Advances in Bioclimatology 3

Human Melanoma and Ultraviolet Radiation.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Melanoma and Solar Ultraviolet Radiation.- 3 The Ozone Layer Problem and Melanoma.- 4 Artificial Sources of Ultraviolet Radiation and Melanoma.- 5 Conclusions.- References.- Maintaining Health of Farm Animals in Adverse Environments.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Field Observations.- 3 Experimental Observations.- 4 Survival of Airborne Microorganisms.- 5 Host Defence..- 6 General Discussion and Conclusions.- References.- Thermoelectric Methods for Measurement of Sap Flow in Plants.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Theory.- 3 Calibration or Verification of the Methods.- 4 Application of the Methods in Research Studies.- 5 Conclusions.- References.- Laser Remote Sensing of Vegetation.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Remote Laser Spectrofluorometry of Vegetation.- 3 Laser Remote Sensing of the Geometrical Structure of the Plant Canopy.- 4 Conclusions.- References.- Global Monitoring of Forests with Radar.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Radar Systems.- 3 Forestry Studies.- References.