Miscanthus Bioenergy: A Geospatial Analysis for Quantifying Potential Biomass Productivities across Europe - Couverture souple

Stampfl, Paul

 
9783836493314: Miscanthus Bioenergy: A Geospatial Analysis for Quantifying Potential Biomass Productivities across Europe
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3836493314 ISBN 13 : 9783836493314
Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2008

Synopsis

Field trials in Europe over the past 20 years show that Miscanthus, a high yielding perennial rhizomatous grass with C4 photosynthesis, has great potential as an energy crop. Decisions regarding the utilisation of biomass crops such as Miscanthus are dependent on reliably predicting possible productivities from regional level up to continental scales. A Geographic Information System (GIS) offers a range of sophisticated tools and algorithms for such spatial analysis questions. In the presented work a GIS based modelling environment coupled with a plant growth model is used to predict Miscanthus biomass productivities and electricity generation capacities on a national and regional level for different land resource scenarios across the European Union. The model development is well illustrated and the issues that may constrain such an approach are highlighted and discussed. The final productivity estimates are presented both in map as well as tabular format. This book represents a useful reference for students or researchers dealing with similar analysis questions, but will also be welcomed by those interested in growing and utilising Miscanthus or indeed any other bioenergy crop.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Field trials in Europe over the past 20 years show that Miscanthus, a high yielding perennial rhizomatous grass with C4 photosynthesis, has great potential as an energy crop. Decisions regarding the utilisation of biomass crops such as Miscanthus are dependent on reliably predicting possible productivities from regional level up to continental scales. A Geographic Information System (GIS) offers a range of sophisticated tools and algorithms for such spatial analysis questions. In the presented work a GIS based modelling environment coupled with a plant growth model is used to predict Miscanthus biomass productivities and electricity generation capacities on a national and regional level for different land resource scenarios across the European Union. The model development is well illustrated and the issues that may constrain such an approach are highlighted and discussed. The final productivity estimates are presented both in map as well as tabular format. This book represents a useful reference for students or researchers dealing with similar analysis questions, but will also be welcomed by those interested in growing and utilising Miscanthus or indeed any other bioenergy crop.

Biographie de l'auteur

Paul F. Stampfl has a multidisciplinary background (ecology, environmental engineering, spatial information technologies) and has studied and researched at the Universities of Constance, Dublin, and Innsbruck. He has several years work experience in the private sector as well as academia and is currently working as an independent energy consultant.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3836493314
ISBN 13 
9783836493314
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
92
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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