Wild Fruits: Composition, Nutritional Value and Products
The role of wild fruits in mitigating hungerWild fruits and sustainable rural developmentWild fruits and its implications on food security and poverty alleviation in SudanProspects for utilization of wild foodEconomic of wild fruits in SudanDomestication of indigenous fruit treesContribution of wild edible fruits to rural peoples economyThe impact of wild fruits to a better life worldwideUtilization of multi purpose wild fruits within the gum belt -SudanWild fruits medicinal use and health benefits Adansonia digitata phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal usesAnnona squamosa phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal usesVangueria madagascariensis phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal usesGrewia tenax (Guddaim) phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal usesZiziphus spina-christi: Analysis of bioactivities and chemical composition Balanites aegyptiaca phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses Detarium microcarpum bioactivities and chemical compositionSclerocarya birrea bioactivities and chemical compositionTamarindus indica bioactivities and chemical compositionDacryodes edulis composition and physico-chemical properties Irvingia gabonensis nutritional propertiesParkia biglobosa Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola) chemical composition Ricinodendron heudelotii (Njangsa) Chemical Characterization Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit): An OverviewNopal cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) as a Source of Bioactive Compounds Antidesma montanum or Antidesma angustifolium biochemistry and bioactive compoundsCalamus manillensis Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity Debregeasia longifolia biochemistry, functions, utilization Azanza garckeana L. distribution, composition, nutritive value, & utilization Grewia Species: Diversity, distribution, traditional knowledge and utilizationHyphaene thebaica Doum distribution, composition, & utilizationNauclea latifolia (karmadoda) distribution, composition, & utilization Physalis peruviana the functional multiple propertiesBorassus flabellifer L Palmyra palm (Daleeb). biochemistry, functions, utilizationCeratonia siliqua (carob) biochemistry, functions, utilization Garcinia binucao, biochemistry, functions, utilization Elaeagnus triflora biochemistry, functions, utilization Vaccinium myrtoides biochemistry, functions, utilization Flacourtia rukam biochemistry, functions, utilization Muntingia calabura: A review on its traditional uses, chemical properties
Newspace Systems Engineering
This book provides a guide to engineering successful and reliable products for the NewSpace industry. By discussing both the challenges involved in designing technical artefacts, and the challenges of growing an organisation, the book presents a unique approach to the topic.New Space Systems Engineering explores numerous difficulties encountered when designing a space system from scratch on limited budgets, non-existing processes, and great deal of organizational fluidity and emergence. It combines technical topics related to design, such as system requirements, modular architectures, and system integration, with topics related to organizational design, complexity, systems thinking, design thinking and a model based systems engineering. Its integrated approach mean this book will be of interest to researchers, engineers, investors, and early-stage space companies alike. It will help New Space founders and professionals develop their technologies andbusiness practices, leading to more robust companies and engineering development.
The Complete Book of Spaceflight
A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hoppingHere is the first truly comprehensive guide to space exploration and propulsion, from the first musings of the Greeks to current scientific speculation about interstellar travel using "warp drives" and wormholes. Space buffs will delight in its in-depth coverage of all key manned and unmanned missions and space vehicles-past, present, and projected-and its clear explanations of the technologies involved.Over the course of more than 2,000 extensively cross-referenced entries, astronomer David Darling also provides fascinating insights into the cultural development of spaceflight. In vivid accounts of the major characters and historical events involved, he provides fascinating tales of early innovators, the cross-pollination that has long existed between science fiction and science fact, and the sometimes obscure links between geopolitics, warfare, and advances in rocketry.
Artificial Neural Networks in Food Processing
Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) is a powerful computational tool to mimic the learning process of the mammalian brain. This book gives a comprehensive overview of ANNs including an introduction to the topic, classifications of single neurons and neural networks, model predictive control and a review of ANNs used in food processing. Also, examples of ANNs in food processing applications such as pasteurization control are illustrated.
17th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering
This book gathers contributions presented at the 17th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, held on December 9-12, 2019, in Singapore. It continues the tradition of the previous conference proceedings, thus reporting on both fundamental and applied research. It includes a set of carefully selected chapters reporting on new models and algorithms and their applications in medical diagnosis or therapy. It also discusses advances in tele-health and assistive technologies, as well as applications of nanotechnologies. Organized jointly by the Department of Biomedical Engineering of the National University of Singapore and the Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore), this book offers a timely snapshot of innovative research and technologies and a source of inspiration for future developments and collaborations in the field of biomedical engineering.
3rd International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences
This book presents innovative engineering solution for medical diagnosis, therapy and life science studies. Gathering the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences, ICIBEL 2020, held on December 6-7, 2019, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this book aims at informing on engineering tools and their clinical applications, and being a source of inspiration for future research and interdisciplinary collaborations.
AI in Healthcare
The best source for cutting-edge insights into AI in healthcare operations AI in Healthcare: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing IT Operations and Infrastructure Services collects, organizes and provides the latest, most up-to-date research on the emerging technology of artificial intelligence as it is applied to healthcare operations. Written by a world-leading technology executive specializing in healthcare IT, this book provides concrete examples and practical advice on how to deploy artificial intelligence solutions in your healthcare environment. AI in Healthcare reveals to readers how they can take advantage of connecting real-time event correlation and response automation to minimize IT disruptions in critical healthcare IT functions. This book provides in-depth coverage of all the most important and central topics in the healthcare applications of artificial intelligence, including: Healthcare IT AI Clinical Operations AI Operational Infrastructure Project Planning Metrics, Reporting, and Service Performance AIOps in Automation AIOps Cloud Operations Future of AI Written in an accessible and straightforward style, this book will be invaluable to IT managers, administrators, and engineers in healthcare settings, as well as anyone with an interest or stake in healthcare technology.
La Cloche ? Plongeur et le Scaphandre
...L'art de plonger et d'aller chercher, sans appareil d'aucune sorte, les objets cach矇s sous les eaux, est aussi vieux que le monde. Mais, chose curieuse, les applications que l'on fit de cet art, aux premiers temps des soci矇t矇s humaines, ne se rattachaient point aux tranquilles besoins de la paix. L'art de plonger sous l'eau eut pour premier mobile l'esprit de conqu礙te et de destruction; la guerre en fut la premi癡re application. Les premiers plongeurs, organis矇s d'une mani癡re un peu syst矇matique, les plongeurs de l'antiquit矇, 矇taient des auxiliaires attach矇s aux flottes militaires, pour l'entretien des coques des navires, et la surveillance des c璽bles qui les fixaient au mouillage. En cas de guerre, ils op矇raient contre les flottes ennemies. C'est ce que rapportent plusieurs po癡tes et historiens anciens, notamment Hom癡re, Aristote, H矇rodote, Tite-Live, Pline, Lucain, Arrien, etc...
?th矇risation
Soulager la douleur est une oeuvre divine, a dit Hippocrate. Lorsque le p癡re de la m矇decine exprimait cette id矇e, il parlait seulement de ces palliatifs insuffisants ou infid癡les employ矇s de son temps pour att矇nuer, dans le cours des maladies, les effets de la douleur. La d矇couverte de l'矇th矇risation est venue donner ? cette pens矇e une signification plus pr矇cise; et de nos jours, en pr矇sence des r矇sultats fournis par la m矇thode am矇ricaine, quelques esprits enthousiastes n'ont pas h矇sit矇 ? lui pr礙ter le sens d'une v矇rit矇 absolue. Sans vouloir prendre au s矇rieux cette interpr矇tation, qui se ressent un peu trop du mysticisme des universit矇s allemandes, on ne peut cependant s'emp礙cher de reconna簾tre dans la d矇couverte de l'矇th矇risation, la r矇union des circonstances les plus 矇tranges. Rien, dans son origine, dans ses d矇buts, dans ses progr癡s, dans son d矇veloppement, dans son institution d矇finitive, ne rappelle les formes et l'矇volution habituelles des d矇couvertes ordinaires...
Les A矇rostats et les a矇ronautes
Depuis la fin du dernier si癡cle, l'attention publique s'est port矇e plus d'une fois sur les a矇rostats et sur les applications qu'on pourrait faire de la locomotion a矇rienne ? certaines recherches scientifiques. Presque toujours ? ces p矇riodes d'engouement pour les ascensions a矇rostatiques succ矇daient des p矇riodes de compl癡te indiff矇rence, et la d矇couverte de Montgolfier a eu cela de commun avec la plupart des grandes inventions modernes, qu'elle a 矇t矇 tour ? tour salu矇e avec enthousiasme ou laiss矇e dans un injuste oubli. Aujourd'hui cependant on en vient de nouveau ? rechercher quels services les a矇rostats pourraient rendre ? la science, et avec cette question, qui a son importance, s'est r矇veill矇e une autre question, beaucoup plus s矇duisante celle d'une navigation a矇rienne r矇gl矇e et dirig矇e par le g矇nie humain...
Les A矇rostats
Aucune d矇couverte n'a excit矇, autant que celle des a矇rostats, la surprise, l'admiration, l'矇motion universelles. Il n'y eut en Europe, qu'un cri d'enthousiasme pour les navigateurs intr矇pides qui, les premiers, os癡rent s'矇lancer dans le vaste champ des airs. En effet, jamais l'orgueil humain n'avait rencontr矇 de triomphe plus 矇clatant en apparence. L'homme venait, disait-on, de marcher ? la conqu礙te de l'atmosph癡re. Ces plaines infinies, dont l'oeil est impuissant ? sonder l'矇tendue, d矇sormais devenaient son domaine; il pouvait ? son gr矇 parcourir son nouvel empire, il r矇gnait en ma簾tre sur ces r矇gions inexplor矇es. Ainsi le monde n'offrait plus de barri癡res, l'espace n'avait plus d'ab簾mes que son g矇nie ne p羶t franchir...
A Project Manager’s Notebook
Whether you are managing a project for the first time or a seasoned project manager, the goal of this all-in-one notebook is to help keep everything in one place. It is ideal to use one notebook per project. The notebook is divided into four sections: Project Templates, Risks, 2021 Planner, and Meeting Notes. 1) Project Templates contains templates to help capture all necessary information needed to run a project successfully such as defining the problem statement, listing what is out of scope, and capturing high-level milestones to name a few. 2) Risks contains templates dedicated to listing all the activities that can compromise the success of your project. 3) 2021 Planner contains a year-at-a-glance as well as a twelve-month 2021 calendar to help you keep your dates on track. 4) Meeting Notes contains templates where you can write your notes, ideas, list whom you met with by date, and actions or decisions made during your meetings. We welcome your feedback and any additions or changes that come to mind as you use this notebook, please feel free to reach out and send your thoughts to hello@welbeckadvisors.com.
Rarefied Gas Flows and Dynamic Plasma Phenomena in Electric Propulsion Systems
Zu den aktuellen Entwicklungen in der Raumfahrtindustrie z瓣hlen das stetig wachsende Interesse an miniaturisierten Satelliten sowie der immer h瓣ufigere Einsatz elektrischer Antriebssysteme zu allgemeinen Lage- und Bahnregelungszwecken. Die Entwicklung miniaturisierter Satelliten erfordert ihrerseits den Einsatz von Antriebssystemen, die sehr kleine und pr瓣zise zu steuernde Schubkr瓣fte erzeugen. Vor diesem Hintergrund stellen elektrische Triebwerke eine attraktive Option dar, die Antriebsanforderungen von Satelliten sowohl in herk繹mmlichen als auch in miniaturisierten Gr繹?en langfristig zu erf羹llen. Bei miniaturisierten Satelliten sind die Schubanforderungen oft mit niedrigen Treibstoff-Massenstromwerten und verh瓣ltnism瓣?ig kleinen geometrischen charakteristischen L瓣ngen verbunden. Dies kann zu verd羹nnten Gaszust瓣nden innerhalb der Triebwerksd羹sen f羹hren. Wegen der hohen Komplexit瓣t der Plasmaph瓣nomene innerhalb elektrischer Triebwerke sowie der typischerweise hohen Rechenanforderungen, die mit der Plasmamodellierung einhergehen, werden elektrische Antriebssysteme oft auf Basis empirischer Modelle und experimenteller Daten entwickelt. Der Fokus der vorliegenden Arbeit liegt auf den oben beschriebenen Herausforderungen und den dazugeh繹rigen Forschungsfeldern: der Untersuchung verd羹nnter Gaszust瓣nde in transsonischen Str繹mungen sowie der Entwicklung numerischer Modellierungsans瓣tze zur Beschreibung des Plasmaverhaltens innerhalb elektrischer Antriebssysteme. New trends regarding fundamental design approaches of orbital spacecraft have been developing in the space industry in recent years. They include an increased interest in miniaturized satellites as well as a general rise in the use of electric propulsion systems for orbit and attitude control. The successful implementation of miniaturized satellites requires the use of propulsion devices able to provide small and precise thrust and impulse levels. One technical solution able to meet the requirements of both standa
Satellitennavigation
Faszination Satellitennavigation - welche Rolle spielt sie im t瓣glichen Leben? Wie funktioniert diese Technik? Was w瓣re, wenn GPS abgeschaltet w羹rde? Und wie steht es um das europ瓣ische Galileo-System?In den vergangenen 20 Jahren hat sich die Satellitennavigation von einer anfangs rein milit瓣rischen Technologie hin zur vollkommen selbstverst瓣ndlich genutzten Alltagstechnik entwickelt. Die Bandbreite reicht vom Navigationsger瓣t im Auto 羹ber Smartphones und kleine Empf瓣nger f羹r Outdoorsportler bis hin zu hochgenauen Spezialger瓣ten zum Zwecke der Landvermessung. Der Autor erl瓣utert die im Prinzip sehr einfache Funktionsweise, welche jedoch in der konkreten Umsetzung modernste Methoden der Nachrichten- und Elektrotechnik, der Geographie und der Physik erfordert. In der zweiten Auflage wird verst瓣rkt auf das europ瓣ische Galileo-System eingegangen und dessen aktueller Ausbaustand beschrieben.
Concepts of Advanced Zero Waste Tools
Advanced Zero Waste Tools: Present and Emerging Waste Management Practices, Volume One in the Concepts of Advanced Zero Waste Tools series addresses the fundamental principles of zero waste that encourages the redesign of resource lifecycles so that products are reused. By promoting reuse and recycling, as well as prevention and product designs that consider the entire product lifecycle, the zero waste philosophy advocates for sustainability and environmental management and protection. This book takes the first step toward addressing the tools needed to implement zero waste, both on a practical and conceptual scale. In addition to environmental and engineering principles, the book also covers economic, toxicologic and regulatory issues, making it an important resource for researchers, engineers and policymakers working toward environmental sustainability.
Wireless Coexistence
Wireless Coexistence Explore a comprehensive review of the motivation for wireless coexistence and the standards and technology used to achieve it Wireless Coexistence: Standards, Challenges, and Intelligent Solutions delivers a thorough exploration of wireless ecosystems sharing the spectrum, including the multiple standards and key requirements driving the current state of wireless technology. The book surveys several standards, including IEEE 802.22, 802.15.2, and 802.19.1 and expands upon recent advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence to demonstrate how these technologies might be used to meet or exceed the challenges of wireless coexistence. The text discusses cognitive radio in the context of spectrum coexistence and provides a comparison and assessment of using artificial intelligence in place of, or in addition to, current techniques. It also considers applications to communication theory, learning algorithms for passive wireless coexistence strategies, spectrum situational awareness, and active wireless coexistence strategies. With the necessity of spectrum sharing and the scarcity of unused spectrum on the rise, the standardization of wireless coexistence becomes more important with each passing day. Readers will learn about the challenges posed by shrinking wireless real estate and from the inclusion of topics like: A thorough introduction to the concept of, and motivation for, wireless coexistence, including congestion and interference, policies, and regulations An exploration of different wireless coexistence standards, including the need for standardization and various protocols, including 802.22, 802.15.2, 802.19.1, P1900, and 3GPP Release 13/14 LAA A discussion of the applications of communication theory, including primary user strategies, primary multi-user protocols, and successive interference cancellation A treatment of concepts in learning algorithms Perfect for scientists, researchers, engineers, developers, educators, and administrators working in the area of wireless networks, Wireless Coexistence: Standards, Challenges, and Intelligent Solutions will also earn a place in the libraries of graduate students studying wireless networks and seeking a one-stop reference for subjects related to wireless coexistence standards.
Lightning-Induced Effects in Electrical and Telecommunication Systems
Power and telecommunications systems are growing increasingly complex. This increases their vulnerability to lightning-related effects. Due to the high requirements for the reliability of power and telecommunications systems and the associated sensitive equipment, protection against lightning is of paramount importance. Lightning-induced effects are to be quantified in order to assess the risks and design adequate protection. This can be done with the traditional approach, which is based on the transmission-line theory and an electromagnetic-field-to-conductor coupling model, as well as with the advanced numerical techniques, such as the finite difference time-domain (FDTD) method. Interest in the FDTD method is steadily growing because of the availability of software and increased computer capabilities. This book provides an introduction to the FDTD method and its applications to studies of lightning-induced effects in power and telecommunication systems. It also contains background information on lightning, lightning models, and lightning electromagnetics. This book is essential reading for electrical engineers and researchers, who are interested in lightning surge protection studies, as well as for senior undergraduate and graduate students specializing in electrical engineering.
Control of Prosthetic Hands
This edited book brings together research from laboratories across the world, in order to offer a global perspective on advances in prosthetic hand control. State-of-the-art control of prosthetics in the laboratory and clinical spaces are presented and the challenges discussed, and the effect of user training on control of prosthetics to evaluate the translational efficacy and value for the end-user is highlighted. The book begins with a chapter introducing the fundamental principles, engineering challenges and control solutions for prosthetic hands. Further chapters address methods to design bespoke sockets, magnetomyography, implantable technologies for closed-loop control of prostheses, direct neural control of prostheses via nerve implants as well as user-prosthesis co-adaptation, and two chapters on prosthetics for children. The book concludes with a chapter by Dr Nazarpour on the future of myoelectric prosthetics control, with particular focus on the successful translation of research advances into real clinical gains. The book is essential reading for anyone involved in research or undertaking advanced courses in prosthetic design and control. It provides an in-depth exploration of this rewarding topic, by exploring technologies with the potential to improve the quality of life of upper-limb prosthetic users.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in 2D/3D Medical Image Processing
Medical image fusion is a process which merges information from multiple images of the same scene. The fused image provides appended information that can be utilized for more precise localization of abnormalities. The use of medical image processing databases will help to create and develop more accurate and diagnostic tools.
An Introduction to the WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE
(A River Friend Series Reference Book)WHY THE BOOK?-"WATER IS NOT A COMMERCIAL PRODUCT LIKE ANY OTHER BUT IS A HERITAGE WHICH MUST BE PROTECTED, DEFENDED AND TREATED AS SUCH [i.e. as Heritage]."Just by existing, each of us makes rivers worse. Each person drinks, so uses up water, though some re-appears as polluted waste water. This may go quickly or slowly to the sea, and be slow or very slow to evaporate back into the sky as clouds and eventually rain. Each plant and animal also needs water, and again only some re-appears. Much is lost to the air (from where it eventually re-appears as rain, but probably not in the same place). Much, again, goes to the sea. Gone are the days when people went out with buckets and came back with the nice clean water they needed. People are just too many. When regulation fails, famine and disease strike. Water policy must be there to keep the population healthy, and transport and industry working well. The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) applies to all of us. It is the best shot by the EU to make our brooks, rivers, lakes and groundwater better: to give us cleaner water, safer water resources, and less damaged water patterns and processes-and a very good shot it is too! What does the Directive recommend and require? Each nation (country, Member State) was required to transpose the Directive into its own national laws. As with much EU policy, the actions did not have to be done at once. It was to be brought in over time. And as with many laws, national or EU, not all parts are given the same weight or urgency by different groups of its audience. But all are in fact LAW...
Smart Energy for Transportation and Health in a Smart City
Smart Energy for Transportation and Health in a Smart City A comprehensive review of the advances of smart cities' smart energy, transportation, infrastructure, and health Smart Energy for Transportation and Health in a Smart City offers an essential guide to the functions, characteristics, and domains of smart cities and the energy technology necessary to sustain them. The authors--noted experts on the topic--include theoretical underpinnings, practical information, and potential benefits for the development of smart cities. The book includes information on various financial models of energy storage, the management of networked micro-grids, coordination of virtual energy storage systems, reliability modeling and assessment of cyber space, and the development of a vehicle-to-grid voltage support. The authors review smart transportation elements such as advanced metering infrastructure for electric vehicle charging, power system dispatching with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and best practices for low power wide area network technologies. In addition, the book explores smart health that is based on the Internet of Things and smart devices that can help improve patient care processes and decrease costs while maintaining quality. This important resource: Examines challenges and opportunities that arise with the development of smart cities Presents state-of-the-art financial models of smart energy storage Clearly explores elements of a smart city based on the advancement of information and communication technology Contains a review of advances in smart health for smart cities Includes a variety of real-life case studies that illustrate various components of a smart city Written for practicing engineers and engineering students, Smart Energy for Transportation and Health in Smart Cities offers a practical guide to the various aspects that create a sustainable smart city.
Welding Tips & Tricks
Get all the tips & tricks you need for welding. Discover how to choose your welding machine, what welding helmet to buy, or if you should go for welding goggles. There are also explanations of the different types of welding machines and helmets that exist, including what to take care of when buying auto-darkening welding helmets.
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
This book discusses the supervision of hybrid systems and presents models for control, optimization and storage. It provides a guide for practitioners as well as graduate and postgraduate students and researchers in both renewable energy and modern power systems, enabling them to quickly gain an understanding of stand-alone and grid-connected hybrid renewable systems. The book is accompanied by an online MATLAB package, which offers examples of each application to help readers understand and evaluate the performance of the various hybrid renewable systems cited. With a focus on the different configurations of hybrid renewable energy systems, it offers those involved in the field of renewable energy solutions vital insights into the control, optimization and supervision strategies for the different renewable energy systems.
Ionic Liquids in Flow Assurance
This book focuses on the application of ionic liquids in flow assurance in the oil and gas industry. It discusses their physiochemical properties, and considers the role of ionic liquids as gas hydrate inhibitors in offshore pipelines. Gas hydrate occurrence can pose a major threat to pipeline integrity. Therefore, different categories of gas hydrate inhibitors and the main factors influencing ionic liquids during gas hydrate inhibition are examined thoroughly. The use of ionic liquids as corrosion inhibitors, their application in flow assurance industry to mitigate corrosion, and factors affecting their performance are discussed. Finally, the applications of ionic liquids in wax, scale and asphaltenes deposition control is explored. The extensive discussion of ionic liquids in flow assurance mean that this book will be of use to researchers, engineers, and industry professionals in upstream processing of the oil and gas sector.
Smart Antennas and Electromagnetic Signal Processing in Advanced Wireless Technology - With Artificial Intelligence Application and Coding
The book addresses the current demand for a scientific approach to advanced wireless technology and its future developments, including the current move from 4G to 5G wireless systems (2020), and the future to 6G wireless systems (2030). It gives a clear, succinct, and in-depth presentation of both antennas and what makes antennas powerful, maneuverable, and necessary for advanced wireless technology: adaptive signal processing. Moving towards the increasing demand for a scientific approach to smart antennas, the book presents electromagnetic signal processing techniques to both control the antenna beam and to track the moving station, which is required for effective, fast, dynamic beamforming. The first part of the book presents a comprehensive description and analysis of basic antenna theory, starting from short dipole antennas to array antennas. This section also includes important concepts related to antenna parameters, electromagnetic wave propagation, the Friis equation, the radar equation and wave reflection and transmission through media. The second part of the book focuses on smart antennas, commencing from a look at traditional approach to beam forming before getting into the details of smart antennas. Complete derivation and description of the techniques for electromagnetic field signal processing techniques for adaptive beam forming are presented. A novel method for fast, low memory and accurate, maneuverable single beam generation is presented, as well as other methods for beam forming with fewer elements with a simple method for tracking the mobile antenna and station. In this section, for completeness, the use of antenna signal processing for synthetic aperture techniques for imaging are also presented, specifically the Inverse Synthetic Aperture Imaging technique. The third part of the book presents technological aspects of advanced wireless technology, including Artificial Intelligence driven steerable single beams, the 5G wireless system and the various devices needed to construct the system. While the books? main emphasis is a theoretical understanding of design with the basic tools needed to develop powerful computer code for the smart antennas, it also provides the algorithms or codes in a number of important cases to show how the smart antenna computer codes may be developed using electromagnetic signal processing.
Electrochemistry Crash Course for Engineers
This book is a concise introductory guide to understanding the foundations of electrochemistry. By using simplified classroom-tested methods developed while teaching the subject to engineering students, the author explains in simple language an otherwise complex subject that can be difficult to master for most. It provides readers with an understanding of important electrochemical processes and practical industrial applications, such as electrolysis processes, metal electrowinning, corrosion and analytical applications, and galvanic cells such as batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors. This powerful tutorial is a great resource for students, engineers, technicians, and other busy professionals who need to quickly acquire a solid understanding of the science of electrochemistry.
Essays in American Public Safety and Emergency Management
This volume is a collection of essays, some published, some not, all prepared between 2015 and 2020. They touch on a myriad of topics, all with an essence of public safety, and some focusing more particularly on emergency management.
Ten Propositions Regarding Space Power
This public domain reproduction in durable hardcover matte rides the coattails of Colonel Philip S. Meininger's book, Ten Propositions Regarding Air Power. As the United States ponders its future regarding space operations, the time has come to frame similar propositions regarding spacepower. Specifically, this study seeks to answer the question, "What is the nature of spacepower?" It also test the aerospace integration school's hypothesis that spacepower is simply a continuation or extension of airpower. Two points come immediately to the forefront of this work. First, spacepower is different from airpower even though both share the vertical dimension of warfare. Second, space operations have matured to a point where valid and unique propositions regarding spacepower are identifiable. The ten propositions presented here do not represent a complete list. The method used to derive these propositions involved literary research that result in a long list. The list evolved over three years during numerous brainstorming with several space experts--most of them space weapons officers with theater and often combat experience--until the list was carefully refined into the ten most salient propositions. There were many ways to present the Ten Propositions Regarding Spacepower, but the author deferred to Meininger's approach of citing each proposition as a thesis statement with supporting material immediately following. The objective of this work is to stimulate discussions and help those who do not yet understand or appreciate the nature of spacepower in modern warfare.
Electronic Skin - Sensors and Systems
Considerable amount of effort has been devoted, over the recent years, towards the development of electronic skin (e-skin) for many application domains such as prosthetics, robotics, and industrial automation. Electronic Skin: Sensors and Systems focuses on the main components constituting the e-skin system. The e-skin system is based on: i) sensing materials composing the tactile sensor array, ii) the front end electronics for data acquisition and signal conditioning, iii) the embedded processing unit performing tactile data decoding, and iv) the communication interface in charge of transmitting the sensors data for further computing. Technical topics discussed in the book include: Tactile sensing material; Electronic Skin systems;Embedded computing and tactile data decoding; Communication systems for tactile data transmission; Relevant applications of e-skin system; The book takes into account not only sensing materials but it also provides a thorough assessment of the current state of the art at system level. The book addresses embedded electronics and tactile data processing and decoding, techniques for low power embedded computing, and the communication interface. Electronic Skin: Sensors and Systems is ideal for researchers, Ph.D. students, academic staff and Masters/research students in sensors/sensing systems, embedded systems, data processing and decoding, and communication systems.
Social Drivers in Food Technology
This unique and timely text is designed to help food science students learn to perform critical analysis of food processing technology and consider the incorporation of elements that touch on contemporary technological developments in the food sector. As the food industry adjusts to new consumer demands for safe and low processed foods, the time has come to harmonize product and process engineering with 'relationship engineering' from farm to fork. This increasingly allows the opportunity for food sector professionals to consider the existence of new drivers of food consumption. These newly discovered drivers are explored in great detail over the course of this book from industrial, economic and human resource viewpoints. Social Drivers In Food Technology presents a series of helpful case studies are presented covering six important food sectors: chocolate, coffee, yogurt, juice, baby food and snacks. These cases have been chosen in orderto illustrate dynamic and innovative advances in food processing technology. The information provided over the course of this book has been gained through the thorough study of both scientific literature and organizational reports from food processing companies. The major economic aspects related to food technology are also outlined throughout the text. This multidisciplinary approach is motivated by the opportunity to contextualize the technological debate in strategy and organizational economics, contributing to the formation of human resources. This text is informed by the concept that one must look beyond the technology of the food processing sector and discuss opportunities that involve re-thinking product innovation and process, knowledge generation and human resource training. These innovations have been highlighted in food science & technology literature, but their economic and managerial implications have remained unexplored until now. With its informative case studies, helpful illustrations and quizzes and comprehensive, well-organized scope, Social Drivers In Food Technology is a much-needed textbook that will allow students to look at food processing technology from both industrial and economic perspectives and to consider the important human resource elements involved.
Bioremediation Using Weeds
In this monograph, the core elements of multidisciplinary bioremediation practices are addressed and environmental pollutants which can be effectively remediated using weeds is focused upon. Weeds plants can easily grow in waste dumping sites with their rapidly colonizing ability. The contents include recent results in bioremediation and focuses on the current trend of introduction of potentials of weeds in bioremediation practice. This volume will be a useful guide for researchers, academics and scientists. ^
Fundamental Concepts of Liquid-Propellant Rocket Engines
This book is intended for students and engineers who design and develop liquid-propellant rocket engines, offering them a guide to the theory and practice alike. It first presents the fundamental concepts (the generation of thrust, the gas flow through the combustion chamber and the nozzle, the liquid propellants used, and the combustion process) and then qualitatively and quantitatively describes the principal components involved (the combustion chamber, nozzle, feed systems, control systems, valves, propellant tanks, and interconnecting elements). The book includes extensive data on existing engines, typical values for design parameters, and worked-out examples of how the concepts discussed can be applied, helping readers integrate them in their own work. Detailed bibliographical references (including books, articles, and items from the "gray literature") are provided at the end of each chapter, together with information on valuable resources that can be found online. Given its scope, the book will be of particular interest to undergraduate and graduate students of aerospace engineering.
Paper-Based Medical Diagnostic Devices
Paper-based diagnostic Devices: History and Challenges Basic Paper-based microfluidics/electronics theory Novel material and new fabrication techniques for paper-based devices Paper-based device for sample preparations. Highly sensitive paper-based electronics/sensors. Paper-based colorimetric assay Paper-based biosensor for DNA/RNA Paper-based biosensor with lateral flow assay Paper-based applications for bacteria/virus Paper-based power devices for POC applications Paper-based diagnostic Devices integrated with smartphone/IoT
Design and Optimization of Innovative Food Processing Techniques Assisted by Ultrasound
Design and Optimization of Innovative Food Processing Techniques Assisted by Ultrasound: Developing Healthier and Sustainable Food Products is a useful tool in understanding the innovative applications derived from the use of ultrasound technology. The book is a starting point for product development, covering technological, physicochemical and nutritional perspectives, as well as the reduction of food toxics and contaminants. Divided into three parts, sections cover ultrasound usage in obtaining functional foods, extracting bioactive compounds, the improvement of food quality, ultrasound use for the development of novel applications, and more. As the definitive resource in new innovative ultrasound-based emerging processes, this book is a necessity for food scientists and technologists, nutrition researchers, and those working in the food manufacturing industry.
Food Structure and Functionality
Food Structure and Functionality helps users further understand the latest research related to food structuring and de-structuring, with an emphasis on structuring to achieve improved texture, taste perception, health and shelf-stability. Topics covered address food structure, nanotechnology and functionality, with an emphasis on the novel experimental and modeling approaches used to link structure and functionality in food. The book also covers food structure design across the lifespan, as well as design for healthcare and medical applications. Dairy matrices for oral and gut functionality is also discussed, as is deconstructing dairy matrices for the release of nutrient and flavor components. This book will benefit food scientists, technologists, engineers and physical chemists working in the whole food science field, new product developers, researchers, academics and professionals working in the food industry, including nutritionists, dieticians, physicians, biochemists and biophysicists.
Bioprocessing of Biofuels
The major issues relating to environmental sustainability such as a heavy dependency on fossil fuels, increased greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, global warming and climate change have prompted many efforts around the globe to seek alternative energy sources that have negligible environmental impacts and societal benefits. There is an immense interest in biofuels research throughout the world owing to its massive potential to address environmental concerns. Biofuels have the capacity to supplement current and future energy demands through being blended with fossil fuels or even replacing them completely as drop-in fuels in automobiles as well as for heating and the power industries. Waste biomass, primarily lignocellulosic biomass (e.g. agricultural crop residues, forestry biomass and energy crops) and microalgae can act as some inexpensive renewable bioresources for the production of biofuels and biochemicals. The prime focus of Bioprocessing of Biofuels is to shed light on this significant process, especially through microbial conversion technologies to recover and transform the inedible polysaccharides into hydrocarbon biofuels and bioenergy. The book offers introductory coverage of the most crucial topics as follows: A systematic overview of the state-of-the-art in the production and utilization of biofuels Categorical bioprospecting of bioresources for biofuel production Biomass pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification Bioconversion of waste biomass and algae to liquid and gaseous biofuels New developments in microbial fuel-cell technologies Bioprocessing of Biofuels unites topics related to the cutting-edge applications of bioresources and green technologies to reinvigorate biorefineries, positioning them within a competitive energy market. Written to be instantly applicable, this volume offers a reference book for undergraduate and graduate students, scientific investigators and research scholars around the globe working in the areas relating to energy and fuels.
Kenzan Method for Scaffold-Free Biofabrication
Introduction: The History of the Kenzan Method.- Basic Review of the Kenzan Method.- Introduction of the Bio 3d Printer: The Robotic System.- Blood Vessels Project.- Liver.- Articular Cartilage.- Trachea.- Peripheral Nerve.- Cardio Myocyte.- Diaphragm.- Bio 3d Printed "Mini-Organ" for Drug Testing Tools
Virtual Reality in Health and Rehabilitation
This book focuses on the role and use of Virtual Reality for healthcare professions in both health and rehabilitation settings. It also offers future trends of other emerging technology within medicine and allied health professions.
Nanomaterials for Environmental Application
Introduction.- Diesel Engine.- Nanomaterials for Diesel Engine Applications.- Nanofuels.- Nanofuels Usage in Diesel Engines.- Practical Viability of Nanofuels Usage in Diesel Engines.- Conclusions and Future Perspectives.
Theory and Applications of Multi-Tethers in Space
This book offers a comprehensive overview of recently developed space multi-tethers, such as maneuverable space tethered nets and space tethered formation. For each application, it provides detailed derivatives to describe and analyze the mathematical model of the system, and then discusses the design and proof of different control schemes for various problems. The dynamics modeling presented is based on Newton and Lagrangian mechanics, and the book also introduces Hamilton mechanics and Poincar矇 surface of section for dynamics analysis, and employs both centralized and distributed controllers to derive the formation question of the multi-tethered system. In addition to the equations and text, it includes 3D design drawings, schematic diagrams, control scheme blocks and tables to make it easy to understand. This book is intended for researchers and graduate students in the fields of astronautics, control science, and engineering.
Integrated Project Planning and Construction Based on Results
Integrated Project Planning and Construction Based on Results focuses on predictive life cycle projects with a field construction phase. Regardless of the industry, construction projects have difficulties being successful. Even some of them go into claims and dispute resolution situations. This book serves as a guide for all those seeking to improve project delivery using new integrated approaches and methodologies to plan and control the construction phase of projects more effectively and efficiently. This book suggests an integrated planning and construction methodology based on project results (deliverables and work packages) to track margins, avoid claims, and increase profits. It also presents a cloud-based software application to start making a difference in your construction projects right away.
Subsonic Combustion Ramjet Design
This book presents a step-by-step methodology for the design of ramjet engines. It explores ramjet combustion, provides guidelines on how to size the engines, and discusses performance analysis. The book begins with an introduction to ramjet design, including fundamental definitions in the field. It then discusses ramjet engine performance, and fuels which can be used. Several types of ramjet engines are then explored, and guidelines for their design are presented, including flame holders, injectors, and combustors. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of the types of materials which should be used for ramjet engines. This book is of interest to engine designers and engineers, researchers, and graduate students, as it collates research in a succinct, clear guide to the issue of designing ramjet engines.
Rheology of Semisolid Foods
Rheology of Semisolid Foods comprehensively covers the rheological behaviors and rheological testing of semisolid foods. Individual chapters focus on semisolid food structure, rheological and sensory behaviors, testing of various semisolid food behaviors, and factors that impact those behaviors. Special concentration is given to the relationships among semisolid food structures and mechanical properties and textures. The second section of this work presents a series of case studies on acid milk gels and yogurt which provide a practical illustration of the concepts presented in the preceding chapters, allowing readers to gain both conceptual knowledge of semisolid food rheology and an understanding of how that knowledge can be applied to a food system of choice. Individual components, processing parameters, and storage conditions can dramatically impact food functional properties and textures. Changing any of these factors can cause significant microstructural alterations resulting in undesirable changes in product stability, functionality and texture. The lack of knowledge of how these factors impact the final food properties makes development of new food products a process of empirical trial rather than intentional design. A fundamental understanding food structure, function and texture relationships is critical for targeted design of food products. This text is a valuable reference for researchers looking to gain an understanding of how rheology works in semisolid food design and processing.
Urban and Industrial Water Conservation Methods
This book examines the conservation of water in urban and industrial settings by utilizing effective and inexpensive ways to minimize water consumption and thereby maintain abundant water resources.
Control of Operation Modes of Gas Consumers in the Event of Gas Supply Disruptions
Introduction.- Issues Related to the Control of the Operation of Various Gas Consumers in the Event of their Gas Supply Disruptions.- Control of Operation Modes of Gas Consumers in the Industrial Sector in the Event of their Gas Supply Disruptions.- Control of Operation Modes of Gas-Consuming Facilities in the Electric Power Industry Under Conditions of a Reduction, Termination, and Restoration of Gas Supplies .- Control of Operation Modes of Gas Consumers in the Public Utility Sector Under Conditions of a Reduction, Termination, and Restoration of Gas Supply.- Conclusion
Variable Generation, Flexible Demand
Variable Generation, Flexible Demand looks at a future in which power system researchers, operators and analysts need to predict variable renewable generation and schedule demand to match it. Contributors survey the significant expansion in the role of flexible demand in balancing supply and demand in conjunction with flexible generation in 'peaking plants' and energy storage as the proportion of variable renewable generation rises in many systems across the world. Supported with case studies, the book examines practical ways that demand flexibility can play a constructive role as more systems move towards higher levels of renewable generation in their electricity mix.
Macromolecular Characterization of Hydrocarbons for Sustainable Future
Hydrocarbon Cycle for Sustainable Future: Clean Energy and Green Environment of the Earth.- Exploration of Molecules in Hydrocarbons with an Interdis-ciplinary Approach: Current Status and Future implications.- Challenges in Mature Field Redevelopment.- Interaction of Clay-Crude oil-Injection Brine: An Experimen-tal Approach for Understanding the Effectiveness of Low Sa-line Water (LSW) during Enhanced oil Recovery (EOR).- Optical Characteristics of Petroleum Crudes-Surfactant-Brine Solutions: Understanding Molecular Level Interaction for Designing Injection Fluids for Enhanced Oil Recovery.- Heavy Oil Characterization and Enhanced Oil Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities.- Feasibility of the Gas and Downhole Water Sink-Assisted Gravity Drainage (GDWS-AGD) Process to Enhance the Re-covery of Oil in Reservoirs with Strong Aquifer.- Hydrocarbon Processing: Futuristic Issues and Challenges.- Macromolecular Characterization of Petroleum Crude for Deeper Insights into Acute Flow Problems: A Case Study from Lakwa Oil Field, Assam, India.- Feasibility Study of Crude oil Asphaltenes as Light-Harvesting Materials for Organic Photovoltaics: Light Absorption Characteristics of the Thin Film with P3HT.
Pero... 聶tiene arreglo?
Pero... 聶tiene arreglo? aporta respuestas desenfadadas y rigurosas a cuestiones que nos asaltan cuando hablamos de sostenibilidad y desarrollo sostenible 聶Existe el cambio clim獺tico? 聶D籀nde tiramos unos zapatos viejos? 聶Qui矇n deber穩a pagar las emisiones de los veh穩culos di矇sel? 聶Puedes hacerte rico recogiendo los tapones de todo el vecindario? 聶Son m獺s sanos los alimentos ecol籀gicos? 聶Por qu矇 no prohibimos las pinzas de pl獺stico? 聶Es mejor beber agua del grifo?.El objetivo de este libro es animar la conversaci籀n en cuestiones relacionadas con el desarrollo sostenible sobre las que el com繳n de los mortales tenemos poca o muy poca informaci籀n, casi siempre sesgada y, en muchas ocasiones, dirigida desde las campa簽as publicitarias de corporaciones multinacionales cuyo objetivo es hacernos consumir cada vez m獺s sin que nos preocupemos de las consecuencias.El autor: Alberto Vizca穩no L籀pez (1978) es Licenciado en Ciencias Ambientales por la Universidad de Alcal獺 con 17 a簽os de experiencia asesorando a empresas sobre gesti籀n ambiental, cumplimiento legal y responsabilidad corporativa. Participa en programas de formaci籀n e imparte conferencias sobre producci籀n y consumo sostenible. Desde 2007 comparte sus inquietudes sobre el modelo de desarrollo en el blog Productor de Sostenibilidad (www.productordesostenibilidad.es - @alvizlo), galardonado como Mejor Blog de Medio Ambiente 2016 en los Premios 20 Blogs.
