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The Global Positioning System: A Shared National Asset

Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board,National Research Council

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that was originally designed for the US military. This book identifies technical improvements that would enhance military, civilian, and commercial…

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Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking

Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking,National Research Council

Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking presents a number of perspectives on the definition and applicability of computational thinking. For example, one idea expressed…

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Report of a Workshop on the Pedagogical Aspects of Computational Thinking

Committee for the Workshops on Computational Thinking,National Research Council

In 2008, the Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate of the National Science Foundation asked the National Research Council (NRC) to conduct two workshops to explore the nature of…

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Improving the Measurement of Late-Life Disability in Population Surveys: Beyond ADLs and IADLs: Summary of a Workshop

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Improving the Measurement of Late-Life Disability in Population Surveys summarizes a workshop organized to draw upon recent advances to improve the measurement of physical and cognitive disability in population surveys…

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Funding a Revolution: Government Support for Computing Research

Committee on Innovations in Computing and Communications: Lessons from History,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Examines the history of computing since World War II to elucidate the federal government’s role in funding computing research, supporting the education of computer scientists and engineers, and equipping university…

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Physics in a New Era: An Overview

Physics Survey Overview Committee,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Physics at the beginning of the twenty-first century has reached the levels of accomplishment and impact in a society and nation that are changing rapidly. This book reviews the frontiers…

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Diagnosis and Control of Johne’s Disease

National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Diagnosis and Control of Johne's Disease

Johne’s Disease is a chronic, progressive intestinal disease caused by infection with Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (Map) that affects primarily ruminant animals. This report presents an outline of the steps…

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Models in Environmental Regulatory Decision Making

Committee on Models in the Regulatory Decision Process,National Research Council

Many regulations issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are based on the results of computer models. This book presents guidelines and principles for improving agency models and decision-making…

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Toxicity of Military Smokes and Obscurants

On Toxicology Committee

A variety of smokes and obscurants have been developed and used to screen armed forces from view, signal friendly forces, and mark positions. Smokes are produced by burning or vaporizing…

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Designing Foods: Animal Product Options in the Marketplace

Committee on Technological Options to Improve the Nutritional Attributes of Animal Products,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Examines various trends in animal product consumption and diet. This book industry efforts, policies, and programs aimed at improving the nutritional attributes of animal products. It also focuses on dietary…

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Countering Bioterrorism: The Role of Science and Technology

Panel on Biological Issues,Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The attacks of September 11 and the release of anthrax spores revealed enormous vulnerabilities in the U.S. public-health infrastructure and suggested similar vulnerabilities in the agricultural infrastructure as well. The…

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Biomedical Models and Resources: Current Needs and Future Opportunities

National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Institute for Laboratory Animal Research,Committee on New and Emerging Models in Biomedical and Behavioral Research

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District Heating and Cooling in the United States: Prospects and Issues

Committee on District Heating and Cooling,National Research Council

Presents a nontechnical examination of the history and contemporary extent of district heating and cooling systems in the United States. This volume talks about their costs and benefits, technical requirements…

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Radiological Assessments for the Resettlement of Rongelap in the Republic of the Marshall Islands

Committee on Radiological Safety in the Marshall Islands,National Research Council

As a result of contamination by radionuclides released during nuclear weapons testing by the United States during the 1940s and 1950s, the residents of Rongelap Atoll were evacuated from the…

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Innovations in Ground Water and Soil Cleanup: From Concept to Commercialization

Committee on Innovative Remediation Technologies,National Research Council

Focuses on the failure of regulatory policy to link cleanup with the financial interests of the company responsible for the contamination. This volume explores how to evaluate the performance of…

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Improving Health in the United States: The Role of Health Impact Assessment

Committee on Health Impact Assessment,National Research Council

Factoring health and related costs into decision making is essential to confronting the nation’s health problems and enhancing public well-being. Some policies and programs historically not recognized as relating to…

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Health Risks of Radon and Other Internally Deposited Alpha-emitters: Beir IV

Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiations,National Research Council

Describes hazards from radon progeny and other alpha-emitters that humans may inhale or ingest from their environment. Techniques for estimating the risks to humans posed by radon and other internally…

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Phthalates and Cumulative Risk Assessment: The Task Ahead

Committee on the Health Risks of Phthalates,National Research Council

People are exposed to a variety of chemicals throughout their daily lives. To protect public health, regulators use risk assessments to examine the effects of chemical exposures. This book provides…

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Assessing the National Streamflow Information Program

Committee on Review of the USGS National Streamflow Information Program,National Research Council

From warning the public of impending floods to settling legal arguments over water rights, the measurement of streamflow (‘streamgaging’) plays a vital role in our society. This book sees the…

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Not Eating Enough: Overcoming Underconsumption of Military Operational Rations

Committee on Military Nutrition Research,Institute of Medicine,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Military personnel in training and field operations often do not eat their rations in the amounts needed, lose weight and potentially risk loss of effectiveness. This book contains information from…

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Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics: Basic Research for Tomorrow’s Technology

Committee on Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Identifies opportunities, priorities, and challenges for the field of condensed-matter and materials physics. Topics discussed in this book include technology, novel quantum phenomena and experimental and computational tools. It also…

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National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Programs: Rethinking the Focus

Board on Earth Sciences & Resources,Commission on Life Sciences,Mapping Science Committee,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council

The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) was envisioned as a way of enhancing the accessibility, communication, and use of geospatial data to support a wide variety of decisions at all…

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New Research Directions for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Steering Committee on New Research Directions for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency,Mapping Science Committee,National Research Council

. .. workshop … was held in Washington, DC on May 17-19, 2010. – page 1.

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Parole, Desistance from Crime, and Community Integration

Committee on Community Supervision and Desistance from Crime,National Research Council

Will the releasees see parole as an opportunity to be reintegrated into society, with jobs and homes and supportive families and friends? Or will they commit new crimes or violate…

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Confronting Climate Change: Strategies for Energy Research and Development

Committee on Alternative Energy Research and Development Strategies,Energy Engineering Board,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,National Research Council

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Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter

Committee on Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Second in a four-part series requested by Congress, this book describes the plans of the committee to monitor the progress of the research on particulate matter conducted by the US…

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Effective Manning of the U.S. Merchant Fleet

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Marine Board,Committee of Effective Manning

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Radiation Source Use and Replacement

Committee on Radiation Source Use and Replacement,National Research Council

In United States there are devices containing high-activity radiation sources licensed for use in areas ranging from medical uses to safety uses. The National Research Council was asked to conduct…

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Broadband: Bringing Home the Bits

Committee on Broadband Last Mile Technology,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,National Research Council

Provides a contemporary snapshot of technologies, strategies, and policies for improving our communications and information infrastructure. This book explores the potential benefits of broadband, existing and projected demand, progress and…

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Improving State Voter Registration Databases: Final Report

Committee on State Voter Registration Databases,National Research Council

Improving State Voter Registration Databases outlines several actions that are needed to help make voter registration databases capable of sharing information within state agencies and across state lines. These include…

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Hydrologic Effects of a Changing Forest Landscape

Committee on Hydrologic Impacts of Forest Management,National Research Council

Of all the outputs of forests, water may be the most important. Streamflow from forests provides two-thirds of the nation’s clean water supply. This book identifies actions that scientists, forest…

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Environmental Information for Naval Warfare

National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Ocean Studies Board,National Academy of Engineering,Committee on Environmental Information for Naval Use

Accurate and timely environmental information can provide a tactical advantage to U.S. naval forces during warfare. This report analyzes the current environmental information system used by the U.S. Navy and…

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Measuring Functional Capacity and Work Requirements: Summary of a Workshop

National Research Council,Committee on National Statistics,Institute of Medicine,Committee to Review the Social Security Administration's Disability Decision Process Research

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is reengineering its disability claims process for providing cash benefits and medical assistance to blind and disabled persons under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)…

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Assessment of Hydrologic and Hydrometeorological Operations and Services

National Weather Service Modernization Committee,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Floods are by far the most devastating of all weather-related hazards in the United States. The National Weather Service (NWS) is charged by Congress to provide river and flood forecasts…

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Confronting the Nation’s Water Problems: The Role of Research

Committee on Assessment of Water Resources Research,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

In order to confront the increasingly severe water problems faced by all parts of the country, the United States needs to make a new commitment to research on water resources…

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Disposal of Offshore Platforms

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Marine Board,Committee on Disposition of Offshore Platforms

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Assessing Changing Food Consumption Patterns

Committee on Food Consumption Patterns,Food and Nutrition Board,Commission on Life Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council

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The National Science Foundation’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Center’s Program: Looking Back, Moving Forward

MRSEC Impact Assessment Committee,Solid State Sciences Committee,National Research Council

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) Impact Assessment Committee was convened by the National Research Council in response to an informal request from the National Science Foundation. Charged…

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The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking: Workshop Report

Committee on the Science of Adolescence,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Institute of Medicine,National Research Council

Adolescence is a time when youth make decisions, both good and bad, that have consequences for the rest of their lives. Some of these decisions put them at risk of…

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Evaluation of the National Aerospace Initiative

Committee on the National Aerospace Initiative,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The Air Force became concerned about the National Aerospace Initiative’s possible consequences on Air Force programs and budget if NAI program decisions differed from Air Force priorities. To examine this…

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Triennial Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Materials and Manufacturing Board,Committee on Triennial Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative: Phase II

The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is a multiagency, multidisciplinary federal initiative comprising a collection of research programs and other activities funded by the participating agencies. This title provides concluding remarks…

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Effects of Nuclear Earth-Penetrator and Other Weapons

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Committee on the Effects of Nuclear Earth-Penetrator and Other Weapons,National Academy of Sciences

Underground facilities are used extensively by many nations to conceal and protect strategic military functions and weapons and stockpiles. Based on numerical calculations, this report presents a series of findings…

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Pathological Gambling: A Critical Review

Committee on the Social and Economic Impact of Pathological Gambling,National Research Council

Explores America’s experience of gambling. This book examines the issues surrounding the definition of pathological gambling, its co-occurrence with disorders such as alcoholism, drug abuse, and depression; its social characteristics…

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Summary of a Workshop on Using Information Technology to Enhance Disaster Management

National Research Council,Computer Science and Telecommunications Board,Committee on Using Information Technology to Enhance Disaster Management,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Summary of a Workshop on Using Information Technology to Enhance Disaster Management (2005)

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Radiation Dose Reconstruction for Epidemiologic Uses

Committee on an Assessment of CDC Radiation Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Public concern about releases of radiation into the environment has focused attention on the measurement of exposure of people living near nuclear weapons production facilities or in areas affected by…

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Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Committee on Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean,National Research Council

Antarctica and the surrounding Southern Ocean remains one of the world’s last frontiers. Covering nearly 14 million km&sup2 (an area approximately 1.4 times the size of the United States), Antarctica…

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Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals

Committee on Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals,National Research Council

Focuses on the stress and distress which is experienced by animals when used in laboratory research. This book discusses the role of humane endpoints in situations of distress and principles…

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Recognition and Alleviation of Pain in Laboratory Animals

Committee on Recognition and Alleviation of Pain in Laboratory Animals,National Research Council

The use of animals in research adheres to scientific and ethical principles that promote humane care and practice. Scientific advances in our understanding of animal physiology and behavior often require…

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The Global Positioning System: A Shared National Asset

Report of a Workshop on the Scope and Nature of Computational Thinking

Report of a Workshop on the Pedagogical Aspects of Computational Thinking

Improving the Measurement of Late-Life Disability in Population Surveys: Beyond ADLs and IADLs: Summary of a Workshop

Funding a Revolution: Government Support for Computing Research

Physics in a New Era: An Overview

Diagnosis and Control of Johne’s Disease

Models in Environmental Regulatory Decision Making

Toxicity of Military Smokes and Obscurants

Designing Foods: Animal Product Options in the Marketplace

Countering Bioterrorism: The Role of Science and Technology

Biomedical Models and Resources: Current Needs and Future Opportunities

District Heating and Cooling in the United States: Prospects and Issues

Radiological Assessments for the Resettlement of Rongelap in the Republic of the Marshall Islands

Innovations in Ground Water and Soil Cleanup: From Concept to Commercialization

Improving Health in the United States: The Role of Health Impact Assessment

Health Risks of Radon and Other Internally Deposited Alpha-emitters: Beir IV

Phthalates and Cumulative Risk Assessment: The Task Ahead

Assessing the National Streamflow Information Program

Not Eating Enough: Overcoming Underconsumption of Military Operational Rations

Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics: Basic Research for Tomorrow’s Technology

National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Programs: Rethinking the Focus

New Research Directions for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Parole, Desistance from Crime, and Community Integration

Confronting Climate Change: Strategies for Energy Research and Development

Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter

Effective Manning of the U.S. Merchant Fleet

Radiation Source Use and Replacement

Broadband: Bringing Home the Bits

Improving State Voter Registration Databases: Final Report

Hydrologic Effects of a Changing Forest Landscape

Environmental Information for Naval Warfare

Measuring Functional Capacity and Work Requirements: Summary of a Workshop

Assessment of Hydrologic and Hydrometeorological Operations and Services

Confronting the Nation’s Water Problems: The Role of Research

Disposal of Offshore Platforms

Assessing Changing Food Consumption Patterns

The National Science Foundation’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Center’s Program: Looking Back, Moving Forward

The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking: Workshop Report

Evaluation of the National Aerospace Initiative

Triennial Review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative

Effects of Nuclear Earth-Penetrator and Other Weapons

Pathological Gambling: A Critical Review

Summary of a Workshop on Using Information Technology to Enhance Disaster Management

Radiation Dose Reconstruction for Epidemiologic Uses

Future Science Opportunities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Recognition and Alleviation of Distress in Laboratory Animals

Recognition and Alleviation of Pain in Laboratory Animals

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