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Orbital Debris: A Technical Assessment

Committee on Space Debris,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Examines the methods we can use to characterize orbital debris, estimates the magnitude of the debris population, and assesses the hazard that this population poses to spacecraft. This report also…

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Science and Technology for Army Homeland Security

Committee on Army Science and Technology for Homeland Defense,Board on Army Science and Technology,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The NRC’s Board on Army Science and Technology formed the Committee on Army Science and Technology for Homeland Security to review relevant literature and activities, determine areas of emphasis for…

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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 reviews industry efforts, policies, and programs aimed at improving the nutritional attributes of animal products. It also focuses on…

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Fishing Vessel Safety: Blueprint for a National Program

Committee on Fishing Vessel Safety,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Addressing the role of the US Coast Guard and the fishing industry, this book evaluates safety measures, such as vessel inspection and registration, and the training and licensing of fishermen…

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Neon: Addressing the Nation’s Environmental Challenges

National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on the National Ecological Observatory Network,National Academy of Sciences

Endorses the National Science Foundation’s concept of the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) for providing a nationwide network of facilities and infrastructure for ecological and environmental research that is impossible…

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Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics: The Science of the World Around Us

Committee on CMMP 2010,Solid State Sciences Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Part of the Physics 2010 decadal survey project, this work assesses the state of the field in the United States, examines possible directions for the 21st century, offers a set…

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Purposeful Jettison of Petroleum Cargo

Committee on Marine Salvage Issues,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Addresses the problem of discharge of petroleum cargo during salvage operations. This book assesses the implications for shipping and marine environmental protection; documents the need to clarify US law concerning…

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Avoiding Surprise in an Era of Global Technology Advances

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Committee on Defense Intelligence Agency Technology Forecasts and Reviews,National Academy of Sciences

The Technology Warning Division of the Defense Intelligence Agency asked the National Research Council to undertake a study examining technology warning issues. This report provides the first part of that…

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Key Transportation Indicators: Summary of a Workshop

Committee on National Statistics,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The purpose of the Worksshop on Transportation Indicators was to discuss issues relating to transportation indicators and provide the Bureau of Transportation Statistics with new ideas for issues to address.–P…

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Groundwater Contamination

Geophysics Study Committee,Geophysics Research Forum,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…

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Living on an Active Earth: Perspectives on Earthquake Science

Committee on the Science of Earthquakes,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

This text describes the growth and origins of earthquake science, and identifies research and data collection efforts that will strengthen the scientific and social contributions of this new discipline.

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Strategic Guidance for the National Science Foundation’s Support of the Atmospheric Sciences

Committee on Strategic Guidance for NSF's Support of the Atmospheric Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The National Science Foundation’s Division of Atmospheric Sciences (ATM) supports research to develop new understanding of Earth’s atmosphere and how the Sun impacts it. Strategic Guidance for the National Science…

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Toxicologic Assessment of the Army’s Zinc Cadmium Sulfide Dispersion Tests: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

Committee on Toxicology,Commission on Life Sciences,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

During the 1950s and 1960s, the U.S. Army conducted atmospheric dispersion tests in many American cities using fluorescent particles of zinc cadmium sulfide (ZnCdS) to develop and verify meteorological models…

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Network Science

Committee on Network Science for Future Army Applications,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The US Army depends on a broad array of interacting physical, informational, cognitive, and social networks. This book presents an assessment of the importance and content of network science. It…

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Preventing the Forward Contamination of Mars

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on Preventing the Forward Contamination of Mars,National Academy of Sciences

Discusses policies, requirements, and techniques to protect Mars from organisms originating on Earth that could interfere with scientific investigations. This report provides recommendations on cleanliness and biological burden levels of…

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Nuclear Physics: The Core of Matter, the Fuel of Stars

Committee on Nuclear Physics,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Part of the The Physics in a New Era series, this book describes the activity in understanding nuclear structure and symmetries, the behavior of matter at extreme densities, the role…

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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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Soil Conservation: Assessing the National Resources Inventory

Committee on Conservation Needs and Opportunities,Board on Agriculture,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Gives an analysis of an important national data base, the National Resources Inventory. This work cites potential uses of the NRI in controlling soil erosion; determining land use; deciding conservation…

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Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 1980’s

Astronomy Survey Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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Space Technology for the New Century

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Committee on Advanced Space Technology,National Academy of Sciences

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Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle: Eighth Revised Edition

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle,National Research Council

Each of these popular handbooks contains comprehensive information on the nutritional needs of domestic animals and includes extensive tabular data. All are paperback and 81/2 x 11. Some books come…

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Opportunities to Improve Airport Passenger Screening with Mass Spectrometry

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Materials Advisory Board,Committee on Assessment of Security Technologies for Transportation,National Academy of Sciences

Presents an assessment of mass spectrometry for enhanced trace detection (ETD) of chemicals contained in explosives. This report describes limitations of trace detection in technologies. It offers a discussion of…

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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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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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Improving the Accuracy of Early Cost Estimates for Federal Construction Projects

National Research Council,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Building Research Board,Committee on Budget Estimating Techniques,National Academy of Sciences

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Neutrinos and Beyond: New Windows on Nature

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Physics and Astronomy,Neutrino Facilities Assessment Committee,National Academy of Sciences

The President’s FY 2003 Budget Request for the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction Account called for a National Research Council (NRC) review of…

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Controlling the Quantum World: The Science of Atoms, Molecules, and Photons

Committee on AMO2010,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

As part of the Physics 2010 decadal survey project, the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation requested that National Research Council assess opportunities in atomic, molecular, and optical…

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Portals to the Universe: The NASA Astronomy Science Centers

Committee on NASA Astronomy Science Centers,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The astronomy science centers established by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to serve as the interfaces between astronomy missions and the community of scientists who utilize the data…

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Pesticide Resistance: Strategies and Tactics for Management

National Research Council,Board on Agriculture,Committee on Strategies for the Management of Pesticide Resistant Pest Populations,National Academy of Sciences

Based on a symposium sponsored by the Board on Agriculture, this comprehensive book explores the problem of pesticide resistance. It also suggests different approaches to monitor, control, or prevent resistance…

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Testing of Defense Systems in an Evolutionary Acquisition Environment

Oversight Committee for the Workshop on Testing for Dynamic Acquisition of Defense Systems,Committee on National Statistics,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) was charged with planning and conducting a workshop to study test strategies for the evolutionary acquisition. This book provides the conclusions and recommendations of…

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Review of the Draft Plan for the Modernization and Associated Restructuring Demonstration

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

The public law that authorized the National Weather Service (NWS) to modernize its technical systems and restructure its field office organization set the requirements for what has become known as…

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Overcoming Impediments to U.S.-Russian Cooperation on Nuclear Nonproliferation: Report of a Joint Workshop

U.S National Academies Committee on U.S-Russian Cooperation on Nuclear Non-Proliferation,Russian Academy of Sciences Committee on U.S-Russian Cooperation on Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Development, Security, and Cooperation,Policy and Global Affairs,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Summarises the proceedings of the joint workshop to identify methods of overcoming impediments to cooperation on nonproliferation. This work emphasizes approaches and techniques that might be applied. It is intended…

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Toward an Integrated Arctic Observing Network

Committee on Designing an Arctic Observing Network,Polar Research Board,Division on Earth and Life Studies,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Observable changes with regional and global implications, such as warming temperatures and reduced sea ice, are taking place across the Arctic. However, the record of Arctic observations suffers from incomplete…

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A Strategy for Research in Space Biology and Medicine into the Next Century

Committee on Space Biology and Medicine,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Provides a review of ground-based and space research in eleven disciplines, ranging from bone physiology to plant biology. This book offers recommendations for research. It is useful as a reference…

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Who Will Do the Science of the Future?: A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science

National Academy of Sciences,Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on Women in Science and Engineering,National Research Council

A summary of a symposium on careers of women in science. This work incorporates 3 panels of presenters: one focusing on the next generation; a second that looks at the…

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Understanding Climate Change Feedbacks

Panel on Climate Change Feedbacks,Climate Research Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Feedbacks are processes in the climate system that can either amplify or dampen the system’s response to changed forcings. This study looks at what is known and not known about…

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Meeting the Energy Needs of Future Warriors

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Army Science and Technology,Committee on Soldier Power/Energy Systems,National Academy of Sciences

The rapidly changing technologies used by the American soldier will require portable energy solutions. This National Research Council study assesses power/energy sources, low-power electronics, and power management technologies and provides…

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Amphibians: Guidelines for the Breeding, Care and Management of Laboratory Animals

National Research Council,Institute for Laboratory Animal Research,Committee on Standards,Subcommittee on Amphibian Standards,National Academy of Sciences

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Maintaining High Scientific Quality at Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories

National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Committee on Criteria for the Management of Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories,National Academy of Sciences

With growing concern about security and operations management at Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (LANL and LLNL), Congress directed the Department of Energy to hold open competitions for…

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Health Effects of Exposure to Radon: BEIR VI

Committee on Health Risks of Exposure to Radon (BEIR VI),National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Provides a fresh assessment of exposure-dose relationships. This volume discusses key issues such as the weight of biological evidence and extrapolation from radon-exposed miners to the larger population - in…

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Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water

Committee on Risk Assessment of Exposure to Radon in Drinking Water,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Presents information about the total inhalation and ingestion risks posed by radon in public drinking water. Reflecting research and analysis mandated by 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act…

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Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 1980’s

Astronomy Survey Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

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Is That Real? Identification and Assessment of the Counterfeiting Threat for U.S. Banknotes

Committee on Technologies to Deter Currency Counterfeiting,Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

A key mission of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing of the Department of the Treasury is the design and printing of US banknotes. The bureau has recognized that modern…

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Improving Breast Imaging Quality Standards

Committee on Improving Mammography Quality Standards,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Mammography is an important tool for detecting breast cancer at an early stage. When coupled with appropriate treatment, early detection can reduce breast cancer mortality. This book provides recommendations aimed…

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High-Stakes Aviation: U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Transport Aircraft

Committee on Japan,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

The third in a series of sector-specific assessments of US-Japan technology linkages, this book examines US-Japan relationships that develop or transfer aircraft technology, the motivations of participating organizations, and the…

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Burning Plasma: Bringing a Star to Earth

Burning Plasma Assessment Committee,Plasma Science Committee,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

A burning plasma in which at least 50 percent of the energy to drive the fusion reaction is generated internally is an essential step to reach the goal of fusion…

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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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A Risk Management Strategy for PCB-contaminated Sediments

Committee on Remediation of PCB-Contaminated Sediments,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences

Emphasizes the need to consider all risks at a PCB-contaminated site, not just human health and ecological effects, but also the social, cultural, and economic impacts. The book provides a…

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Orbital Debris: A Technical Assessment

Science and Technology for Army Homeland Security

Designing Foods: Animal Product Options in the Marketplace

Fishing Vessel Safety: Blueprint for a National Program

Neon: Addressing the Nation’s Environmental Challenges

Condensed-Matter and Materials Physics: The Science of the World Around Us

Purposeful Jettison of Petroleum Cargo

Avoiding Surprise in an Era of Global Technology Advances

Key Transportation Indicators: Summary of a Workshop

Groundwater Contamination

Living on an Active Earth: Perspectives on Earthquake Science

Strategic Guidance for the National Science Foundation’s Support of the Atmospheric Sciences

Toxicologic Assessment of the Army’s Zinc Cadmium Sulfide Dispersion Tests: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

Network Science

Preventing the Forward Contamination of Mars

Nuclear Physics: The Core of Matter, the Fuel of Stars

Effects of Nuclear Earth-Penetrator and Other Weapons

Soil Conservation: Assessing the National Resources Inventory

Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 1980’s

Space Technology for the New Century

Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle: Eighth Revised Edition

Opportunities to Improve Airport Passenger Screening with Mass Spectrometry

Radiation Dose Reconstruction for Epidemiologic Uses

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

Improving the Accuracy of Early Cost Estimates for Federal Construction Projects

Neutrinos and Beyond: New Windows on Nature

Controlling the Quantum World: The Science of Atoms, Molecules, and Photons

Portals to the Universe: The NASA Astronomy Science Centers

Pesticide Resistance: Strategies and Tactics for Management

Testing of Defense Systems in an Evolutionary Acquisition Environment

Review of the Draft Plan for the Modernization and Associated Restructuring Demonstration

Overcoming Impediments to U.S.-Russian Cooperation on Nuclear Nonproliferation: Report of a Joint Workshop

Toward an Integrated Arctic Observing Network

A Strategy for Research in Space Biology and Medicine into the Next Century

Who Will Do the Science of the Future?: A Symposium on Careers of Women in Science

Understanding Climate Change Feedbacks

Meeting the Energy Needs of Future Warriors

Amphibians: Guidelines for the Breeding, Care and Management of Laboratory Animals

Maintaining High Scientific Quality at Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories

Health Effects of Exposure to Radon: BEIR VI

Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water

Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 1980’s

Is That Real? Identification and Assessment of the Counterfeiting Threat for U.S. Banknotes

Improving Breast Imaging Quality Standards

High-Stakes Aviation: U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Transport Aircraft

Burning Plasma: Bringing a Star to Earth

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

A Risk Management Strategy for PCB-contaminated Sediments

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