Ashrae reference installation
The simulated annealing optimization method was initially applied to the ASHRAE reference installation4. The results of the optimized duct sizing using multi-objective criteria are presented in Table 3, which lists…
Category: 9. Environment
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Emerging skeletal growth responses of Siderastrea siderea corals to multidecadal anthropogenic impacts in Martinique, Caribbean Sea
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Sequence to sequence architecture based on hybrid LSTM global and local encoders approach for meteorological factors forecasting
Construction of a deep learning model based on a hybrid global-local encoder
As shown in Fig. 1, the Seq2Seq architecture optimization model (H-LSTM-GLE) was developed to improve the prediction accuracy of meteorological factors. The key…
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Aeolian accumulation rate within the kettle holes on Skeiðarársandur (S Iceland) under climate warming conditions
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Thomas, D. S. G. & Wiggs, G. F. S….
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Image reconstruction of Arctic sea ice using SWIM data at small incidence angles
Ricker, R. et al. Evidence for an increasing role of ocean heat in Arctic winter sea ice growth. J. Clim. 34(13), 5215–5227. https://doi.org/10.1175/JCLI-D-20-0848.1 (2021).
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This nonprofit connects frontline conservationists with funders, catalyzing impact
Jean-Gaël “JG” Collomb says community-based conservation organizations know best how to tackle the complex conservation challenges unique to their ecosystems. However, they’re also among the most underserved in terms of funding of all…
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Blue cranes now listed as vulnerable in South Africa
The blue crane, South Africa’s national bird, is now at greater risk of extinction, as a new regional assessment lists the species as “vulnerable.”
“A Near-Threatened…
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A Kenya marine biodiversity credit program restores mangroves — and livelihoods
- The decline of mangroves significantly weakens Kenya’s coastal protection, leaving shorelines susceptible to erosion, storm surges and rising sea levels, disrupting marine ecosystems, depleting fish stocks,…
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With coral-rich Churna Island now an MPA, Pakistan takes baby steps on ocean protection
- In September 2024, Churna Island and the sea surrounding it became Pakistan’s second designated marine protected area, home to a variety of corals and serving as a nursery for fish.
- It followed the 2017…
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Countries seek urgent CITES protection of more than 70 sharks and rays
Several proposals seeking greater protection of more than 70 shark and ray species from commercial trade were raised this week for deliberation at the 20th meeting of CITES, the…
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