Handbook Of Environmental Data And Ecological Parameters

Author : S. E. Jørgensen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1210 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483188782

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Handbook of Environmental Data and Ecological Parameters by S. E. Jørgensen Pdf

Environmental Sciences and Applications, Volume 6: Handbook of Environmental Data and Ecological Parameters presents the biological effects of chemical compounds and the physical environment. This book provides a list of the most important compounds from an environmental point of view. Organized into seven parts, this volume begins with an overview of the living organisms in the natural environment. This text then explores the ecosphere, including the element cycles and general properties of chemical compound in the ecosphere. Other parts consider the biological half life time of various chemical compounds and present the toxicological data of specific importance to environmental problems. This book discusses as well the chemical compounds that are related to species. The final part deals with the dynamics of environment and contains equilibrium data, which is often the point of departure for a dynamical description. This book is a valuable resource for chemists, biologists, ecologists, scientists, and research workers.

Author : International Society for Ecological Modelling
Publisher : Pergamon
Page : 1228 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Nature
ISBN : WISC:89004245460

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Handbook of Environmental Data and Ecological Parameters by International Society for Ecological Modelling Pdf

Author : Sven Erik Jørgensen,Søren Nors Nielsen,Leif Albert Jørgensen
Publisher : Elsevier Science & Technology
Page : 1263 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0444886044

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Handbook of Ecological Parameters and Ecotoxicology by Sven Erik Jørgensen,Søren Nors Nielsen,Leif Albert Jørgensen Pdf

It has become clear over the last decade that it is not possible to solve environmental problems in a simplistic fashion: the complex nature of the matter requires quantification. Environmental science and ecology have, thus, become a quantitative science because of the need for, e.g., estimations of environmental impacts, effects of pollution and evaluation of environmental data on residue levels, etc. The development of computers has made it feasible to handle such complexes as ecosystems with many interacting variables and processes. There are many handbooks available in chemistry and physics, but this is the first one for ecology and environmental sciences allowing one to carry out estimations and calculations. With over 2,100 tables, organized in seven sections, this book thus aims to fill a gap in the current literature by providing extensive tables, data and parameters needed by modellers, theoretical scientists, environmental managers, ecologists, toxicologists, and so forth. Original references are given for all data as the user may wish to critically evaluate the basis for the data. A comprehensive index has been included to facilitate the use of this handbook.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Organic water pollutants
ISBN : UOM:39015028902172

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Precision and Accuracy in the Determination of Organics in Water by Fused Silica Capillary Column Gas Chromatography/mass Spectrometry and Packed Column Gas Chromatography/mass Spectrometry by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alan E. Gelfand,Montserrat Fuentes,Jennifer A. Hoeting,Richard Lyttleton Smith
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781498752121

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Handbook of Environmental and Ecological Statistics by Alan E. Gelfand,Montserrat Fuentes,Jennifer A. Hoeting,Richard Lyttleton Smith Pdf

This handbook focuses on the enormous literature applying statistical methodology and modelling to environmental and ecological processes. The 21st century statistics community has become increasingly interdisciplinary, bringing a large collection of modern tools to all areas of application in environmental processes. In addition, the environmental community has substantially increased its scope of data collection including observational data, satellite-derived data, and computer model output. The resultant impact in this latter community has been substantial; no longer are simple regression and analysis of variance methods adequate. The contribution of this handbook is to assemble a state-of-the-art view of this interface. Features: An internationally regarded editorial team. A distinguished collection of contributors. A thoroughly contemporary treatment of a substantial interdisciplinary interface. Written to engage both statisticians as well as quantitative environmental researchers. 34 chapters covering methodology, ecological processes, environmental exposure, and statistical methods in climate science.

Author : Villy Christensen,Daniel Pauly
Publisher : WorldFish
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Aquatic ecology
ISBN : 9789711022846

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Trophic Models of Aquatic Ecosystems by Villy Christensen,Daniel Pauly Pdf

Author : Sven Erik Jørgensen,T-S. Chon,Friedrich Recknagel
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781845642075

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Handbook of Ecological Modelling and Informatics by Sven Erik Jørgensen,T-S. Chon,Friedrich Recknagel Pdf

The book gives a comprehensive overview of all available types of ecological models. It is the first book of its kind that gives an overview of different model types and will be of interest to all those involved in ecological and environmental modelling and ecological informatics.

Author : Sven Erik Jørgensen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401003810

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Integration of Ecosystem Theories: A Pattern by Sven Erik Jørgensen Pdf

The book presents an integration of existing ecosystem theories in such a comprehensive way as to enable a full ecological and theoretical pattern to be presented. It shows that ecosystems and their reactions may be understood, provided that all basic systems ecology is applied to different aspects of the properties of ecosystems. Since the publication of the previous two editions of this book, ongoing research and discussions on an international scale have greatly clarified and enhanced this pattern. This progress is presented as Chapter 16 in this new, third edition. It is shown that the integrated ecosystem theory presented can be applied to explain various ecological observations and rules. Audience: Researchers and decision makers whose work involves the study of ecosystems and ecology. This book is also recommended for use in graduate courses.

Author : Peter P. Calow
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444313192

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Handbook of Environmental Risk Assessment and Management by Peter P. Calow Pdf

At the heart of environmental protection is risk assessment: thelikelihood of pollution from accidents; the likelihood of problemsfrom normal and abnormal operation of industrial processes; thelikely impacts associated with new synthetic chemicals; and so on.Currently, risk assessment has been very much in the news--therisks from BSE and E. coli, and the public perception of risks fromnuclear waste, etc. This new publication explains how scientificmethodologies are used to assess risk from human activities and theresultant objects and wastes, on people and the environment.Understanding such risks supplies crucial information--to framelegislation, manage major habitats, businesses and industries, andcreate development programmes. Unique in combining the science of risk assessment with thedevelopment of management strategies. Covers science and social science (politics, economics,psychology) aspects. Very timely - risk assessment lies at the heart of decisionmaking in various topical environmental questions (BSE, Brent Spar,nuclear waste).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428904743

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AQUATOX (Release 2) modeling environmental fate and ecological effects in aquatic ecosystemsvolume 1user's manual. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Walter W. Piegorsch,A. John Bailer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03-04
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0470848367

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Analyzing Environmental Data by Walter W. Piegorsch,A. John Bailer Pdf

Environmental statistics is a rapidly growing field, supported by advances in digital computing power, automated data collection systems, and interactive, linkable Internet software. Concerns over public and ecological health and the continuing need to support environmental policy-making and regulation have driven a concurrent explosion in environmental data analysis. This textbook is designed to address the need for trained professionals in this area. The book is based on a course which the authors have taught for many years, and prepares students for careers in environmental analysis centered on statistics and allied quantitative methods of data evaluation. The text extends beyond the introductory level, allowing students and environmental science practitioners to develop the expertise to design and perform sophisticated environmental data analyses. In particular, it: Provides a coherent introduction to intermediate and advanced methods for modeling and analyzing environmental data. Takes a data-oriented approach to describing the various methods. Illustrates the methods with real-world examples Features extensive exercises, enabling use as a course text. Includes examples of SAS computer code for implementation of the statistical methods. Connects to a Web site featuring solutions to exercises, extra computer code, and additional material. Serves as an overview of methods for analyzing environmental data, enabling use as a reference text for environmental science professionals. Graduate students of statistics studying environmental data analysis will find this invaluable as will practicing data analysts and environmental scientists including specialists in atmospheric science, biology and biomedicine, chemistry, ecology, environmental health, geography, and geology.

Author : Virginia H. Dale,Mary R. English
Publisher : Springer
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461214182

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Tools to Aid Environmental Decision Making by Virginia H. Dale,Mary R. English Pdf

This book is unique in identifying and presenting tools to environmental decision-makers to help them improve the quality and clarity of their work. These tools range from software to policy approaches, and from environmental databases to focus groups. Equally of value to environmental managers, and students in environmental risk, policy, economics and law.

Author : Brian D. Fath
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 2786 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444641304

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Encyclopedia of Ecology by Brian D. Fath Pdf

Encyclopedia of Ecology, Second Edition, Four Volume Set continues the acclaimed work of the previous edition published in 2008. It covers all scales of biological organization, from organisms, to populations, to communities and ecosystems. Laboratory, field, simulation modelling, and theoretical approaches are presented to show how living systems sustain structure and function in space and time. New areas of focus include micro- and macro scales, molecular and genetic ecology, and global ecology (e.g., climate change, earth transformations, ecosystem services, and the food-water-energy nexus) are included. In addition, new, international experts in ecology contribute on a variety of topics. Offers the most broad-ranging and comprehensive resource available in the field of ecology Provides foundational content and suggests further reading Incorporates the expertise of over 500 outstanding investigators in the field of ecology, including top young scientists with both research and teaching experience Includes multimedia resources, such as an Interactive Map Viewer and links to a CSDMS (Community Surface Dynamics Modeling System), an open-source platform for modelers to share and link models dealing with earth system processes

Author : S.E. Jorgensen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483291079

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Modelling in Ecotoxicology by S.E. Jorgensen Pdf

Ecotoxicology is the science of toxic substances in the environment and their impact on living organisms. Today we use many more chemicals in everyday life than we did 30-40 years ago. Our knowledge of the fate and effect of such chemicals in the environment has not yet followed the rate of chemical innovation in spite of our expanding knowledge of ecotoxicology. About 50,000 different chemicals are produced on an industrial scale, but we have only sufficient data to evaluate the environmental consequences of a few per cent of these. The need for ecotoxicological knowledge has never been more pronounced than it is today. Even more resources must be allocated in this field in the near future, if we are to be able to cope with the threat of more toxic chemical compounds in our environment. This book outlines the state of the art of modelling the fate and effects of toxic substances in the environment. Modelling in ecotoxicology differs from modelling in other fields by the great lack of data. The quality of the models is very dependent on the parameters used, and as we do not have a wide knowledge of parameters in ecotoxicological processes, good parameter estimation methods are crucial for ecotoxicolocal models. A comprehensive review of available parameter estimation methods is therefore included in this volume. Model examples and case studies have also been included to illustrate the difficulties and short comings in practical modelling.

Author : L. Pawlowski,E. Mentasti,W.J. Lacy,C. Sarzanini
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1988-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080874932

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Chemistry for Protection of the Environment 1987 by L. Pawlowski,E. Mentasti,W.J. Lacy,C. Sarzanini Pdf

The Chemistry for Protection of the Environment series of conferences has become a most prestigious gathering of leading international scientists and engineers. Like its predecessors, this sixth conference brought together chemists and chemical engineers involved in environmental protection activities from all over the world.