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OverviewThe development of ocean sensors remains a ripe area for future investigation from science, policy and systemsengineering standpoints. Clearly, there are many options forrealizing integrated molecular analytical sensing systems. The definition of key target molecules, detection methodsand signal transduction models largely remain to be determined.Moreover, there remains ahuge challenge of merging this new class of instrument with different deployment platforms, and supplying necessarypower and data telemetry infrastructure for their operation. Molecular Biological Technologies for Ocean Sensing features methods papers on the application of ecogenomic sensors on autonomous platforms in the ocean. Topics include the use of ecogenomic sensors as a tool in whole-cell and cell-free based detection and monitoring a suite of pathogens and biotoxins that are of public health concern; documenting species diversity, evolution and metabolic function; identification and quantification of aquatic organisms; and inferring metabolic potential and activities of microorganisms in the ocean. Each contribution focuses on the (1) functional requirements for detecting specific microorganisms and the genes that they harbor and express;(2) examples of research activities that take advantage of molecular detection technologies;(3) some of the challenges faced when projecting development and use of novel instruments that will utilize molecular techniques onboard autonomous platforms;and future directions. Bringing these advancements on autonomous platforms, monitoring required sample collection and processing schemes will differ from those currently used (i.e. biomedical diagnostics). This book is the first of its kind to compile current technologies for studying organisms in situ. It will aid in transfer technology to oceanographers, ecologists, microbiologists, and environmental scientists with needs for a remote, in-water sensing capability and for integration with larger scale observatory operations. With this network in place, there is a potential to bridge the gap among regulatory agencies and academics about how this kind of technology can be used for research and monitoring purposes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sonia M. Tiquia-ArashiroPublisher: Humana Press Inc. Imprint: Humana Press Inc. Edition: 2012 ed. Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.779kg ISBN: 9781617799143ISBN 10: 1617799149 Pages: 295 Publication Date: 12 July 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsFrom the reviews: “This is the first book containing detailed information about the use of molecular methods integrated in complex devices/ robots able to act as complex (bio) sensors on autonomous platforms in the ocean. … The detailed and compact information of the present volume can help various kinds of professionals (oceanographers, ecologists, microbiologists or environmental scientists) to both fuel their interest in beginning to work with this kind of devices and contribute to their further development.” (Ioan I. Ardelean, Romanian Journal of Biochemistry, Vol. 51 (1), 2014) From the reviews: This is the first book containing detailed information about the use of molecular methods integrated in complex devices/ robots able to act as complex (bio) sensors on autonomous platforms in the ocean. ... The detailed and compact information of the present volume can help various kinds of professionals (oceanographers, ecologists, microbiologists or environmental scientists) to both fuel their interest in beginning to work with this kind of devices and contribute to their further development. (Ioan I. Ardelean, Romanian Journal of Biochemistry, Vol. 51 (1), 2014) From the reviews: This is the first book containing detailed information about the use of molecular methods integrated in complex devices/ robots able to act as complex (bio) sensors on autonomous platforms in the ocean. ... The detailed and compact information of the present volume can help various kinds of professionals (oceanographers, ecologists, microbiologists or environmental scientists) to both fuel their interest in beginning to work with this kind of devices and contribute to their further development. (Ioan I. Ardelean, Romanian Journal of Biochemistry, Vol. 51 (1), 2014) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |