2 – Emissions of Air Pollutants and Emission Control Technologies
Abstract Air pollution is due to emissions of pollutants in the atmosphere, which may be natural or of human origin. Thus, in order to understand air pollution, it is necessary…
1 – Brief History of Air Pollution
Abstract The Earth’s atmosphere is composed mostly of molecular nitrogen (N2, 78 % of dry air) and molecular oxygen (O2, 21 % of dry air). It holds also a fair…
5 – Research and Development Projects for AAL Systems
Abstract In this chapter, several projects will be presented in order to show the current state of the art in the research and development of the integration of ambient integrated…
4 – Existing AAL Products
Abstract In this chapter, several technological, or to be more detailed, robotic solutions from different companies and developers will be presented. This allows an overview of the state of Ambient/Active…
6 – Future Trends and Developments
Abstract In this chapter, a possible outlook into the future is provided. Considering the newest technology on the market in the young research field of AAL (see Chapter 4), and…
3 – Built Environment Upgrading for AAL (BeuAAL)
Abstract As society ages, the building stock needs to be upgraded. A proper Ambient/Active Assisted Living (AAL) implementation needs a holistic approach; consequently, the environment itself needs to be adapted…
2 – Basic Knowledge, Strategies, and Procedures
Abstract In this chapter, we present a background on the state of the art regarding Ambient/Active Assisted Living (AAL) related topics (i.e., Ambient Sensing, Medical Technology, and Geriatrics and Sociology)….
1 – Introduction
Abstract Aging: no one wants to, but everyone does. Many people are scared of aging mostly because they think of ending up in a bed, doing nothing other than staring…
GLOBAL WARMING: CLIMATIC AND ATMOSPHERIC CHANGES
1. GLOBAL WARMING: CLIMATIC AND ATMOSPHERIC CHANGES Climate change refers to variation in global or regional climates over time. It describes variability in the average state of the atmosphere over…