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Numerical modeling of methane venting from lake sediments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The dynamics of methane transport in lake sediments control the release of methane into the water column above, and the portion that reaches the atmosphere may contribute significantly to the greenhouse effect. The observed ...
Simulations and predictions of mosquito populations in rural Africa using rainfall inputs from satellites and forecasts
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
This thesis describes studies on the use of the Hydrology, Entomology and Malaria Transmission Simulator (HYDREMATS) developed and tested against field data by Bomblies et al. (2008) in simulating and predicting the potential ...
Hierarchical and size dependent mechanical properties of silica and silicon nanostructures inspired by diatom algae
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Biology implements fundamental principles that allow for attractive mechanical properties, as observed in biomineralized structures. For example, diatom algae contain nanoporous hierarchical silicified shells that provide ...