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Environmental Informatics Archives

ISSN 1811-0231 / ISEIS Publication Series Number P002

Copyright © 2007 ISEIS. All rights reserved.

 

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Volume 5 (2007) = complimentary

 

EDITORS

G. Huang, University of Regina, Canada

P. Tontiwachwuthikul, University of Regina, Canada

 

Editorial advisory board

N.-B. Chang, University of Central Florida, USAC.W. Chan, University of Regina, Canada
B. Bass, Environment Canada, CanadaD. Byun, University of Houston, USA
C.N. Chang, Tunghai University, TaiwanS.-Y. Chang, North Carolina A&T State University, USA
Y.C. Chang, National Sun Yat-Sen University, TaiwanN. Cercone, York University, Canada
D. Chen, Chinese University of Hong Kong, ChinaD. Chen, Queen's University, Canada
M. Cheung, Hong Kong University of Sci. & Tech., ChinaR. Chin, Hong Kong University of Sci. & Tech., China
B. Cui, Beijing Normal University, ChinaA. Ernest, Western Kentucky University, USA
L. Fang, Ryerson University, CanadaX. Guo, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
S. Hu, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, USAS. Jones, RMIT University, Australia
J. Li, University of Waterloo, CanadaY.T. Li, Wuhan University, China
X. Liu, Changsha University of Technology, ChinaD. Mo, Peking University, China
J.-R. Ni, Peking University, China

 


Chapter 1 - Policy analysis and risk assessment for environmental decision making

Chapter 2 - Mathematical methods for systems modeling and optimization

Chapter 3 - Environmental data and information management

Chapter 4 - Environmental and ecological modeling and assessment

Chapter 5 - Simulation, optimization, and control of waste treatment and pollution reduction processes

Chapter 6 - Artificial intelligence and expert systems for environmental applications

Chapter 7 - Environmental geomatics - GIS/RS and other spatial information technologies

Chapter 8 - Monitoring and analytical techniques of environmental quality

Chapter 9 - Environmental management and sustainable development


 

Chapter 1

 

Environmental Risk Assessment for Groundwater Contamination through Integrated Fuzzy Techniques

G. H. Huang, X. S. Qin, H. N. Xiao and Y. P. Li

Pages 1-7 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Better City Environment through ISO 14001 Applications and Strategic Decision Making Process

Md. M. Rahman and N. Coowanitwong

Pages 8-17 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Corporate Risk Management Strategies Under Threats of Global Warming-Taiwan’s Experience

Y. L. Chen, A. H. Hu and C. H. Tseng

Pages 18-26 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

An Integrated Risk Assessment and Intercity Comparison Model of PAHs in Ambient Air of Six Metropolitans in China

Y. J. Yu, H. C. Guo, Z. Wang, Y. M. Jiang, Y. Liu and K. Huang

Pages 27-35 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Comparative Analyses of Sector-Based Approaches and National Numerical Targets as Post-Kyoto Frameworks

R. Matsuhashi, K. Misumi and Y. Yoshida

Pages 36-41 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

A Study on Measures to Activate CDM Taking Project Risks into Consideration

R. Matsuhashi, H. Shinozaki and Y. Yoshida

Pages 42-50 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

The Environmental Impact of the Increasing of Energy Consumption Efficiency in Iran Petrochemical Industry

K. Sohaili

Pages 51-57 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Reconstruction of Ecological Culture for Urban Environmental Management Policy

M. R. Su, Z. F. Yang and B. Chen

Pages 58-65 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Innovative Design of Low Impact Development in Support of Green Building Initiative

N. B. Chang, M. P. Wanielista and A. Makkeasorn

Pages 66-85 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Consumers' Preference for Small-lot GHG Emission Credits Attached to the Automobile Insurance

Y. Yoshida, T. Kikushige, R. Matsuhashi and Y. Nomura

Pages 86-93 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Control Policy under Uncertainties of the Probability and Impact of Abrupt Climate Change Event

T. Kosugi

Pages 94-100 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

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Chapter 2

 

The Interval Linear Programming: A Revisit

F. Zhou, H. C. Guo, K. Huang and G. H. Huang

Pages 101-110 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Methodology for Immune-based Algorithm on Solving Minimum-Cost Problem of Water Distribution Network

C. W. Chu and M. D. Lin

Pages 111-121 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

An Inexact Two-Stage Quadratic Program for Water Resources Planning

G. H. Huang, Y. P. Li, H. N. Xiao and X. S. Qin

Pages 122-130 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Municipal Solid Waste Management under Uncertainty: An Interval-Fuzzy Two-Stage Stochastic Programming Approach

Y. P. Li, G. H. Huang, H. N. Xiao and X. S. Qin

Pages 131-145 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

An Interval-Parameter Two-stage Stochastic Chance-Constrained Integer Programming Model for Inter-Basin Water Rresources Management Systems under Uncertainty

Y. C. Han, G. H. Huang and C. H. Li

Pages 146-167 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

A Mixed-Integer Two-Stage Interval Stochastic Programming Model for Regional Air Quality Management

K. Saenchai, L. Benedicenti and G. H. Huang

Pages 168-176 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

An Inexact Fuzzy Nonlinear Optimization Model for Supporting Decisions of River Water Quality Management

X. S. Qin, G. H. Huang, H. N. Xiao and Y. P. Li

Pages 177-183 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Interval Stochastic Linear Programming Model for Optimal Water Pollution Management

K. Huang, F. Zhou, H. C. Guo, Y. Liu and G. H. Huang

Pages 184-191 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

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Chapter 3

 

Extraction Information of Environmental Changes from Satellite Image

N. MyaMyaNwe and M. M. Sein

Pages 192-198 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Analysis of Transport Use by Providing Environmental Information

K. Nakazawa, H. Ueda, T. Hashitani and M. Takaoka

Pages 199-206 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

A Layer-based Approach for Streamlining and Integrating Environmental Monitoring Data

Y. C. Chu, J. H. Yen and L. Lee

Pages 207-213 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Direct and Indirect Impacts of Households by Region of China on CO2 Emissions

Z. Lu, R. Matsuhashi and Y. Yoshida

Pages 214-223 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Responding to an Oil Spill Disaster: Data Management Support for the Rehabilitation of Guimaras Island, Philippines

E. A. V. Arias, N. U. D. L. Cruz, N. P. Guillergan and J. Presaldo

Pages 224-233 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

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Chapter 4

 

Advances in Assessment Methods for the Urban Ecological Security in China

Q. Zhao and Z. F. Yang

Pages 234-240 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Theoretical Framework of the Urban River Restoration Planning

Y. W. Zhao, Z. F. Yang and F. Xu

Pages 241-247 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Daily Rainfall Disaggregation at One-hour Timescale for Hydrologic Modeling in the Xiaoli River basin

G. Q. Wang, L. He, T. J. Li and B. D. C. Wang

Pages 248-254 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Process-orientated Hillslope Soil Erosion Model for the Loess Plateau, China

T. J. Li, G. Q. Wang, L. He and D. J. L. Song

Pages 255-264 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Self-Tuning Control Model for Water Regulation in the Tarim River Basin

R. H. Liu, G. Q. Wang, J. H. Wei, L. He and Y. X. Tao

Pages 265-274 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Forecasting of Damage Length of Maritime Structures Caused by Typhoons Based on Improved MWS Method

R. Hashimura

Pages 275-282 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Urban Ecosystem Health Assessment for Typical Cities in China Based on Set Pair Analysis

M. R. Su, Z. F. Yang and B. Chen

Pages 283-292 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

The Influence of Ecological Restoration to Freshwater Marshlands Vegetation and Soil salt Content in Estuary

X. S. Zhao, Z. F. Yang, B. S. Cui and T. Sun

Pages 293-304 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Environmental Flows for the Critical Habitat in the Yangtze Estuary

R. Zhao, T. Sun, Z. F. Yang and Z. Y. Shen

Pages 305-311 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Water-Sediment Regimes and River Health

Y. T. Li, W. Zhang, Y. He and D. X. Wu

Pages 312-320 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Emergy Synthesis for the Urban Ecosystem Health of Four Municipalities in China

G. Y. Liu, Z. F. Yang and B. Chen

Pages 321-327 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Selenium Accumulation and Se-Induced Anti-Oxidant Activity in Allium Cepa

N. Sharma, A. Kumar, R. Prakash and N. T. Prakash

Pages 328-336 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Optimization of Limited Water Level of the Three Gorges Project in Flood Period

F. W. Gan, Y. T. Li, J. Y. Deng and J. Chen

Pages 337-345 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Analysis of Long-term Impact of Urbanization on Surface Runoff in Xitiaoxi River Basin

N. Li, Y. P. Xu and H. C. Guo

Pages 346-353 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

One-Dimensional Numerical Model for Unsteady-Flow in Large-Scale Conveyance Channel with Complex Inner Boundary Conditions

C. Zhang, G. Q. Wang, X. D. Fu and W. S. Zhang

Pages 354-363 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Classification and Codification Methods of Stream networks in a River Basin: A Review

L. Zhang, G. Q. Wang, B. X. Dai and T. J. Li

Pages 364-372 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

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Chapter 5

 

Determination of Landfill Operation Factors Affecting Leachate Characteristics in Tropical Climatic Conditions

R. Weerasekara, C. Chiemchaisri and W. Chiemchaisri

Pages 373-382 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

The Evaluation of CO2 Emission Reduction in Japan Utilizing the Interregional Repercussion Model on the Freight Transportation

Y. Yoshida and R. Matsuhashi

Pages 383-392 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Software Design for Simulating Microbial Bioprocesses in Bioreactor

Nikhil, J. A. Puhakka, A. Visa and O. Yli-Harja

Pages 393-400 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Using Noise Map to Evaluate the Environmental Quality of Tainan, Taiwan

M. D. Lin, Y. H. Lin, K. T. Tsai and Y. H. Chen

Pages 401-408 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Impact of Tidal Effects on Water Quality Simulation of Rivers Running through Urban Area – a Case Study in Northern Taiwan

C. Fan, W. S. Wang and M. C. Liao

Pages 409-414 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Performance Studies of Hybrid Reactor for the Treatment of Sago Wastewater

K. Gopalakrishna

Pages 415-421 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Stepwise Cluster Analysis Methodology Study for Urban Nonpoint Source Pollution in Los Angeles

W. T. Liu, Y. F. Huang and T. L. Gong

Pages 422-430 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

State and Space Algorithm of Downstream Water-level Control for Multi-pool Canals

Y. Z. Shang, B. S. Wu and L. H. Li

Pages 431-439 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

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Chapter 6

 

Short-term Stream Flow Forecasting with the Aid of Global Climate Change Indices

A. Makkeasorn and N. B. Chang

Pages 440-454 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Rule-based Expert System for Sensor Deployment in Drinking Water Systems for Rural Communities

N. B. Chang and A. Makkeasorn

Pages 455-463 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Optimization of Hidden Nodes and Training Times in ANN-QSAR Model

D. W. Gao, P. Wang and H. Liang

Pages 464-468 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

A Qualitative Decision Support for Environmental Impact Assessment Using Fuzzy Logic

K. F. R. Liu, S. C. Huang and H. H. Liang

Pages 469-479 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

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Chapter 7

 

The Application of Geographic Information System and Multi Criteria Decision Analysis: Toward Hazardous Waste Transport Sustainability

S. Monprapussorn, D. Thaitakoo, R. Banomyong and D. J. Watts

Pages 480-487 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

A Preliminary Study of Harmful Algal Bloom Outbreaks in Kuwait Bay Using GIS

B. N. Shuhaibar and R. Riffat

Pages 488-523 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Field Scale Mapping of Soil Salinity on Spatial Interpolation Techniques, Case Study: Khorat Basin, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand

P. Teartisup, P. Kerdsueb and P. Wattaya

Pages 524-547 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Floodwater Retention Planning Using GIS and Hydrodynamic Model: a Case Study for the Chi River Basin, Thailand

C. Pawattana, N. K. Tripathi and S. Weesakul

Pages 548-556 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

A GIS-based Air Pollution Modeling in Tehran

H. Afshar and M. R. Delavar

Pages 557-566 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

GIS-based Environmental Risk Assessment and Decision Support System for Xiamen Island

J. Zou, Q. S. Jiang and Z. L. Hong

Pages 567-575 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Impact of Chloride Concentrations on Surface Water Quality of Urban Watersheds Using Landsat Imagery

F. Amirsalari and J. Li

Pages 576-584 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

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Chapter 8

 

Monitoring Sparse Perennial Vegetation Cover over Australia using Sequences of Landsat Imagery

S. L. Furby, J. F. Wallace and P. A. Caccetta

Pages 585-590 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Acoustic Methods for Identification and Measurement of the Fluid-fluid Interface in Porous Medium for CO2 Sequestration

N. Y. Liu, R. Paranjape and K. Asghari

Pages 591-604 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Surveying the Jagorood River's Self-Purification

A. N. Alavi, M. Mirzai, S. A. A. Sajadi and A. A. Alamolhoda

Pages 605-611 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Functional Clustering of Random Curves

T. D. Battista, S. A. Gattone, M. Coli and T. Sclocco

Pages 612-620 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

A Comfort Monitoring System and Hazard Detection Unit using Fuzzy Logic

M. Tennakoon, R. V. Mayorga and Ezeddin Shirif

Pages 621-630 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Statistical Analysis of First and Last Frost Occurrences and Length of Frost Free Period During the Past Decades in Different Regions of Iran

V. Varshavian, N. Ghahreman, A. Khalili and S. Hajjam

Pages 631-637 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Integration of Environmental Monitoring and Analyzing Software with an Internet based Alert and Presentation model. Case study: The Metropole Watch project in Bangkok, Thailand

P. H. Johansen, J. E. Lindberg, P. H. Kraggerud and S. Sornvanee

Pages 638-644 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

A Decision Support System for Monitoring and Diagnosis of Carbon Dioxide Capture

Q. Zhou, C. W. Chan and P. Tontiwachiwuthikul

Pages 645-654 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Formation and Calculation of Hydroxyl Radical in the Optimal Photocatalytic Process using the Taguchi method

C. Y. Chang, K. S. Yao, J. H. Lee and C. H. Chen

Pages 655-663 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Optimization of a Ultrasound-Assisted Nanoscale Fe/Fenton Process for Dye Wastewater Through a Statistical Experiment Design Method

L. L. Hsieh, H. J. Kang and H. L. Shyu

Pages 664-673 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Application of the Taguchi experimental design to the optimization of UV/TiO2 and UV/H2O2 process for copper complexes treatment

H. L. Shyu and L. L. Hsieh

Pages 674-683 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Removal of Heavy Metal by Insoluble Starch Xanthate

Y. K. Chang, P. H. Shih, L. C. Chiang, T. C. Chen, H. C. Lu and J. E. Chang

Pages 684-689 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Selenium Induced Reduction of Pyrene Toxicity in Bacteria

S. S. Yadav, M. K. Garg, R. Prakash and T. Prakash

Pages 690-693 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Study on the Conditionings of Water Treatment Plant Sludge

M. Xie, Z. Shi and C. B. Jiang

Pages 694-699 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

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Chapter 9

 

Environment, Demand for Health and Economic Situation of Bhutan

M. Selvaraj and R. Lalitha

Pages 700-708 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta, and Resource Sustainability by 2030: An Opportunity for Technological Leadership

Z. K. Rybkowski and M. M. S. Cheung

Pages 709-714 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Integrated Water Resources and Water Environment Management in Zhangweinan Canal Subbasin, China

C. H. Li, Z. F. Yang, X. K. Zheng, H. H. Li, Y. X. Li and J. S. Yu

Pages 715-727 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

 

Application of Multi-attribute Decision Making Methods on Slope Treatment of Small Watershed

Z. Wang, Y. J. Yu, H. C. Guo and X. Y. Zhan

Pages 728-736 Abstract | Full Text (PDF)

 

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