Earth and related environmental sciences topic list of research papers
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Salt accumulation in irrigated loamy soil; Lower Euphrates Valley, Syria
Abstract In arid and semi-arid regions, soil salinity is a common problem threatening fertility of irrigated lands. The Lower Euphrates valley in Syria suffers from salt accumulation in soil because of the inappropriate climatic conditions, using...
2016 / Sahar Salim Kamrakji, Abdel-Wahab Mohamed Amer, Sherif M.A. El-Didy, Ahmed Mohamed Tawfik -
Reducing cultivation risk for at-risk species: Predicting outcomes of conservation easements for sage-grouse
Abstract Conversion of native habitats to cropland is a leading cause of biodiversity loss. The northeastern extent of the sagebrush (Artemisia L.) ecosystem of western North America has experienced accelerated rates of cropland conversion resulting ...
2016 / J.T. Smith, J.S. Evans, B.H. Martin, S. Baruch-Mordo, J.M. Kiesecker, et al. -
An Introduction of Two Different Modelica System Integration Concepts
Abstract System engineers with a simulative system testing mission are facing the challenge of modeling the system's component-based architecture efficiently and modularly. Therefore, two different modeling concepts are proposed in this paper, which ...
2016 / David Meinel, Florian Faltus, Jörg Franke -
A Novel Approach Using Model Predictive Control to Enhance the Range of Electric Vehicles
Abstract The energy consumption of comfort components influences the range of electric vehicles significantly. Thus, intelligent power distribution is required. In this contribution a piece-wise linear model predictive controller is proposed which...
2016 / Julian Eckstein, Christopher Lüke, Frederik Brunstein, Patrick Friedel, Ulrich Köhler, et al. -
Performance evaluation of stone matrix asphalt using indonesian natural rock asphalt as stabilizer
Abstract One type of road pavement material which is developed to be more resistant to permanent deformation is the SMA (Stone Matrix Asphalt). Utilization of the SMA mix in Indonesia has constraints in gain stabilizer and also difficulty to comply...
2016 / Nyoman Suaryana -
Reliability and accuracy of Cooper's test in male long distance runners
Abstract Objective Endurance capacity can be assessed by field test such as Cooper's test; however, reliability and accuracy are rarely reported in the literature. It was our aims to describe reliability and accuracy of Cooper's...
2016 / J.R. Alvero-Cruz, M.A. Giráldez García, E.A. Carnero -
Seasonal effects to metallothionein responses to metal exposure in a naturalised population of Ruditapes philippinarum in a semi-enclosed estuarine environment
Abstract The Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum), an invasive species in Northern Europe, can be used as a bioindicator of metal pollution. Seasonal effects on metallothionein (MT) production have not been considered in this species at the...
2016 / J.F.P. Oaten, M.D. Hudson, A.C. Jensen, I.D. Williams -
Feedback control of heart rate during outdoor running: A smartphone implementation
Abstract The aim was to develop and to investigate the technical feasibility of a novel smartphone-based mobile system for feedback control of heart rate during outdoor running. Accurate control is important because heart rate can be used for...
2016 / Kenneth J. Hunt, Andrzej J.R. Hunt -
Tree-ring based record of intra-eruptive lahar activity: Axaltzintle valley, Malinche volcano, Mexico2016 / Osvaldo Franco-Ramos, Markus Stoffel, Lorenzo Vázquez-Selem
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Austrian Solar Brick House 2020 – Energy and Comfort Assessment Report based on a 30 Month Monitoring Period
Abstract Within the Austrian research project ‘Solar Plus Haus’ a plus energy building concept for a brick constructed dwelling was developed, planned and put into operation. The building envelope is constructed by using a new generation of energy...
2016 / Tim Selke, Monika Perisic -
A Fundamental Study in the Characteristics of Water Quality for Improvement in the Urban Closed Water Body
Abstract The historic site, Edo Castle outer moat is a precious place that has one of the few water and greenery in Tokyo urban areas. However, the outer moat water quality is exceed the environmental standards of water quality by the Ministry of...
2016 / Daiki Kinuma, Chaochao Qian, Tadashi Yamada -
Correspondence: Reply to: ‘Correspondence: Variations in ocean heat uptake during the surface warming hiatus’2016 / Wei Liu, Shang-Ping Xie, Jian Lu
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Electronic multiplex system using the Arduino platform to control and record the data of the temperatures profiles in heat storage tank for solar collector2016 / Elson Avallone, Diogo Garcia Cunha, Alcides Padilha, Vicente Luiz Scalon
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PO-0804: Clinical applications of a Monte Carlo tool of a proton pencil beam scanning delivery system2016 / F. Fracchiolla, M. Schwarz
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MODIS-Aqua Data Based Detection and Classification of Algal Blooms along the Coast of India Using RLS Classifier
Abstract In the field of marine biology, researches reveal that there exists a constant increase in Algal bloom (AB) count, along the coast of India. This work aims at detecting and classifying six most frequently appearing algal blooms in this...
2016 / M. Jocelyn Babu, P. Geetha, K.P. Soman -
Numerical Simulation of Coupled Water and Salt Transfer in Soil and a Case Study of the Expansion of Subgrade composed by Saline Soil
Abstract Salt expansion is one of the major problems of subgrade involving saline soils. Salt expansion is induced by the crystallization of salt when the soil water content or temperature decreases. A case of salt expansion in subgrade composed by...
2016 / Dongyong Wang, Jiankun Liu, Xu Li -
An Optimization Model Applied to Active Solar Energy System for Buildings in Cold Plateau Area
Abstract The large-scale utilization of solar energy in buildings is one of the most promising technologies to solve the global energy shortage problem and reduce the carbon dioxide emissions. The present paper has proposed an optimization model...
2016 / Pengfei Si, Yuexia Lv, Xichen Liu, Xiangyang Rong, Ya Feng -
Assessment of water consumptions in small mediterranean islands’ primary schools by means of a long-term online monitoring2016 / Marco Ferraris, Sabino De Gisi, Roberto Farina
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Towards a sustainable hydrogen economy: Optimisation-based framework for hydrogen infrastructure development
Abstract This work studies the development of a sustainable hydrogen infrastructure that supports the transition towards a low-carbon transport system in the United Kingdom (UK). The future hydrogen demand is forecasted over time using a logistic...
2016 / Marta Moreno-Benito, Paolo Agnolucci, Lazaros G. Papageorgiou -
Reservoir characteristics of some Cretaceous sandstones, North Western Desert, Egypt
Abstract The present study aims to reveal diagenetic processes and reservoir characteristics of the subsurface Cretaceous (Upper and Lower) sandstones at the North Western Desert of Egypt at four wells namely Gibb Afia-1, Betty-1, Salam-1X and Mersa ...
2016 / Mohamed A. Kassab, Abdou A. Abdou, Nader H. El Gendy, Mamdouh G. Shehata, Abeer A. Abuhagaza