About James J. Kay
Lived 1954 – 2004 (aged 49). James J. Kay was a physicist, theoretical physicist and ecologist.
James J. Kay (June 18, 1954 – May 30, 2004) was an ecological scientist and policy-maker. He was a respected physicist best known for his theoretical work on complexity and thermodynamics.
Biography James Kay held a BS in physics from McGill University and a Ph.D. in systems design engineering from the University of Waterloo. His Ph.D. thesis was entitled Self-Organization in Living Systems. .
Luvall, J. C.; Holbo, R.H. (1989), "Measurements of short-term thermal responses of coniferous forest canopies using thermal scanner data", Remote Sensing of Environment 27:1–10. Holbo, H. R., and J. C. Luvall. 1989. Modeling surface temperature distributions in forest landscapes. Remote Sensing of Environment 27:11–24.
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Who was James J. Kay?
Canadian physicist (1954–2004)
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James J. Kay was born on 18 June 1954.
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James J. Kay died on 30 May 2004.
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James J. Kay was a physicist, theoretical physicist and ecologist.
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