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Environmental Information Systems in Industry and Public Administration provides an overview of worldwide research and development of environmental information systems (ENVIS). This book is the only topical documentation of the highly innovative approach of information systems for environmental protection. Issues are covered from the global and multinational level to industrial solutions for enterprises. In particular, the book deals with protection of air, water and soil, urban and landscape developments, prevention of environmental hazards and waste management.
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Presents 27 research papers on the application of computers to environmental protection. In particular, the book deals with urban and landscape developments, prevention of environmental hazards, waste management, and the protection of air, water and soil. Data analysis, geographic information systems (GIS), modeling, and simulation are the main technologies involved. Topics include cognitive aspects on the representation of dynamic environmental phenomena using animations, management of protected areas in Europe through integrated ecological information systems, modeling traffic and logistics for sustainability impact assessment, estimation of waste generated by healthcare facilities, the prediction of forest fire propagation, and recycling and disassembly planning. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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