Download or read book Case Studies in Disaster Response written by Shirley Feldmann-Jensen and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Case Studies in Disaster Response, the latest release in the Disaster and Emergency Management: Case Studies in Adaptation and Innovation series, focuses on the key functions performed in the emergency response to a disaster, how these functions are coordinated, and typical challenges and issues that emerge. Cases address both hazard- and response-generated needs. Also explored are the needs generated by emergent threats (e.g., Ebola crisis), emergent technologies (e.g., social media), and emergent groups (e.g., social innovation teams) that set the stage for innovation and adaption. - Presents in-depth cases studies in disaster response, one of the phases of disaster management - Unites practice and research from multiple disciplines to highlight the complexity of disasters preparedness, including environmental and earth sciences, engineering, public health, geography, sociology, and anthropology, humanitarian aid, emergent threats, disaster response and resilience - Examines policy and ethical dilemmas faced by decision-makers in disaster response situations

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Download or read book Advances in Desiccant Dehumidification written by Vivekh Prabakaran and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book systematically analyses state-of-the-art technology and research related to desiccant dehumidification. It provides key insights into the current research direction, and presents global research and development interests. It begins by offering a comprehensive review of conventional desiccants and their underlying engineering challenges. Fundamental material characteristic properties and factors critical to the desiccant synthesis are highlighted. The applicability of next-generation advanced materials to address the challenges is documented, and the advantages of desiccant coated heat exchangers are evaluated. Lastly, the potential applications of desiccant dehumidifiers in various energy-connected applications are discussed, and case studies on industrial/building cooling systems are provided. Specifically targeted at HVAC engineers, thermal scientists, energy-engineering researchers, and graduate-level students in the field, the technical content balances fundamental concepts and applications.

Download or read book Introduction to environment studies written by Dr. K. K. Garg and published by Shashwat Publication. This book was released on 2023-03-31 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the abc... of environment. It deals with the basic concepts /contents/ local and global issues of environment. The book has been written based on the module core syllabus suggested by University Grant Commission (UGC), New Delhi, for students undergoing graduation in any discipline. Environment is a compulsory subject to be taken by an undergraduate irrespective of its discipline. Thus, the book will be immensely helpful for all undergraduate students throughout India. It will also be useful for students pursuing postgraduation, professional courses and taking up competitive exams.

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Download or read book Subsoil Monitoring at Nuclear Industry Enterprises written by Mark Glinsky and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first comprehensive review of the subsurface monitoring theory and practice. It presents all aspects of a subsurface monitoring system SM-NI to be organized in impacted areas of nuclear industry enterprises. The content of the book covers the whole set of the SM-NI projecting and implementation issues – from the theoretical and regulatory framework, through the description of the sources of impact on geological environment to examples of use the SM-NI to solve environmental problems on the main types of environmentally significant nuclear industry enterprises. Development of the SM-NI was based on long-term research studies including modeling of pollutants transport in the geological environment. The book is intended for a wide range of nuclear industry employees and specialists in environment protection and radiation safety of nuclear industry enterprises. It might be useful for ecologists, students and postgraduates concerned about environment protection in the field of nuclear technology

Download or read book Sensors for Environmental Monitoring Identification and Assessment written by Wani, Khursheed Ahmad and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our world today, the pervasive threat of air, water, and soil contaminants has reached unprecedented levels, pushing ecosystems to the brink and causing harm to individuals worldwide. Despite numerous attempts by scholars to mitigate this crisis, we find ourselves in the infancy of understanding and combatting these pollutants. The lack of awareness among researchers regarding the types and extent of damage caused by contaminants further exacerbates the problem. This environmental dilemma calls for a transformative solution that not only identifies pollutants but also guides sustainable efforts to cleanse our vital ecosystems. Sensors for Environmental Monitoring, Identification, and Assessment is a groundbreaking book designed to revolutionize environmental research and provide a roadmap for tackling pollution head-on. This comprehensive guide is poised to make a significant impact on scholars, environmentalists, planners, researchers, industrialists, and academics globally. By delving into the diverse realms of environmental sensors, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify pollutants in varied ecosystems and adopt sustainable approaches for cleanup. Its recommended topics cover critical areas such as indoor pollution, noise pollution, advancements in sensor technology, and the detection of pollutants in soil, water, air, and oceans.

Download or read book Handbook of Energy Law in the Low Carbon Transition written by Giuseppe Bellantuono and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2023-05-22 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The low-carbon transition is ongoing everywhere. This Handbook, written by a group of senior and junior scholars from six continents and nineteen countries, explores the legal pathways of decarbonisation in the energy sector. What emerges is a composite picture. There are many roadblocks, but also a lot of legal innovation. The volume distils the legal knowledge which should help move forward the transition. Questions addressed include the differences between the decarbonization strategies of developed and developing countries, the pace of the transition, the management of multi-level governance systems, the pros and cons of different policy instruments, the planning of low-carbon infrastructures, the roles and meanings of energy justice. The Handbook can be drawn upon by legal scholars to compare decarbonisation pathways in several jurisdictions. Non-legal scholars can find information to be included in transition theories and decarbonization scenarios. Policymakers can discover contextual factors that should be taken into account when deciding how to support the transition.

Download or read book Innovations and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials written by Khanna, Virat and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the field of materials science, traditional materials often fall short in meeting the demands of contemporary industries, where multifunctionality, enhanced performance, and adaptability are pivotal. This unmet need highlights a compelling problem—a gap in materials that can truly revolutionize various sectors. As industries strive for advancements, a new challenge emerges: the scarcity of materials capable of performing multiple functions efficiently across domains. This predicament forms the backdrop against which Innovations and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials offers a comprehensive exploration of hybrid nanomaterials poised to bridge this critical gap. Innovations and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials addresses the urgent need for materials that transcend conventional boundaries, providing heightened performance, efficiency, and adaptability across diverse industries. The book dissects the design and development principles behind hybrid nanocomposites, unraveling the latest fabrication techniques and advanced characterization methods. Each chapter explores the profound impact of these materials in specific technological applications, ranging from electronics and energy to aerospace, biomedical engineering, and environmental sensing. Delve into a compendium of state-of-the-art methodologies enabling researchers to engineer materials with unparalleled precision, recognizing the transformative potential of multifunctional materials and unveiling their advantages, challenges, and future trajectories.

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Download or read book IoT and Analytics in Renewable Energy Systems Volume 1 written by O.V. Gnana Swathika and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-08-11 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart grid technologies include sensing and measurement technologies, advanced components aided with communications and control methods along with improved interfaces and decision support systems. Smart grid techniques support the extensive inclusion of clean renewable generation in power systems. Smart grid use also promotes energy saving in power systems. Cyber security objectives for the smart grid are availability, integrity and confidentiality. Five salient features of this book are as follows: AI and IoT in improving resilience of smart energy infrastructure IoT, smart grids and renewable energy: an economic approach AI and ML towards sustainable solar energy Electrical vehicles and smart grid Intelligent condition monitoring for solar and wind energy systems

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