Earth and related environmental sciences topic list of research papers
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Effects of Dry-Milling and Wet-Milling on Chemical, Physical and Gelatinization Properties of Rice Flour
Abstract Rice flour from nine varieties, subjected to dry- and wet-milling processes, was determined for its physical and chemical properties. The results revealed that milling method had an effect on properties of flour. Wet-milling process...
2016 / Jitranut Leewatchararongjaroen, Jirarat Anuntagool -
Magnetic Coordinate Systems2016 / K. M. Laundal, A. D. Richmond
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Modeling Elderly Accessibility to Urban Green Space in High Density Cities: A Case Study of Hong Kong
Abstract Hong Kong is an ageing society. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 22% of its residents will be 65 years old or above by the year 2030. Physical activities provide an important way for older people to stay healthy....
2016 / Fangying Gong, Zhao-Cheng Zheng, Edward Ng -
Recovery of lubricant base oils using ionic liquid processes2016 / Sue M. Grimes, Feyisetan Thompson
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KGEN: A Python Tool for Automated Fortran Kernel Generation and Verification
Abstract Computational kernels, which are small pieces of software that selectively capture the characteristics of larger applications, have been used successfully for decades. Kernels allow for the testing of a compiler's ability to optimize code,...
2016 / Youngsung Kim, John Dennis, Christopher Kerr, Raghu Raj Prasanna Kumar, Amogh Simha, et al. -
What Really Happens at the End of the Rainbow? – Paying the Price for Reducing Uncertainty (Using Reverse Hydrology Models)
Abstract Modelling of environmental processes is subject to a high degree of uncertainty due to the incorporation of random errors and a lack of knowledge about how processes operate at the scale of interest. Use of uncertain data when identifying...
2016 / Ann Kretzschmar, Wlodek Tych, Nick Chappell, Keith Beven -
Complex Geodetic and Photogrammetric Monitoring of the Kral’ovany Rock Slide
ABSTRACT Purpose The complex monitoring of rock slides with the size of 16 ha in order to predict the development of other slides and prevent possible human and material losses. ...
2015 / Marek Fraštia, Marián Marčiš, Miloslav Kopecký, Pavel Liščák, Andrej Žilka -
Linear diffraction analysis for optimisation of the three-float multi-mode wave energy converter M4 in regular waves including small arrays2016 / L. Sun, P. Stansby, J. Zang, E. Carpintero Moreno, P. H. Taylor
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Rupture Process of the 1969 and 1975 Kurile Earthquakes Estimated from Tsunami Waveform Analyses2016 / Kei Ioki, Yuichiro Tanioka
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Do landslides follow landslides? Insights in path dependency from a multi-temporal landslide inventory2016 / Jalal Samia, Arnaud Temme, Arnold Bregt, Jakob Wallinga, Fausto Guzzetti, et al.
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Effect of long duration rainstorm on stability of Red-clay slopes2016 / Kaixi Xue, Beena Ajmera, Binod Tiwari, Yanxiang Hu
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Field measurements of supermarket refrigeration systems. Part II: Analysis of HFC refrigeration systems and comparison to CO2 trans-critical
Abstract This part of the study investigates the performance of HFC refrigeration systems for supermarkets and compares the performance with alternative CO2 trans-critical solutions. The investigated HFC system solutions are typical in supermarkets...
2016 / Samer Sawalha, Salvatore Piscopiello, Mazyar Karampour, Louis Manickam, Jörgen Rogstam -
Geotechnical characterization of peat-based landfill cover materials
Abstract Natural methane (CH4) oxidation that is carried out through the use of landfill covers (biocovers) is a promising method for reducing CH4 emissions from landfills. Previous studies on peat-based landfill covers have mainly focused on their...
2016 / Afshin Khoshand, Mamadou Fall -
Challenges and opportunities of wireline formation testing in tight reservoirs: a case study from Barmer basin, India2016 / Ajesh John, Ankit Agarwal, Manoj Gaur, V. Kothari
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Method of fault location for double line-to-earth faults in distribution networks
Abstract Single line-to-earth fault may become double line-to-earth faults. In this case, the procedure for determining the fault location takes a long time, as a team of experts conducts bypassing the entire network. A method for fault location of...
2016 / Elmir Khakimzyanov, Ramil Mustafin, Pavel Platonov -
Design of a Simple Control Strategy for a Community-size Solar Heating System with a Seasonal Storage
Abstract The presented paper focuses on the design of different control strategies of a cold climate community-size solar thermal system located in Finland. The system was designed on TRNSYS software in order to perform dynamic simulation. A solar...
2016 / Hassam ur Rehman, Janne Hirvonen, Kai Sirén -
A spectral element model for nonhomogeneous heat flow in shallow geothermal systems
Abstract A comprehensive spectral element formulation for nonhomogeneous heat flow in a shallow geothermal system consisting of a borehole heat exchanger embedded in a multilayer soil mass is introduced. The spectral element method is utilized to...
2016 / Noori BniLam, Rafid Al-Khoury -
Space-time information analysis for resource-conscious urban planning and design: A stakeholder based identification of urban metabolism data gaps
Abstract The research presented here examined at which spatial and temporal resolution urban metabolism should be analysed to generate results that are useful for implementation of urban planning and design interventions aiming at optimization of...
2016 / Ilse M. Voskamp, Marc Spiller, Sven Stremke, Arnold K. Bregt, Corné Vreugdenhil, et al. -
Geomorphic indices and relative tectonic uplift in the Guerrero sector of the Mexican forearc
Abstract Tectonically active areas, such as forearc regions, commonly show contrasting relief, differential tectonic uplift, variations in erosion rates, in river incision, and in channel gradient produced by ongoing tectonic deformation. Thus,...
2016 / Krzysztof Gaidzik, María Teresa Ramírez-Herrera -
Green Maritime Logistics: The Quest for Win-win Solutions
Abstract By green maritime logistics we mean achieving an acceptable environmental performance of the maritime transport logistical supply chain while at the same time respecting traditional economic criteria. In this paper the environmental focus...
2016 / Harilaos N. Psaraftis