Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering: New Trends and Challenges

ISBN-13: 9783642195358 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 808 str.

Paulina Golinska; Marek Fertsch; Jorge Marx-G Mez

Opis

This monograph contains recent studies in eco-informatics, promising ideas and new challenges in information management for supporting sustainability incompanies and other organization. The scope of this book includes sets ofsolutions which show different stakeholders' viewpoints on sustainability. In individual chapters, authors discuss the role which EnvironmentalInformation Systems (EIS) play in the environmental conscious functioning ofenterprise. New models, methods and tools supporting sustainability arepresented. Emphasis is placed on the innovative approach to eco-friendlyorganization and coordination of transport, logistics processes and operationsmanagement. The information management and decision making inmanufacturing and service organizations is highlighted.The scope of this monograph also encompasses topics related to the modelingand monitoring of climate change.

Spis treści

Information Technologies in Environmental Engineering.- Formal Methods and Data Processing Techniques.- Environmental Policy and Management.- Modelling and Stimulation.- Tools and Measurement Techniques.- Practical Applications and Experiences.