Earth and related environmental sciences topic list of research papers
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Disaggregating gridded air quality data for individual exposure modelling
Abstract This paper presents an analysis of disaggregation for PM10 pollution from a grid to point support for exposure modelling on a GPS track representing an individual space-time trajectory. Different sets of explanatory variables were tested to ...
2011 / Lydia E. Gerharz, Benedikt Gräler, Edzer Pebesma -
Analysis of Ca, Mg and Zn Contents in Bryophytes from Different Geological Settings
Abstract To study the content characteristics of Ca, Mg and Zn in bryophytes from different geological settings using atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), the bryophytes and their growth substrates from Three Gorges karst and Huangzhou non-karst...
2010 / XIANG Jun, LI Zheng-zhen, FANG Yuan-ping, WU Geng, LI Wei, et al. -
Evaluation on Development Capability of Low-carbon economy and Countermeasures in China
Abstract This paper established a new low-carbon economic development capability evaluation index system, and then collected relevant data of provincial economic development, energy consumption and carbon emissions in 2009.On this basis, this paper...
2011 / Zheng-qing Luo, Xiao-fang Tong -
Comparison of Genetic Algorithm Based Support Vector Machine and Genetic Algorithm Based RBF Neural Network in Quantitative Structure-Property Relationship Models on Aqueous Solubility of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Abstract A modified method to develop quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) models of organic contaminants was proposed based on genetic algorithm (GA) and support vector machine (SVM). GA was used to perform the variable selection and ...
2010 / Qi Jun, Sun Chang-Hong, Wei Jia -
Optimization of Air Flow Distribution in China Pavilion of Expo 2010 Shanghai
Abstract Numerical simulation method is adopted to optimize the design of air flow distribution in China Pavilion. Four cases of different supply air velocity and temperature based on the same cooling capacity are simulated. Through comparing...
2012 / Wan Yang, Lu Yongjian, Cai Ning, Huang Chend -
Study on the Purification Efficiency of Micro-polluted River Treated by Subsurface Horizontal Flow Constructed Wetlands
Abstract In the field conditions, the studies about subsurface horizontal flow constructed wetlands (SHFCWs) treating micro- polluted river were carried out to learn the purification efficiency and influences of temperature. Changes of pH, DO and...
2011 / Lei Huang, Xu Gao, Jinsong Guo, Xiaoxia Ma, Ming Liu -
Lake ecological assessment systems and intercalibration for the European Water Framework Directive: Aims, achievements and further challenges
Abstract The Water Framework Directive (WFD) has been published in 2000 and the process of its implementation has created a new paradigm in the understanding of ecological status of water bodies in Europe. The Directive explicitly requires that...
2011 / Sandra Poikane, Marcel van den Berg, Seppo Hellsten, Caridad de Hoyos, José Ortiz-Casas, et al. -
Metals in playground soils of São Paulo city, Brazil
Abstract São Paulo is a megacity, with a population of over 20 million inhabitants. Soils have an impact on human health in many ways and young children are especially vulnerable. The concentration of As, Ba, Cr and Zn, were determined in surface...
2011 / Ana Maria G. Figueiredo, Marjorie Tocchini, Thais F.S. dos Santos -
Numerical Study of the Influence of Donghai Bridge on Sediment Transport in the Mouth of Hangzhou Bay
Abstract Donghai Bridge locates in the north mouth of Hangzhou Bay and south of Nanhui nearshore waters, where is the main channel for water and sediment exchange between Yangtze River Estuary and Hangzhou Bay. The construction of Donghai Bridge...
2011 / Shuna Qiao, Delu Pan, Xianqiang He, Qianfang Cui -
Needs for Climate Information in Support of Decision-Making in the Water Sector
Abstract As the fundamental drivers of the hydrological cycle are affected by increasing climate variability and climate change, the need for climate information for effective decision making in the water sector is crucial. Water resources...
2010 / Eugene Stakhiv, Bruce Stewart -
Scaling properties of planetary calderas and terrestrial volcanic eruptions2012 / L. Sanchez, R. Shcherbakov
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Verification for Fault Stability by In-Situ Stress Test
Abstract In order to verify the fault stability of a tunnel in Fujian, hydro-fracturing in-situ stress measurement was conducted. The test revealed the stress magnitude and the maximum horizontal principal stress direction in testing area, which...
2012 / GUO Xifeng, YIN Jianmin, LI Yongsong, AI Kai -
Economic evaluation on CO2-EOR of onshore oil fields in China
Abstract Carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) and sequestration in depleted oil reservoirs is a plausible option for utilizing anthropogenic CO2 to increase oil production while storing CO2 underground. Evaluation of the storage resources...
2015 / Ning Wei, Xiaochun Li, Robert T. Dahowski, Casie L. Davidson, Shengnan Liu, et al. -
A gas chromatographic instrument for measurement of hydrogen cyanide in the lower atmosphere2012 / J. L. Ambrose, Y. Zhou, K. Haase, H. R. Mayne, R. Talbot, et al.
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Finding Multiple Optimal Solutions to Optimal Load Distribution Problem in Hydropower Plant2012 / Pan Liu, Tri-Dung Nguyen, Ximing Cai, Xinhao Jiang
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Scenarios for selected maritime economic functions2013 / H. A. Wolters, J. Gille, J. M. de Vet, R. J. Molemaker
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Assessment of the quality of OSIRIS mesospheric temperatures using satellite and ground-based measurements2012 / P. E. Sheese, K. Strong, E. J. Llewellyn, R. L. Gattinger, J. M. Russell, et al.
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Computational Optimization, Modelling and Simulation: Recent Trends and Challenges
Abstract Modelling, simulation and optimization form an integrated part of modern design practice in engineering and industry. Tremendous progress has been observed for all three components over the last few decades. However, many challenging issues ...
2013 / Xin-She Yang, Slawomir Koziel, Leifur Leifsson -
Short-term variations in atmospheric CO 2 at Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen, during spring and summer2003 / MAGNUZ ENGARDT, KIM HOLMEN, JOST HEINTZENBERG
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Pattern of annual snow accumulation along a west Greenland flow line: no significant change observed during recent decades2003 / MARTIN ANKLIN, BERNHARD STAUFFER, KLAUS GEIS, DIETMAR WAGENBACH