Earth and related environmental sciences topic list of research papers
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Using synoptic classification to evaluate an operational air quality forecasting system in Atlanta2010 / Yongtao Hu, Michael E. Chang, Armistead G. Russell, M. Talat Odman
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The Impact of Climate, Sulfur Dioxide, and Industrial Dust on δ18O and δ13C in Glucose from Pine Tree Rings Growing in an Industrialized Area in the Southern Part of Poland2016 / Barbara M. Sensuła
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From discrete elements to continuum fields: Extension to bidisperse systems2015 / Deepak R. Tunuguntla, Anthony R. Thornton, Thomas Weinhart
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Experimental measurements of a prototype high-concentration Fresnel lens and sun-tracking method for photovoltaic panel’s efficiency enhancement2015 / Meraj Rajaee, Seyed Mohamad Bagher Ghorashi
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In situ mobility of uranium in the presence of nitrate following sulfate-reducing conditions
Abstract Reoxidation and mobilization of previously reduced and immobilized uranium by dissolved-phase oxidants poses a significant challenge for remediating uranium-contaminated groundwater. Preferential oxidation of reduced sulfur-bearing species, ...
2016 / Charles J. Paradis, Sindhu Jagadamma, David B. Watson, Larry D. McKay, Terry C. Hazen, et al. -
Comparison of the Effects of the Different Methods for Computing the Slope Length Factor at a Watershed Scale
Abstract The slope length factor is one of the parameters of the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) and is sometimes calculated based on a digital elevation model (DEM). The methods for...
2015 / Fu Suhua, Wu Zhiping, Liu Baoyuan, Cao Longxi -
Energy Performance of a Solar Home Constructed for the Solar Decathlon Competition 2013
Abstract Reduction of energy consumption in residential homes is a goal of sustainable construction. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) started a biennial Solar Decathlon competition in 2002, in which the students from universities around the globe ...
2016 / Pramen P. Shrestha, Sanjib Mulepati -
Peer review report 2 On “Groundwater methane in a potential coal seam gas extraction region”2015 / Malcolm Edward Cox
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Comparison of Particulate Matter Inhalation for Users of Different Transport Modes in Lisbon
Abstract Daily commutes can contribute to high exposure to urban air pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5). Since individuals are inevitably exposed to PM concentrations, it is crucial to study which transport modes present highest ...
2015 / Maria João Ramos, Ana Vasconcelos, Marta Faria -
Offset between GPS collar-recorded temperature in moose and ambient weather station data2015 / Göran Ericsson, Holger Dettki, Wiebke Neumann, Jon M. Arnemo, Navinder J. Singh
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Common structural and construction deficiencies of Nepalese buildings2016 / Dipendra Gautam, Hugo Rodrigues, Krishna Kumar Bhetwal, Pramod Neupane, Yashusi Sanada
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Early Cretaceous counterclockwise rotation of Northeast Africa within the equatorial zone: Paleomagnetic study on Mansouri ring complex, Southeastern Desert, Egypt
Abstract The Mansouri ring complex (132Ma) is, paleomagnetically, studied to shed light on the paleo-tectonic position of Northeast Africa during the Early Cretaceous. Progressive thermal demagnetization of all samples verified a general...
2015 / Hamza I. Lotfy -
A Pilot 3000m Drilling for Characterizing a Candidate Deep Saline Aquifer in Western Taiwan
Abstract Prior to the very first pilot injection in a test site in west Taiwan, a characterization well (M-1) with a vertical depth up to 3000m underground is regarded necessary to investigate the geological condition and allocate the exact depth...
2014 / Chi-wen Yu, Chung-Hui Chiao, Lian-Tong Hwang, Wan-Huei Yang, Ming-Wei Yang -
Effective detection of CO2 leakage: a comparison of groundwater sampling and pressure monitoring
Abstract Shallow aquifer monitoring is likely to be a required aspect to any geologic CO2 sequestration operation. Collecting groundwater samples and analyzing for geochemical parameters such as pH, alkalinity, total dissolved carbon, and trace...
2014 / Elizabeth Keating, Zhenxue Dai, David Dempsey, Rajesh Pawar -
Model of the Electrolyzers Series Power-supply System for the Computer Trainer-simulator of the Fluorine Production Process Control
Abstract Computer trainer-simulator (CTS) has been developed in order to solve the tasks of training future specialists, increasing and continuously supporting the development of the knowledge and skills level of fluorine production operating...
2014 / O.V. Egorova, N.V. Liventsova, E.V. Efremov, M.I. Grachev -
Expeditious Pump Rescheduling in Multisource Water Distribution Networks
Abstract Cost minimization is the main issue for water companies when establishing pumping regimes for water distribution. Remarkable reductions in operation costs can be achieved by optimizing the pump scheduling problem. In this paper a near...
2015 / F. Scarpa, A. Lobba, G. Becciu -
Experimental study on hydration damage mechanism of shale from the Longmaxi Formation in southern Sichuan Basin, China
Abstract As a serious problem in drilling operation, wellbore instability restricts efficient development of shale gas. The interaction between the drilling fluid and shale with hydration swelling property would have impact on the generation and...
2016 / Xiangjun Liu, Wei Zeng, Lixi Liang, Jian Xiong -
Biomonitoring of airborne fluoride and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in industrial areas of Cordoba, Argentina, using standardized grass cultures of Lolium multiflorum2015 / Rodriguez Judith Hebelen, Wannaz Eduardo Daniel, Franzaring Jurgen, Klumpp Andreas, Fangmeier Andreas, et al.
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A Study on the Sustainable Architectural Characteristics of Traditional Anatolian Houses and Current Building Design Precepts
Abstract Buildings and construction industry play an important role at local and global scale in utilization of natural sources, energy consumption and environmental problems. In this respect, the discipline of architecture has a prominent...
2016 / Kader Keskin, Muteber Erbay -
An Analysis of Solar Heating System Assisted by Ground-source Heat Pumps in Office Building
Abstract Space heating accounts for large percentage of building energy consumption, which may cause air quality deterioration in cold climate area. Solar energy systems and ground-source heat pumps are two promising means of reducing the...
2015 / Zhigang Wang, Daxing Huang, Pan Wang, Qiang Shen, Qingnan Zhang, et al.