Enhancing urban environment by environmental upgrading and restoration

Abstract

Published in cooperation with NATO Scientific Affairs Division. The fusion of algebra, analysis and geometry, and their application to real world problems, have been dominant themes underlying mathematics for over a century. Geometric algebras, introduced and classified by Clifford in the late 19th century, have played a prominent role in this effort, as seen in the mathematical work of Cartan, Brauer, Weyl, Chevelley, Atiyah, and Bott, and in applications to physics in the work of Pauli, Dirac and others. One of the most important applications of geometric algebras to geometry is to the representation of groups of Euclidean and Minkowski rotations. This aspect and its direct relation to robotics and vision will be discussed in several chapters of this multi-authored textbook, which resulted from the ASI meeting. Moreover, group theory, beginning with the work of Burnside, Frobenius and Schur, has been influenced by even more general problems. As a result, general group actions have provided the setting for powerful methods within group theory and for the use of groups in applications to physics, chemistry, molecular biology, and signal processing. These aspects, too, will be covered in detail. With the rapidly growing importance of, and ever expanding conceptual and computational demands on signal and image processing in remote sensing, computer vision, medical image processing, and biological signal processing, and on neural and quantum computing, geometric algebras, and computational group harmonic analysis, the topics of the book have emerged as key tools. The list of authors includes many of the world's leading experts in the development of new algebraic modeling and signal representation methodologies, novel Fourier-based and geometric transforms, and computational algorithms required for realizing the potential of these new application fields. Chapter 1 Upgrading Stormwater Management Facilities -- Retrofitting Urban Drainage Systems Using Best Stormwater Management Practices -- Some Scandinavian Experiences; P.S. Mikkelsen. Reduction of Runoff by Modified Trough-Infiltration Trench System: a Case Study of Leszno Town; M. Sowinski. The Kingston Pond: a Case Study of Stormwater Pond Upgrading; W.E. Watt, J. Marsalek and B.C. Anderson. Control of Urban Runoff Stormwater Discharge to receiving Waters Using Off-line Storage; L. Bornatici, C. Ciaponi and S. Papiri. Urban Tree Root Systems and Tree Survival Near Sewers and Other Structures; P. Prax and J. Cermak. City of Toronto Wet Weather Flow Management Master Plan; M. D'Andrea, W. Snodgrass and P. Chessie -- Chapter 2 Retrofitting/Upgrading Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Facilities -- New Regulations for the Treatment of Combined Sewage in Austria -- Based on Minimum Requirements and Water Quality Criteria; R. Fenz and H. Kroiss. Implementation Experience of CSO Pollution Control Policies and Procedures in the UK; R. Crabtree. Increasing Knowledge of CSO Technologies. A.J. Saul. Upgrading the North Toronto CSO Storage and Treatment Facility; J. Marsalek, C. He, Q. Rochfort, K. Exall, J. Wood, B.G. Krishnappan, P. Seto and P. Chessie. Improving Combined Sewer Overflow and Treatment Plant Performance by Real-Time Control Operation; A.P. Campisano, E. Creaco and C. Modica. Combined Sewer Overflows into the Crati River (Cosenza, Italy) and Retention Storage Sizing; F. Calomino, P. Piro and G. Palma. Modernisation Problems of the Sewerage Infrastructure in a Large Polish City; M. Zawilski -- Chapter 3 Optimising/Upgrading Sewage Treatment Plant Performance -- Extension of the Vienna Main Sewage Treatment Plant; H. Kroiss. Improving Sewage Treatment Plant Performance in Wet Weather; A.G. Capodaglio. Upgrading Sewage Treatment Plants for Higher Performance by Optimising Reject Water Treatment; P. Jenicek. Upgrading Wastewater Treatment Performance; P. Hlavinek. Bulgarian Policy and Actions for Municipal WWTPs Construction and Upgrading; R.V. Arsov and N. Teneva. Improving STP Performance by Lime Addition; D. Marani, R. Ramadori, V. Renzi, C.M. Bragulia and A.C. DiPinto -- Chapter 4 Stream Restoration -- Restoring Natural Waterways in Denver, USA Area; B.R. Urbonas, B. Kohlenberg, C. Thrush and M. Hunter. Urban Stream Restoration Structures; S. Pagliara and P. Chiavaccini. Restoration of Urban River Habitat in Compliance with EU Directives; D. Kominkova and J. Pollert. Urban Streams -- Urban Master Planning and Heavily Modified Water Bodies Designation Required by WFD; E. Zeman, K. Pryl, D. Hrabak, T. Metelka, M. Mata and P. Nesvadbova. The Zurich Stream Day-Lighting Program; F. Conradin and R. Buchli. Advances in Modelling the Experimental data on Pollutant Dynamics in Ephemeral Streams Influenced by Transient Storage in Dead Zones; A. Paoletti, U. Sanfilippo and I. Innocenti. Local Scour Downstream of Grade Control Structures in Urban Stream Restoration; C. Adduce, M. LaRocca and G. Sciortino -- Chapter 5 Challenges In Restoring Urban Environment -- Upgrade of Water and Sewerage Facilities in Slovakia to Achieve Compliance with Major EU Directives; D. Sztruhar and J. Kris. Urban Water and Climate Change; M. Benedini. Environmental Protection Technologies for Sustainable Development; P. Lens, G. Lettinga and M. Vallero. Assessing Exfiltration from a Sewer by Slug Dosing of a Chemical Tracer (NaCl); M. Giulianelli, M. Mazza, V. Prigiobbe and F. Russo. Urban Wetlands in Belarus: State, Threats and Perspectives; T. Kukharchyk, V. Khomich and S. Kakareka. Restoration of Urban Waters in St. Petersburg: Social, Technical and Financial Aspects; K.V. Zotov. The Interaction Between Water and Society; G. Geldof and P. Stahre. Workshop Posters (unpublished).- Arico, C., F. Calomino and A. Miglio. Experimental validation of the DORA model for bed-load transport in sewers. Callegari, A., A.G. Capodaglio and A. Weingartner. In-situ, continuous sample-free monitoring of sewer flow quality with a submersible UV probe. David, L.M. Continuous modelling of wet-weather pollution in Portugal. Prax, P., Mensik and J. Micin. Use of optimization methods in design of urban drainage systems. Zlobenko, B. Description of current situation and priorities for modernization of water supply and wastewater treatment enterprises in Ukraine.