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Libros en Ciencias Físicas e Ingeniería

  • SAR Oceanography

    Monitoring Oceanic Dynamics with Synthetic Aperture Radar
    • 1 Edición
    • Weizeng Shao
    • Inglés
    SAR Oceanography: Monitoring Oceanic Dynamics with Synthetic Aperture Radar is an authoritative reference for scientists and professionals involved in marine remote sensing and oceanography. The book addresses the critical need for advanced techniques to observe and analyze ocean surface phenomena such as wind, waves, currents, internal waves, and oil spills using SAR technology. It emphasizes the importance of SAR in tropical cyclone monitoring, providing insights into high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night observations essential for climate research, disaster response, and maritime safety. The content is divided into chapters covering SAR algorithms, applications in different oceanic processes, and recent technological developments. It offers practical case studies and validation methods, making it a valuable resource for researchers, meteorologists, environmental policymakers, and remote sensing specialists. This publication enhances understanding of ocean dynamics and supports sustainable marine management through cutting-edge SAR applications.

  • Integrated Modelling of Agrivoltaic Systems

    • 1 Edición
    • Pietro Elia Campana + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Integrated Modelling of Agrivoltaic Systems provides an overview of approaches to model, simulate, and optimize agrivoltaics systems, integrating modelling of PV systems, shading, microclimate, and crop yield, and enabling the reader to navigate this highly inter-disciplinary area in order to meet their requirements and the needs of current and future policies. The book provides tools to build models that allow the assessment before installation of the energy, crop, and water performances of agrivoltaics systems, considers economic aspects, and introduces other key topics such as finding suitable areas for the deployment of agrivoltaic systems and assessment of the environmental impact compared to conventional PV systems and agriculture. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in agrivoltaic systems and their modelling, simulation, design, optimization, and development, including researchers, graduate students, faculty, engineers, R&D, developers, and other professionals.

  • Landslide Science

    Geospatial Advances in Monitoring, Modeling, and Management
    • 1 Edición
    • Christos Polykretis + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Landslide Science: Geospatial Advances in Monitoring, Modeling, and Management presents a detailed exploration of the latest advancements in landslide research, offering a thorough examination of the latest geospatial technologies and methodologies. The book begins with a comprehensive exploration of landslides, starting with an understanding of their nature, including characteristics, types, and historical perspectives. Factors triggering or influencing landslides are examined, such as rainfall, earthquakes, and topographical influences. Remote sensing techniques for landslide investigation are detailed, covering detection, monitoring, and imagery data processing methods using various sensors and technologies. Spatial landslide assessment and mapping are discussed, including inventory mapping, susceptibility assessment, and hazard assessment utilizing different approaches and uncertainty validation methods. Engineering-based landslide analysis focuses on geotechnical aspects, hydrogeological influences, and methodologies for simulations and slope stability analysis. The book also addresses landslide impacts and risk management strategies, covering vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, environmental consequences, prevention, mitigation strategies, and community engagement. Advancing science and future directions in landslide research are explored, including trends in landslide occurrence, early warning systems, technological innovations, and remaining challenging issues in landslide science. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights and strategies for understanding, assessing, and managing landslides for a more resilient future.

  • Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies

    • 1 Edición
    • Rouzbeh Abbassi + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies is a thorough and up-to-date resource that investigates the critical aspects of risk and reliability, to ensure asset durability and long-term performance while developing safe operations in the dynamic and challenging context of offshore renewable energy systems. The book begins with an overview of offshore renewable energy systems, before offering systematic, detailed coverage of regulatory standards for safety and reliability, environmental impacts of operations, risk assessment and management, human factors and safety culture, optimization of infrastructure plans, asset management and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore renewable infrastructure. This is followed by in-depth chapters focusing on reliability and safety in specific areas, including wind farms, offshore hydrogen, wave and tidal energy, and floating PV systems. Finally, safety and risk in multi-purpose and co-located offshore facilities, an important emerging trend, is discussed. With the additional aim of bridging the gap between industry and academia, this book is of interest to all those involved in offshore renewable energy, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, consultants, industry professionals, and policy makers.

  • Trends and Strategies for Pulp and Paper Effluents Treatment

    Supporting Industrial Revolution 5.0
    • 1 Edición
    • Saakshy Agrawal + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Trends and Strategies for Pulp and Paper Effluents Treatment: Supporting Industrial Revolution 5.0 presents a comprehensive exploration of innovative approaches to effluent treatment in the pulp and paper industry. The book addresses both conventional and advanced physico-chemical treatment methods, delves into the role of beneficial microorganisms, and highlights cutting-edge technological interventions for effective effluent detoxification. Its detailed contents cover critical topics such as the environmental impacts of the pulp and paper industry, lifecycle assessments of wastewater treatment technologies, and the techno-economic feasibility of various treatment methods.It also examines the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimizing effluent treatment processes, alongside the potential of low-cost adsorbents and innovative technologies like membrane bioreactors. With a focus on nutrient recovery and decentralized treatment approaches utilizing Industry 4.0 advancements, it serves as a vital framework for understanding and implementing sustainable practices in the industry. Each chapter provides valuable insights into the latest findings and advancements, making it an essential resource for scholars and professionals alike.

  • Applications of Fluoropolymers in Medical Devices

    • 1 Edición
    • Sina Ebnesajjad
    • Inglés
    Fluorinated polymers have exceptional properties such as chemical resistance, neutral surfaces, modest mechanical properties, low coefficient of friction, resistance to flex fatigue and excellent performance at extreme high and low temperatures. Owing to these properties, fluoropolymers have been widely used in biomedical applications. Applications of Fluoropolymers in Medical Devices provides practical and comprehensive information on the structure, characteristics, properties, and processing methods of fluoropolymers commonly used for biomedical applications, along with a thorough description of several different medical devices containing fluoropolymers. The first part of this book describes material biocompatibility and fluoropolymers used in medical devices. Fluoropolymer types, properties and processing of parts, shapes, coatings and PTFE, such as microporous membrane and ePTFE, are discussed. The second part describes important devices containing fluoropolymers, and include a detailed overview of the design, fabrication methods, applications, and competitive materials of these devices. This book is the most authoritative reference to the subject available, and a valuable reference to scientists and engineers working in the medical device and technology areas.

  • Dental Adhesion and Adhesive Systems

    Biology, Mechanics and Best Clinical Practice
    • 1 Edición
    • Umer Daood
    • Inglés
    Dental Adhesion and Adhesive Systems: Biology, Mechanics and Best Clinical Practice provides an overview of current research on materials, mechanics and clinical practice relating to dental adhesion, i.e. the adhesion or bonding to the natural substance of teeth, enamel and dentin. It examines the nature and strength of adhesion to dental hard tissues, properties of adhesive materials, causes and mechanisms of failure of the bonds, clinical techniques for bonding and newer applications for bonding such as bonding to the soft tissue. The book begins by examining evidence-based dentistry in relation to dental adhesion, resin-dentin and enamel bonding, degradation of resin-dentin bond; biofilm and caries, the new generation of adhesives; the science and mechanics of dental bonding; technologies for enamel and dentin bonding prediction dynamics of bonding and dentin; adhesion to root dentin; bond improvement; maximizing clinical outcomes for indirect restorations with adhesive dentistry

  • Textile Industry

    • 1 Edición
    • Angelo Basile + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Textile Industry comprehensively explores the composition, ecological implications, and potential health risks associated with textile industry effluents. The book covers various treatment methods that are specifically tailored to address the unique characteristics of textile wastewater. These methods range from conventional techniques like sedimentation and flotation to physiochemical methods such as activated carbon filtration and chemical precipitation. Biological treatments like aerobic and anaerobic processes are also explored. In addition, the book discusses the application of advanced technologies in textile wastewater treatment, including ozonation, photocatalysis, advanced oxidation processes, electrolysis, and microbial fuel cells, along with dedicated chapters on mechanisms and effectiveness.By defining these technologies' intricate mechanisms and practical applications, this book equips researchers with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop sustainable and efficient wastewater treatment strategies.

  • Textile Waste Management

    Strategies for Sustainability
    • 1 Edición
    • Mohammad Shahid + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Textile Waste Management: Strategies for Sustainability delves into solutions for sustainability surrounding the substantial waste generated during textile processing and manufacturing. In response to growing recognition of these issues, various stakeholders are calling for sustainable practices, circular economy strategies, regulatory interventions, and consumer education campaigns to minimize waste and promote recycling. This comprehensive book provides insights, analysis, and practical solutions for managing textile waste in a sustainable and responsible manner. It aims to contribute to a more sustainable future by addressing the complexities of textile waste management and advocating for successful strategies to reduce environmental impact and promote circularity.

  • Innovations and Advancements in Lightweight Fiber Composites

    • 1 Edición
    • Laongdaw Techawinyutham + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Innovations and Advancements in Lightweight Fiber Composites provides a detailed review of recent developments in this important research field. With contributions from leading experts in the field, the book explores the revolution in the use and application of these materials. It discusses key aspects in design and manufacturing principles and delves deep into the various types of fiber reinforcements, including both synthetic and natural fibers. Sections cover key innovations in advanced fiber materials, novel manufacturing techniques, and design strategies that define the limits of strength, durability, and sustainability. Through a series of case studies showcasing real-world applications, readers will gain a solid understanding of the advanced materials technologies that bridge the gap between theory and industrial application.

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