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Author : Patricia Catherine Cramer
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
ISBN 13 : 0309098432
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)
Download or read book New Approaches to Ecological Surveys written by Patricia Catherine Cramer and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2009 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gary King
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521542807
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (428 download)
Download or read book Ecological Inference written by Gary King and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-09-13 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing upon the recent explosion of research in the field, a diverse group of scholars surveys the latest strategies for solving ecological inference problems, the process of trying to infer individual behavior from aggregate data. The uncertainties and information lost in aggregation make ecological inference one of the most difficult areas of statistical inference, but these inferences are required in many academic fields, as well as by legislatures and the Courts in redistricting, marketing research by business, and policy analysis by governments. This wide-ranging collection of essays offers many fresh and important contributions to the study of ecological inference.
Author : Keith M. Wolhuter
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482288729
Total Pages : 626 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)
Download or read book Geometric Design of Roads Handbook written by Keith M. Wolhuter and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Art and Science of Geometric Design The Geometric Design of Roads Handbook covers the design of the visible elements of the road—its horizontal and vertical alignments, the cross-section, intersections, and interchanges. Good practice allows the smooth and safe flow of traffic as well as easy maintenance. Geometric design is covered in depth. The book also addresses the underpinning disciplines of statistics, traffic flow theory, economic and utility analysis, systems analysis, hydraulics and drainage, capacity analysis, coordinate calculation, environmental issues, and public transport. Background Material for the Practicing Designer A key principle is recognizing what the driver wishes to do rather than what the vehicle can do. The book takes a human factors approach to design, drawing on the concept of the "self-explaining road." It also emphasizes the need for consistency of design and shows how this can be quantified, and sets out the issues of the design domain context, the extended design domain concept, and the design exception. The book is not simply an engineering manual, but properly explores context-sensitive design. Discover and Develop Real-World Solutions Changes in geometric design over the last few years have been dramatic and far-reaching and this is the first book to draw these together into a practical guide which presents a proper and overriding philosophy of design for road and highway designers, and students. This text: Covers the basics of geometric design Explores key aspects of multimodal design Addresses drainage and environmental issues Reviews practical standards, procedures, and guidelines Provides additional references for further reading A practical guide for graduate students taking geometric design, traffic operations/capacity analysis, and public transport, the Geometric Design of Roads Handbook introduces a novel approach that addresses the human aspect in the design process and incorporates relevant concepts that can help readers create and implement safe and efficient designs.
Author : Joan Voller
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774842512
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)
Download or read book Conservation Biology Principles for Forested Landscapes written by Joan Voller and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to provide information to those who wish to interact with the landbase in an ecologically sustainable manner. Practitioners charged with the administration of land-based programs in industry and government will find the information presented useful. It should also be a resource for many community groups involved in land-use decision-making. Humans continue to use forests and make decisions about land use without perfect information. Conservation Biology Principles for Forested Landscapes is intended to enable the improvement of planning and decison-making processes by providing ecological information on issues of forest use. Current approaches are not working. Where information exists on new, ecologically sustainable approaches, practitioners should switch. Where the information on a better approach is not yet available, practitioners should replace the current, inappropriate approach with a variety of flexible ones that offer the opportunity to change with new knowledge.
Author : R.P. Farrell
Publisher : Geological Society of London
ISBN 13 : 1786205513
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (862 download)
Download or read book The Chalk Aquifers of Northern Europe written by R.P. Farrell and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cretaceous Chalk aquifers of Northern Europe underlie and support many sensitive ecosystems whilst at the same time being an important source of drinking water. Understanding, managing and protecting this valuable asset has always been a challenge and this volume brings together 25 papers representing current knowledge of the Chalk across a variety of thematic sections. The contributions look at aquifer properties, geology and karst; groundwater monitoring in the Chalk; groundwater management; groundwater-fed wetlands; engineering in the Chalk; heat and solute transport; diffuse pollution; and point source pollution. Geographically, the book includes studies undertaken in England, France, Belgium and Denmark. As well as academic papers, many of the chapters are practitioner focused and the editors hope that anyone working in Chalk groundwaters in Northern Europe, whether in academic, consultancy, water company or regulatory roles, will find this book an invaluable resource.
Author : Rajaram Krishnan
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610911121
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)
Download or read book A Survey of Ecological Economics written by Rajaram Krishnan and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The emergent discipline of ecological economics is based on the idea that the world's economies are a function of the earth's ecosystems -- an idea that radically reverses the world view of neoclassical economics. A Survey of Ecological Economics provides the first overview of this new field, and a comprehensive and systematic survey of its critical literature.The editors of the volume summarize ninety-five seminal articles, selected through an exhaustive survey, that advance the field of ecological economics and represent the best thinking to date in the area. Each two- to three-page summary is far more comprehensive than a typical abstract, and presents both the topics covered in each paper and the most important arguments made about each topic. Sections cover: historical perspective definition, scope, and interdisciplinary issues theoretical frameworks and techniques energy and resource flow analysis accounting and evaluation North-South/international issues ethical/social/institutional issues Each section is preceded by an introductory essay that outlines the current state of knowledge in the field and proposes a research agenda for the future. A Survey of Ecological Economics is the first volume in the Frontier Issues in Economic Thought series produced by the Global Development And Environment Institute at Tufts University.
Author : J. Michael Scott
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 9781597263054
Total Pages : 940 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (63 download)
Download or read book Predicting Species Occurrences written by J. Michael Scott and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Predictions about where different species are, where they are not, and how they move across a landscape or respond to human activities -- if timber is harvested, for instance, or stream flow altered -- are important aspects of the work of wildlife biologists, land managers, and the agencies and policymakers that govern natural resources. Despite the increased use and importance of model predictions, these predictions are seldom tested and have unknown levels of accuracy.Predicting Species Occurrences addresses those concerns, highlighting for managers and researchers the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches, as well as the magnitude of the research required to improve or test predictions of currently used models. The book is an outgrowth of an international symposium held in October 1999 that brought together scientists and researchers at the forefront of efforts to process information about species at different spatial and temporal scales. It is a comprehensive reference that offers an exhaustive treatment of the subject, with 65 chapters by leading experts from around the world that: review the history of the theory and practice of modeling and present a standard terminology examine temporal and spatial scales in terms of their influence on patterns and processes of species distribution offer detailed discussions of state-of-the-art modeling tools and descriptions of methods for assessing model accuracy discuss how to predict species presence and abundance present examples of how spatially explicit data on demographics can provide important information for managers An introductory chapter by Michael A. Huston examines the ecological context in which predictions of species occurrences are made, and a concluding chapter by John A. Wiens offers an insightful review and synthesis of the topics examined along with guidance for future directions and cautions regarding misuse of models. Other contributors include Michael P. Austin, Barry R. Noon, Alan H. Fielding, Michael Goodchild, Brian A. Maurer, John T. Rotenberry, Paul Angermeier, Pierre R. Vernier, and more than a hundred others.Predicting Species Occurrences offers important new information about many of the topics raised in the seminal volume Wildlife 2000 (University of Wisconsin Press, 1986) and will be the standard reference on this subject for years to come. Its state-of-the-art assessment will play a key role in guiding the continued development and application of tools for making accurate predictions and is an indispensable volume for anyone engaged in species management or conservation.
Author : Oliver F... Berry
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 1486314937
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (863 download)
Download or read book Applied Environmental Genomics written by Oliver F... Berry and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2023-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DNA is the essence of life and the original ‘big data’. New technologies are allowing scientists to access and make sense of this information like never before, and they are using it to solve the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Applied Environmental Genomics synthesises the latest and most exciting uses of genomic technologies for environmental science and management. With an emphasis on diversity of applications and real-world demonstrations, leading researchers have contributed detailed chapters on innovative approaches to obtaining critical management-relevant information about the natural world. These chapters are complemented by perspective sections written by environmental managers who describe their experiences using genomics to support evidence-based decisions. Ideal for students, researchers and professionals working in natural resource management and policy, Applied Environmental Genomics is a comprehensive introduction to a fast-moving field that is transforming the practice of environmental management, with profound relevance to industry, government and the public.
Author : Arthur J. Hanson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 682 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Environmental Considerations in Foreign-donor-supported Projects written by Arthur J. Hanson and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Remote Sensing Programs for Earth Resource Surveys
Publisher : National Academies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (291 download)
Download or read book Remote Sensing for Resource and Environmental Surveys written by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Remote Sensing Programs for Earth Resource Surveys and published by National Academies. This book was released on 1974 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ngaio L. Richards
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319773569
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)
Download or read book Using Detection Dogs to Monitor Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Protect Aquatic Resources written by Ngaio L. Richards and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the varied range of emerging applications using specially trained detection dogs to monitor and protect aquatic ecosystems, animals, plants and related resources. Featuring contributions from those at the forefront of converging disciplines ranging from canine training, ecological and biological monitoring, water resource management, law enforcement, and eco-toxicology, it addresses everyone already immersed in these or related fields, and anyone seeking to gain a broader understanding of them. Chapters cover several common themes including monitoring presence/absence through biological and ecological surveys; maintaining and evaluating water quality; law enforcement and anti-poaching initiatives; public education, awareness and compliance; standards and best practices; optimal uses of dogs in relation to and in conjunction with other available tools and pragmatic considerations for selecting and working with dogs and handlers. The aim of the book is to stimulate new ideas, promote the sharing and dissemination of information and findings - and, ideally, to catalyze new and innovative partnerships, to strengthen the preservation and conservation of our aquatic heritage.
Author : United States. Office of Ocean Engineering
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book NOAA Diving Manual written by United States. Office of Ocean Engineering and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Wayne L. Myers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Survey Methods for Ecosystem Management written by Wayne L. Myers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1980 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York : Wiley, c1980.
Author : Alan Simcock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316510018
Total Pages : 978 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (165 download)
Download or read book World Ocean Assessment written by Alan Simcock and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 978 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This United Nations report examines the current state of knowledge of the world's oceans, for policymakers, and provides a reference for marine science courses.
Author : Elaine Elisabetsky
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
ISBN 13 : 1905839960
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (58 download)
Download or read book Ethnopharmacology - Volume I written by Elaine Elisabetsky and published by EOLSS Publications. This book was released on 2009-10-29 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethnopharmacology is a component of Encyclopedia of Biological, Physiological and Health Sciences in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Ethnopharmacology is the scientific study correlating ethnic groups, their health, and how it relates to their physical habits and methodology in creating and using medicines. This Theme on Ethnopharmacology presents the field as an amalgam of perspectives, primarily those of pharmacology, pharmacognosy, anthropology, and botany. It highlights the uniquely biocultural perspective on ethnopharmacology offered by medical anthropology, which underscores that health and healing are culturally constructed and socially negotiated. The definition of ethnopharmacology that frames this volume is: the study of indigenous medical systems that connects the ethnography of health and healing with the physiological relevance of its medical practices. The history of botanical medicines is traced from primate self-medication to contributions to biomedicine. The methods of ethnopharmacologic inquiry are presented from pharmacologic, ecological, ethnographic, data management, and ethical perspectives. Chapters are devoted to plants used in the treatment of specific disorders: cancer, parasitic infection, AIDS, inflammation, diabetes, and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders. The important role that plant medicines play in the developing world is revealed in discussion of ritual and ceremony, safety issues, health care, and biodiversity. These two volumes are aimed at the following a wide spectrum of audiences from the merely curious to those seeking in-depth knowledge: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.
Author : Martin Kent
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119962390
Total Pages : 507 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)
Download or read book Vegetation Description and Data Analysis written by Martin Kent and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vegetation Description and Data Analysis: A PracticalApproach, Second Edition is a fully revised and up-datededition of this key text. The book takes account of recent advancesin the field whilst retaining the original reader-friendly approachto the coverage of vegetation description and multivariate analysisin the context of vegetation data and plant ecology. Since the publication of the hugely popular first edition therehave been significant developments in computer hardware andsoftware, new key journals have been established in the field andscope and application of vegetation description and analysis hasbecome a truly global field. This new edition includes fullcoverage of new developments and technologies. This contemporary and comprehensive edition of this well-known andrespected textbook will prove invaluable to undergraduate andgraduate students in biological sciences, environmental science,geography, botany, agriculture, forestry and biologicalconservation. * Fully international approach * Includes illustrative case studies throughout * Now with new material on: the nature of plant communities;transitional areas between plant communities; induction anddeduction of plant ecology; diversity indices and dominancediversity curves; multivariate analysis in ecology. * Accessible, reader-friendly style * Now with new and improved illustrations
Author : Jefferson Fox
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306481308
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (64 download)
Download or read book People and the Environment written by Jefferson Fox and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-05-08 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People and the Environment: Approaches for Linking Household and Community Surveys to Remote Sensing and GIS appeals to a wide range of natural, social, and spatial scientists with interests in conducting population and environment research and thereby characterizing (a) land use and land cover dynamics through remote sensing, (b) demographic and socio-economic variables through household and community surveys, and (c) local site and situation through resource endowments, geographical accessibility, and connections of people to place through GIS. Case studies are used to examine theories and practices useful in linking people and the environment. We also describe land use and land cover dynamics and the associated social, biophysical, and geographical drivers of change articulated through human-environment interactions.
