Ill nature : rants and reflections on humanity and other animals / / Joy Williams |
Autore | Williams Joy <1944-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Guiford, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , [2016] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (201 p.) |
Disciplina | 304.2 |
Soggetto topico |
Nature - Effect of human beings on
Environmental ethics Environmental degradation - Moral and ethical aspects |
ISBN | 1-4930-2371-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Acknowledgments; Save the Whales, Screw the Shrimp; Key Lois; Safariland; Wildebeest; The Killing Game; Cabin Cabin; Neverglades; Florida; The Case against Babies; Cats; Sharks and Suicide; Coral Castle; One Acre; Audubon; The Animal People; Electric Chair; Hawk; Autumn; Why I Write |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910797560503321 |
Williams Joy <1944->
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Ill nature : rants and reflections on humanity and other animals / / Joy Williams |
Autore | Williams Joy <1944-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Guiford, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , [2016] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (201 p.) |
Disciplina | 304.2 |
Soggetto topico |
Nature - Effect of human beings on
Environmental ethics Environmental degradation - Moral and ethical aspects |
ISBN | 1-4930-2371-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Acknowledgments; Save the Whales, Screw the Shrimp; Key Lois; Safariland; Wildebeest; The Killing Game; Cabin Cabin; Neverglades; Florida; The Case against Babies; Cats; Sharks and Suicide; Coral Castle; One Acre; Audubon; The Animal People; Electric Chair; Hawk; Autumn; Why I Write |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814851403321 |
Williams Joy <1944->
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In wolf country : the power and politics of reintroduction / / Jim Yuskavitch |
Autore | Yuskavitch James |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Guilford, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (223 p.) |
Disciplina | 599.7730978 |
Soggetto topico |
Gray wolf - Reintroduction - Rocky Mountains Region
Gray wolf - Reintroduction - Political aspects - Rocky Mountains Region |
ISBN | 1-4930-1390-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter One: B-45; Chapter Two: Return to the Rockies; Chapter Three: Ranchers, Wolves, and Rural Power; Chapter Four: Idaho and the Nez Perce Wolves; Chapter Five: Pushback; Chapter Six: Shoot 'em on Sight; Chapter Seven: A Wild Wolf Chase; Chapter Eight: Gray Wolves, Black Helicopters; Chapter Nine: Wolves versus Elk; Chapter Ten: Into the Pacific Northwest; Chapter Eleven: A-Wolf Hunting We Will Go; Chapter Twelve: What Good Are Wolves?; Chapter Thirteen: Here to Stay; Notes; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787222103321 |
Yuskavitch James
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In wolf country : the power and politics of reintroduction / / Jim Yuskavitch |
Autore | Yuskavitch James |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Guilford, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (223 p.) |
Disciplina | 599.7730978 |
Soggetto topico |
Gray wolf - Reintroduction - Rocky Mountains Region
Gray wolf - Reintroduction - Political aspects - Rocky Mountains Region |
ISBN | 1-4930-1390-4 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter One: B-45; Chapter Two: Return to the Rockies; Chapter Three: Ranchers, Wolves, and Rural Power; Chapter Four: Idaho and the Nez Perce Wolves; Chapter Five: Pushback; Chapter Six: Shoot 'em on Sight; Chapter Seven: A Wild Wolf Chase; Chapter Eight: Gray Wolves, Black Helicopters; Chapter Nine: Wolves versus Elk; Chapter Ten: Into the Pacific Northwest; Chapter Eleven: A-Wolf Hunting We Will Go; Chapter Twelve: What Good Are Wolves?; Chapter Thirteen: Here to Stay; Notes; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910826706203321 |
Yuskavitch James
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Laser inter-satellite links technology / / Jianjun Zhang and Jing Li |
Autore | Zhang Jianjun (Writer on artificial satellites) |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Essex, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , [2023] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (205 pages) |
Disciplina | 629.46 |
Soggetto topico |
Satellite constellations
Laser communication systems |
ISBN |
1-119-91074-9
1-119-91072-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Author Biography -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Connotation of Inter-Satellite Link -- 1.2 Types of Inter-Satellite Links -- 1.3 Band Selection of Inter-Satellite Link -- 1.3.1 Selection of Link Band -- 1.3.2 Selection of Working Frequency -- 1.4 Microwave Inter-Satellite Link -- 1.4.1 Frequency Selection -- 1.4.2 Microwave Inter-Satellite Link Data Transmission System -- 1.5 Laser Inter-Satellite Link -- 1.5.1 Technical Characteristics of Laser Inter-Satellite Link -- 1.5.2 Future Requirements for Laser Inter-Satellite Links -- 1.5.3 Development Trend of Laser Inter-Satellite Links -- 1.5.3.1 The Development of Laser Communication Technology from Technical Verification to Engineering Application Stage -- 1.5.3.2 The Communication Rate Develops from Low Code Rate to High Code Rate -- 1.5.3.3 Deep Space Will Become an Important Place for Laser Communication Applications -- 1.5.3.4 Combined Use of Laser Communication and Laser Ranging -- 1.5.3.5 Integration and Miniaturization of Laser Communication Terminals -- 1.5.3.6 Networking of Laser Inter-Satellite Links -- References -- Chapter 2 Development History of Laser Inter-Satellite Link -- 2.1 Development Stage of Laser Inter-Satellite Link -- 2.2 Development Status of Laser Inter-Satellite Link Technology in Various Countries -- 2.2.1 United States -- 2.2.1.1 Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration -- 2.2.1.2 Relay Laser Communication Demonstration (LCRD) (GEO-Ground) -- 2.2.1.3 Integrated Laser Communication Terminal (ILLUMA-T) -- 2.2.1.4 Deep Space Optical Communication (DSOC) Project Terminal Reaches Level 6 Technology Maturity -- 2.2.1.5 Ultra-Light. and Small Communication Terminal (OSCD) -- 2.2.2 Europe -- 2.2.2.1 Semiconductor Laser Inter-Satellite Link Experiment.
2.2.2.2 European Data Relay Satellite System Project (EDRS) -- 2.2.2.3 Micro Laser Communication Terminal (OPTEL-& -- mu -- ) -- 2.2.3 Japan -- 2.2.3.1 Japanese Data Relay Satellite -- 2.2.3.2 High-Speed Communication of Advanced Laser Instruments -- 2.2.3.3 Miniaturized Laser Communication Terminal (SOTA) -- 2.3 Experience and Inspiration -- 2.3.1 Strengthen the Research on New Laser Inter-Satellite Links and Enhance the Innovation of Technology Research and Development -- 2.3.2 Strengthen the On-Orbit Verification of New Technologies and Improve the Engineering Level of New Technologies -- 2.3.3 Simplify the Product Spectrum and Promote the Construction of Product Pipelines -- 2.3.4 Respond to Commercial Product Demand and Reduce Product Cost -- 2.3.5 The Key Development Direction of Low-Orbit Laser Inter-Satellite Link Engineering Demonstration Work -- References -- Chapter 3 Spacecraft Orbits and Application -- 3.1 Overview -- 3.2 Kepler's Laws -- 3.2.1 Kepler's First Law -- 3.2.2 Kepler's Second Law -- 3.2.3 Kepler's Third Law -- 3.3 Two-Body Motion and Orbital Parameters -- 3.3.1 Two-Body Movement -- 3.3.2 Track Parameters -- 3.4 Near-Earth Space Orbits and Applications -- 3.4.1 Track Type -- 3.4.2 Sub-Satellite Point Trajectory -- 3.4.3 Several Commonly Used Tracks -- 3.4.3.1 Sun-Synchronous Orbit -- 3.4.3.2 Return to the Track -- 3.4.3.3 Geosynchronous Orbit -- 3.4.3.4 Freeze the Track -- 3.4.4 Overlay -- 3.4.4.1 Coverage Area -- 3.4.4.2 Minimum Observation Angle -- References -- Chapter 4 Basic Model of Constellation Inter-Satellite Link Networking -- 4.1 Application Requirements of Satellite Navigation Inter-Satellite Links -- 4.1.1 Constellation Precise Orbit Determination and Time Synchronization -- 4.1.2 Data Communication -- 4.1.3 Autonomous Operation -- 4.1.4 Extended Service. 4.2 Basic Requirement Model of Inter-Satellite Link Network Application -- 4.2.1 Basic Configuration of Constellations -- 4.2.2 Inter-Satellite Transmission Network Based on STDMA -- 4.2.3 Antenna Solution -- 4.2.4 Inter-Satellite Link Application Mode -- 4.3 Inter-Satellite Link Network Chain Topology Model -- 4.3.1 Analysis of Topological Attribute of Inter-Satellite Links -- 4.3.2 Inter-Satellite Visibility Analysis -- 4.3.3 Inter-Satellite Link Topology Cost -- 4.3.3.1 Path Loss -- 4.3.3.2 Transmission Loss -- 4.3.3.3 Protocol Overhead -- 4.4 Inter-Satellite Link Network Protocol Model -- 4.4.1 Inter-Satellite Network Protocol Model -- 4.4.2 Transport Layer Protocol -- References -- Chapter 5 Principles of Laser Inter-Satellite Ranging -- 5.1 Principle of Inter-Satellite Ranging -- 5.2 Inter-Satellite Ranging Accuracy -- 5.3 Principle of Microwave Inter-Satellite Ranging -- 5.3.1 Principle of Pseudo-Range Two-Way Ranging -- 5.3.2 Analysis of Error Sources in Microwave Ranging -- 5.3.2.1 Antenna Phase Center Error -- 5.3.2.2 Device Circuit Delay Error -- 5.3.2.3 Multipath Effect Error -- 5.3.2.4 Ionospheric Delay Error -- 5.3.2.5 Relativistic Effect Error -- 5.4 Principle of Laser Inter-Satellite Ranging -- 5.4.1 Principle of Laser Pulse Ranging -- 5.4.2 Analysis of Error Sources in Laser Ranging -- References -- Chapter 6 Composition of Laser Inter-Satellite Link -- 6.1 Basic Structure of Laser Inter-Satellite Link -- 6.1.1 Optical Transmitting Subsystem -- 6.1.2 Light Receiving Subsystem -- 6.1.3 Align, Capture, Track Subsystem .(PAT) -- 6.2 Workflow of Laser Inter-Satellite Link -- 6.3 Constraints -- 6.3.1 Satellite Orbit -- 6.3.2 Satellite Attitude -- 6.3.3 Uncertain Angle of Pre-Cover -- 6.3.4 Satellite Vibration Problem -- 6.3.5 Dynamic Coupling Problem -- 6.3.6 Influence of Background Stray Light. 6.4 Transmitter Design -- 6.4.1 Choice of Laser -- 6.4.2 Wavelength Selection -- 6.4.3 Selection of the Diameter of the Transmitting Antenna -- 6.4.4 Calculation of Transmitting Antenna Gain -- 6.5 Receiver Design -- 6.5.1 Selection of Receiver Detector -- 6.5.2 Selection of Receiving Antenna Aperture -- 6.5.3 Calculation of Receiving Antenna Gain -- 6.5.4 Calculation of Received Power -- References -- Chapter 7 Inter-Satellite Laser Capture, Aiming, and Tracking System -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Acquisition -- 7.2.1 Capture Scheme -- 7.2.1.1 Stare-Scan -- 7.2.1.2 Scan-Scan -- 7.2.2 Capture Path -- 7.3 Pointing -- 7.4 Tracking -- 7.4.1 Analysis of Tracking System Beacon Beam Divergence -- 7.4.2 The Role of the Tracking System in the APT System -- 7.5 APT System Terminal Structure -- 7.5.1 Coarse Sight Subsystem Design -- 7.5.1.1 Coarse Sight Subsystem Composition -- 7.5.1.2 Coarse Aiming Control Subsystem Design -- 7.5.2 Design of Precision Sighting Subsystem -- 7.5.2.1 The Composition of the Precision Aiming Subsystem -- 7.5.2.2 Design of Precision Aiming Control System -- References -- Chapter 8 Inter-Satellite Laser Link Tracking Error -- 8.1 Definition of Alignment Error -- 8.2 Alignment Error Model and Factor Analysis -- 8.2.1 Mathematical Modeling of Alignment Errors -- 8.2.2 Factors Causing Alignment Errors -- 8.2.3 Influence of Tracking Error on Beam Distribution at Receiver -- 8.2.3.1 The Effect of Tracking Error on the Beam Intensity at the Receiving End -- 8.2.3.2 Influence of Tracking Error on Beam Power at Receiver -- 8.2.4 Influence of Tracking and Pointing Error on Communication Error Rate -- 8.3 Analysis of Tracking and Pointing Error Sources of Inter-Satellite Laser Communication System -- 8.3.1 Satellite Platform Vibration -- 8.3.2 Detector Noise. 8.3.2.1 Characteristics and Types of Detector Noise -- 8.3.2.2 Effect of Detector Noise on System Performance -- 8.4 Satellite Platform Vibration Suppression Scheme -- 8.4.1 Satellite Platform Vibration Suppression Scheme -- 8.4.1.1 Passive Vibration Isolation -- 8.4.1.2 Active Control -- 8.4.2 Feedforward Vibration Suppression Algorithm -- 8.4.2.1 Influence of Satellite Platform Vibration on Precision Aiming Control System -- 8.4.2.2 Analysis of Feedforward Vibration Suppression Algorithm -- References -- Chapter 9 Inter-Satellite Link Laser Modulation Mode -- 9.1 Block Diagram of Inter-Satellite Link Optical Communication System -- 9.2 Typical Incoherent Optical Modulation (IM/DD) -- 9.2.1 On-Off Key Control -- 9.2.2 Pulse Position Modulation -- 9.2.3 Differential Pulse Position Modulation -- 9.2.4 Digital Pulse Interval Modulation -- 9.2.5 Double Head Pulse Interval Modulation -- 9.3 Coherent Optical Communication Modulator and Modulation Principle -- 9.3.1 Optical Modulator -- 9.3.2 Coherent Optical Communication Modulation Format -- 9.3.2.1 Binary Phase Shift Keying -- 9.3.2.2 Quaternary Phase Shift Keying -- 9.3.2.3 8PSK -- 9.3.2.4 8QAM -- 9.4 Comparison of Communication Performance of Laser Modulation Schemes -- 9.4.1 Average Transmit Power -- 9.4.1.1 OOK -- 9.4.1.2 PPM -- 9.4.1.3 DPPM -- 9.4.1.4 DPIM -- 9.4.1.5 DH-PIM -- 9.4.1.6 Coherent PSK -- 9.4.2 Transmission Bandwidth -- 9.4.2.1 PPM -- 9.4.2.2 DPPM -- 9.4.2.3 DPIM -- 9.4.2.4 DH-PIM -- 9.4.2.5 Coherent PSK -- 9.4.3 Bit Error Rate -- 9.4.3.1 OOK -- 9.4.3.2 PPM -- 9.4.3.3 DPPM -- 9.4.3.4 DPIM -- 9.4.3.5 DH-PIM -- 9.4.3.6 BPSK -- 9.4.4 Summary -- References -- Index -- EULA. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910830305803321 |
Zhang Jianjun (Writer on artificial satellites)
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Leveling the playing field : the democratization of technology / / by Rod Scher |
Autore | Scher Rod |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Guilford, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (345 p.) |
Disciplina | 303.48/3 |
Soggetto topico |
Technology - Social aspects
Culture and globalization |
ISBN | 1-4422-3927-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction. 1983: Looking Back; Chapter One. Foundations: Fire and Stone; Chapter Two. Let's Talk: Language and Writing; Chapter Three. A Communication Revolution: Books and Printing; Chapter Four. Goin' Mobile: The Automobile; Chapter Five. Drones: Robots in the Skies; Chapter Six. Enhancing Your Brain: Computers and the Internet; Chapter Seven. Finding Your Way: GPS; Chapter Eight. A Revolution in a Box: 3D Printing; Chapter Nine. Don't Call Me, I'll Call You: The Rise of the Smartphone; Chapter Ten. We're Following You: Social Media
Chapter Eleven. Everything Is Connected: The Internet of ThingsChapter Twelve. Everyone Is Watching You: The Death of Privacy; Afterword: The Death of Ötzi; Bibliography; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910798364703321 |
Scher Rod
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Leveling the playing field : the democratization of technology / / by Rod Scher |
Autore | Scher Rod |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Guilford, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (345 p.) |
Disciplina | 303.48/3 |
Soggetto topico |
Technology - Social aspects
Culture and globalization |
ISBN | 1-4422-3927-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction. 1983: Looking Back; Chapter One. Foundations: Fire and Stone; Chapter Two. Let's Talk: Language and Writing; Chapter Three. A Communication Revolution: Books and Printing; Chapter Four. Goin' Mobile: The Automobile; Chapter Five. Drones: Robots in the Skies; Chapter Six. Enhancing Your Brain: Computers and the Internet; Chapter Seven. Finding Your Way: GPS; Chapter Eight. A Revolution in a Box: 3D Printing; Chapter Nine. Don't Call Me, I'll Call You: The Rise of the Smartphone; Chapter Ten. We're Following You: Social Media
Chapter Eleven. Everything Is Connected: The Internet of ThingsChapter Twelve. Everyone Is Watching You: The Death of Privacy; Afterword: The Death of Ötzi; Bibliography; Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910829118703321 |
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Lincoln's secret spy : the Civil War case that changed the future of espionage / / Jane Singer and John Stewart |
Autore | Singer Jane |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Guilford, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (329 p.) |
Disciplina |
973.7/85092
973.785092 |
Soggetto topico |
Spies - United States - History - 19th century
Spies - United States |
ISBN |
1-4930-1738-1
1-4930-0810-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | ""Introduction""; ""1 I Was the President�s Spy""; ""2 My Old Kentucky Home""; ""3 Oh, to Be a Minstrel!""; ""4 W. Alvin Lloyd, Publisher""; ""5 Acolytes and Accomplices""; ""6 Escape from New York""; ""7 The Memphis Caper""; ""8 Of Actresses and Wives""; ""9 He Said He Would Hang Me""; ""10 Grave Suspicions""; ""11 Shot Down Like a Dog""; ""12 By Order of President Jefferson Davis""; ""13 Leaving Dixie""; ""14 Anatomy of a Fraud""; ""15 Lay of the Last Minstrel""; ""16 Post Lloyd Ergo Propter Lloyd""; ""Epilogue""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Notes""; ""Sources""; ""Appendix""; ""Index"" |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910797185903321 |
Singer Jane
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Lincoln's secret spy : the Civil War case that changed the future of espionage / / Jane Singer and John Stewart |
Autore | Singer Jane |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Guilford, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (329 p.) |
Disciplina |
973.7/85092
973.785092 |
Soggetto topico |
Spies - United States - History - 19th century
Spies - United States |
ISBN |
1-4930-1738-1
1-4930-0810-2 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | ""Introduction""; ""1 I Was the President�s Spy""; ""2 My Old Kentucky Home""; ""3 Oh, to Be a Minstrel!""; ""4 W. Alvin Lloyd, Publisher""; ""5 Acolytes and Accomplices""; ""6 Escape from New York""; ""7 The Memphis Caper""; ""8 Of Actresses and Wives""; ""9 He Said He Would Hang Me""; ""10 Grave Suspicions""; ""11 Shot Down Like a Dog""; ""12 By Order of President Jefferson Davis""; ""13 Leaving Dixie""; ""14 Anatomy of a Fraud""; ""15 Lay of the Last Minstrel""; ""16 Post Lloyd Ergo Propter Lloyd""; ""Epilogue""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Notes""; ""Sources""; ""Appendix""; ""Index"" |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910815191703321 |
Singer Jane
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Looking for Hemingway : Spain, the bullfights, and a final rite of passage / / Tony Castro |
Autore | Castro Tony |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Guilford, Connecticut : , : Lyons Press, , 2016 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (273 pages) |
Disciplina | 813/.52 |
Soggetto topico | Novelists, American - 20th century |
ISBN |
1-4930-1821-3
1-4930-1822-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910798737003321 |
Castro Tony
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