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Review of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Operations Support Tool for Water Supply - Committee To Review The New York City

Review of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Operations Support Tool for Water Supply - Committee To Review The New York City

New York City's water supply system is one of the oldest, largest, and most complex in the nation. It delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons of water each day from three upstate watersheds (Croton, Catskill, and Delaware) to meet the needs of more than eight million people in the City, one million people in Westchester, Putnam, Orange, and Ulster counties, and millions of commuters and tourists who visit the City throughout the year. The Catskill and Delaware portions, which make up about 90 percent of the supply, receive no filtration or treatment other than disinfection, except for rare instances of high turbidity when a coagulant is added to increase deposition of suspended solids. The remaining 10 percent of the supply comes from the Croton watershed and receives treatment via filtration. The drinking water supply is managed by the Bureau of Water Supply within the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP). To continue to avoid filtration of the Catskill/Delaware portion of the water supply, in 2007, NYC DEP reexamined its control of turbidity in the Catskill portion of the water supply, including both structural improvements to the system and operational changes. The Operations Support Tool (OST) was developed as part of these efforts. OST couples models of reservoir operations and water quality; it uses real-time data on streamflow, snow pack, water quality, reservoir levels, diversions, and releases; and it incorporates streamflow forecasts—all in order to predict future reservoir levels, water delivery to customers, and water quality within the system. These predictions inform the system operators, who then make decisions based on the most current data and forecasts. This report reviews the use of OST in current and future reservoir operations. It considers potential ways in which the City can more effectively use OST, makes recommendations for additional performance measures, and reviews the potential effects of climate change on the City's water supply to help identify and enhance understanding of areas of potential future concern with regard to the use of OST. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Description of the Operations Support Tool3 Metrics for the Catskill Turbidity Control Program4 Use of OST Within the Environmental Impact Statement for Modifications to the Catalum SPDES Permit5 Use of OST in a Changing Climate6 Enhancements and Future Uses of OSTAppendix A: Observed Hydrologic TrendsAppendix B: Use of Climate and Hydrologic Models for Projecting Future Water ResourcesAppendix C: Glossary of TermsAppendix D: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff

DKK 396.00
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Ranking Vaccines - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Ranking Vaccines - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

SMART Vaccines - Strategic Multi-Attribute Ranking Tool for Vaccines - is a prioritization software tool developed by the Institute of Medicine that utilizes decision science and modeling to help inform choices among candidates for new vaccine development. A blueprint for this computer-based guide was presented in the 2012 report Ranking Vaccines: A Prioritization Framework: Phase I. The 2013 Phase II report refined a beta version of the model developed in the Phase I report. Ranking Vaccines: Applications of a Prioritization Software Tool: Phase III: Use Case Studies and Data Framework extends this project by demonstrating the practical applications of SMART Vaccines through use case scenarios in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada, New York State Department of Health, and the Serum Institute of India. This report also explores a novel application of SMART Vaccines in determining new vaccine product profiles, and offers practical strategies for data synthesis and estimation to encourage the broader use of the software. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction: SMART Vaccines and Smart Priorities2 Data Synthesis and Framework3 Use Case Scenarios and Design Enhancements4 Reflections and Looking ForwardReferencesAppendix A: Use Case Scenarios Report for SMART VaccinesAppendix B: Committee's Response to the Use Case Scenarios ReportAppendix C: SMART Vaccines Software UpdatesAppendix D: Stakeholder SpeakersAppendix E: Biographical Information

DKK 448.00
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Mobile Technology for Adaptive Aging - Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Mobile Technology for Adaptive Aging - Division Of Behavioral And Social Sciences And Education - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

To explore how mobile technology can be employed to enhance the lives of older adults, the Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine commissioned 6 papers, which were presented at a workshop held on December 11 and 12, 2019. These papers review research on mobile technologies and aging, and highlight promising avenues for further research. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Trust, Privacy and Security, and Accessibility Considerations When Conducting Mobile Technologies Research With Older Adults - Jessica Vitak and Katie Shilton2 Mobile Monitoring and Intervention (MMI) Technology for Adaptive Aging - Neil Charness, Walter R. Boot, and Nicholas Gray3 Mobile and Sensor Technology as a Tool for Health Measurement, Management, and Research with Aging Populations - Elizabeth Murnane and Tanzeem Choudhury4 Use of Technologies for Social Connectedness and Well-Being and as a Tool for Research Data Collection in Older Adults - Karen L. Fingerman, Kira S. Birditt, and Debra J. Umberson5 Using Machine Learning to Forecast and Improve Clinical Outcomes and Healthy Aging Using Sensor Data - Alvin Rajkomar6 Sensors in Support of Aging-in-Place: The Good, the Bad, andthe Opportunities - Diane CookAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Workshop Attendees

DKK 370.00
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HIV and Disability - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

HIV and Disability - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a screening tool called the Listing of Impairments to identify claimants who are so severely impaired that they cannot work at all and thus qualify for disability benefits. In this report, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) makes several recommendations for improving SSA's capacity for determining disability benefits more accurately and quickly using the HIV Infection Listings. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Current Concepts in HIV/AIDS3 Low CD4 Count as an Indicator of Disability4 Imminently Fatal or Severely Disabling HIV-Associated Conditions5 HIV-Associated Conditions Without Listings Elsewhere6 HIV-Associated Conditions With Listings Elsewhere7 Concepts Specific to Children With HIV/AIDS8 Maximizing the Utility of the HIV Infection ListingsAppendix A: Current HIV Infection Listings (14.08 and 114.08)Appendix B: Committee ChargeAppendix C: HIV Background TablesAppendix D: Literature TablesAppendix E: Committee Member and Staff BiographiesIndex

DKK 312.00
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Cardiovascular Disability - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Cardiovascular Disability - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a screening tool called the Listing of Impairments to identify claimants who are so severely impaired that they cannot work at all and thus immediately qualify for benefits. In this report, the IOM makes several recommendations for improving SSA's capacity to determine disability benefits more quickly and efficiently using the Listings. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive SummaryOverview1 Introduction2 Social Security Disability Programs and Procedures3 Cardiovascular Disability Trends4 Approaches to Revising the Cardiovascular Listings5 Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy,and Right Heart Failure6 Heart Transplantation7 Ischemic Heart Disease8 Peripheral Artery Disease9 Chronic Venous Insufficiency10 Congenital Heart Disease11 Pulmonary Hypertension12 Valvular Heart Disease13 Arrhythmias14 Aneurysm or Dissection of the Aorta and Peripheral Arteries15 Comorbidities16 Future Directions for Improving the ListingsAppendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and StaffAppendix B: Literature ReviewAppendix C: Review of ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guidelines

DKK 396.00
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Prospects for Managed Underground Storage of Recoverable Water - Water Science And Technology Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Prospects for Managed Underground Storage of Recoverable Water - Water Science And Technology Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Growing demands for water in many parts of the nation are fueling the search for new approaches to sustainable water management, including how best to store water. Society has historically relied on dams and reservoirs, but problems such as high evaporation rates and a lack of suitable land for dam construction are driving interest in the prospect of storing water underground. Managed underground storage should be considered a valuable tool in a water manager's portfolio, although it poses its own unique challenges that need to be addressed through research and regulatory measures. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Overview of Managed Underground Storage Systems3 Hydrogeological Considerations4 Water Quality Considerations5 Legal, Economic, and Other Institutional Considerations6 Project Development, Monitoring and Management7 Managed Underground Storage in A Water Resource Systems ContextAcronyms and GlossaryAppendixesAppendix A: Physical, Chemical, and Microbiological Constituents of MUS WatersAppendix B: Committee Biographical Information

DKK 642.00
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The Use of Dispersants in Marine Oil Spill Response - Committee On The Evaluation Of The Use Of Chemical Dispersants In Oil Spill Response - Bog -

The Use of Dispersants in Marine Oil Spill Response - Committee On The Evaluation Of The Use Of Chemical Dispersants In Oil Spill Response - Bog -

Whether the result of an oil well blowout, vessel collision or grounding, leaking pipeline, or other incident at sea, each marine oil spill will present unique circumstances and challenges. The oil type and properties, location, time of year, duration of spill, water depth, environmental conditions, affected biomes, potential human community impact, and available resources may vary significantly. Also, each spill may be governed by policy guidelines, such as those set forth in the National Response Plan, Regional Response Plans, or Area Contingency Plans. To respond effectively to the specific conditions presented during an oil spill, spill responders have used a variety of response options—including mechanical recovery of oil using skimmers and booms, in situ burning of oil, monitored natural attenuation of oil, and dispersion of oil by chemical dispersants. Because each response method has advantages and disadvantages, it is important to understand specific scenarios where a net benefit may be achieved by using a particular tool or combination of tools. This report builds on two previous National Research Council reports on dispersant use to provide a current understanding of the state of science and to inform future marine oil spill response operations. The response to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill included an unprecedented use of dispersants via both surface application and subsea injection. The magnitude of the spill stimulated interest and funding for research on oil spill response, and dispersant use in particular. This study assesses the effects and efficacy of dispersants as an oil spill response tool and evaluates trade-offs associated with dispersant use. Table of ContentsFront MatterSUMMARY1 INTRODUCTION2 FATE AND TRANSPORT3 AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS4 HUMAN HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS5 TOOLS FOR DECISION MAKING6 COMPARING RESPONSE OPTIONS7 RESEARCH AND DECISION-MAKING PROTOCOLSREFERENCESAPPENDIX A: COMMITTEE AND STAFF BIOGRAPHIESAPPENDIX B: DISCLOSURE OF UNAVOIDABLE CONFLICT OF INTERESTAPPENDIX C: ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONSAPPENDIX D: MINORITY REPORTAPPENDIX E: CONSULTANTS' REPORTAPPENDIX F: META-ANALYSIS OF AQUATIC TOXICITY DATA

DKK 448.00
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Crisis Standards of Care - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Crisis Standards of Care - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

In 2009 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) began to assess the need for better-defined medical and public health crisis standards of care (CSC) for catastrophic disasters and public health emergencies. Over the next 10 years, the IOM defined templates for those stakeholders responsible for integrated CSC planning and implementation; created a tool kit with guidance on indicators and triggers; provided a discussion kit for stakeholders to use with their own communities to establish appropriate indicators and triggers to guide their planning; disseminated the messages and key concepts of CSC; and built on the initial efforts to refine certain elements and address remaining gaps. This current Proceedings of a Workshop captures the discussions from a 2019 workshop reviewing the successes and gaps over the last 10 years of CSC work, in order to inform the next phases of planning and implementation. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Informing the Next Stage of Crisis Standards of Care3 Ethical and Legal Considerations4 Crisis Standards of Care Application Across Sectors5 Implementing Crisis Standards of Care Across SectorsReferencesAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Speaker Biographies

DKK 214.00
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Computational Technology for Effective Health Care - Computer Science And Telecommunications Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Computational Technology for Effective Health Care - Computer Science And Telecommunications Board - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Despite a strong commitment to delivering quality health care, persistent problems involving medical errors and ineffective treatment continue to plague the industry. Many of these problems are the consequence of poor information and technology (IT) capabilities, and most importantly, the lack cognitive IT support. Clinicians spend a great deal of time sifting through large amounts of raw data, when, ideally, IT systems would place raw data into context with current medical knowledge to provide clinicians with computer models that depict the health status of the patient. Computational Technology for Effective Health Care advocates re-balancing the portfolio of investments in health care IT to place a greater emphasis on providing cognitive support for health care providers, patients, and family caregivers; observing proven principles for success in designing and implementing IT; and accelerating research related to health care in the computer and social sciences and in health/biomedical informatics. Health care professionals, patient safety advocates, as well as IT specialists and engineers, will find this book a useful tool in preparation for crossing the health care IT chasm.

DKK 485.00
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Beyond "Fortress America" - Security Committee On Science - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Beyond "Fortress America" - Security Committee On Science - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The national security controls that regulate access to and export of science and technology are broken. As currently structured, many of these controls undermine our national and homeland security and stifle American engagement in the global economy, and in science and technology. These unintended consequences arise from policies that were crafted for an earlier era. In the name of maintaining superiority, the U.S. now runs the risk of becoming less secure, less competitive and less prosperous. Beyond "Fortress America" provides an account of the costs associated with building walls that hamper our access to global science and technology that dampen our economic potential. The book also makes recommendations to reform the export control process, ensure scientific and technological competitiveness, and improve the non-immigrant visa system that regulates entry into the United States of foreign science and engineering students, scholars, and professionals. Beyond "Fortress America" contains vital information and action items for the President and policy makers that will affect the United States' ability to compete globally. Interested parties--including military personnel, engineers, scientists, professionals, industrialists, and scholars--will find this book a valuable tool for stemming a serious decline affecting broad areas of the nation's security and economy.

DKK 357.00
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Advanced Engineering Environments - Committee On Advanced Engineering Environments - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Advanced Engineering Environments - Committee On Advanced Engineering Environments - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Advances in the capabilities of technologies applicable to distributed networking, telecommunications, multi-user computer applications, and interactive virtual reality are creating opportunities for users in the same or separate locations to engage in interdependent, cooperative activities using a common computer-based environment. These capabilities have given rise to relatively new interdisciplinary efforts to unite the interests of mission-oriented communities with those of the computer and social science communities to create integrated, tool-oriented computation and communication systems. These systems can enable teams in widespread locations to collaborate using the newest instruments and computing resources. The benefits are many. For example, a new paradigm for intimate collaboration between scientists and engineers is emerging. This collaboration has the potential to accelerate the development and dissemination of knowledge and optimize the use of instruments and facilities, while minimizing the time between the discovery and application of new technologies. Advanced Engineering Environments: Achieving the Vision, Phase I describes the benefits and feasibility of ongoing efforts to develop and apply advanced engineering environments (AEEs), which are defined as particular implementations of computational and communications systems that create integrated virtual and/or distributed environments linking researchers, technologists, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and customers.

DKK 305.00
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Challenges in Characterizing Small Particles - National Research Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Challenges in Characterizing Small Particles - National Research Council - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Small particles are ubiquitous in the natural and built worlds and have tremendous impact throughout. However, a lack of understanding about the properties and chemical composition of small particles limits our ability to predict, and control their applications and impacts. Challenges in Characterizing Small Particles: Exploring Particles from the Nano- to Microscales summarizes presentations and discussions at a 2010 National Academies roundtable. Speakers at this roundtable discussed the crucial types of information that need to be determined about small particles in different media. They also explored the critical importance of small particles in environmental science, materials and chemical sciences, biological science, and engineering, and the many challenges involved in characterizing materials at the nano- and microscales. The discussions on characterization included static, dynamic, experimental, computational, and theoretical characterization. The workshop also included several "research tool" presentations that highlighted new advances in characterizing small particles. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Overview2 What Are Small Particles and Why Are They Important?3 Analysis and Imaging of Small Particles4 Analyzing Nanoparticles in Complex Mixtures5 Modeling and Simulation of Small Particles6 Workshop Wrap-up SessionAppendixesA Workshop AgendaB Poster AbstractsC Participant BiographiesD Workshop AttendeesE Origin of and Information on the Chemical Sciences RoundtableF References

DKK 279.00
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