Macro-Engineering

1997-06-01 Technology & Engineering

Author : F P Davidson
Release : 1997-06-01
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Download or read book Macro-Engineering written by F P Davidson. This book was released on 1997-06-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume makes available a reflection on large-scale engineering for building a better world. International authorities from engineering, oceanography, academia, public service, and law describe how great and imaginative concepts may be refined, tested, adapted, financed, implemented and put to use. Here are records and commentaries about some of the world's significant engineering achievements, including the planning and design of Nigeria's new capital city, and the use of software by the US military to clean up the Exxon-Valdez oil spill pollution in Alaska. - Describes a method of large-scale engineering for building a better world - Provides records and commentaries about significant engineering achievements - International authorities from engineering, oceanography, academia, public service and law describe how great and imaginative concepts may be refined, tested, adapted, financed and implemented

Macro-Engineering

2007-05-27 Technology & Engineering

Author : V. Badescu
Release : 2007-05-27
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Rating : 049/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Macro-Engineering written by V. Badescu. This book was released on 2007-05-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macro-engineering involves the large-scale modification and manipulation of natural systems for the benefit of mankind. The primary goals of some Earth-based macroprojects described in this book are power production, land reclamation, food production, climate change, water, transport and coastal protection. Other Earth or space projects considered here have a more futuristic ring, but our present-day technical skill makes their realization possible.

Macro-engineering And The Future

2019-03-04 Political Science

Author : Frank P. Davidson
Release : 2019-03-04
Genre : Political Science
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Book Rating : 640/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Macro-engineering And The Future written by Frank P. Davidson. This book was released on 2019-03-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macro-engineering projects--enormous undertakings such as the design and construction of new cities, energy islands, and even outer-space industrial complexes--require bold vision, courage, and optimism as well as engineering and management skills. The need for individuals with these qualities is growing as the United States faces its greatest chal

Macro-engineering Seawater in Unique Environments

2011-02-09 Science

Author : Viorel Badescu
Release : 2011-02-09
Genre : Science
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Download or read book Macro-engineering Seawater in Unique Environments written by Viorel Badescu. This book was released on 2011-02-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The subjects refer to histories of ancient and modern use of seacoasts; possible macro-projects capable of massive changes in the coastlines of the Dead Sea, Red Sea and Persian Gulf caused by canal and massively scaled hydropower dam installations; relevant macro-projects for the Black Sea and Baltic Sea; possibilities of refreshment of the Aral Sea and Iran’s Lake Uremia with seawater or river freshwater importation macro-projects; potential rehabilitation of some vital arid zone regions now dominated by moving or movable surface granular materials using unique and unusual macro-projects; seawater flooding of land regions situated below present-day global sea-level; harnessing energy and obtaining freshwater from the world’s salt-laden ocean by modern industrial means; various macro-projects designed specifically for the protection (reduction of vulnerability) of particular Earth geographical regions.

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