Author: North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society
Publisher: Atlantica Séguier Frontières
ISBN: 9782863321096
Category : Airglow
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
The Protection of Astronomical and Geophysical Sites
Author: North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society
Publisher: Atlantica Séguier Frontières
ISBN: 9782863321096
Category : Airglow
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Publisher: Atlantica Séguier Frontières
ISBN: 9782863321096
Category : Airglow
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Light Pollution Handbook
Author: Kohei Narisada
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402026668
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 966
Book Description
Constituting the first holistic overview including practical remedies, this handbook provides the background needed by anyone grappling with the complex issue of outdoor lighting and its effects. It describes not only the problems that astronomers and other night sky observers face in reducing the problems of information loss due to light pollution, as well as the problems lighting technologists face in optimising outdoor lighting installations that cause little or no light pollution. The first part is directed to decision makers and managers of outdoor space and covers the areas of general interest, culminating in recommendations to reduce the impact of light pollution. The second part is directed primarily to scientists and engineers, as a support to the design and maintenance of outdoor lighting installations, with special reference to astronomical observations. Elaborating issues from the first part, these contributions include examples that refer to specific outdoor lighting projects and to more general policy and educational measures. Written for designers of lighting equipment and managers of astronomical observatories, but also aimed at the authorities and decision makers responsible for the organization and maintenance of the public space, it will serve a good purpose in graduate or postgraduate curricula for scientists, engineers, economists and law students. This handbook fills the gap that exists between astronomical textbooks, engineering texts and popular brochures about light pollution.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402026668
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 966
Book Description
Constituting the first holistic overview including practical remedies, this handbook provides the background needed by anyone grappling with the complex issue of outdoor lighting and its effects. It describes not only the problems that astronomers and other night sky observers face in reducing the problems of information loss due to light pollution, as well as the problems lighting technologists face in optimising outdoor lighting installations that cause little or no light pollution. The first part is directed to decision makers and managers of outdoor space and covers the areas of general interest, culminating in recommendations to reduce the impact of light pollution. The second part is directed primarily to scientists and engineers, as a support to the design and maintenance of outdoor lighting installations, with special reference to astronomical observations. Elaborating issues from the first part, these contributions include examples that refer to specific outdoor lighting projects and to more general policy and educational measures. Written for designers of lighting equipment and managers of astronomical observatories, but also aimed at the authorities and decision makers responsible for the organization and maintenance of the public space, it will serve a good purpose in graduate or postgraduate curricula for scientists, engineers, economists and law students. This handbook fills the gap that exists between astronomical textbooks, engineering texts and popular brochures about light pollution.
Literature 1992, Part 1
Author: Astronomisches Recheninstitut
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3662123797
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1456
Book Description
"Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts" appearing twice a year has become oneof the fundamental publications in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics andneighbouring sciences. It is the most important English-language abstracting journal in the mentioned branches. The abstracts are classified under more than a hundred subject categories, thus permitting a quick survey of the whole extended material. The AAA is a valuable and important publication for all students and scientists working in the fields of astronomy and related sciences. As such it represents a necessary ingredient of any astronomical library all over the world.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3662123797
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1456
Book Description
"Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts" appearing twice a year has become oneof the fundamental publications in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics andneighbouring sciences. It is the most important English-language abstracting journal in the mentioned branches. The abstracts are classified under more than a hundred subject categories, thus permitting a quick survey of the whole extended material. The AAA is a valuable and important publication for all students and scientists working in the fields of astronomy and related sciences. As such it represents a necessary ingredient of any astronomical library all over the world.
The Vanishing Universe
Author: Derek McNally
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521450209
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Ironically, the technology that has made possible so many exciting astronomical discoveries is now jeopardizing the future of observational astronomy. The effects of atmospheric degradation, electromagnetic pollution, and near-Earth space debris are taking their toll. This provocative survey convincingly demonstrates the destructive impact of civilization on current observational astronomy. International astronomers discuss the sources and effects of environmental pollution and degradation and together with specialists from industry, law and elsewhere, they outline possible remedies and the legislation required for successful international regulation of the pollutants. These articles provide essential reference for the professional astronomer, environmentalist, and concerned nonspecialist.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521450209
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Ironically, the technology that has made possible so many exciting astronomical discoveries is now jeopardizing the future of observational astronomy. The effects of atmospheric degradation, electromagnetic pollution, and near-Earth space debris are taking their toll. This provocative survey convincingly demonstrates the destructive impact of civilization on current observational astronomy. International astronomers discuss the sources and effects of environmental pollution and degradation and together with specialists from industry, law and elsewhere, they outline possible remedies and the legislation required for successful international regulation of the pollutants. These articles provide essential reference for the professional astronomer, environmentalist, and concerned nonspecialist.
Transactions of the International Astronomical Union
Author: International Astronomical Union
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Astronomy and Astrophysics - Volume II
Author: Oddbjørn Engvold Bozena Czerny, John Lattanzio and Rolf Stabell
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
ISBN: 1780210019
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
ISBN: 1780210019
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Reports on Astronomy
Author: Jacqueline Bergeron
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401111006
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 603
Book Description
IAU Transactions are published as a volume corresponding to each General Assembly. Volume A is produced prior to the Assembly and contains Reports on Astronomy, prepared by each Commission President. The intention is to summarize the astronomical results that have affected the work of the Commission since the production of the previous Reports up to a time which is about one year prior to the General Assembly. Volume B is produced after the Assembly and contains accounts of Commission Meetings which were held, together with other material. The reports included in the present volume range from outline summaries to lengthy compilations and references. Most reports are in English.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401111006
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 603
Book Description
IAU Transactions are published as a volume corresponding to each General Assembly. Volume A is produced prior to the Assembly and contains Reports on Astronomy, prepared by each Commission President. The intention is to summarize the astronomical results that have affected the work of the Commission since the production of the previous Reports up to a time which is about one year prior to the General Assembly. Volume B is produced after the Assembly and contains accounts of Commission Meetings which were held, together with other material. The reports included in the present volume range from outline summaries to lengthy compilations and references. Most reports are in English.
Japanese Journal of Astronomy and Geophysics
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Physics Briefs
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Physics
Languages : en
Pages : 1288
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Physics
Languages : en
Pages : 1288
Book Description
Outdoor Lighting: Physics, Vision and Perception
Author: Duco Schreuder
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402086024
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
The present book is based on the experience of the author. The experience is mainly the result of years of research, of consulting work, and in participation in policy decision making in many felds, most, but not all, related to outdoor lighting. To some degree, the book represents the preference of the author. The selection of the subjects is based on more than 50 years of experience of what is desirable to know for persons engaged in scientifc research or practical application in the felds of lighting and vision. The subjects deal with a number of fundamental aspects. The theorists must have them at their fngertips, whereas the practical engineers may assume them as known in their daily work. The selection of subjects is based in part by the questions that came to the author over the years, but even more by the preference of the author himself. In this respect, it is a personal book. Thus, it should be stressed that the book is not a ‘handbook’ or even a ‘textbook’; many subjects that commonly are treated in such books are not included here. Not because they lack importance, but because the author feels that they are adequately treated elsewhere. Some relevant works are mentioned in the References. Over the years, the author has been engaged in giving courses on vision and lighting, lately more in particular on Masterclasses on a post-graduate or post-doctorate level.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402086024
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
The present book is based on the experience of the author. The experience is mainly the result of years of research, of consulting work, and in participation in policy decision making in many felds, most, but not all, related to outdoor lighting. To some degree, the book represents the preference of the author. The selection of the subjects is based on more than 50 years of experience of what is desirable to know for persons engaged in scientifc research or practical application in the felds of lighting and vision. The subjects deal with a number of fundamental aspects. The theorists must have them at their fngertips, whereas the practical engineers may assume them as known in their daily work. The selection of subjects is based in part by the questions that came to the author over the years, but even more by the preference of the author himself. In this respect, it is a personal book. Thus, it should be stressed that the book is not a ‘handbook’ or even a ‘textbook’; many subjects that commonly are treated in such books are not included here. Not because they lack importance, but because the author feels that they are adequately treated elsewhere. Some relevant works are mentioned in the References. Over the years, the author has been engaged in giving courses on vision and lighting, lately more in particular on Masterclasses on a post-graduate or post-doctorate level.