Earth and related environmental sciences topic list of research papers
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In-cylinder optimal combustion with ADHDP method for diesel engines emission control
Abstract In this paper, we presented our research results on the implementation of approximate dynamic programming design for diesel engines emission control. The goals of the present control design include reduced emissions, and maintained optimum...
2011 / Zhijian Huang, Jie Ma, He Huang -
Finite Element Seismic Analysis of Cylindrical Tunnel in Sandy Soils with Consideration of Soil-Tunnel Interaction
Abstract Distribution of Seismic waves from the bedrock through the soil layers can cause severe damages not only to structures on the soil surface but also to subsurface structures. Previous studies have indicated significant role of site condition ...
2011 / M. Saleh Asheghabadi, H. Matinmanesh -
First experiences of full-profile analysis with GUISDAP2005 / M. S. Lehtinen, A. Huuskonen, J. Pirttilä
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On the nonlinear triggering of VLF emissions by power line harmonic radiation2005 / D. Nunn, J. Manninen, T. Turunen, V. Trakhtengerts, N. Erokhin
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Quality of Sediment in Detention Basins–Mapping of the Danish National Road Network
Abstract Use of the road infrastructure brings wear of the road surface and vehicles and loss of fuel components. This leads to pollution of the environment near the roads, due to run–off of road surface water to lakes and streams. The two thousand...
2012 / Marianne Grauert, Michael Larsen, Mikkel Mollerup -
Topographic, spectral and thermal inertia analysis of interior layered deposits in Iani Chaos, Mars
Abstract We present an analysis of Interior Layered Deposits (ILDs) in Iani Chaos using visible, infrared, hyperspectral and topographic datasets acquired by instruments aboard NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter...
2012 / E. Sefton-Nash, D.C. Catling, S.E. Wood, P.M. Grindrod, N.A. Teanby -
Model of the Long-Term Transport and Accumulation of Radionuclides in Future Landscapes2013 / Rodolfo Avila, Ulrik Kautsky, Per-Anders Ekström, Per-Gustav Åstrand, Peter Saetre
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The fuel market effects of biofuel policies and implications for regulations based on lifecycle emissions2013 / Deepak Rajagopal
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Simulation of People Evacuation in the Event of a Road Tunnel Fire
Abstract This paper presents basic findings obtained by means of a simulation model for representing an evacuation process from a curved bi-directional Italian road tunnel in the event of a fire. Simulations were carried out by using the STEPS...
2012 / Ciro Caliendo, Paolo Ciambelli, Maria Luisa De Guglielmo, Maria Grazia Meo, Paola Russo -
Correlation between the structural pattern and the development of the hydrographic network in a portion of the Western Thessaly Basin (Greece)2012 / Evangelos Kamberis, George Bathrellos, Eleni Kokinou, Hariklia Skilodimou
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Influence of raised fields on ecological environment and economic benefits in Baiyangdian Lake, China
Abstract Raised field agriculture is a typical human-modified landscape of most shallow lakes and coastal saline-alkali areas in north China. Local farmers have constructed more than 9400ha of raised fields for agricultural production in Baiyangdian ...
2012 / Yan Lan, Baoshan Cui, Yongtao Zhang, Zhen Han, Nannan Gao, et al. -
Investigating the roles of intrinsic and extrinsic factors in the blooms of Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum using an individual-based model
Abstract Harmful algal blooms are a recurrent, expensive and at times fatal problem plaguing the Philippines. In particular, Sorsogon Bay in the Bicol region has experienced prolonged shellfish bans due to blooms by the Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning ...
2012 / A.T. Yñiguez, A. Cayetano, C.L. Villanoy, I. Alabia, I. Fernandez, et al. -
Tsukuba Biomass Town Initiative
Abstract Tsukuba city has been promoting projects to reduce 50% CO2 emission per capita by 2030. One action plan is creation of a low-carbon rural area including acceleration of biomass use. Biomass Task Force was established aiming at planning of...
2012 / Yoshito Yuyama -
Modeling the groundwater fluctuation in Sphagnum mire in northern Hokkaido, Japan
Abstract This research aims to investigate the role of wetland parameters in controlling the response of groundwater level (GWL) towards hydrologic condition and climate condition in Sphagnum mire of Sarobetsu Mire, northern Hokkaido, Japan. Hourly...
2012 / G.E. Susilo, K. Yamamoto, T. Imai, M. Sekine, T. Inoue, et al. -
GIS-based Suitability Assessment for Shallow Groundwater Development in Zhangye Basin
Abstract To provide evidence for groundwater management and development in Zhangye basin, comprehensive evaluation method is used to get suitability assessment. First, assessment indexes system is established, and then, AHP (analytic hierarchy...
2012 / Yonghui An, Yushan Wang, Hui Zhang, Xi Wu -
Teaching and Learning Cloud Computing
Abstract Cloud computing is a technology that allow the users to access software applications, hardware, storage, computing processes directly from the web. It offers two paradigms in computing; SaaS and PaaS. This paper reviewed the experience of...
2012 / Mohd Zamri Murah -
Environmental impact of wind energy2013 / J Mann, J Teilmann
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Analysis for the Port Ferry Operation and Control Alternatives by Using Traffic Micro Simulation Modeling
Abstract This Study performed an analysis of alternative means to control pre-boarding management for Port Aransas Ferry operations. This analysis represents the first stage of several analysis phases intended, in total, to provide results and...
2012 / Liang Ding, Steven Venglar -
Waste Management Issues in the Northern Region of Malaysia
Abstract This study highlights the factors that contribute to the generation of waste and identifies a number of barriers as potential hurdles of waste management. The results for the factors which contribute to waste generation obviously show that...
2012 / Siti Hafizan Hassan, Nadira Ahzahar, Mohd Azrizal Fauzi, Janidah Eman -
A coupling environment for partitioned multiphysics simulations applied to fluid-structure interaction scenarios
Abstract An efficient way to simulate multi-physics scenarios is given by the partitioned coupling approach. It allows to take up established simulation codes for single fields and combine them to one multi-physics simulation tool. The challenges...
2010 / Bernhard Gatzhammer, Miriam Mehl, Tobias Neckel