1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910777622803321

Autore

Krishnamurti T. N (Tiruvalam Natarajan), <1932->

Titolo

An introduction to global spectral modeling [[electronic resource] /] / T.N. Krishnamurti, H.S. Bedi, Vivek Hardiker

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 1998

ISBN

0-19-756076-8

1-280-52787-0

9786610527878

0-19-802549-1

1-4294-0125-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (266 p.)

Collana

Oxford scholarship online

Altri autori (Persone)

BediH. S

HardikerV. M <1963-> (Vivek Manohar)

Disciplina

551.6/34

Soggetti

Numerical weather forecasting

Weather forecasting

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Previously issued in print: 1998.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-248) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; 1 Introduction; 2 An Introduction to Finite Differencing; 3 Time-Differencing Schemes; 4 What Is a Spectral Model?; 5 Lower-Order Spectral Model; 6 Mathematical Aspects of Spectral Models; 7 Multilevel Global Spectral Model; 8 Physical Processes; 9 Initialization Procedures; 10 Spectral Energetics; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This is an introductory text on numerical weather prediction (numerically modelling the general circulation of the atmosphere), utilizing the spectral transform method. The book covers finite difference methods and time-differencing schemes; the theoretical development of the spectral transform method (using spherical surfaces rather than grids for determining variation in the elements of weather); physical processes; current issues in dynamical and physical initiation; and data analysis. Several practical examples of the spectral transform method are included.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910960130003321

Titolo

An evaluation of radiation exposure guidance for military operations : interim report / / Committee on Battlefield Radiation Exposure Criteria, Fred A. Mettler, Jr., chairman ; J. Christopher Johnson and Susan Thaul, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, c1997

ISBN

9786610187027

9781280187025

1280187026

9780309591218

030959121X

9780585085838

0585085838

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (78 p.)

Collana

Compass series

Altri autori (Persone)

MettlerFred A., Jr.,  <1945->

JohnsonJ. Christopher

ThaulSusan

Disciplina

358/.39/0289

Soggetti

Ionizing radiation - Dosage

Radiation - Safety measures

Soldiers - Health and hygiene

Nuclear warfare

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-57).

Nota di contenuto

An Evaluation of Radiation Exposure Guidance for Military Operations -- Copyright -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Summary -- UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY OF THE ACE DIRECTIVE -- TERMINOLOGY IN THE ACE DIRECTIVE -- PROSPECTIVE RISK ASSESSMENTS -- DOSIMETRY REQUIREMENTS IN THE ACE DIRECTIVE -- OPERATIONAL EXPOSURE GUIDANCE BELOW 700 MGY -- CONCLUDING STATEMENT -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Principles of Radiation Protection -- RADIATION PHYSICS -- RADIATION UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS -- Radiation Units -- Exposure -- Absorbed Dose -- Equivalent Dose -- Effective Dose --



Radiation Measurement -- SOURCES OF RADIATION EXPOSURE -- RADIATION BIOLOGY -- Deterministic Effects -- Stochastic Effects -- RADIATION DOSE REDUCTION -- 3 Standard Practices in Civilian Radiation Protection -- CONTROL PHILOSOPHY -- NOTIFICATION, TRAINING, AND INFORMED UNDERSTANDING -- RECORDKEEPING -- 4 Current Paradigms for Radiation Protection in the Army -- OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE -- HIGH-LEVEL EXPOSURES IN NUCLEAR WAR -- SUMMARY OF EXISTING ARMY PROGRAMS -- 5 Evaluation of the ACE Directive in Light of Civilian Standard Practices -- UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY OF RADIATION PROTECTION -- TERMINOLOGY -- PROSPECTIVE RISK ASSESSMENT -- DEFINITION OF A RADIOLOGICAL AREA -- DOSIMETRY REQUIREMENTS -- DOSE UNITS -- INTERNAL DOSE -- DOSE CUMULATION TIMES -- REFERENCE LEVELS FOR OPERATIONAL EXPOSURE GUIDANCE -- RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS -- 6 Recommendations for Revisions of the ACE Directive -- UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY -- TERMINOLOGY IN THE ACE DIRECTIVE -- PROSPECTIVE RISK ASSESSMENTS -- DOSIMETRY REQUIREMENTS -- OPERATIONAL EXPOSURE GUIDANCE BELOW 700 MGY -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Appendix The ACE Directive.