Author: Coeli M Hoover
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: landscape, scale, approach, monitoring, carbon, measurements, forest, field
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2008-11-17
List price: $149.00
ISBN-10: 1402085052
ISBN-13: 9781402085055

This volume is a comprehensive guide to the methods and techniques employed in forest carbon inventory and monitoring. Since forest carbon research is interdisciplinary, it is unlikely that any one investigator will possess expertise in all of the types of measurements needed to conduct forest carbon research at scales larger than a forest stand. Techniques used to characterize standing stocks of carbon in a forest, measure key carbon fluxes, and collect related data (such as forest canopy nitrogen concentrations and meteorological measurements) that are required to drive process models, devel

Author: Lester Schmerr; Sung-Jin Song
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: models, measurements, systems, evaluation, nondestructive, ultrasonic
Number of Pages: 550
Published: 2007-05-18
List price: $179.00
ISBN-10: 0387490612
ISBN-13: 9780387490618

Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation Systems: Models and Measurements provides the latest information and techniques available for ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (NDE) inspections. Using a systems level approach, this book employs aspects of Fourier analysis, linear system theory, and wave propagation and scattering theory to develop a comprehensive model of an entire ultrasonic measurement system. The book also describes in detail the measurements needed to obtain all the system model parameters. This integrated approach leads to a new model-based engineering technology for designing, u

Author: M. Mensky
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: theories, physics, volume, fundamental, phenomenology, measurements, decoherence, models, quantum
Number of Pages: 244
Published: 2000-03-01
List price: $149.00
ISBN-10: 0792362276
ISBN-13: 9780792362272

This book is devoted to the theory of quantum measurements, an area that recently has attracted much attention because of its new applications for quantum information technology. The phenomenon of decoherence of a measured system is investigated and simple techniques for the description of a wide class of measurements are developed. An individual continuously measured (decohering) system is presented by an effective complex Hamiltonian which supplies a phenomenological theory of gradual decoherence. The work, which features a clear presentation of physical processes leading to quantu

Author: Shri Krishna Kimothi
Publisher: ASQ Quality Press
Keywords: impact, amp, analysis, metrology, chemical, measurements, physical, uncertainty
Number of Pages: 416
Published: 2001-06
List price: $87.00
ISBN-10: 0873895355
ISBN-13: 9780873895354

With the uncertainly of measurement results drawing the attention of managers, metrologists, and customers, this comprehensive guide works to show the importance of metrology while explaining the science of the uncertainty of measurements. Kimothi shows how the accuracy of measurements affects all of us in trade, commerce, safety, health care, environmental protection, and more. External and internal customers, along with regulatory agencies, often prescribe measurement accuracy requirements. This book helps to sort out the current issues surrounding measurement reliability. Kimothi

Author: I. R. Walker
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: calculations, equipment, software, measurements, dependability, scientific, research, improving, reliability
Number of Pages: 610
Published: 2011-03-07
List price: $79.00
ISBN-10: 0521857708
ISBN-13: 9780521857703

Covering many techniques widely used in research, this book will help researchers in the physical sciences and engineering solve troublesome, and potentially very time consuming, problems in their work. The book deals with technical difficulties that often arise unexpectedly during the use of various common experimental methods, as well as with human error. It provides preventative measures and solutions for such problems, thereby saving valuable time for researchers. Some of the topics covered are: sudden leaks in vacuum systems, electromagnetic interference in electronic instruments, vibrati

Authors:Stefan Kocis, Zdenko Figura,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: techniques, series, physics, sensor, measurements, technologies, ultrasonic
Number of Pages: 218
Published: 1996-01-15
List price: $219.00
ISBN-10: 0412638509
ISBN-13: 9780412638503

This book introduces the methods and instruments used in ultrasonic measurement for engineering application. The essential physics is reviewed before the various types of ultrasound devices are described, then different classes of measurement problems are covered in detail. Engineers and students new to the field will find this an excellent tutorial and valuable reference.

Author: Alan Wolfenden
Publisher: ASTM International
Keywords: special, technical, publication, stp, astm, materials, elastic, modulus, measurements, dynamic
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 1990-05
List price: $56.00
ISBN-10: 0803112912
ISBN-13: 9780803112919