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Powering Science
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2018-01-29
Powering Science written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-29 with Science categories.
NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) currently operates over five dozen missions, with approximately two dozen additional missions in development. These missions span the scientific fields associated with SMD's four divisionsâ€"Astrophysics, Earth Science, Heliophysics, and Planetary Sciences. Because a single mission can consist of multiple spacecraft, NASA-SMD is responsible for nearly 100 operational spacecraft. The most high profile of these are the large strategic missions, often referred to as "flagships." Large strategic missions are essential to maintaining the global leadership of the United States in space exploration and in science because only the United States has the budget, technology, and trained personnel in multiple scientific fields to conduct missions that attract a range of international partners. This report examines the role of large, strategic missions within a balanced program across NASA-SMD space and Earth sciences programs. It considers the role and scientific productivity of such missions in advancing science, technology and the long-term health of the field, and provides guidance that NASA can use to help set the priority of larger missions within a properly balanced program containing a range of mission classes.
Powering Science
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Large Strategic NASA Science Missions: Science Value and Role in a Balanced Portfolio
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Powering Science written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Large Strategic NASA Science Missions: Science Value and Role in a Balanced Portfolio and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Science categories.
NASAâe(tm)s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) currently operates over five dozen missions, with approximately two dozen additional missions in development. These missions span the scientific fields associated with SMDâe(tm)s four divisionsâe"Astrophysics, Earth Science, Heliophysics, and Planetary Sciences. Because a single mission can consist of multiple spacecraft, NASA-SMD is responsible for nearly 100 operational spacecraft. The most high profile of these are the large strategic missions, often referred to as âeoeflagships.âe Large strategic missions are essential to maintaining the global leadership of the United States in space exploration and in science because only the United States has the budget, technology, and trained personnel in multiple scientific fields to conduct missions that attract a range of international partners. This report examines the role of large, strategic missions within a balanced program across NASA-SMD space and Earth sciences programs. It considers the role and scientific productivity of such missions in advancing science, technology and the long-term health of the field, and provides guidance that NASA can use to help set the priority of larger missions within a properly balanced program containing a range of mission classes.
Powering The Future
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Author : Robert B Laughlin
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-09-27
Powering The Future written by Robert B Laughlin and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-27 with Science categories.
In Powering the Future, Nobel laureate Robert B. Laughlin transports us two centuries into the future, when we've ceased to use carbon from the ground -- either because humans have banned carbon burning or because fuel has simply run out. Boldly, Laughlin predicts no earth-shattering transformations will have taken place. Six generations from now, there will still be soccer moms, shopping malls, and business trips. Firesides will still be snug and warm. How will we do it? Not by discovering a magic bullet to slay our energy problems, but through a slew of fascinating technologies, drawing on wind, water, and fire. Powering the Future is an objective yet optimistic tour through alternative fuel sources, set in a world where we've burned every last drop of petroleum and every last shovelful of coal. The Predictable:Fossil fuels will run out. The present flow of crude oil out of the ground equals in one day the average flow of the Mississippi River past New Orleans in thirteen minutes. If you add the energy equivalents of gas and coal, it's thirty-six minutes. At the present rate of consumption, we'll be out of fossil fuels in two centuries" time. We always choose the cheapest gas. From the nineteenth-century consolidation of the oil business to the California energy crisis of 2000-2001, the energy business has shown, time and again, how low prices dominate market share. Market forces -- not green technology -- will be the driver of energy innovation in the next 200 years.The laws of physics remain fixed. Energy will still be conserved, degrade entropically with use, and have to be disposed of as waste heat into outer space. How much energy a fuel can pack away in a given space is fixed by quantum mechanics -- and if we want to keep flying jet planes, we will need carbon-based fuels.The Potential:Animal waste.If dried and burned, the world's agricultural manure would supply about one-third as much energy as all the coal we presently consume.Trash. The United States disposes of 88 million tons of carbon in its trash per year. While the incineration of waste trash is not enough to contribute meaningfully to the global demand for energy, it will constrain fuel prices by providing a cheap supply of carbon.Solar energy.The power used to light all the cities around the world is only one-millionth of the total power of sunlight pouring down on earth's daytime side. And the amount of hydropump storage required to store the world’s daily electrical surge is equal to only eight times the volume of Lake Mead.
Powering The Future
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Author : Daniel B. Botkin
language : en
Publisher: Pearson Education
Release Date : 2010-03-23
Powering The Future written by Daniel B. Botkin and has been published by Pearson Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-23 with categories.
Dr. Daniel B. Botkin objectively assesses the true prospects, limitations, costs, risks, dangers, and tradeoffs associated with every leading and emerging source of energy, including oil, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, nuclear, wind, solar, ocean power, and biofuels. Next, Botkin addresses the energy distribution system, outlining how it currently works, identifying its inefficiencies, and reviewing options for improving it. Finally, Botkin turns to solutions, offering a realistic, scientifically and economically viable path to a sustainable, energy-independent future: one that can improve the quality of life for Americans and for people around the world. The Future of Fossil Fuels What can we realistically expect from oil, gas, and coal? Will Alternative Energy Sources Really Matter? Running the numbers on solar, wind, biofuels, and other renewables Must We All Wear Sweaters and Live in Caves? The right role for efficiency--and why energy minimalism isn’t the solution Where We Can Start--and What Will Happen if We Don’t No magic bullet, but there are sensible, realistic solutions
Combined Heat And Power
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Author : Paul Breeze
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2017-11-30
Combined Heat And Power written by Paul Breeze and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-30 with Science categories.
Combined Heat and Power Generation is a concise, up-to-date and accessible guide to the combined delivery of heat and power to anything, from a single home to a municipal power plant. Breeze discusses the historical background for CHP and why it is set to be a key emission control strategy for the 21st Century. Various technologies such as piston engines, gas turbines and fuel cells are discussed. Economic and environmental factors also are considered and analyzed, making this a very valuable resource for those involved with the research, design, implementation and management of the provision of heat and power. Discusses the historical background of combined heat and power usage and why CHP is seen as a key emission control strategy for the 21st Century Explores the technological aspects of CHP in a clear and concise style and delves into various key technologies, such as piston engines, steam and gas turbines and fuel cells Evaluates the economic factors of CHP and the installation of generation systems, along with energy conversion efficiencies
Powering Science Based Innovation Exploring The Need And Role Of A Network Of Innovation Centres In The Uk And Ireland
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Author : Stephen Roper
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023
Powering Science Based Innovation Exploring The Need And Role Of A Network Of Innovation Centres In The Uk And Ireland written by Stephen Roper and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with categories.
Powering Discovery
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Author : The Expert Panel on International Practices for Funding Natural Science and Engineering Research
language : en
Publisher: Council of Canadian Academies
Release Date : 2021-05-04
Powering Discovery written by The Expert Panel on International Practices for Funding Natural Science and Engineering Research and has been published by Council of Canadian Academies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-04 with Business & Economics categories.
Powering Discovery examines successful international practices for supporting natural sciences and engineering research and how some of these could be applied in Canada. The report explores approaches for supporting researchers and a wide spectrum of research. It also sheds light on promising and novel approaches for increasing funding efficiency and promoting and measuring impact.
Space Studies Board Annual Report 2017
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2018-12-19
Space Studies Board Annual Report 2017 written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-19 with Science categories.
The original charter of the Space Science Board was established in June 1958, three months before the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) opened its doors. The Space Science Board and its successor, the Space Studies Board (SSB), have provided expert external and independent scientific and programmatic advice to NASA on a continuous basis from NASA's inception until the present. The SSB has also provided such advice to other executive branch agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Department of Defense, as well as to Congress. Space Studies Board Annual Report 2017 covers a message from the chair of the SSB, David N. Spergel. This report also explains the origins of the Space Science Board, how the Space Studies Board functions today, the SSB's collaboration with other National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine units, assures the quality of the SSB reports, acknowledges the audience and sponsors, and expresses the necessity to enhance the outreach and improve dissemination of SSB reports. This report will be relevant to a full range of government audiences in civilian space research - including NASA, NSF, NOAA, USGS, and the Department of Energy, as well members of the SSB, policy makers, and researchers.
Powering The Future
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Author : V T Harikumar
language : en
Publisher: Harikumar V T
Release Date : 2024-04-11
Powering The Future written by V T Harikumar and has been published by Harikumar V T this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-11 with Science categories.
"Powering the Future: The Science and Engineering of Nuclear Reactors" delves into the heart of one of the most promising and complex energy sources of the 21st century. Authored by leading experts in the field, this comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration of the science, technology, and engineering behind nuclear reactors and their role in shaping the future of energy production. From the fundamental principles of nuclear physics to the intricate design and operation of reactor systems, each chapter provides a detailed examination of key concepts, innovations, and challenges in the field of nuclear engineering. Readers will gain insights into reactor kinetics, fuel cycle management, thermal hydraulics, safety systems, and advanced reactor designs, among other topics. The book presents a balanced perspective on the opportunities and challenges associated with nuclear energy, highlighting its potential to provide clean, reliable, and sustainable power while addressing issues such as climate change and energy security. Through clear explanations, illustrative diagrams, and real-world examples, "Powering the Future" equips readers with the knowledge and understanding needed to navigate the complexities of nuclear technology and its implications for society. Whether you are a student, researcher, engineer, or policymaker interested in the future of energy, "Powering the Future" offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the science and engineering of nuclear reactors, paving the way for informed decision-making and innovation in the field of nuclear energy.
Inductive Powering
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Author : Koenraad van Schuylenbergh
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2009-05-31
Inductive Powering written by Koenraad van Schuylenbergh and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-31 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Inductive powering has been a reliable and simple method for many years to wirelessly power devices over relatively short distances, from a few centimetres to a few feet. Examples are found in biomedical applications, such as cochlear implants; in RFID, such as smart cards for building access control; and in consumer devices, such as electrical toothbrushes. Device sizes shrunk considerably the past decades, demanding accurate design tools to obtain reliable link operation in demanding environments. With smaller coil sizes, the link efficiency drops dramatically to a point where the commonly used calculation methods become invalid. Inductive Powering: Basic Theory and Application to Biomedical Systems lists all design equations and topology alternatives to successfully build an inductive power and data link for your specific application. It also contains practical guidelines to expand the external driver with a servomechanism that automatically tunes itself to varying coupling and load conditions.