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Measuring microbes makes wetland health monitoring more affordable, says researcher
2013-04-10 01:42:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ScienceDaily: Wetlands serve as Earth's kidneys. They filter and clean people's water supplies while serving as important habitat for many species, including iconic species like cattails, cranes and alligators. Conventional ecosystem health assessments have focused on populations of these larger species. However, the tiny, unseen creatures in the wetlands provided crucial indicators of the ecosystems' health in a study by University of Missouri Associate Professor of Engineering Zhiqiang Hu and his team. Using...
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Length Measuring Instrument supports expanses up to 136 in.
2013-04-08 14:25:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
As single-piece unit, Linear Digital Measuring Device (LDMD) can measure materials, in any increment, up to lengths of 136 in. Product can also be ordered in longer sizes as joined rail system and single-piece, IP67-rated encoder that measures lengths up to 465 in. for custom needs. Accurate within .003 in., ruggedized device operates on linear recirculating ball bushing bearing arrangement. Standard features include DRO, traverse speeds to 6 fps, and quick-change tooling arrangement. This story is related to the following:Measuring Instruments
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Improving the rigor of measuring emissions from deforestation, agriculture
2013-04-03 21:14:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mongabay: While much has been written about the potential of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by protecting tropical forests, a proposed program to do just that has been challenged by a number of factors, including concerns about the accuracy of measuring for carbon reductions. Failure to properly account for carbon could undermine the effectiveness of the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) program as a tool for mitigating climate change and securing benefits for local people. At...
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Measuring and Making the Grade
2013-04-03 18:34:53| ENR.com: Headline News
The American Society of Civil Engineers launched its first infrastructure report card in 1998, and as it issues new ratings in 16 infrastructure categories every four years, it has been making significant improvements in the process. The newest report is intriguing and fun to readand its not just doom and gloom.
Liquid Dose: Measuring Physical Properties
2013-03-27 07:55:04| dairynetwork Home Page
Pharmaceutical manufacturers have plenty to worry about when producing formulated products consistently within spec. Focus on active ingredients demands the greatest attention because the major investment cost is typically in this area.
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