Preliminary analysis of ERS-1 SAR for forest ecosystem studies

1992 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.C. Dobson ◽  
L. Pierce ◽  
K. Sarabandi ◽  
F.T. Ulaby ◽  
T. Sharik

The conservation of Earth's forest ecosystems is one of the great environmental challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. All of Earth's ecosystems now face the spectre of the accelerated greenhouse effect and rates of change in climatic regimes that have hitherto been unknown. In addition, multiple use forestry – where forests are managed to provide for both a supply of wood and the conservation of biodiversity – can change the floristic composition and vegetation structure of forests with significant implications for wildlife habitat. Wildlife, fire and future climate: a forest ecosystem analysis explores these themes through a landscape-wide study of refugia and future climate in the tall, wet forests of the Central Highlands of Victoria. It represents a model case study for the kind of integrated investigation needed throughout the world in order to deal with the potential response of terrestrial ecological systems to global change. The analyses presented in this book represent one of the few ecosystem studies ever undertaken that has attempted such a complex synthesis of fire, wildlife, vegetation, and climate. Wildlife, fire and future climate: a forest ecosystem analysis is written by an experienced team of leading world experts in fire ecology, modelling, terrain and climate analysis, vegetation and wildlife habitat. Their collaboration on this book represents a unique and exemplary, multi-disciplinary venture.


1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Jon Ranson ◽  
Guoqing Sun ◽  
John F. Weishampel ◽  
Robert G. Knox

1994 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 541-547
Author(s):  
J. Sýkora ◽  
J. Rybák ◽  
P. Ambrož

AbstractHigh resolution images, obtained during July 11, 1991 total solar eclipse, allowed us to estimate the degree of solar corona polarization in the light of FeXIV 530.3 nm emission line and in the white light, as well. Very preliminary analysis reveals remarkable differences in the degree of polarization for both sets of data, particularly as for level of polarization and its distribution around the Sun’s limb.


2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-85
Author(s):  
Sandra M. Grether

Individuals with Rett syndrome (RS) present with a complex profile. They benefit from a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. In our clinic, the Communication Matrix © (Rowland, 1990/1996/2004) is used to collect data about the communication skills and modalities used by those with RS across the lifespan. Preliminary analysis of this data supports the expected changes in communication behaviors as the individual with RS ages and motor deficits have a greater impact.


1988 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick M. Siem ◽  
Thomas R. Carretta ◽  
Theresa A. Mercatante

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca E. Wilson ◽  
Claire K. M. Townsend ◽  
Joseph Keawe'Aimoku Kaholokula ◽  
Kathryn Braun ◽  
Diane Paloma ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan D. Schmidt ◽  
John M. Huete ◽  
Michelle D. Chin ◽  
Patricia F. Kurtz ◽  
Theodosia R. Paclawskyj

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