compacted Lateritic Soil Subjected to Drying and Wetting.- A constant-head well permeameter measurement of saturated hydraulic conductivity in the vadose zone and the capabilities of carbon dioxide injection.- Remediation of Volcanic Ash Soil in Related to Soil Erodibility against the Heavy Rainfall.- Structural Patterns Effects on the Tensile Properties of Hexagonal Wire Meshes (12 cm x 15 cm).
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Springer Verlag, Japan Satoyama: The Traditional Rural Landscape of Japan
Book SynopsisJapan’s traditional and fragile satoyama landscape system was developed over centuries of human life on mountainous island terrain in a monsoon climate. The carefully managed coppice woodlands on the hillsides, the villages strung along the base of the hills, and the carefully tended paddy fields of rural Japan made possible the sustainable interaction of nature and humans. Radical changes in the middle of the twentieth century led to the abandonment of satoyama landscapes which now are being rediscovered. There is a new realization that these woodlands still play a vital role in the management of the Japanese landscape and a new determination to manage them for the future. This multifaceted book explores the history, nature, biodiversity, current conservation measures, and future uses of satoyama. The information presented here will be of interest in all parts of the world where patterns of sustainable development are being sought. Table of ContentsPreface Kazuhiko Takeuchi Contributors Chapter 1. Ideological Contribution of Satoyamas Robert D. Brown and Makoto Yokohari Introduction International Perspective on Coppice Woodlands Contributions to the book Contributions of the book Chapter 2. The Nature of Satoyama Landscapes 2.1 Satoyama Landscapes as Managed Nature Kazuhiko Takeuchi 2.2 Satoyama Landscapes and Conservation Ecology Izumi Washitani 2.3 Citizen Conservation of Satoyama Landscapes Noboru Kuramoto 2.4 Environmental Policy and Satoyama Landscapes Yoshinobu Kitamura Chapter 3. Satoyama Landscape Transition 3.1 Transition of Satoyama Landscapes in Japan Atsushi Tsunekawa 3.2 Satoyama Landscape Transition in the Kanto Area Atsushi Tsunekawa and Tsutomu Bessho 3.3 Satoyama Landscape Transition in the Kansai Area Junko Morimoto and Yukihiro Morimoto 3.4 Mechanisms of Satoyama Landscape Transformation Hideharu Kurita and Makoto Yokohari Chapter 4. Biological Diversity in Satoyama Landscapes 4.1 Conserving Biological Diversity Noboru Kuramoto 4.2 Species Diversity in Satoyama Landscapes Youichi Sonoda and Izumi Washitani 4.3 Wetland Environments and Biodiversity in the Hills Yukihiro Morimoto 4.4 Birds of Prey Living in Yatsuda and Satoyama Atsuki Azuma Chapter 5. Approaches to Satoyama Conservation 5.1 Nation-Wide Partnerships for Satoyama Conservation Shigesato Nakagawa 5.2 Coppice Woodland Maintenance by Volunteers Noboru Kuramoto and Asou Yoshimi 5.3 Regeneration of Satoyama Landscapes Yoshiko Kitagawa 5.4 Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems Izumi Washitani Chapter 6. Biological Resources 6.1 Biological Resources in Village Life Kenji Iiyama 6.2 Coppice-Wood as an Energy Source Shigesato Nakagawa 6.3 Nature Study in Satoyama Landscapes Shigesato Nakagawa Chapter 7. Long-term Strategy for Satoyama Conservation 7.1 Strategic Management of Satoyama Landscapes Atsushi Tsunekawa 7.2 Legal Systems for Satoyama Landscape Conservation Yoshinobu Kitamura 7.3 National Land Planning of Satoyama Landscapes Kazuhiko Takeuchi References Glossary of Terms Regional and Prefectural Map of Japan Index
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