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      Preserving Strength While Meeting Challenges: Summary Report of a Workshop on Actions for the Mathematical Sciences

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Mathematical Sciences

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      Motion, Control, and Geometry: Proceedings of a Symposium

      Board on Mathematical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Some of the modem developments described in Motion, Control, and Geometry include the geometric control of robot motion and craft orientation, how high-power precision micromotors are engineered for less invasive…

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      Spatial Statistics and Digital Image Analysis

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Mathematical Sciences,Panel on Spatial Statistics and Image Processing

      Written to be accessible to the nonspecialist, this volume surveys the applications of spatial statistics to a range of areas, including image analysis, geosciences, physical chemistry, and ecology. It describes…

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      Hazardous Waste Site Management: Water Quality Issues

      Water Science and Technology Board,National Research Council

      Addresses several methods used in the regulatory process with respect to water quality cleanup levels. Information and perspectives on the adequacy of these methods are provided by representatives from water…

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      Mathematical Sciences, Technology and Economic Competitiveness

      Board on Mathematical Sciences,National Research Council,James Glimm,Phillip Griffiths,National Academy of Sciences

      Describes the contributions of mathematics to the nation’s advanced technology and to economic competitiveness. This book addresses various high-technology industries and breadth of mathematical endeavors in the United States as…

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      Continental Tectonics

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Geophysics Research Board,Assembly of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

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      Mathematical Challenges from Theoretical/Computational Chemistry

      Committee on Mathematical Challenges from Computational Chemistry,National Research Council

      Explores the research interface between computational chemistry and the mathematical sciences. Useful for non-specialists, this book documents some prominent examples of successful cross-fertilizations between the fields and explores the mathematical…

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      Twenty-First Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics

      Naval Studies Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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      Nuclear Physics

      Nuclear Physics Panel,Physics Survey Committee,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

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      Post-Cold War Conflict Deterrence

      Naval Studies Board,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Examines the meaning of deterrence and identifies key elements of a post-Cold War deterrence strategy and the critical issues in devising such a strategy. This book identifies the quantitative and…

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      The Human Exploration of Space

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Committee on Human Exploration

      During 1988, the National Research Council’s Space Science Board reorganized itself to more effectively address NASA’s advisory needs. The Board’s scope was broadened: it was renamed the Space Studies Board…

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      Science Management in the Human Exploration of Space

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Committee on Human Exploration

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      Issues in the Integration of Research and Operational Satellite Systems for Climate Research

      Committee on Earth Studies,Space Studies Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

      NASA’s Earth Observing System (EOS), and potentially other NASA programs, were included in the converged program to provide new remote sensing and spacecraft technologies that could improve the operational capabilities…

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      Ozone Depletion, Greenhouse Gases, and Climate Change

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate,Committee on Global Change

      Ozone depletion in the stratosphere and increases in greenhouse gases in the troposphere are both subjects of growing concern. This volume presents the data and theories available on ozone depletion…

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      Technology for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, 2000-2035 Becoming a 21st-Century Force

      Naval Studies Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      The future national security environment will present the naval forces with operational challenges that can best be met through the development of military capabilities that effectively leverage rapidly advancing technologies…

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      Issues in the Integration of Research and Operational Satellite Systems for Climate Research: Science and Design Part I

      Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, Space Studies Board, Committee on Earth Studies, National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

      Currently, the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Commerce (DOC) acquire and operate separate polarorbiting environmental satellite systems that collect data needed for military and civil weather forecasting. The National Performance…

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      Discriminant Analysis and Clustering

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Mathematical Sciences,Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics

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      Exploration of Near Earth Objects

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration

      Comets and asteroids are in some sense the fossils of the solar system. They have avoided most of the drastic physical processing that shaped the planets and thus represent more…

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      A Science Strategy for the Exploration of Europa

      Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Space Studies Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

      Since its discovery in 1610, Europa - one of Jupiter’s four large moons - has been an object of interest to astronomers and planetary scientists. Much of this interest stems…

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      Nonlinear Science

      Panel on Mathematics (Nonlinear Science and the Navy),Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Naval Studies Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

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      The Role of Small Satellites in NASA and NOAA Earth Observation Programs

      National Research Council,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Space Studies Board,Committee on Earth Studies,Committee on Earth Studies

      Operational needs, such as weather forecasting, add a distinct set of requirements for continual and highly reliable monitoring of global conditions. This book confronts these diverse requirements and assesses how…

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      Microgravity Research in Support of Technologies for the Human Exploration and Development of Space and Planetary Bodies

      Committee on Microgravity Research, Space Studies Board, National Research Council

      "Support for this project was provided by Contract NASW 96013 between the National Academy of Sciences and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration"--T.p. verso.

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      Exploring the Trans-Neptunian Solar System

      Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Space Studies Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

      In the last decade, our knowledge of the outer solar system has been transformed as a result of the Voyager 2 encounter with Neptune and its satellite Triton and from…

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      A Scientific Rationale for Mobility in Planetary Environments

      Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Space Studies Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

      For the last several decades, the Committee on Planetary and Lunar Exploration (COMPLEX) has advocated a systematic approach to exploration of the solar system; that is, the information and understanding…

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      Assessing the Value of Research in the Chemical Sciences: Report of a Workshop

      Chemical Sciences Roundtable,Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology,National Research Council

      Captures messages from a workshop that brought together research managers from government, industry, and academia to review and discuss the mechanisms that have been proposed or used to assess the…

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      Keeping the U.S. Computer Industry Competitive: Systems Integration

      Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Systems integration offers an opportunity for US firms to capitalize on their strengths. This book discusses what systems integration is, its importance and prospects for growth, why it is expected…

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      U.S. Research Institutes in the Mathematical Sciences: Assessment and Perspectives

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Committee on U.S. Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes,National Academy of Sciences

      This report is the result of a fast-track study of U.S. mathematical sciences research institutes done in response to a request from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The task of…

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      An Assessment of Naval Hydromechanics, Science and Technology

      Committee for Naval Hydromechanics Science and Technology,Naval Studies Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

      The Department of the Navy maintains a vigorous science and technology (S&T) research program in those areas that are critically important to ensuring US naval superiority in the maritime environment…

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      An Assessment of Undersea Weapons Science and Technology

      Naval Studies Board,Committee for Undersea Weapons Science and Technology,National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications

      The Department of the Navy strives to maintain, through its Office of Naval Research (ONR), a vigorous science and technology (S&T) program in those areas considered critically important to U.S…

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      Statistical Models and Analysis in Auditing: A Study of Statistical Models and Methods for Analyzing Nonstandard Mixtures of Distributions in Auditing

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Mathematical Sciences,Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics

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      Naval Mine Warfare: Operational and Technical Challenges for Naval Forces

      Naval Studies Board,Committee for Mine Warfare Assessment,National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications

      Sea mines have caused damage to naval forces, slowed or stopped naval actions and commercial shipping, and forced the alteration of strategic and tactical plans. This report assesses the Department…

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      Mars Sample Return: Issues and Recommendations

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Task Group on Issues in Sample Return

      The Space Studies Board of the National Research Council (NRC) serves as the primary adviser to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on planetary protection policy, the purpose of…

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      A New Science Strategy for Space Astronomy and Astrophysics

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Space Studies Board

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      Mathematical Research in Materials Science: Opportunities and Perspectives

      Committee on Mathematical Sciences Applied to Materials Science,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Describes fruitful past collaborations between the mathematical and materials sciences and indicates future challenges. This book is written for both mathematical and materials science researchers interested in advancing research at…

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      Strengthening the Linkages Between the Sciences and the Mathematical Sciences

      Committee on Strengthening the Linkages Between the Sciences and the Mathematical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Provides the findings and recommendations of the committee as well as case studies of cross-discipline collaboration, the workshop agenda, and federal agencies that provide funding for such collaboration.

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      Network-Centric Naval Forces: A Transition Strategy for Enhancing Operational Capabilities

      Naval Studies Board,Committee on Network-Centric Naval Forces,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

      Network-Centric Naval Forces: A Transition Strategy for Enhancing Operational Capabilities is a study to advise the Department of the Navy regarding its transition strategy to achieve a network-centric naval force…

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      Climate, Climatic Change and Water Supply

      Panel on Water and Climate,Geophysics Study Committee,Geophysics Research Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

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      Computers at Risk: Safe Computing in the Information Age

      System Security Study Committee

      Presents an agenda for developing policies and practices for computer security. Recommendations are provided for industry and government agencies engaged in computer security activities. This volume outlines problems and opportunities…

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      North American Continent-Ocean Transects Program

      U.S. Geodynamics Committee,Board on Earth Sciences & Resources,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

      Discusses the results of the transects program, which involves compilations of maps and cross sections showing geological, geophysical, and geochemical data and interpretations along 23 transects, from the continental craton…

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      Renewing U.S. Mathematics: A Plan for the 1990’s

      Committee on the Mathematical Sciences: Status and Future Directions,Board on Mathematical Sciences,National Research Council,Arthur Steen Lynn,National Academy of Sciences

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      The Mono Basin Ecosystem: Effects of Changing Lake Level

      Mono Basin Ecosystem Study Committee,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

      Mono Basin is a closed hydrologic basin spanning the border between California and Nevada. This book studies the ecological risk assessment that considers the effects of water diversions on an…

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      Biomolecular Self-Assembling Materials: Scientific and Technological Frontiers

      Panel on Biomolecular Materials,Solid State Sciences Committee,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

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      An Overview: Physics Through the 1990’s

      Physics Survey Committee,Board on Physics and Astronomy,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

      Presents an eight-volume research assessment of the major fields of physics that reviews the developments that have taken place and highlights research opportunities. This book summarizes the findings of the…

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      Radiation Hazards to Crews of Interplanetary Missions: Biological Issues and Research Strategies

      Task Group on the Biological Effects of Space Radiation,National Research Council,Space Studies Board,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications

      NASA’s long-range plans include possible human exploratory missions to the moon and Mars within the next quarter century. Such missions beyond low Earth orbit will expose crews to transient radiation…

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      Boundary Layer Dynamics

      National Research Council,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Naval Studies Board,Panel on Boundary Layer Dynamics,National Academy of Sciences

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      Plasma Processing of Materials: Scientific Opportunities and Technological Challenges

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Plasma Science Committee

      Describes the relationship between plasma processes and industrial applications, examines plasma processing in the electronics industry, highlights the scientific foundation underlying this technology, and discusses education issues in this field…

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      Fire Suppression Substitutes and Alternatives to Halon for U.S. Navy Applications

      National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Naval Studies Board,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Committee on Assessment of Fire Suppression Substitutes and Alternatives to Halon

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      Condensed-Matter Physics

      Panel on Condensed-Matter Physics,Physics Survey Committee,Board on Physics and Astronomy,National Research Council

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