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At the request of the Department of Defense, the National Research Council has reviewed the relevant scientific literature compiled by an expert panel and established Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGLs) for 12 new chemicals. This title includes AEGLs for chemicals such as ammonia, nickel carbonyl and phosphine, among others.

Presents a definition of decision support that emphasizes communication rather than translation and a strategy by which the small NOAA Sectoral Applications Research program can advance decision support. This book emphasizes that seasonal climate forecasts provide fundamentally fresh kind of information.

The United States Army is looking for ways to defend against missile and mortar attacks. The National Research Council (NRC) provides several recommendations for this purpose. This book assesses a plan to create a 100 kW mobile, solid-state, laser weapon that could defend an area several kilometers in diameter.

Beryllium is an important metal that is used in a number of industries - including the defense, aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics industries. This title identifies the epidemiologic, and other literature on beryllium that is relevant for addressing the statement of task, focusing primarily on beryllium sensitization, CBD, and cancer.

Focuses on the interaction of pilots and air traffic controllers, with a growing network of automated functions in the airspace system. This book explores ways in which technology can build on human strengths and compensate for human vulnerabilities, minimizing both mistrust of automation and complacency about its abilities.

The United States and China are the top two energy consumers in the world. As a consequence, they are also the top two emitters of numerous air pollutants which have local, regional, and global impacts. This book summarizes the trends, profiles two US and two Chinese cities, and recommends key actions to improve their respective urban air quality.

Gives in-depth consideration of the efficiency of the surveys; the user base; and the timeliness, relevance, and quality of the data series. This work also provides valuable background information and analysis and offers suggestions for program improvements. It is also suitable for policy makers, and state and local government workers.

"This report and the study on which it is based were supported by Contract No. DE-AT01-06NE64158 (Task Order No. 15) from the U.S. Department of Energy"--T.p. verso

More than 7 million recipients of Social Security benefits have a representative payee - a person or an organization - to receive or manage their benefits. This title explains whether the representative payment policies are practical and appropriate; and, finds ways to reduce the risk of misuse of benefits and ways to better protect beneficiaries.

Thousands of satellites have been sent into space on missions to collect data about the Earth. This book describes how the ability to view the entire globe at once, uniquely available from satellite observations, has revolutionized Earth studies and ushered in an era of multidisciplinary Earth sciences.

The Agricultural Resource Management Survey is the federal government's primary source of information on the financial condition, production practices, and resource use on farms. This title addresses relevant concepts, applying the statistical methodology, and invested with necessary design, and analytical techniques to ensure a quality product.

Will the releasees see parole as an opportunity to be reintegrated into society, with jobs and homes and supportive families and friends? Or will they commit new crimes or violate the terms of their parole contracts? This title reviews the literature on desistance from crime, and the evaluation research on selected types of intervention.

The National Research Council convened a committee to review the draft and final versions of the Ocean Research Priorities Plan and Implementation Strategy. This title contains the committee's review of the JSOST's draft plan and the review of the final plan.

Using case studies in the areas of diabetes, mammography, and mass communication campaigns, this title examines the ways in which messages must be adapted to the informational needs of their audiences if they are to have any real impact. It looks at theories of communication and behavior change and focuses on where they apply and where they don't.

During an influenza pandemic, healthcare workers will be on the front lines delivering care to patients and preventing further spread of the disease. This title addresses challenges that are associated with training and equipping healthcare workers with effective personal protective equipment.

Since the 1980s, the US military has used depleted uranium in munitions and in protective armor on tanks. Depleted uranium is a toxic heavy metal and is weakly radioactive. This book reviews the toxicologic, radiologic, epidemiologic, and toxicokinetic data on depleted uranium.

Land parcel data (also known as cadastral data) provide geographically referenced information about the rights, interests, and ownership of land and are an important part of the financial, legal, and real estate systems of society. This book looks at the status of land parcel data in the United States.

States that it is important that the United States extract its coal resources efficiently, safely, and in an environmentally responsible manner. This book focuses on the research and development needs and priorities in the areas of coal resource and reserve assessments, coal mining and processing, and transportation of coal and coal products.

Many regulations issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are based on the results of computer models. This book presents guidelines and principles for improving agency models and decision-making processes. It also suggests a life-cycle approach to model evaluation which includes peer review, and corroboration of results.

Contains proceedings presented to the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) National Cancer Policy Forum on March 30, 2007, are the result of forum discussions about genetic testing and counseling at its meetings on June 16 and October 30, 2006.

In 2003 Congress passed the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, which established a 5-year, $15 billion initiative to help countries around the world respond to their AIDS epidemics. This book recommends that the program should focuses on the long-term strategic planning and capacity building.

Part of the Physics 2010 decadal survey project, this work assesses the state of the field in the United States, examines possible directions for the 21st century, offers a set of scientific challenges for American researchers to tackle, and makes recommendations for effective spending of federal funds.

Offers a vision for developments in plasma science. This report provides an examination of the themes that frame plasma research: low-temperature plasma science and engineering; plasma physics at high energy density; plasma science of magnetic fusion; space and astrophysical science; and basic plasma science.

Presents a review of the understanding of the early earth and moon; the identification of science concepts and goals for moon exploration. This report offers an assessment of implementation options; and a set of prioritized lunar science concepts, goals, and recommendations.