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tables, figs (illustrator). Contents Foreword 1 Modern cartography techniques 2 Mapping the use and misuse of lands of Indian arid zone 3 Cartology a resource to relief 4 Computer application in 3D perspective cartographic approach 5 Cartographic data derivatives thematic overlays a 206 pp.

Contents Foreword 1 Image Enhancement 2 Thematic Information Extraction Image Classification 3 Digital Change Detection Bibliography IndexBiophysical material and man-made features on the surface of Earth are inventories using remote sensing and in situ techniquesThe information is often stored cartographically or in a geographic information system GIS Some of the data are static that is they do not change over time Conversely some biophysical materials and man-made features are dynamic changing rapidlyIt is important that such changes be inventoried accurately so that the physical and human process at work can be more fully understood Estes 1992; Jensen and Narumalani 1992 Therefore it is not surprising that significant effort has gone into the development of change detection methods using remotely sensed data This chapter reviews how change information is extracted form digital remotely sensed data It summarizes the remote sensor system change detection takes place Many of the most widely used change detection algorithms are identified and demonstrated where possible using rural and urban examples The general steps required to perform digital change detection using remotely sensed dataOne of the first requirements is to identify land-over classes of interest to be monitored and eventually placed in the change detection database This requires the selection of an appropriate classification schemeThis book will be of immense help to all those contemplating to acquire expert knowledge of tools for map analysis Jacket 236 pp.

Contents Foreword 1 Introduction to Remote Sensing 2 Remote Sensing Data Acquisition Alternatives 3 Image Processing Systems 4 Initial Statistics Extraction 5 Initial Display Alternatives and Scientific Visualization 6 Image Preprocessing Radiometric and 228 pp.

Contents Preface 1 Biotechnology Genetic Manipulation 2 Environmental Risks of Biotechnology 3 Biotechnology and Ethical Problems 4 Hazards of Genetic Engineering 5 Biosafety and CBD 6 Convention on Biological Diversity Bibliography Index With recom 318 pp.

Contents Preface 1 Biodiversity Extinction 2 The Magic of Herbs 3 Threats to Biodiversity 4 Deforestation and Loss of biological Diversity 5 Destruction of the Tropical Rain Forests 6 Combating Deforestation Bibliography Index The human species came 300 pp.

Contents Foreword 1 Object Modelling and Geodatabases 2 How Maps inform 3 Smart features 4 Managing work flow with versions 5 Geodatabase design guide 6 GIS Data representations 7 The Structures of geographic data 8 The Shape of features 9 Linear modeling with networks 10 Cell-based modeling with rasters 11 Surface modeling with TINs 12 Finding Locations Bibliography IndexA spatial database is a database that is optimized to store and query data related to objects in space including points lines and polygons While typical databases can understand various numeric and character types of data additional functionality needs to be added for databases to process spatial data types These are typically called geometry or feature The open geospatial consortium created the simple features specification and sets standards for adding spatial functionality to database systems OGC Homepage Database systems use indexes to quickly look up values and the way that most databases index data is not optimal for spatial queries Instead spatial databases use a spatial index to speed up database operationsInaddition to typical SQL queries such as SELECT statements spatial databases can perform wide variety of spatial operations The following query types and many more are supported by the Open Geospatial Consortium1 Spatial Measurements Finds the distance between points polygon area etc2 Spatial Functions Modify existing features to create new ones for example by providing a buffer around them interesting features etc3 Spatial Predicates Allows truefalse queries such as is there a residence located within a mile of the area we are planning to build the landfill4 Constructor Functions Creates new features with an SQL query specifying the vertices points of nodes which can make up lines If the first and last vertex of a line is identical the feature can also be of the type polygon a closed line5 Observer Functions Queries which return specific information about a feature such as the location of the center of a circleThis book will be of immense help to all those contemplating to acquire expert knowledge of Spatial Database Design 312 pp.

tables (illustrator). Contents Foreword 1 Introduction to environmental analysis 2 Water sampling 3 Instrumental techniques of water analysis 4 Bacteriological parameters 5 Soil sediment sampling 6 Soil sediment analysis 7 Introduction to air pollution 8 Environmental analysis of air 9 Air sampling and air monitoring 10 Procedures for air analysis Bibliography Index Environmental analysis may be defined as the evaluation of natural environment and of damage to it through human and non human agencies Thus environmental analysis involves efficient monitoring of the general environment This is essential because by this one becomes sure what control measures are required and whether those are in operation have been working Thus if one is able to develop a through understanding of structural and functional attributes of the environment by involving environmental analysis one can avoid the impending ecological catastrophes In recent years ecological research is not only confined to mere qualitative approach but is more confined to quantitative approach In order to have a comprehensive evaluation of an ecosystem it becomes essential to monitor both qualitatively and quantitatively spatial and temporal variations in structural and functional attributes of environment which may be categorized as physical chemical and biological The biosphere is defined as the layer of soils water and air that surrounds the planet Earth along with the living organisms for which it provides support In the oncoming chapters an attempt has been made to describe sampling and monitoring methods for various environmental factors such as water air and soil We have chosen those analyses which are most often of importance to workers interest in sociological processes which lead with Inter conversion of energy to the production of organic material The environment has important effect on such processes The actual task of selecting appropriate measuring procedures is a massive one and should involve large numbers of experienced scientists working in conjunction with other professions This book will be of immense help to all those contemplating to acquire expert knowledge of environmental monitoring and analysis jacket 232 pp.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. Biochemistry and medicine. 2. Water and pH. 3. Amino acids and peptides. 4. Proteins: determination of primary structure. 5. Proteins: higher orders of structure. 6. Proteins: myoglobin and hemoglobin. 7. Enzymes: mechanism of action. 8. Enzymes: kinetics. 9. Enzymes: regulation of activities. 10. Bioenergetics: the role of ATP. 11. Biologic oxidation. 12. The respiratory chain and oxidative phosphothylation. 13. Carbohydrates of physiologic significance. 14. Lipids of physiologic significance. 15. Overview of metabolism. Bibliography. Index. Biochemistry deals with the chemistry of life, and as such it draws on the techniques of analytical, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as those of physiologists concerned with the molecular basis of vital processes. All chemical changes within the organismeither the degradation of substances, generally to gain necessary energy, or the buildup of complex molecules necessary for life processesare collectively termed metabolism. These chemical changes depend on the action of organic catalysts known as enzymes, and enzymes, in turn, depend for their existence on the genetic apparatus of the cell. It is not surprising therefore, that biochemistry enters into the investigation of chemical changes in disease, drug action, and other aspects of medicine, as well as in nutrition, genetics, and agriculture. This comprehensive textbook thoroughly explains basic biochemical concepts while offering a unified presentation of life and its variation through evolution. Researchers in biochemistry use specific techniques native to biochemistry, but increasingly combine these with technique and ideas developed in the fields of genetics, molecular biology and biophysics. (jacket).

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Contents Preface 1 The law of the sea convention 2 Case studies in coastal pollution 3 Marine pollution in India 4 Legislation on marine pollution control Bibliography Index Coastal engineering as it relates to harbours starts with the development of ancient civilizations together with the origin of maritime traffic perhaps before 3500 BC Docks breakwaters and other harbour works were built by hand and often in a grand scale Some of the harbour works are still visible in a few of the harbours that exist today while others have recently been explored by underwater archaeologists Most of the grander ancient harbour works have disappeared following the fall of the Roman Empire Most Ancient coastal efforts were directed to port structures with the exception of a few placed where life depended on coastline protection Venice and its lagoon is one such case Protection of the shore in Italy England and the Netherlands can be traced back at least to the sixth century The ancients understood such phenomena as the Mediterranean currents and wind patterns and the wind wave cause effect link The Romans introduced many revolutionary innovations in harbour design They learned to build walls underwater and managed to construct solid breakwaters to protect fully exposed harbours In some cases have reflection may have been used to prevent silting They also used low water surface breakwaters to trip the waves before they reached the main breakwater They became the first dredgers in the Netherlands to maintain the harbour at Velsen Silting problems here were solved when the previously sealed solid piers were replaced with new open piled jetties The Romans also introduced to the world the concept of the holiday at the coast This book will be of immense help to all those contemplating to acquire expert knowledge of coastal zone management 230 pp.

Contents Foreword 1 Planning support systems a new perspective on Computer aided planning 2 Locational models geographic information and planning support systems 3 Sketch planning systematic methods in planning and its support 4 Structure of a planning su 248 pp.

figs, tables (illustrator). Contents Foreword 1 History of computers 2 Computer architecture 3 Computer software concepts 4 Application softwares for computers 5 Database management system 6 Data communications 7 Internet basics 8 Bluetooth 9 Thinkpad 10 Windows XP editions 11 Compu 308 pp.

figs, tables (illustrator). Contents Foreword 1 StrBioLib a Java library for development of custom computational structural biology applications 2 Systems biology toolbox for MATLAB a computational platform for research in systems biology 3 Computational prediction of host-pathogen 388 pp.