Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Reclamation of disturbed alpine lands Reclamation of disturbed alpine lands Hardy BBT Limited. ABSTRACT: The purpose of this project is to collect and review information on the measures needed to reclaim alpine disturbances. The disturbances are associated with development of ski facilities an… OL12973695W
The sun The sun Claudio Vita-Finzi "An account of the many ways in which our nearest star affects our planet, how its influence has changed over the last few centuries and millennia, and the extent to which we can predict its future i… OL15299146W
Physics of solar energy Physics of solar energy C. Julian Chen "This book covers the fundamental physics of the most abundant energy resource available to human society--solar energy. Similar to other technologies, the first step to achieving success is to have … OL15947015W
The nature and science of sunlight The nature and science of sunlight Burton, Jane. Examines the energy and light produced by the sun and their importance to life on Earth. OL18148654W
Heliophysics Heliophysics Carolus J. Schrijver,George L. Siscoe "Heliophysics is a fast-developing scientific discipline that integrates studies of the Sun's variability, the surrounding heliosphere, and the environment and climate of planets. Over the past few c… OL19855032W
Weather Modeling and Forecasting of PV Systems Operation Weather Modeling and Forecasting of PV Systems Operation Marius Paulescu <p><p><p>In the past decade, there has been a substantial increase of grid-feeding photovoltaic applications, thus raising the importance of solar electricity in the energy mix. This trend is expecte… OL19910609W
Disaster preparedness for EMP attacks and solar storms Disaster preparedness for EMP attacks and solar storms Arthur T. Bradley This book will help you to prepare for two end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it (TEOTWAWKI) events: the EMP attack and the solar storm. Practical preparations are outlined, including steps to meet the four… OL23255326W
Le soleil Le soleil Joy Palmer Explique quels sont les bienfaits et les dangers du soleil pour la nature, les hommes et les animaux. OL24177770W
Sun Sun Honor Head From scorching heat to shady shadows, this book takes a first look at the Sun and sunny weather. Find out what happens to the Sun at night, how to stay safe in the Sun and how to throw your very own … OL24693648W
Sunshine Sunshine Miranda Ashwell,Andy Owen Briefly describes the sun and topics related to sunlight, including day and night, shadows, heat and cold, and the effects of sunshine on plants and animals. Suggested level: primary. OL24854072W
Sunlight and shadows Sunlight and shadows John Polgreen An explanation of why shadows exist and how they are affected by changing seasons. OL7025945W