Books by National Research Council

Focuses on millimeter-wavelength/terahertz imaging and spectroscopy technologies that offer promise in meeting aviation security requirements. This report provides a description of the basic operation of these imaging systems, an assessment of their component technologies, and an analysis of various system concepts.

Presents a review of Air Force fuel consumption patterns; an analysis of previous programs designed to replace aircraft engines; an examination of proposed engine modifications; an assessment of the potential impact of alternative fuels and engine science and technology programs, and an analysis of costs and funding requirements.

Offers advice on the issue of assessing rates of progress in different scientific fields. This book considers knowledge about how science makes progress and examines decision-making strategies for addressing various science policy concerns. It identifies principles for setting priorities and recommendations for context of research on aging.

Given the growing importance of cyberspace to various aspects of national life, a secure cyberspace is vitally important to the nation, but cyberspace is far from secure. This title offers a strategy for research aimed at countering cyber attacks. It also explores the nature of online threats.

Software for Dependable Systems: Sufficient Evidence?

Presents a comprehensive and multidisciplinary examination of privacy in the information age. This book focuses on 3 components affecting notions, perceptions, and expectations of privacy: technological change, societal shifts, and circumstantial discontinuities.

Explores the importance of animal genetic diversity and presents a blueprint for national and international efforts to conserve animal genetic resources. This volume also evaluates genetic techniques useful in conservation programs and provides specific recommendations for establishing data bases and conducting research.

Scientists nationwide are showing greater interest in contributing to the reform of science education, yet many do not know how to begin. Based on information from over 180 professional development programs for science teachers, this volume addresses what kinds of activities work and why.

Identifies accumulated environmental, social and economic effects of oil and gas leasing, exploration, and production on Alaska's North Slope. This book makes recommendations for further environmental research related to environmental effects.

Examines the data on early childhood experience, on differences in educational opportunity, and on referral and placement. This book also considers whether disproportionate representation should be considered a problem. This is a useful resource to educators throughout the nation, as well as to policy makers at various levels.

Focuses on what is known about the psychological needs of primates and makes suggestions for assessing and promoting their well-being. This volume examines the elements of an effective care program and provides a helpful checklist for designing a plan for promoting psychological well-being.

Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research

"Rpt. no. 2, Reviews of research programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health"--T.p. verso.

Protecting and maintaining water distributions systems is crucial to ensuring high quality drinking water. This report evaluates approaches for risk characterization and data, and it identifies a variety of strategies that could be considered to reduce the risks posed by water-quality deteriorating events in distribution systems.

Modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) is a crucial tool for military affairs. This report presents topics such as identification of high-level opportunities for MS&A research to address the expanded mission, approaches for improving the interface between MS&A practitioners and decision makers, and others.

The electromagnetic spectrum is a vital part of our environment. This handbook contains practical information in this area including a description of regulatory bodies and issues, a discussion of the relevant scientific background, a list of science spectrum allocations in the United States, and an analysis of spectrum protection issues.

The Space Communications Office (SCO) at NASA has two primary roles. The first is to manage two of the communications networks that enable spaceflight operations and research, and the second is to integrate agency-wide telecommunications issues. This report presents a review of each of the program elements within the SCO and the space network.

Provides evidence for the decline of some pollinator species in North America, including America's most important managed pollinator, the honeybee, as well as some butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds. This book outlines priorities for research and monitoring useful to improve information on the status of pollinators.

Evidence shows that the quality of indoor environments can affect the health and productivity of adults and children. One consequence is that a movement has emerged to promote the design of schools that have fewer adverse environmental effects. This report provides an analysis of the complexity of making such a determination.

Trichloroethylene is a chlorinated solvent widely used as a degreasing agent in industrial and manufacturing settings. This title identifies and assesses the key scientific issues relevant to analyzing the human health risks of trichloroethylene, considering pertinent toxicologic, epidemiologic, population susceptibility, and other information.