Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 22 This is the 22nd Volume in the series Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and foreign members. These volumes are intended to stand as an enduring record of the many contributions ... Read this Volume
ISBN978-0-309-67031-9 Copyright2020 Closing the Loop on the Plastics Dilemma Plastics are used in various industries to produce lightweight, corrosion-resistant, durable materials, but many of the characteristics that make them valuable also make them environmentally unfriendly. Although some plastics can be recycled, the vast majority are simply discarded. The rapid ...Authoring institutionChemical Sciences Roundtable; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 7, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-66422-6 Copyright2020 Advanced Technologies for Gas Turbines Leadership in gas turbine technologies is of continuing importance as the value of gas turbine production is projected to grow substantially by 2030 and beyond. Power generation, aviation, and the oil and gas industries rely on advanced technologies for gas turbines. Market trends including world ...Authoring institutionAeronautics and Space Engineering Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJanuary 1, 2020 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49964-4 Copyright2019 Groundwater Recharge and Flow Water of appropriate quantity and quality is essential for drinking, sanitation, and food, energy, and industrial production for any society and is derived for most needs from surface- or groundwater sources. Studies suggest that groundwater use in irrigation globally is increasing in total ...Authoring institutionWater Science and Technology Board; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateDecember 13, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49896-8 Copyright2019 An Assessment of the Communications Technology Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology An Assessment of the Communications Technology Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology: Fiscal Year 2019 is an independent technical assessment of the quality of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST's) Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL). It ...Authoring institutionPanel on Review of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Communications Technology Laboratory; Laboratory Assessments Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateDecember 3, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49881-4 Copyright2019 Review of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management "Air Quality Modeling in the Gulf of Mexico Region" Study Emissions associated with oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the Gulf waters can result in increased levels of air pollutants that contribute to a range of air quality impacts in the Gulf of Mexico Region (GOMR). “Criteria air pollutants”, such as carbon monoxide, ...Authoring institutionBoard on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateNovember 22, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49476-2 Copyright2019 Domestic Manufacturing Capabilities for Critical DoD Applications Recent advancements in quantum-enabled systems present a variety of new opportunities and challenges. These technologies are important developments for a variety of computing, communications, and sensing applications. However, many materials and components relevant to quantum-enabled systems exist ...Authoring institutionNational Materials and Manufacturing Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateNovember 15, 2019 More Info
ISBN 978-0-309-49640-7 Copyright2019 Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 22 This is the 22nd Volume in the series Memorial Tributes compiled by the National Academy of Engineering as a personal remembrance of the lives and outstanding achievements of its members and foreign members. These volumes are intended to stand as an enduring record of the many contributions ...Publication DateOctober 18, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49885-2 Copyright2019 Toward New Naval Platforms: A Strategic View of the Future of Naval Engineering The U.S. Navy has many unique naval engineering needs that demand a highly capable and robust U.S. naval engineering enterprise. In seeking an independent review of the unclassified elements of its National Naval Responsibilities—Naval Engineering (NNR-NE) program, the Office of Naval ...Authoring institutionPolicy Studies; Transportation Research Board; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateOctober 10, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49752-7 Copyright2019 Privacy and Security in the 21st Century New technologies and capabilities, such as Google Cloud and artificial intelligence, are changing the world at an unprecedented rate. A transition to cloud computing offers a variety of benefits, including worldwide access and faster networks. This digital transformation also presents an array of ...Authoring institutionNational Academy of EngineeringPublication DateOctober 3, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49411-3 Copyright2019 Enhancing Urban Sustainability with Data, Modeling, and Simulation On January 30-31, 2019 the Board on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics, in collaboration with the Board on Energy and Environmental Systems and the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, convened a workshop in Washington, D.C. to explore the frontiers of mathematics and data science needs ...Authoring institutionBoard on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics; Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics; Board on Energy and Environmental Systems; Computer Science and Telecommunications Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 24, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49042-9 Copyright2019 Early Sustainment Planning for the United States Air Force On December 3-5, 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop in Washington, D.C., on U.S. Air Force (USAF) sustainment planning early in the development life cycle. This workshop was conducted as part of a broader study on addressing challenges and ...Authoring institutionAir Force Studies Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 13, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49634-6 Copyright2019 Astrochemistry: Discoveries to Inform the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Communities Throughout much of human history, space was thought to be a void in which only ions or radicals existed. It was only in the last half of the 20th century that scientists began to discover the existence of molecules, such as ammonia, in space. Discovery has accelerated in the last decade with the ...Authoring institutionChemical Sciences Roundtable; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 12, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49721-3 Copyright2019 Review and Update of U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Stability Regulations and Guidance U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) ship stability regulations governing the ability of a vessel to return to an upright position after being disturbed is the focus of a new TRB publication, Review and Update of U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Stability Regulations and Guidance. The authors advise the USCG on how ...Authoring institutionMarine Board; Policy Studies; Transportation Research Board; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 10, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49676-6 Copyright2019 Artificial Intelligence: An International Dialogue On May 24, 2019 the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, in partnership with the Royal Society, held a symposium entitled Artificial Intelligence: An International Dialogue in Washington, DC. The symposium addressed if and how artificial intelligence (AI) would benefit from ...Authoring institutionPolicy and Global Affairs; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateSeptember 4, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49300-0 Copyright2019 Facilities Staffing Requirements for the Veterans Health Administration—Resource Planning and Methodology for the Future The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine was tasked by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to prepare a comprehensive resource planning and staffing methodology guidebook for VHA Facility Management (Engineering) Programs. The resource and staffing methodology must take ...Authoring institutionBoard on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; Board on Human-Systems Integration; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateAugust 30, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49610-0 Copyright2019 Robust Machine Learning Algorithms and Systems for Detection and Mitigation of Adversarial Attacks and Anomalies The Intelligence Community Studies Board (ICSB) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop on December 11–12, 2018, in Berkeley, California, to discuss robust machine learning algorithms and systems for the detection and mitigation of adversarial ...Authoring institutionBoard on Mathematical Sciences and Analytics; Computer Science and Telecommunications Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateAugust 22, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49285-0 Copyright2019 Performance Management and Financing of Facility Engineering Programs at the Veterans Health Administration The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop on May 8-9, 2019, to gather data on performance management and financing associated with the complex and diverse physical plants that support a wide variety of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities. This ...Authoring institutionBoard on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment; Board on Human-Systems Integration; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateAugust 7, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-49263-8 Copyright2019 Long-Term Health Monitoring of Populations Following a Nuclear or Radiological Incident in the United States Accidents and terrorist attacks that lead to the release of radioactive materials can cause deaths, injuries, and a range of psychosocial effects in the surrounding community and team of emergency responders. In the United States, federal, state, and local agencies respond with the necessary ...Authoring institutionNuclear and Radiation Studies Board; Division on Earth and Life Studies; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJuly 30, 2019 More Info
Copyright2019 NAE Annual Report 2018 Provides details on the scope and depth of NAE work performed in 2018. These activities have been conceived and executed to pursue our goal of providing objective, independent advice to the federal government and the engineering community and to proactively promote the technological welfare of the ...Publication DateJuly 15, 2019 More Info
ISBN978-0-309-47564-8 Copyright2019 21st Century Paradigm Change in Performance and Design Metrics In September 2015, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a two-day workshop on evolving paradigms for design and manufacturing. Participants discussed ways to lower costs and shorten production time in defense systems while bringing materials and manufacturing ...Authoring institutionNational Materials and Manufacturing Board; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublication DateJuly 15, 2019 More Info