54 Ebooks de Marine Board
Division on Earth and Life Studies & Marine Board: Spills of Emulsified Fuels
Spills of Emulsified Fuels: Risks and Response is part of an evolving body of work conducted by the National Research Council (NRC) to help inform debate and decision-making regarding the ecological …
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€47.79
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Spills of Nonfloating Oils
In the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) was directed to assess the risk of spills for oils that may sink or be negatively buoyant, to examine and evaluate e …
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€30.86
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Meeting Research and Education Needs in Coastal Engineering
After discussions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the Office of Naval Research, the National Research Counc …
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€49.01
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Applying Advanced Information Systems to Ports and Waterways Management
The future safety of maritime transportation in the United Statesa major factor in the nation’s international trade and economic well-beingwill depend heavily on the quality of port and waterways inf …
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€48.77
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Oil Spill Risks From Tank Vessel Lightering
The safety record of lightering (the transfer of petroleum cargo at sea from a large tanker to smaller ones) has been excellent in U.S. waters in recent years, as evidenced by the very low rate of sp …
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€48.89
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Double-Hull Tanker Legislation
The passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) by Congress and subsequent modifications of international maritime regulations resulted in a far-reaching change in the design of tank vessels. D …
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€64.31
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Striking a Balance
America’s ocean and coastal regionswhich provide wildlife habitat, commercial fish stocks, mineral reserves, travelways, recreation, and moreare under increasing pressure as more and more people expl …
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€63.06
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Ships’ Ballast Operations: Stemming the Tide
The European zebra mussel in the Great Lakes, a toxic Japanese dinoflagellate transferred to Australiasuch biologically and economically harmful stowaways have made it imperative to achieve better ma …
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€60.49
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Contaminated Sediments in Ports and Waterways
Contaminated marine sediments threaten ecosystems, marine resources, and human health. They can have major economic impacts when controversies over risks and costs of sediment management interfere wi …
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€70.61
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Simulated Voyages
This book assesses the state of practice and use of ship-bridge simulators in the professional development and licensing of deck officers and marine pilots. It focuses on full-mission computer-based …
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€54.05
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Shipbuilding Technology and Education
The U.S. shipbuilding industry now confronts grave challenges in providing essential support of national objectives. With recent emphasis on renewal of the U.S. naval fleet, followed by the defense b …
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€47.79
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Beach Nourishment and Protection
Many coastal communities have built structures at their beaches and added quantities of sand in contoured designs to combat erosion. Are such beach nourishment projects technically and economically s …
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€70.89
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Clean Ships, Clean Ports, Clean Oceans
Marine debris is a serious environmental problem. To do its part, the United States has agreed to abide by the international treaty for garbage control at sea, known as MARPOL 73/78 Annex V.Clean Shi …
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€55.30
Committee on the Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Roles and Future Needs & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Polar Icebreakers in a Changing World
The United States has enduring national and strategic interests in the polar regions, including citizens living above the Arctic circle and three year-round scientific stations in the Antarctic. Pola …
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€47.20
Committee on the Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Roles and Future Needs & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Polar Icebreaker Roles and U.S. Future Needs
The age and condition of the U.S. Coast Guard’s polar icebreakers are jeopardizing national security and scientific research in the Arctic and Antarctic, according to an interim report from the Natio …
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€30.72
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Marine Board: Macondo Well Deepwater Horizon Blowout
The blowout of the Macondo well on April 20, 2010, led to enormous consequences for the individuals involved in the drilling operations, and for their families. Eleven workers on the Deepwater Horizo …
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€3.83
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology & Marine Board: Macondo Well Deepwater Horizon Blowout
The blowout of the Macondo well on April 20, 2010, led to enormous consequences for the individuals involved in the drilling operations, and for their families. Eleven workers on the Deepwater Horizo …
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€48.62
Committee on Options for Implementing the Requirement of Best Available and Safest Technologies for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations & Marine Board: Best Available and Safest Technologies for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
Best Available and Safest Technologies for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Options for Implementation explores a range of options for improving the implementation of the U.S. Department of the Inter …
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€3.85
Committee on Options for Implementing the Requirement of Best Available and Safest Technologies for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations & Marine Board: Best Available and Safest Technologies for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
Best Available and Safest Technologies for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Options for Implementation explores a range of options for improving the implementation of the U.S. Department of the Inter …
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€37.30
Committee on Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment
U.S. Arctic waters north of the Bering Strait and west of the Canadian border encompass a vast area that is usually ice covered for much of the year, but is increasingly experiencing longer periods a …
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€3.85
Committee on Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment
U.S. Arctic waters north of the Bering Strait and west of the Canadian border encompass a vast area that is usually ice covered for much of the year, but is increasingly experiencing longer periods a …
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€60.17
Division on Earth and Life Studies & Marine Board: Oil in the Sea III
Since the early 1970s, experts have recognized that petroleum pollutants were being discharged in marine waters worldwide, from oil spills, vessel operations, and land-based sources. Public attention …
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€54.18
Division on Earth and Life Studies & Marine Board: Spills of Emulsified Fuels
Spills of Emulsified Fuels: Risks and Response is part of an evolving body of work conducted by the National Research Council (NRC) to help inform debate and decision-making regarding the ecological …
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€40.36
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Meeting Research and Education Needs in Coastal Engineering
After discussions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the Office of Naval Research, the National Research Counc …
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€34.65
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Applying Advanced Information Systems to Ports and Waterways Management
The future safety of maritime transportation in the United Statesa major factor in the nation’s international trade and economic well-beingwill depend heavily on the quality of port and waterways inf …
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€34.75
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Double-Hull Tanker Legislation
The passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) by Congress and subsequent modifications of international maritime regulations resulted in a far-reaching change in the design of tank vessels. D …
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€45.76
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Striking a Balance
America’s ocean and coastal regionswhich provide wildlife habitat, commercial fish stocks, mineral reserves, travelways, recreation, and moreare under increasing pressure as more and more people expl …
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€44.17
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Spills of Nonfloating Oils
In the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) was directed to assess the risk of spills for oils that may sink or be negatively buoyant, to examine and evaluate e …
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€21.24
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Shipbuilding Technology and Education
The U.S. shipbuilding industry now confronts grave challenges in providing essential support of national objectives. With recent emphasis on renewal of the U.S. naval fleet, followed by the defense b …
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€34.09
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Simulated Voyages
This book assesses the state of practice and use of ship-bridge simulators in the professional development and licensing of deck officers and marine pilots. It focuses on full-mission computer-based …
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€37.97
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Contaminated Sediments in Ports and Waterways
Contaminated marine sediments threaten ecosystems, marine resources, and human health. They can have major economic impacts when controversies over risks and costs of sediment management interfere wi …
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€49.49
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Oil Spill Risks From Tank Vessel Lightering
The safety record of lightering (the transfer of petroleum cargo at sea from a large tanker to smaller ones) has been excellent in U.S. waters in recent years, as evidenced by the very low rate of sp …
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€46.13
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Dredging Coastal Ports
Are the nation’s ports adequate for our present and future needs? This volume points out that no significant new deep-water construction has occurred for a decade, and provides the information and an …
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€57.92
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Effectiveness of Oil Spill Dispersants: Using Oil Spill Dispersants on the Sea
While major oil spills are rare, oil slicks can have disastrous environmental and economic consequences. This book summarizes research on the use of chemical dispersants: their effectiveness and limi …
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€88.13
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Beach Nourishment and Protection
Many coastal communities have built structures at their beaches and added quantities of sand in contoured designs to combat erosion. Are such beach nourishment projects technically and economically s …
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€49.66
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Tanker Spills
Can we design an oil tanker that meets our complex demands for environmental protection, economical operation, and crew safety? This volume evaluates and ranks a wide variety of tank ship hull design …
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€39.41
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Minding the Helm
Large ships transporting hazardous cargoes, notorious marine accidents, and damage to marine ecosystems from tanker spills have heightened public concern for the safe navigation of ships.This new vol …
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€127.61
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Crew Size and Maritime Safety
U.S. oceangoing vessels have half the crew size of 30 years ago, thanks to automation and mechanization in the shipping industry. But are reductions in crew size increasing the risk of vessel acciden …
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€52.01
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Opportunities to Improve Marine Observations and Forecasting: Opportunities to Improve Marine Forecasting
Commerce and the general publicespecially those living in increasingly crowded, highly developed low-lying coastal communitiesrely heavily on accurate forecasts of marine conditions and weather over …
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€14.72
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Managing Troubled Waters
Reports of closed beaches, restricted shellfish beds, oil spills, and ailing fisheries are some of the recent evidence that our marine environment is in trouble. More than $133 million is spent on ma …
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€40.46
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Coastal Engineering Measurement Systems: Measuring and Understanding Coastal Processes
Much of the U.S. coastline is rapidly changingmostly eroding. That fact places increasing pressure on the planners and managers responsible for coastal development and protection, and could have a di …
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€14.72
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Coastal Erosion Zone Management: Managing Coastal Erosion
More and more of the nation’s vast coastlines are being filled with homes and vacation resorts. The result is an increasing number of structures built on erosion-prone shoreswith many of these struct …
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€55.30
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Restoring and Protecting Marine Habitat
Tremendous changes have occurred this century in the nation’s coastal habitats, in the way society views them, and in the way they are managed. This volume offers a complete, highly readable assessme …
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€58.00
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences: Clean Ships, Clean Ports, Clean Oceans
Marine debris is a serious environmental problem. To do its part, the United States has agreed to abide by the international treaty for garbage control at sea, known as MARPOL 73/78 Annex V.Clean Shi …
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€42.06
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Ships’ Ballast Operations: Stemming the Tide
The European zebra mussel in the Great Lakes, a toxic Japanese dinoflagellate transferred to Australiasuch biologically and economically harmful stowaways have made it imperative to achieve better ma …
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€42.38
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on the Safety of Marine Pipelines: Improving the Safety of Marine Pipelines
The safety of the U.S. undersea pipeline system is a major national interest and concern, whether the concern focuses on risk to human life or the potential for environmental pollution and damage. Fo …
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€44.80
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Engineering Implications of Changes in Relative Mean Sea Level: Responding to Changes in Sea Level
Over the last 100 years, sea level has risen approximately 12 centimeters and is expected to continue rising at an even faster rate. This situation has serious implications for human activity along o …
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€24.95
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Assessment of Technology and Opportunities for Marine Aquaculture in the United States: Marine Aquaculture
Coastal farming and ocean ranching of marine fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and seaweed are a major and growing industry worldwide. In the United States, freshwater aquaculture is rapidly becoming a s …
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€37.48
Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems & Committee on Assessment of Shiphandling Simulation: Shiphandling Simulation
As a result of major shipping disasters on all coasts, the safety of vessel operations in U.S. ports and waterways and the effectiveness of waterway designs are under increased scrutiny. But are trad …
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€23.11
Committee on the Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Roles and Future Needs & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Polar Icebreaker Roles and U.S. Future Needs
The age and condition of the U.S. Coast Guard’s polar icebreakers are jeopardizing national security and scientific research in the Arctic and Antarctic, according to an interim report from the Natio …
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€21.23
Committee on the Assessment of U.S. Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Roles and Future Needs & Division on Earth and Life Studies: Polar Icebreakers in a Changing World
The United States has enduring national and strategic interests in the polar regions, including citizens living above the Arctic circle and three year-round scientific stations in the Antarctic. Pola …
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€3.83
