Download or read book Proceedings of the Atmospheric Neutral Density Specialist Conference Held at the Raintree Inn Airport Colorado Springs Colorado 22 23 March 1988 written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings of the Atmospheric Neutral Density Specialist Conference Held at the Raintree Inn Airport Colorado Springs Colorado 22 23 March 1988 written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings of the Atmospheric Neutral Density Specialist Conference Held at the Raintree Inn Airport Colorado Springs Colorado 22 23 March 1988 written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings of the Atmospheric Neutral Density Specialist Conference Held in Colorado Springs Colorado on March 22 23 1988 written by George R. Davenport and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the first man-made Earth satellite was launched in 1957, the scientific community has undertaken extensive and intensive studies of the atmospheric density at satellite altitudes. The critical impact of the neutral density upon orbital motion motivated research at various institutions and resulted in diverse models, developed for a wide range of space systems and mission applications. Topics for the presentations were selected to provide information and to generate discussion among the conference participants. The specific session topics included: Examine the status of the current operational requirements and operational difficulties; Assess the state-of-the-art atmospheric neutral density models and operational feasibilities; Identify the available databases and additional data necessary for further improvements; Address the operational standardization/compatibility issues; Consolidate the near-term and long-term research and development activities, inter-agency cooperation/collaboration and funding support; and, Generate and document recommendations and action items. Symposia. (JHD).
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Download or read book Global Re introduction Perspectives written by Pritpal S. Soorae and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2010 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the second issue in the Global Re-introduction Perspectives series and has been produced in the same standardized format as the previous one. The case-studies are arranged in the following order: Introduction, Goals, Success Indicators, Project Summary, Major Difficulties Faced, Major Lessons Learned, Success of Project with reasons for success or failure. For this second issue we received a total of 72 case-studies compared to 62 in the last issue. These case studies cover the following taxa as follows: invertebrates (9), fish (6), amphibians (5), reptiles (7), birds (13), mammals (20) and plants (12) ... We hope the information presented in this book will provide a broad global perspective on challenges facing re-introduction projects trying to restore biodiversity."--Pritpal S. Soorae.
Download or read book The Rule of Logistics written by Jesse LeCavalier and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every time you wheel a shopping cart through one of Walmart’s more than 10,000 stores worldwide, or swipe your credit card or purchase something online, you enter a mind-boggling logistical regime. Even if you’ve never shopped at Walmart, its logistics have probably affected your life. The Rule of Logistics makes sense of its spatial and architectural ramifications by analyzing the stores, distribution centers, databases, and inventory practices of the world’s largest corporation. The Rule of Logistics tells the story of Walmart’s buildings in the context of the corporation’s entire operation, itself characterized by an obsession with logistics. Beginning with the company’s founding in 1962, Jesse LeCavalier reveals how logistics—as a branch of knowledge, an area of work, and a collection of processes—takes shape and changes our built environment. Weaving together archival material with original drawings, LeCavalier shows how a diverse array of ideas, people, and things—military theory and chewing gum, Howard Dean and satellite networks, Hudson River School painters and real estate software, to name a few—are all connected through Walmart’s logistical operations and in turn are transforming how its buildings are conceptualized, located, built, and inhabited. A major new contribution to architectural history and theory, The Rule of Logistics helps us understand how retailing today is changing our bodies, brains, buildings, and cities and predicts what future forms architecture might take when shaped by systems that exceed its current capacities.
Download or read book Horticulture Plants for People and Places Volume 2 written by Geoffrey R. Dixon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Trilogy explains “What is Horticulture?”. Volume two of Horticulture: Plants for People and Places analyses in depth the scientific, managerial and ecological concepts which underpin Environmental Horticulture. Chapters describe: Horticulture and the Environment, Woody Ornamentals, Herbs and Pharmaceuticals, Urban Greening, Rural Trees, Urban Trees, Turfgrass Science, Interior and External Landscaping, Biodiversity, Climate Change and Organic Production. Each is written by leading international experts. Sustainable use of resources and careful conservation are critically essential for the continuation of life on this Planet. Achieving this is where horticulture, natural flora and fauna and the environment interact in achieving sustainable development. Horticulture is the fundamental partner of ecological and environmental science and provides an understanding of eco-system services. Live plant networks are essential for rural and urban life. They are integral parts of natural communities, the context of historic and modern architecture and a means for rejuvenating cities and uniting communities. Plants provide urban, peri-urban and rural employment, business and tourism opportunities, leisure, rest and relaxation. These facets of Environmental Horticulture are clearly described in this book.
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Download or read book The Ambient Century written by Mark J. Prendergast and published by Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One hundred years of innovation in sound and music are chronicled in this challenging exploration of the most influential ambient revolution in history. 10,000 first century.
Download or read book Sustainable Building Design Manual written by and published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second volume targets practitioners and focuses on the process of green architecture by combining concepts and technologies with best practices for each integral design component
Download or read book Gesta principum Polonorum written by János M. Bak and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2003-05-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written around 1112-1116, The Deeds of the Princes of the Poles is the oldest narrative source from Poland, formerly attributed to 'Gallus,' a French monk. The anonymous author tells the ancient history of Poland down to the reign of Boleslaw III. The chronicle contains valuable information on Poland's relations to her neighbors as well as the political ideas of his time.
Download or read book Holt Handbook written by John E. Warriner and published by Holt Rinehart & Winston. This book was released on 2003-06 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for middle school teachers and students in California. Offer teachers and students a method to focus on the written and oral language convention required by the standards--to provide an effective way to teach and learn grammar, usage, and mechanics skills.
Download or read book Applications of Knot Theory written by American Mathematical Society. Short course and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three chapters of this book introduce the reader to knot theory, topological chirality and molecular symmetry, and DNA topology. The second half of the book is focused on three particular applications of knot theory.
Download or read book Ecotourism written by Megan Epler Wood and published by United Nations Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication, intended as a preparatory document for the World Ecotourism Summit in Quebec, 2002, reviews the current status and trends in ecotourism globally, the challenges ahead and the lessons learned in over 15 years of ecotourism development involving a broad range of stakeholders.The document incorporates comments and suggestions from recognized academics, NGO representatives and inter-governmental agencies such as WTO, IUCN and UNEP. It provides an overview of the history and current thinking on what constitutes ecotourism, what constitutes an ecotourism experience and considers the components of successful ecotourism. The author considers the roles of various stakeholders: industry, both in originating and destination countries, NGOs, communities, women, government, development agencies and researchers. The document ends with a useful list of resource documents and organizations.
Download or read book The Penguin Lady written by Carol A. Cole and published by Arbordale Pub. This book was released on 2012 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penelope Parker lives with penguins from all over the Southern Hemisphere. Do the penguin antics prove too much for her to handle? Children count and then compare and contrast ten different penguin species as they learn geography. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.
