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Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Environmental monitoring

Lead in Plants and the Environment (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Dharmendra K. Gupta, Soumya Chatterjee, Clemens Walther Lead in Plants and the Environment (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Dharmendra K. Gupta, Soumya Chatterjee, Clemens Walther
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines the way that lead enters the biosphere and the subsequent environmental impact. The contributing authors include international experts who provide methods for assessing and characterizing the ecological risk of lead contamination of soil and plants. Information is provided on the consequences for human health as a result of lead pollution. This book reveals that approximately 98% of stable lead in the atmosphere originates from human activities. Lead in Plants and the Environment reports on methods for detecting, measuring, and assessing the concentration of lead in plants. The authors provide a method for the measurement of 210Pb isotopes in plants. This method can be applied extensively in different environmental settings, not only as a way of revealing sources of lead, but also as a way to monitor lead transport in plants and animals that ingest them. The chapters include coverage on the following topics: * Lead bioavailability in the environment and its exposure and effects * Radioanalytical methods for detecting and identifying trace concentrations of lead in the environment * Lead contamination and its dynamics in soil plant systems * Lead pollution monitoring and remediation through terrestrial plants in mesocosm constructed wetlands * A review of phytoremediation of lead This book is a valuable resource to students, academics, researchers, and environmental professionals doing field work on lead contamination throughout the world.

Sustainable Waste Management: Policies and Case Studies - 7th IconSWM-ISWMAW 2017, Volume 1 (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Sadhan... Sustainable Waste Management: Policies and Case Studies - 7th IconSWM-ISWMAW 2017, Volume 1 (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Sadhan Kumar Ghosh
R7,252 Discovery Miles 72 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book presents high-quality research papers from the Seventh International Conference on Solid Waste Management (IconSWM 2017), held at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad on December 15-17, 2017. The conference, an official side event of the high-level Intergovernmental Eighth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific, aimed to generate scientific inputs into the policy consultation of the Forum co-organized by the UNCRD/UNDESA, MoEFCC India, MOUD India and MOEJ, Japan. Presenting research on solid waste management from more than 30 countries, the book is divided into three volumes and addresses various issues related to innovation and implementation in sustainable waste management, segregation, collection, transportation of waste, treatment technology, policy and strategies, energy recovery, life cycle analysis, climate change, research and business opportunities.

Satellite Radiothermovision of Atmospheric Processes - Method and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Dmitry M. Ermakov Satellite Radiothermovision of Atmospheric Processes - Method and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Dmitry M. Ermakov
R4,389 Discovery Miles 43 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book summarizes the author's research resulted in developing the satellite radiothermovision approach which allows retrieving dynamical and energy characteristics of atmospheric mesoscale and synoptic-scale processes based on a close scheme of satellite passive radiometry data processing. The book introduces new applications of the satellite passive microwave observations to detailed systematic study of tropical cyclones' evolution, climatology and characteristics of atmospheric river, parameters of global atmospheric circulation and their variations on climatically significant scales. The results presented in the book demonstrate a clear relation between the convergence/divergence of latent heat from the lower atmosphere to the center of tropical cyclone with variations of its intensity and provide a better insight into the tropical cyclone dynamical energy balance based on remote data.

Climate Change and Conservation of Coastal Built Heritage (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Maya Hassan, Hui Xie Climate Change and Conservation of Coastal Built Heritage (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Maya Hassan, Hui Xie
R3,135 Discovery Miles 31 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the preservation principles and the current environmental challenges relating to monitoring heritage sites and buildings under the effects of climate change. It provides a clear overview of conservation action levels and the importance of participation and cooperation between them, and discusses evaluation and management methods, thermal comfort for the common usages, and conceptual methods for enhancing the built heritage. The research presented employed the "Zoom In, Zoom Out" approach for monitoring the Syrian coastal heritage sites threatened by the direct and indirect effects of climate change. Lastly, the book establishes the basic principles and conservation strategies for preserving the coastal heritage sites and buildings. As such, it is a valuable reference resource for researchers, developers, architects, and conservators involved in protecting the architectural heritage in coastal areas. It can also be used as a guidebook on preserving and monitoring built heritage sites at both macro and micro levels.

Remote Sensing of Plant Biodiversity (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Jeannine Cavender-Bares, John A. Gamon, Philip a. Townsend Remote Sensing of Plant Biodiversity (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Jeannine Cavender-Bares, John A. Gamon, Philip a. Townsend
R1,617 Discovery Miles 16 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This Open Access volume aims to methodologically improve our understanding of biodiversity by linking disciplines that incorporate remote sensing, and uniting data and perspectives in the fields of biology, landscape ecology, and geography. The book provides a framework for how biodiversity can be detected and evaluated-focusing particularly on plants-using proximal and remotely sensed hyperspectral data and other tools such as LiDAR. The volume, whose chapters bring together a large cross-section of the biodiversity community engaged in these methods, attempts to establish a common language across disciplines for understanding and implementing remote sensing of biodiversity across scales. The first part of the book offers a potential basis for remote detection of biodiversity. An overview of the nature of biodiversity is described, along with ways for determining traits of plant biodiversity through spectral analyses across spatial scales and linking spectral data to the tree of life. The second part details what can be detected spectrally and remotely. Specific instrumentation and technologies are described, as well as the technical challenges of detection and data synthesis, collection and processing. The third part discusses spatial resolution and integration across scales and ends with a vision for developing a global biodiversity monitoring system. Topics include spectral and functional variation across habitats and biomes, biodiversity variables for global scale assessment, and the prospects and pitfalls in remote sensing of biodiversity at the global scale.

Nanosensor Technologies for Environmental Monitoring (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Inam Uddin, Abdullah M. Asiri Nanosensor Technologies for Environmental Monitoring (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Inam Uddin, Abdullah M. Asiri
R5,229 Discovery Miles 52 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Advanced materials and nanotechnology is a promising, emerging field involving the use of nanoparticles to facilitate the detection of various physical and chemical parameters, including temperature, humidity, pH, metal ion, anion, small organic or inorganic molecules, gases, and biomolecules responsible for environmental issues that can lead to diseases like cancer, diabetes, osteoarthritis, bacterial infections, and brain, retinal, and cardiovascular diseases. By monitoring environmental samples and detecting these environmental issues, advanced nanotechnology in this type of sensory technology is able to improve daily quality of life. Although these sensors are commercially available for the detection of monovalent cations, anions, gases, volatile organic molecules, heavy metal ions, and toxic metal ions, many existing models require significant power and lack advanced technology for more quality selectivity and sensitivity. There is room in these sensors to optimize their selectivity, reversibility, on/off ratio, response time, and their environmental stability in real-world operating conditions. This book explores the methods for the development and design of environmentally-friendly, simple, reliable, and cost effective electrochemical nanosensors using powerful nanostructured materials. More specifically, it highlights the use of various electrochemical-based biosensor sensors involved in the detection of monovalent cations, anions, gases, volatile organic molecules, heavy metal ions, and toxic metal ions, with the ultimate goal of seeing these technologies reach market.

Engineering and Communications in Antarctica - Enabling Technologies in Antarctica (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Neloy Khare Engineering and Communications in Antarctica - Enabling Technologies in Antarctica (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Neloy Khare
R2,896 Discovery Miles 28 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

India launched its maiden scientific expedition to Antarctica way back in 1981 and ever since annual expeditions are launched to address thematic research in the contemporary areas of Antarctic Science and Engineering. The initial efforts and achievements of India are not only significant but are of historical importance. This book discusses a wide array of topics that have entered the mainstream of geotechnical and geo environmental engineering over the initial two and half decades of India's presence in the icy continent 'Antarctica'. At the same time, it highlights the lessons learnt in cryo-engineering technologies. It covers various articles on many aspects of environmental science and collates the overall achievements in the fascinating field of Antarctic engineering and environmental impact assessment. Accordingly, this book covers articles on wind energy by Ramesh et al., and engineering aspects in Antarctica by Rai. Similarly, Pathak has reviewed the engineering details of Dakshin Gangotri and Maitri. On the contrary, Sharma has provided an interesting history about the process of establishment of Dakshin Gangotri station. Similarly, communication aspects have been highlighted by Dhaka. Commercial polymers and their utility in cold region have been discussed by Dabholker et al. Besides, Tiwari and Khare have reviewed the environmental studies carried out during the initial 25 years in Antarctic research base 'Maitri'. Similarly, Ramchandran and Sathe have studied the natural radioactivity in Antarctica while fire safety in Antarctica has been touched upon by Chatterjee. On the other hand, Veerbhadraiah and Jain have provided a status on environmental management services at Maitri station Additionally Tiwari has provided details on the new Indian Research Base 'Bharti' at Larsemann Hills region. It provides a one-stop reference for researchers and those working in industry and government.

External Interventions for Disaster Risk Reduction - Impacts on Local Communities (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Imon Chowdhooree,... External Interventions for Disaster Risk Reduction - Impacts on Local Communities (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Imon Chowdhooree, Shams Mansoor Ghani
R3,422 Discovery Miles 34 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a case study-based analysis of the consequences of external interventions, critically evaluating them from community perspectives. Communities - from rural to urban, and around the world - that are experiencing disasters and changes in climatic variables can perceive the associated risks and evaluate the impacts of interventions. Accordingly, community perspectives, including their perceptions, concerns, awareness, realizations, reactions and expectations, represent a valuable resource. The case-based analysis of impacts on communities can provide a 'means of learning' from the experiences of others, thus expanding professionals' knowledge base, especially regarding disaster mitigation and climate change adaptation practices in varied settings. This book offers valuable insights and lessons learned, in an effort to promote and guide innovative changes in the current planning, management and governance of human settlements, helping them face the future challenges of a changing environment.

Influence of the Sea Surface Temperature Decadal Variability on Tropical Precipitation: West African and South American Monsoon... Influence of the Sea Surface Temperature Decadal Variability on Tropical Precipitation: West African and South American Monsoon (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Julian Villamayor
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book the Sea Surface Temperature (SST) patterns of decadal-to-multidecadal variability observed and simulated by 17 general circulation models (GCMs) are analyzed. Furthermore, their impact on precipitation in West Africa and South America and the atmospheric mechanisms involved are assessed. Through this analysis, the effect of external forcings on these impacts and the relative contribution of decadal-to-multidecadal variability patterns of SST to precipitation are presented in depth. Finally, a humid period in the West African region of the Sahel during the 19th century, previously little documented, is analyzed using an atmospheric GCM. The monsoons of West Africa and South America have shown changes in the timescales of a few decades. Previous work suggests a relationship with patterns of decadal-to-multidecadal variability of SST, such as global warming and the Atlantic and Pacific variability. However, the dynamics underlying this relationship and its simulation by current GCMs had not been addressed in a consistent manner. This is the main motivation of this book. The results of this book not only represent a great step forward in our understanding of the changes in the precipitation regimes of the studied regions, but they can also be of great help for the improvement of decadal prediction systems and the associated social consequences.

Strontium Contamination in the Environment (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Pankaj Pathak, Dharmendra K. Gupta Strontium Contamination in the Environment (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Pankaj Pathak, Dharmendra K. Gupta
R9,593 Discovery Miles 95 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an authoritative review of the origin and extraction of strontium and its impact on the environment. It also presents the latest strontium decontamination and remediation strategies. Around the globe, nuclear power is being recognized as a major source of energy and is expected to play a crucial role in meeting the energy requirements of present day society. However, the pros and cons have to be considered, and the safe disposal of large amounts of radionuclide wastes is becoming a matter of great concern. These wastes encompass contaminants such as heavy metals and toxic substances, which may exist in solid, liquid or gaseous forms or a combination of these, and as such, their disposal requires particular attention. The book focuses on 90Sr, which is a predominant isotope of strontium and considered an intermediate level radioactive waste with a half-life of 28.8 years, average biological half-life of 18 years and 546 KeV decay energy. Written by expert contributors, it addresses occurrence, detection and extraction of strontium, the chemical and nuclear properties of strontium isotopes, the fate and migration of strontium in soil, its bioaccumulation, and its associated health impact, mechanistic toxicity response as well as related regulation and remediation. It appeals to scholars, scientists and environmental managers working with strontium contamination in the environment and its consequences.

Design of Novel Biosensors for Optical Sensing and Their Applications in Environmental Analysis (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Kun... Design of Novel Biosensors for Optical Sensing and Their Applications in Environmental Analysis (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Kun Yin
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book introduces readers to the development of novel optical biosensors for environmental analysis. Environmental pollution has now become a serious problem, which threatens the health of human beings. Traditional analytical methods have a number of drawbacks, such as the need for professional operators and complicated instruments. After millions of years of evolution, biomolecules can perform various functions with good accuracy and efficiency due to their unique structures, offering a viable alternative to traditional methods. This work focuses on using new biological sensing strategies, e.g. those based on special biomaterials, bio-reactions or living cells, to establish novel biosensors. As these biosensors offer satisfactory optical response performance, they can be used to transform the recognition behavior of specific targets into optical signals and effectively detect target objects.

Latin America in Times of Global Environmental Change (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020): Cristian Lorenzo Latin America in Times of Global Environmental Change (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
Cristian Lorenzo
R2,856 Discovery Miles 28 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume discusses the challenges of Latin America in global environmental geopolitics. Written by leading experts, this book brings together Latin American research on global environmental change. They cover a range of topics such as climate change, water, forest and biodiversity conservation connected with science policies, public opinion, priorities of international funds, and international politics of Latin American countries. The book describes the discrepancy between the international priorities and the regional needs or country interests. It includes several case studies and analyses the cooperation in multilateral negotiations on climate change. It also offers a synthesis of debates around global environmental changes and Latin American politics, which the authors have previously promoted in different academic events in South America, including in Santiago de Chile in Chile, and Buenos Aires and Ushuaia in Argentina. This book assesses the environmental problems from different perspectives, highlights the scientific development in the environmental changes affecting Latin America and offers a new view on geopolitics to help face those issues. Specialist readers in international relations, political sciences, environmental sciences, geography and geopolitics will appreciate this up-to-date examination of Latin America and the global environmental change.

The Geography and Remote Sensing Analysis of Sri Lanka (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Xianhu Wei The Geography and Remote Sensing Analysis of Sri Lanka (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Xianhu Wei
R4,405 Discovery Miles 44 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a survey, dynamic monitoring and comprehensive analysis of Sri Lanka's land, vegetation, surface water, ocean and other environmental resources, as well as its economic, transportation, urban, agricultural and tourism development. It offers readers accurate, systematic and comprehensive information on Sri Lanka's ecological setting and socio-economic development. It also sheds light on policies for the protection of the environment and biodiversity.

Thermally-driven Mesoscale Flows and their Interaction with Atmospheric Boundary Layer Turbulence (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020):... Thermally-driven Mesoscale Flows and their Interaction with Atmospheric Boundary Layer Turbulence (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Jon Ander Arrillaga Mitxelena
R4,128 Discovery Miles 41 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents developments of novel techniques and applies them in order to understand the interactions between thermally driven mesoscale flows (sea and mountain breezes) and the turbulent exchange within the atmospheric boundary layer. These interactions are not accurately reproduced in the meteorological models currently employed for weather forecasting. Consequently, important variables such as air temperature and wind speed are misrepresented. Also, the concentrations of relevant greenhouse gases such as CO2 are considerably affected by these interactions. By applying a systematic algorithm based on objective criteria (presented here), the thesis explores complete observational databases spanning up to 10 years. Further, it presents statistically significant and robust results on the topic, which has only been studied in a handful of cases in the extant literature. Lastly, by applying the algorithm directly to the outputs of the meteorological model, the thesis helps readers understand the processes discussed and reveals the biases in such models.

Groundwater Distribution in the Recharge Area of Ljubljanica Springs (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Matej Blatnik Groundwater Distribution in the Recharge Area of Ljubljanica Springs (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Matej Blatnik
R2,886 Discovery Miles 28 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a novel approach to studying the groundwater dynamics of and characterising karst aquifers. The content is based on long-term monitoring of groundwater parameters in the epiphreatic caves of a selected karst aquifer: part of the classical recharge area of Ljubljanica River, Slovenia. The recorded data was analysed on the basis of the recharge to the system, which is controlled by outflow from the Planinsko Polje, and on the basis of the known and inferred geometry of the karst conduit system. The book presents numerically tested conceptual models of the observed conduit system, which offer new insights into its structure and function. In closing, the author stresses the importance of caves as groundwater monitoring sites and provides new tools for interpreting cave water level hydrographs. Although the book focuses on a specific site, the methodology introduced here can be applied to numerous other karst systems, lending it considerable practical relevance.

Decision Support Systems for Weed Management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Guillermo R. Chantre, Jose L. Gonzalez-Andujar Decision Support Systems for Weed Management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Guillermo R. Chantre, Jose L. Gonzalez-Andujar
R5,173 Discovery Miles 51 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Weed management Decision Support Systems (DSS) are increasingly important computer-based tools for modern agriculture. Nowadays, extensive agriculture has become highly dependent on external inputs and both economic costs, as well the negative environmental impact of agricultural activities, demands knowledge-based technology for the optimization and protection of non-renewable resources. In this context, weed management strategies should aim to maximize economic profit by preserving and enhancing agricultural systems. Although previous contributions focusing on weed biology and weed management provide valuable insight on many aspects of weed species ecology and practical guides for weed control, no attempts have been made to highlight the forthcoming importance of DSS in weed management. This book is a first attempt to integrate `concepts and practice' providing a novel guide to the state-of-art of DSS and the future prospects which hopefully would be of interest to higher-level students, academics and professionals in related areas.

Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India - Environment and Health (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Ashish Pandey, S.K. Mishra,... Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India - Environment and Health (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Ashish Pandey, S.K. Mishra, M.L. Kansal, R.D. Singh, V.P. Singh
R3,201 Discovery Miles 32 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book chiefly focuses on environmental flow, water pollution and water quality. Several chapters also cover water treatment technologies and management. In today's context, climate change and climate variability are important issues in the water sector, which is called upon to develop adaptation strategies to cope with their negative impacts. Human health depends upon the quality of water used for drinking and irrigation purposes. These core issues are discussed and addressed in several chapters. The book explores the impact of climate change on water resources and considers various climatological scenarios. In this regard, it carries out a trend analysis and compares the performance of various Global Climate Models (GCMs). Further, it conducts a water quality analysis and water quality mapping so as to provide information on the most vulnerable areas in the context of water quality. Emerging pollutants, generated from paper mills, are identified in order to choose an appropriate treatment technology. Bioremediation techniques are included for the characterization of improved water quality parameters. The book also presents a low-cost treatment technology for fluoride removal, which can help water managers ensure potable water to stakeholders. In terms of maintaining river ecology in the downstream areas of water resources project sites, the book provides a number of case studies on assessment of environmental flows. Advanced treatment technologies that can be highly advantageous for removing water pollutants are presented. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for academics, water resources practitioners, scientists, water managers, environmentalists, administrators, NGOs, researchers and students who are involved in water management with a main focus on water pollution, the environment, climate change and health.

Engineered Nanoparticles and the Environment - Biophysicochemical Processes and Toxicity (Hardcover): B Xing Engineered Nanoparticles and the Environment - Biophysicochemical Processes and Toxicity (Hardcover)
B Xing
R4,772 Discovery Miles 47 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Details the source, release, exposure, adsorption, aggregation, bioavailability, transport, transformation, and modeling of engineered nanoparticles found in many common products and applications * Covers synthesis, environmental application, detection, and characterization of engineered nanoparticles * Details the toxicity and risk assessment of engineered nanoparticles * Includes topics on the transport, transformation, and modeling of engineered nanoparticles * Presents the latest developments and knowledge of engineered nanoparticles * Written by world leading experts from prestigious universities and companies

Functional Nanostructures and Sensors for CBRN Defence and Environmental Safety and Security (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020):... Functional Nanostructures and Sensors for CBRN Defence and Environmental Safety and Security (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Anatolie Sidorenko, Horst Hahn
R4,420 Discovery Miles 44 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Over the last decade, techniques for materials preparation and processing at nanometer scale have advanced rapidly, leading to the introduction of novel principles for a new generation of sensors and detectors. At the same time, the chemical industry, transport and agriculture produce huge amounts of dangerous waste gases and liquids, leading to soil, air and water contamination. One more modern threat - international terrorism - demands that scientists make efforts to apply new principles and technologies to protect society against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) attacks and to develop novel effective technologies for the remediation of large contaminated areas. Accordingly, the main goal of this book is to bring together experts (theorists, experimentalists, engineers and technologists) for an extensive discussion covering: novel principles for functional nanostructures and detector fabrication and implementation, the development of novel technologies for the deactivation of CBRN agents, their experimental realization and their application in novel monitoring and control systems, and technological processes for soil and water remediation, with a view to environmental protection and defence against CBRN-based terrorism. In keeping with the book's main goal, the following topics are highlighted and discussed: - Sensors and detectors - detection of chemicals, principles of "artificial nose" and chemical "micro-lab on a chip" design, surface and underground water quality monitoring systems, molecular electronics, superconducting electronic devices, quantum detectors and Qubits. - Environmental protection and CBRN - detection of infrared, microwave, X-ray and terahertz radiation. Principles for novel IR-, UV-, and Terahertz-wave devices for the detection of low-contrast objects. - Novel technological processes for CBRN destruction and deactivation. All these topics are strongly interrelated, both with regard to fundamental aspects and to fabrication and implementation technologies; in addition, they are highly promising for application in novel functional devices, computer logics, sensing and detection of low-concentration chemicals, weak and extremely weak magnetic and microwave fields, infrared and ultraviolet radiation. Given its scope, the book will be a useful and interesting guide for a broad readership of engineers, scientists, PhD students and experts in the area of defence against environmental terrorism.

Kinetic Modeling for Environmental Systems (Hardcover): Rehab O. Abdel Rahman Kinetic Modeling for Environmental Systems (Hardcover)
Rehab O. Abdel Rahman
R3,017 R2,780 Discovery Miles 27 800 Save R237 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Green Technologies to Improve the Environment on Earth (Hardcover): Marquidia Pacheco Green Technologies to Improve the Environment on Earth (Hardcover)
Marquidia Pacheco
R3,623 R3,326 Discovery Miles 33 260 Save R297 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Arctic Hydrology, Permafrost and Ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Daqing Yang, Douglas L. Kane Arctic Hydrology, Permafrost and Ecosystems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Daqing Yang, Douglas L. Kane
R5,847 Discovery Miles 58 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date assessment of the key terrestrial components of the Arctic system, i.e., its hydrology, permafrost, and ecology, drawing on the latest research results from across the circumpolar regions. The Arctic is an integrated system, the elements of which are closely linked by the atmosphere, ocean, and land. Using an integrated system approach, the book's 30 chapters, written by a diverse team of leading scholars, carefully examine Arctic climate variability/change, large river hydrology, lakes and wetlands, snow cover and ice processes, permafrost characteristics, vegetation/landscape changes, and the future trajectory of Arctic system evolution. The discussions cover the fundamental features of and processes in the Arctic system, with a special focus on critical knowledge gaps, i.e., the interactions and feedbacks between water, permafrost, and ecosystem, such as snow pack and permafrost changes and their impacts on basin hydrology and ecology, river flow, geochemistry, and energy fluxes to the Arctic Ocean, and the structure and function of the Arctic ecosystem in response to past/future changes in climate, hydrology, and permafrost conditions. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, environmentalists, managers, and administrators who are concerned with the northern environment and resources.

Indoor Environmental Quality - Select Proceedings of the 1st ACIEQ (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Arun Sharma, Radha Goyal, Richie... Indoor Environmental Quality - Select Proceedings of the 1st ACIEQ (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Arun Sharma, Radha Goyal, Richie Mittal
R4,382 Discovery Miles 43 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume presents selected papers presented during the First Asian Conference on Indoor Environmental Quality (ACIEQ). The contents cover themes of indoor air quality monitoring and modeling; the influence of confounding factors like thermal comfort parameters, such as temperature and relative humidity with respect to different building types, e.g., residential, commercial, institutional; ventilation characteristics, lighting and acoustics. It also focuses on people's performance, productivity, and behavior with respect to their exposure to various indoor air pollutants and parameters influencing the overall indoor environmental quality. This volume is primarily aimed at researchers working in environmental science and engineering, building architecture and design, HVAC and ventilation, public health, and epidemiology. The contents of this volume will also be useful to policy makers working on occupational health and building codes.

Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones (Hardcover): Ahmed Karmaoui Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones (Hardcover)
Ahmed Karmaoui
R6,091 Discovery Miles 60 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ecosystems provide services that are crucial and beneficial to the human population. The management and conservation of these services can assure the wellbeing of the local population. Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones is an essential reference source that studies the effects of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services in dry regions and examines various strategic local, national, and international policy developments to help overcome these impacts. Featuring research on topics such as poverty reduction, climate change, and adaption policies, this book is ideally designed for environmentalists, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and technology developers who want to improve their understanding of climate change impact, vulnerability, and sustainability, and the strategic role of adaptation and mitigation.

Lead in Plants and the Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Dharmendra K. Gupta, Soumya Chatterjee, Clemens Walther Lead in Plants and the Environment (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Dharmendra K. Gupta, Soumya Chatterjee, Clemens Walther
R2,896 Discovery Miles 28 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines the way that lead enters the biosphere and the subsequent environmental impact. The contributing authors include international experts who provide methods for assessing and characterizing the ecological risk of lead contamination of soil and plants. Information is provided on the consequences for human health as a result of lead pollution. This book reveals that approximately 98% of stable lead in the atmosphere originates from human activities. Lead in Plants and the Environment reports on methods for detecting, measuring, and assessing the concentration of lead in plants. The authors provide a method for the measurement of 210Pb isotopes in plants. This method can be applied extensively in different environmental settings, not only as a way of revealing sources of lead, but also as a way to monitor lead transport in plants and animals that ingest them. The chapters include coverage on the following topics: * Lead bioavailability in the environment and its exposure and effects * Radioanalytical methods for detecting and identifying trace concentrations of lead in the environment * Lead contamination and its dynamics in soil plant systems * Lead pollution monitoring and remediation through terrestrial plants in mesocosm constructed wetlands * A review of phytoremediation of lead This book is a valuable resource to students, academics, researchers, and environmental professionals doing field work on lead contamination throughout the world.

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