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Frontiers of space risk : natural cosmic hazards and societal challenges

Richard J. Wilman, Editor ; Christopher J. Newman, Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2018

This book brings together diverse new perspectives on current and emerging themes in space risk, covering both the threats to Earth-based activities arising from space events (natural and man-made), and those inherent in space activity itself. D[...]

Problem solving for engineers

D. G. Carmichael, Author | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2013

"This book takes a systematic approach to problem definition, generation of alternative solutions, analysis, and selection of the preferred solution. The book introduces some fundamental terms needed to think systematically and undertake systema[...]

Project management tools and techniques : a practical guide /

Deborah Sater Carstens, Author ; Gary L. Richardson, Author ; Ronald B. Smith, Author | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2013

"This book provides a practical understanding of the tools and techniques for planning and controlling projects. It emphasizes the difference between various tools and techniques and determines how these can be applied during different phases of[...]

Next-generation batteries and fuel cells for commercial, military, and space applications

A. R. Jha, Author | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2012

"Next-generation batteries have higher power density and higher energy density and can be put into new forms with lower-cost mass production. This book focuses on technologically advanced secondary (rechargeable) batteries in both large and smal[...]

Signal and image processing for remote sensing

C. H. Chen, Editor | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2012

Second Edition explores the most up-to-date signal and image processing methods for dealing with remote sensing problems. Although most data from satellites are in image form, signal processing can contribute significantly in extracting informat[...]

E-resource

An introduction to planetary atmospheres

Agustin Sanchez-Lavega, Author | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2011

The book presents current knowledge on atmospheres and the fundamental mechanisms operating on them It offers a unified scheme of the chemical and physical processes occuring in atmospheres and extends the theoretical foundations of an atmospher[...]

Ergonomics for beginners : a quick reference guide

Jan Dul ; B. A. Weerdmeester | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2008

Posture and movement -- Information and operation -- Environmental factors -- Work organization jobs and tasks -- The ergonomic approach -- Sources of additional information.

Image processing for remote sensing

C. H. Chen, Editor | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2008

E-resource

Signal and image processing for remote sensing

C. H. Chen, Editor | Boca Raton, Florida ; London ; New York : CRC Press | 2008

International study on cost-effective Earth observation missions

Rainer Sandau, Editor ; International Academy of Astronautics, Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2006

Wind and solar power systems : design, analysis, and operation

Mukund R. Patel | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2006

Manmade closed ecological systems

I.I Gitelson ; G.M. Lisovsky ; R.D. MacElroy | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | ESI Book series | 2003

The book considers theoretical and experimental approaches to the creation of the closed ecologicals systems (CESs) designed for long-term human life support. The authors present the results of investigating various CESs created in the USA, Japa[...]

Community participation and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

William Craig, Editor ; Trevor M. Harris, Editor ; Daniel Weiner, Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2002

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and its related technologies are beginning to have a significant impact on the communities which use them. A number of issues are emerging which are of concern to academics, professionals, and community users[...]

Space debris : hazard evaluation and mitigation

Nickolay N. Smirnov, Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 2002

It introduces concepts related to the problems of space ecology featuring actual data on the space debris environment, new mathematical models for space debris evolution, production and self-production, description of the existing software, and [...]

Space radio science

Oleg I. Yakolev | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | Earth Space Institute book series | 2002

Physics of fluids in microgravity

Rodolfo Monti, Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | Earth Space Institute book series | 2001

This bookprovides a clear view of the latest research and progress in the different fields of fluid research in spaceat the beginning of the International Space Station Era. The topics presented include bubbles and drops dynamics, Marangoni flow[...]

Marine and coastal geographical information systems

Dawn J. Wright, Editor ; Darius J. Bartlett, Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | Research monographs in geographic information systems | 2000

Launched as a project to mark the UN International Year of the Ocean (1998), and supported by the International Geographical Union's Commission on Coastal Systems, Marine and Coastal Geographical Information Systems covers progress and research [...]

GIS and health

Anthony C. Gatrell, Editor ; Markku Loytonen, Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 1998

The potential uses of GIS for health-related analysis and applications are legion. In this edited collection there are extensive examinations of appropriate methodologies for spatial analysis and spatial statistics in analysing health data. Chap[...]

The Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR)

Arthur P. Cracknell | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 1997

Over the years since the launch of the first of the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometers (AVHRRs) in 1978, the data from these instruments have come to be used for a very wide range of non-meteorological applications for which their use was[...]

Regional satellite oceanography

S.V. Victorov | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 1996

Terra-1 : understanding the terrestrial environment : the role of earth observations from space

Paul M. Mather, Editor ; Natural Environment Research Council (Great Britain), Editor ; British Aerospace (Firm), Editor | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 1992

Earth system science aims to identify how this system changes (both over human and geological timescales) and how such changes can be predicted. Reliable prediction requires scientific understanding, which in turn requires models, theories, and [...]

Design of mission operations systems for scientific remote sensing

Stephen D. Wall ; Kenneth W. Ledbetter | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 1991

Chapter 1 Basics of remote-sensing missions / Chapter 2 Design methodology for operations systems / Chapter 3 Organization, management and staffing / Chapter 4The uplink process / Chapter 5 The downlink process / Chapter 6 Anomalies, contingenc[...]

Remote sensing of soils and vegetation in the USSR

Paul J. Curran | [S.l.] : Taylor & Francis | 1990