Download or read book Polar Exposure written by Felicity Aston and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspiring account of a diverse all-women’s expedition to the North Pole reveals the highs and lows of record-breaking, modern-day exploration. “A wonderful collaboration both on the Arctic ice and onto the page. Each team members voice arises to offer a view beyond the physical giving us the essence of a unique adventure.” Ann Bancroft, first woman to reach the North Pole and coauthor of No Horizon Is So Far: Two Women and Their Historic Journey across Antarctica When British Explorer Felicity Aston put out an open call for women with little to no experience willing to brave the elements on an expedition to the North Pole, she was stunned to have over 1000 applicants. After narrowing it down to ten women from ten different countries—some of whom had never seen snow before—the team spent the next two years training for this unique opportunity. Each member of the team tells part of the story in her own words, chronicling their grueling preparation in Iceland and Oman, the anticipation for the journey, and the terrifying conditions of the Arctic. Set against a backdrop of Arctic pack ice that is thinner, newer, and less stable than ever before due to climate change—the team face the realities of hungry polar bears, extreme temperatures, and the possibility that anything and everything could go wrong at any moment. Aston beautifully weaves each woman’s account into the greater expedition narrative, reminding readers of the teamwork needed to complete such a feat. Over 60 stunning photographs illustrate the journey, illuminating the breathtaking landscape along with the joy, pain, and determination of these ten women. Polar Exposure is a powerful celebration of the perseverance of women in science, sports, and exploration that sheds light on all that it takes to reach the top of the world.
Download or read book Implications and Consequences of Anthropogenic Pollution in Polar Environments written by Roland Kallenborn and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first evidence on the adverse effects of organic pollutants on Arctic ecosystems was provided by international research initiatives more than 30 years ago. Today, the indigenous people of the North are considered to be affected by exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and metals through their traditional marine food sources. The occurrence of pollutants of emerging concern in remote Polar environments is considered an essential criterion for prioritising this (largely neglected) type of contamination in national, international and global regulation schemes. Initiated during the first international Polar Years (IPY 2007-2009) and continued afterwards, 11 representative initiatives and projects are summarised as chapters in this book, which highlights today’s interdisciplinary research on POPs in the Polar environment. The individual chapters describe in detail the consequences, priorities and perspectives of international research on POPs (legacy and emerging xenobiotics), its implications for regulations and scientific priorities including societal and cultural developments in the Arctic, as well as conservation priorities in Antarctica. This book is intended for all readers interested in learning more about modern research on environmental pollutants in the Polar environments (with a strong focus on Arctic environments). The impacts of pollution and climate change on Polar regions and the world as a whole will continue to be felt for many years to come. Sound science is, thus, vital in order to underpin actions that need to be taken at the global, regional and local levels. This book contributes to this highly relevant, interdisciplinary environmental scientific endeavour.
Download or read book Arctic Research of the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Public Health Aspects of Galactic Radiation Exposure in Supersonic Transport written by Hermann J. Schaefer and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prospect of large-scale commercial passenger transportation at SST altitudes in the lower stratosphere calls for an accurate assessment of the galactic radiation exposure. Highest radiation levels prevail at high latitudes (polar region) and solar minimum and reach about 1 millirem/hour at 65,000 feet. The accumulated dose of 0.6 rem/year which an SST crew member spending 600 hours/year at altitude would receive exceeds the Maximum Permissible Dose (MPD) for 'Members of the Public' and would classify crew members as 'Radiation Workers' in terms of official recommendations. The assumption of 50 SST each exposing 200 passengers to 1000 hours/year at SST altitude would lead to a population dose about equal to the contribution from industrial radiation workers, with both exposures ranking well below the two largest man-made additions to the natural background, medical use of x-rays and fallout. The heavy flux is attenuated to 3 per cent or less at 65,000 feet, depending on the nuclear species; yet, only 0.1 per cent of this residual flux accounts for maximum ionization hits. That means the microbeam hazard of heavy nuclei is insignificant at SST altitudes. (Author).
Download or read book Biological Macro molecules Structure and Function written by C. Rajamanickam and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Journal of Experimental Zoology written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foremost journal in the field, has a long standing tradition of reporting the results of original research of an experimental or analytical nature in zoology, including investigations of all levels of biological organization, from the molecular to the organismal.
Download or read book The Astrophotography Manual written by Chris Woodhouse and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Astrophotography Manual is for those photographers who aspire to move beyond using standard SLR cameras and editing software, and who are ready to create beautiful images of nebulas, galaxies, clusters, and the solar system. Beginning with a brief astronomy primer, this book takes readers through the full astrophotography process, from choosing and using equipment through image capture, calibration, and processing. This combination of technical background information and the hands-on approach brings the science down to earth with a practical method to plan for success. Features include: Over 400 images, graphs, and tables to illustrate these concepts A wide range of hardware to be used, including smartphones, tablets, and the latest mount technologies How to utilize a variety of leading software such as Maxim DL, Nebulosity, Sequence Generator Pro, Photoshop, and PixInsight Case studies showing how and when to use certain tools and overcoming technical challenges How sensor performance and light pollution relate to image quality and exposure planning
Download or read book Myxozoan Evolution Ecology and Development written by Beth Okamura and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an up-to-date review of the biology of myxozoans, which represent a divergent clade of endoparasitic cnidarians. Myxozoans are of fundamental interest in understanding how early diverging metazoans have adopted parasitic lifestyles, and are also of considerable economic and ecological concern as endoparasites of fish. Synthesizing recent research, the chapters explore issues such as myxozoan origins; evolutionary trends and diversification; development and life cycles; interactions with hosts; immunology; disease ecology; the impacts of climate change on disease; risk assessment; emerging diseases; and disease mitigation. This comprehensive work will appeal to a wide readership, from invertebrate zoologists, evolutionary biologists and developmental biologists to ecologists and parasitologists. It will also be of great practical interest to fisheries and conservation biologists. The identification of key areas for future research will appeal to scientists at all levels.
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Download or read book Principles and Applications of Positron Positronium Chemistry written by P. E. Mallon and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2003 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive description of the principles and applications of positron and positronium chemistry. Pedagogical and tutorial in nature, it should be useful for graduate students and researchers in positron annihilation spectroscopy. The contributors are scientists in the frontiers of research.
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Download or read book Advances in Combustion Toxicology written by Gordon E. Hartzell and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1988-11-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the three basic areas of combustion toxicology: combustion of materials, assessment of the toxicity of smoke, and understanding of hazards to humans. It is based on the papers published in the Journal of Fire Sciences during 1983-1987.
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