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…

Offers a vision for developments in plasma science. This report provides an examination of the themes that frame plasma research: low-temperature plasma science and engineering; plasma physics at high energy…

Cooperation and partnerships for spatial data activities among the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector will be essential for the development of a robust National Spatial…

Offers recommendations for research to improve understanding of how changes in human populations affect the natural environment by means of changes in land use, such as deforestation, urban development, and…

Providing a review of geomagnetism, this book describes the scope of the science and its interdisciplinary importance. It explores a range of synergistic linkages in geophysical research and associated applications…

Most major crime in this country emanates from two major data sources. The FBIa ™s Uniform Crime Reports has collected information on crimes known to the police and arrests from…

Advances in guidance and control, communications, sensors, and other technologies for undersea vehicles provide an opportunity to understand the oceans’ influence on the energy and chemical balance. This book provides…

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…