Datum / date: 05.11.2012
Treffpunkt / meeting point: KHG, Karlstraße 32 (U2 Königsplatz)
Uhrzeit / time: 19 Uhr
Kosten / costs: keine/none

Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) is a new method for quantitative imaging of the local concentration of magnetic tracer materials. In general, the method has potential for various applications in medical imaging. However, applications like coronary and myocardial perfusion imaging in cardio-vascular can greatly benefit from the combination of high acquisition rates with quantitativeness and spatial resolutions in the mm range. The talk will provide an introduction into the basics of the method, present first results and will also aim at a comparison to other methods for medical imaging that are using contrast agents and tracer materials.

Die Veranstaltungsreihe "Ringvorlesung Umwelt" wird seit über 25 Jahren von Studierenden der TUM veranstaltet. Für diese Lehrveranstaltung werden auch Credit Points verteilt.

Abstract: Decision-makers are keen to learn which policy instruments are most effective at preserving forest. Using data from a patchwork of programs designed to preserve the overwintering habitat of the Monarch butterfly in central Mexico, we compare the effectiveness of three conservation instruments in limiting deforestation and forest degradation: logging bans, payment for ecosystem services (PES), and forest management. Using a spatially matched sample of one hectare parcels and a spatial-lag fixed effects panel regression, we find that for preserving forest, PES is the most effective, particularly in those communities that previously had a forest management plan in place. PES and logging bans on their own are of limited use in limiting forest degradation, while in those communities with pre-existing management plans, PES appears to protect dense forest. We also observe positive conservation effects of management on both forest and dense forest cover and this effect increases over time.

Titel des Vortrages: Coupied human-environment systems - what do oberservations and modells tell us?

Datum / date: 08.11.2012
Treffpunkt / meeting point: wird per E-Mail bekannt gegeben / will be sent to you via email
Uhrzeit / time: 20 Uhr
Kosten / costs: eigene Getränke/own beverages
Max. Teilnehmerzahl / max number of participants: 40
Anmeldung / registration: Online
Tutoren / tutors: Andrey, Simon, Markus, Valerie

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