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This book discusses in detail the facts and findings related to the X Press Pearl container vessel accident that occurred in May 2021 off the coast of Colombo Sri Lanka The ship was carrying a large consignment of chemicals and diverse hazardous materials that caused a disastrous and vast environmental and social catastrophe in the region Through many case studies accumulated knowledge and experiences the authors discuss the accident response risk mitigation investigation and damage assessment activities from the very onset of the accident It helps researchers and regulators understand the facts of this unique marine chemical accident and to formulate necessary future regulations as well as to develop robust safety and sustainability management systems and safety cultures Features Written by authorities who led the team involved in accident response and damage assessment Focuses on identifying plausible root causes pitfalls in accident response and weaknesses in current regulatory and management protocols Delivers in depth understanding of a unique marine chemical accident to help formulate necessary future policies and regulations related to such disasters Includes many case studies related to the accident illustrated with photos and figures that are tru

The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning a book that has remained a definitive introduction to physics for decades. Ranging from the most basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as general relativity and quantum mechanics, Feynman's lectures stand as a monument of clear exposition and deep insight. Now, we are reintroducing the printed books to the trade, fully corrected, for the first time ever, and in collaboration with Caltech. Timeless and collectible, the lectures are essential reading, not just for students of physics but for anyone seeking an introduction to the field from the inimitable Feynman.

Essentials of Ecology 4th Edition presents introductory ecology in an accessible state of the art format designed to cultivate the novice student s understanding of and fascination with the natural world In a concise engaging style this text outlines the essential principles of ecology from the theoretical fundamentals to their practical applications Full color artwork simple pedagogical features and a wide range of carefully chosen examples make this book an ideal introduction to ecology for students at all levels

The monograph describes the modern understanding of the evolution of structural and phase states of dislocation substructures and the fracture surface at high-cycle fatigue of stainless steels of different structural classes. Modern methods of physical materials and primarily scanning and transmission electron microscopy, the analysis of changes in fine defect substructure and the fracture surfaces of fatigue during normal processing conditions and low energy electron beams, significantly increases the fatigue life are discussed. The physical mechanisms of increasing fatigue life are discussed.

This book describes available tribology technologies and introdces a comprehensive overview of tribology. General, up-to-date knowledge on how tribology is approached in various related areas of research, both experimental and computational is provided.

Una obra concebida como la mejor herramienta científica, técnica y divulgativa y, por ello, de una gran utilidad para el amplio abanico de profesionales que realizan su actividad profesional o lúdica (viveristas, gestores de espacios protegidos, investigadores, deportistas, ecoturistas, …), en las múltiples actividades de gestión, formación, investigación y turismo sostenible que hoy se desarrolla en Andalucía.

Integrating Scale in Remote Sensing and GIS serves as the most comprehensive documentation of the scientific and methodological advances that have taken place in integrating scale and remote sensing data. This work addresses the invariants of scale, the ability to change scale, measures of the impact of scale, scale as a parameter in process models, and the implementation of multiscale approaches as methods and techniques for integrating multiple kinds of remote sensing data collected at varying spatial, temporal, and radiometric scales. Researchers, instructors, and students alike will benefit from a guide that has been pragmatically divided into four thematic groups: scale issues and multiple scaling; physical scale as applied to natural resources; urban scale; and human health/social scale. Teeming with insights that elucidate the significance of scale as a foundation for geographic analysis, this book is a vital resource to those seriously involved in the field of GIScience.

An accessible introduction to indirect estimation methods, both traditional and model-based. Readers will also find the latest methods for measuring the variability of the estimates as well as the techniques for model validation. Uses a basic area-level linear model to illustrate the methods Presents the various extensions including binary response data through generalized linear models and time series data through linear models that combine cross-sectional and time series features Provides recent applications of SAE including several in U.S. Federal programs Offers a comprehensive discussion of the design issues that impact SAE

The book summarizes the state and new results on the topology of trigonal curves in geometrically ruled surfaces. Emphasis is placed upon various applications of the theory to related areas, most notably singularplane curves of small degree, elliptic surfaces, and Lefschetz fibrations (both complex and real), and Hurwitz equivalence of braid monodromy factorizations. The monograph conveys recent knowledge about related objects and is of interest to researchers and graduate students in the fields of topology and of complex and real algebraic varieties.

The book describes the theoretical fundamentals of atmospheric optics as a science of propagation, transformation and generation of electromagnetic radiation in the atmosphere from ultraviolet to microwave radiation. The main characteristics of the planets of the solar system and their atmospheres are given. The equation of the transfer of radiation in different spectral ranges, absorption of radiation by atmospheric gases and aerosol,molecular, aerosol and other types of nonresonant scattering , atmospheric refraction, reflection of radiation from the surface, and glow of the atmosphere are discussed. Methods of calculating radiation for the solar and thermal range of the spectrum are outlined. Problems of radiation energetics and remote probing of the atmosphere are discussed. 1. Solar system: planets and the Sun 2. Earth''s atmosphere 3. Propagation of radiation in atmosphere 4. Molecular absorption in atmosphere 5. Scattering of light in atmosphere 6. Optical properties of underlying surfaces 7. Fundamentals of theory of transfer of natural radiation of atmosphere 8. Main concepts of theory of transfer of solar radiation 9.Radiation energetics of the atmosphereunderlying suface system 10. Radiation as a source of information on optical and physical parameters of planet atmospheres

The Formosan subterranean termite Coptotermes formosanus is the most destructive and invasive termite species globally It is also the only termite species listed in the world s 100 worst invasive alien species of the Global Invasive Species Database Annually its infestation costs more than 4 billion in control and damage repairs in the USA alone This book is the first comprehensive resource drawing on all the literature on C formosanus since Tokuichi Shiraki first described the species in 1909 The book covers the worldwide distribution of this species its biogeography and how it has dispersed from its native range in southern China and Taiwan to different parts of the world It describes its present taxonomic status and discusses the species biology ecology foraging behavior physiology chemical ecology and its association with symbionts From a practical standpoint the authors address all of the various management options for this species such as baits soil termiticides wood preservatives inspection and detection technologies and Integrated Pest Management IPM approaches Lastly there are chapters dedicated to another important destructive species Coptotermes gestroi the Asian subterranean termite and the recently discovered C formosanus

The past 100 years are a key period for understanding climate variability and climate change as it marks the changeover from a climate system dominated by natural influences to a climate system dominated by anthropogenic influences. This volume compiles a number of contributions to a workshop held in Gwatt, Switzerland, in July 2006 dealing with different aspects of climate change, variability, and extremes during the past 100 years. The individual contributions cover a broad range of topics, ranging from the re-evaluation of historical marine data to the effect of solar variability on the stratosphere. ''This volume brings together a fascinating and varied set of papers on climatic variability and change. The papers highlight what modelers can learn by greater study of observations, while the latter were informed about the types of observations required to reduce model uncertainties'' - Phil Jones, University of East Anglia. ''The authors of this volume extend the classical reanalysis perspective for studying climate phenomena during the past 100 years!'' - Heinz Wanner, Director, Swiss NCCR Climate.