Download or read book Primates in Flooded Habitats written by Katarzyna Nowak and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly half the world's primate species use flooded habitats at one time or another, from swamp-going Congo gorillas and mangrove-eating proboscis monkeys, to uacaris in Amazonian riverside forests. This first-ever volume on the subject brings together experts from around the world in a ground breaking volume spanning fossil history, current biology and future research and conservation priorities. Flooded habitats are a vital part of tropical biology, both for the diversity of the species they house, and the complexity of their ecological interactions, but are often completely overlooked. This book will set the stage for a new wave of research on primates in these extraordinarily productive and highly threatened areas, and is ideal for researchers and graduate students in primatology, zoology, ecology, and conservation.
Download or read book Underwater Medicine and Related Sciences written by Charles Wesley Shilling and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume follows and updates AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON DIVING AND SUBMARINE MEDICINE published by Gordon and Breach, Science Publishers, Inc., in 1971. The time period covered is primarily the calendar years 1970 and 1971. Also included, however, is much material from the calendar years 1968 and 1969 not in the previous publication. A brief analysis of the sources of material precedes the citations and abstracts, which comprise the main section of the volume. The bibliography is followed by a permuted subject index and an author index. Also included, following the indexes, is a micro thesaurus. Although no attempt has been made to do a critical subject analysis, such an analysis could be accomplished through selecting a particular subject, looking up the appropriate key works in the rotated index, identifying the abstracts, analyzing them, obtaining complete copy as desired, and completing the critical review. David C. Weeks, Ph.D. Director, BSCP Washington, D.C.
Download or read book The Underwater Museum written by Jason deCaires Taylor and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the undersea sculptures of the award-winning British artist whose works “are both enchanting and ecologically meaningful” (Discover). A one-of-a-kind blend of art, nature, and conservation, The Underwater Museum re-creates an awe-inspiring dive into the dazzling under-ocean sculpture parks of artist Jason deCaires Taylor. Taylor casts his life-size statues from a special kind of cement that facilitates reef growth, and sinks them to the ocean floor. There, over time, the artworks attract corals, algae, and fish, and evolve into beautiful and surreal installations that are also living reefs. This volume brings readers face to face with these wonders and explains the science behind their creation. Ocean enthusiasts, divers, art lovers, and anyone entranced by the natural world will be instantly engrossed by this pearl of a book.
Download or read book Environment Control in Pressurized Underwater Habitats written by E. J. Beck and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study was made to identify those environmental factors which would have to be controlled in order that man could live and work beneath the sea. The state of the art of undersea habitation is described, limitations and areas of possible major improvements are listed, and possible approaches to major improvements are outlined. The developmental routes suggested are aimed at reducing cost and complexity, establishing more normal environments, and, above all, reducing the hazards of working in the ocean. Environmental factors considered are atmosphere, sanitation, food storage and preparation, heating, and the effects of special atmospheres on voice communication. The peculiar requirements for providing a tolerable atmosphere at any but the shallowest depths have, by known approaches, produced major changes in all other areas. Although the treatment in this report is from an engineering standpoint, the problems are largely physiological. An effort is made to describe the problem in terms familiar to engineers working in the field of environment control, although some of the more important references necessarily overlap into medicine and physiology. (Author).
Download or read book Underwater Tailing Placement at Island Copper Mine written by George Wesley Poling and published by SME. This book was released on 2002 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents
Download or read book The Underwater Handbook written by Charles Shilling and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 929 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook attempts to translate data on various parameters of man's capability in underwater and hyperbaric environments for those without a background in the life sciences. Accomplishing any multifaceted task requires team work, and effective team work depends on facile communication among all participants. To communicate properly, all parties must understand each other's problems and be able to speak a similar language. To this end we believe that this publication will go a long way in furthering the understanding and communication necessary for maximum achievement. The U. S. Navy has a fundamental interest in all types of activities connected with the ocean and is especially interested in the growing field of manned underwater and hyperbaric activities. Thus, the manuscript for this comprehensive book was developed under Office of Naval Research contract N00014-67-A-0214-0013 with The George Washington University. We acknowledge with appreciation the financial support and technical guidance for this undertaking by the Naval Medical Research and Develop ment Command of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as well as by the Engineering Psychology Program and the Physiology Program of the Office of Naval Research. JOSEPH P. POLLARD Director Biological and Medical Sciences Division Office of Naval Research vii Preface A need was felt for a book that would document the relationship of the human being to the underwater hyperbaric environment in such a way that the individual unfamiliar with the psychological or biomedical jargon could still understand and appreciate the information.
Download or read book Proceedings of the Ninth Symposium written by and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book National Plan for the Safety and Health of Divers in Their Quest for Subsea Energy written by Charles Wesley Schilling and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book NOAA Diving Manual written by United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Office of Undersea Research and published by Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Ocean Service Office of R. This book was released on 1991 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Underwater Medicine and Related Sciences written by Margaret F. Werts and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the third annotated bibliography on this subject area to be compiled by these authors. The first, published by Gordon and Breach, Science Publishers, in 1971, was entitled AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON DIVING AND SUBMARINE MEDICINE. It covered material published during the 1960's. The second volume, entitled UNDERWATER MEDICINE AND RELATED SCIENCES: A GUIDE TO THE LITERATURE, published in 1973 by Plenum Press, covered primarily material published during 1970 and 1971, with some material from 1968 and 1969. The present volume covers material published during 1972 and 1973, but here again some earlier material has been included. The purpose of these annotated bibliographies is to make available a large proportion of the published material, in abstract form, indexed in such a manner as to make it possible to compile a reasonably complete annotated bibliography on any specific subject area in the field. It is possible thus to learn where the work is being done, by whom, and how extensively. Also, it becomes obvious what areas of research are lacking or inadequate. These specific searches can also form a background of reference material on which to base further research, or from which to write monographs or state-of-the-art surveys. Papers, articles and reports listed here are in most cases readily available.
Download or read book The U S Coal Industry 1970 1990 written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. coal industry over 20 years, with emphasis on the major changes that occurred, their causes, and their effects. Presents and analyzes data in terms of trends in production, consumption, distribution, and prices. Profitability of major energy companies' coal operations is also tracked. Over 100 charts, tables, graphs and photos.
Download or read book HVAC in Extreme Environments Unique Challenges and Solutions written by Charles Nehme and published by Charles Nehme. This book was released on with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to "HVAC in Extreme Environments: Unique Challenges and Solutions." As the world faces increasing demands for exploration, research, and sustainable living in extreme conditions, the importance of HVAC systems cannot be overstated. Whether it's providing warmth in the Arctic, cooling in the desert, or maintaining air quality underwater, HVAC technology plays a critical role in enabling human activity in these harsh environments. This book explores the intricate challenges faced by HVAC engineers and designers when operating in extreme conditions. From temperature extremes to corrosive environments, each chapter delves into the specific requirements and innovative solutions necessary to ensure the comfort, safety, and efficiency of HVAC systems. Through case studies, research insights, and future trends, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of HVAC technology's role in overcoming the challenges of extreme environments. Whether you're an HVAC professional, a researcher, or simply curious about the intersection of technology and environmental extremes, we invite you to embark on this journey with us. Our collective knowledge and ingenuity have brought us to the brink of conquering some of the harshest environments on Earth and beyond. By sharing insights and pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable future in even the most unforgiving conditions. Thank you for joining us on this exploration of HVAC in extreme environments. Together, let's uncover the challenges and solutions that lie ahead.
Download or read book Novel Advances in Aquatic Vegetation Monitoring in Ocean Lakes and Rivers written by Monica Rivas Casado and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent decades, there has been an increase in the development of strategies for water ecosystem mapping and monitoring. Overall, this is primarily due to legislative efforts to improve the quality of water bodies and oceans. Remote sensing has played a key role in the development of such approaches—from the use of drones for vegetation mapping to autonomous vessels for water quality monitoring. Within the specific context of vegetation characterization, the wide range of available observations—from satellite imagery to high-resolution drone aerial imagery—has enabled the development of monitoring and mapping strategies at multiple scales (e.g., micro- and mesoscales). This Special Issue, entitled “Novel Advances in Aquatic Vegetation Monitoring in Ocean, Lakes and Rivers”, collates recent advances in remote sensing-based methods applied to ocean, river, and lake vegetation characterization, including seaweed, kelp, submerged and emergent vegetation, and floating-leaf and free-floating plants. A total of six manuscripts have been compiled in this Special Issue, ranging from area mapping substrates in riverine environments to the identification of macroalgae in marine environments. The work presented leverages current state-of-the-art methods for aquatic vegetation monitoring and will spark further research within this field.
Download or read book Bangladesh s Maritime Policy written by Abul Kalam and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following successive international legal verdicts, Bangladesh is now an accredited maritime state. Possessing a spacious territorial sea and an extended continental shelf, with a maritime zone almost equalling its land borders, a ‘window of opportunity’ has opened for the country to realise its developmental aspirations. Yet, it faces numerous challenges, many of which are entwined. This book is a detailed analysis of Bangladesh’s maritime strategy. It charts the country’s maritime legacies, including disputes with both Myanmar and India and analyses the contributions of the leadership in the maritime territorial gains. The author examines Bangladesh’s need to consolidate these newly reclaimed gains, whilst exploring the unremitting interest of major global power players in maintaining maritime resource exploitation, navigation and security. Finally, the author demonstrates how the country needs to embrace the notional principles of sustainable development of its ocean economy to utilize its resources and how it has since been coming to grips with the emerging concept of "blue economy" to enhance its enduring national development. The first systematic study on Bangladesh’s maritime policy and the country’s importance in the emerging geopolitical rivalry in the Indian Ocean, this book will be of interest to academics in the field of South Asian and Indian Ocean politics.
Download or read book Women in the History of Science written by Hannah Wills and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2023-03-06 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women in the History of Science brings together primary sources that highlight women’s involvement in scientific knowledge production around the world. Drawing on texts, images and objects, each primary source is accompanied by an explanatory text, questions to prompt discussion, and a bibliography to aid further research. Arranged by time period, covering 1200 BCE to the twenty-first century, and across 12 inclusive and far-reaching themes, this book is an invaluable companion to students and lecturers alike in exploring women’s history in the fields of science, technology, mathematics, medicine and culture. While women are too often excluded from traditional narratives of the history of science, this book centres on the voices and experiences of women across a range of domains of knowledge. By questioning our understanding of what science is, where it happens, and who produces scientific knowledge, this book is an aid to liberating the curriculum within schools and universities.
