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Effect of Fabric Deflection at High Speeds on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Horizontal Tail Surface of an SB2D-1 Airplane
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The Softening Behavior of a Cold-rolled Low Carbon Steel Under Static and Dynamic Annealing Conditions
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The Theory, Error Analysis and Practical Problems Encountered in the Design of Noninteracting Control Systems
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An Account of a Method of Preserving Water, at Sea, From Putrefaction, and of Restoring to the Water Its Original Pleasantness and Purity, by a Cheap and Easy Process
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Team Guide to Software Testability
Testability is a vital property of modern software. It enables software teams to make changes rapidly and safely with clear feedback loops to understand the impact of changes. When your product is testable, it is more likely to meet all of your customer's needs. If you want to drive improvements in both speed and agility, testability is the fuel you need to deliver modern software.
Crewed Space Stations
This book covers the topic of Human Space Stations, from the earliest to the current International Space Station, with some information on the planning of its replacement. Generally, we distinguish between a space capsule and a space station by the fact that the space station is permanently in orbit, and can be resupplied and new crews delivered, as veterans are returned to the ground. Thus I will include Skylab, designed to be visited by an Apollo capsule, but not Apollo-Soyuz, a short time hook- up of two manned spacecraft. The topic of Spacecraft to get humans to space (and back) is the subject of a companion volume. This book will discuss the options to deliver new crew and logistics supplies to existing stations.
Biomass: Remote Sensing Theory
This book primarily discusses the remote sensing theory of biomass. Usually, the term biomass refers to all those materials that have originated from photosynthesis. Nevertheless, it can also apply to animals. It is important to conserve and manage biomass. There are several methods and techniques for its evaluation. One such technique is remote sensing which supplies data about biomass and also includes the appraisal of biodiversity and ecological factors over a large area. The immense capability of remote sensing has received huge attention over the last few decades in several different areas in biological sciences like nutrient status assessment, weed abundance, deforestation, glacial features in Arctic and Antarctic regions, density mapping and depth sounding of coastal and ocean depths. The book covers the following significant issues: various aspects of biomass study and survey, use of remote sensing for evaluation of biomass, evaluation of primary productivity through case studies and evaluating carbon storage in ecosystems.
Biosensors: Prominent Applications
The prominent applications of biosensors are discussed in this state-of-the-art book. The major issue related to biosensor development is the application of biosensors for several practical tasks to maintain a steady and dependable flow of data regarding the indicators of industrial and natural processes as well as the surroundings, thus allowing optimum control and feedback. Biosensors can give important information, since the quality of life depends primarily on our knowledge about what we eat and breathe and how our bodies are able to metabolize the substances which come in our contact. This book essentially lays stress on the applications of biosensors for the purpose of monitoring the quality of food, parameters of environment and biomarkers of health.
Sustainable Energy Harvesting
Energy harvesting refers to the process by which energy is extracted from vast sources and stored for use by low-energy devices. The subjects discussed in this book that address the various aspects which fall under this field are energy conversion and storage, designing energy efficient systems, developing advanced technologies for enhancing extraction of renewable energy, etc. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject. It will prove to be an invaluable resource for academicians and professionals alike.
Industrial and Hazardous Wastes Treatment
Hazardous wastes refer to substances that have a harmful or deteriorative effect on public health and the environment. This may be due to the toxicity, flammability, corrosivity, reactivity or radioactivity of the hazardous wastes. They can be recycled to produce new products, or destroyed by high temperature incineration or pyrolysis. Wastes can also be treated using cement based solidification and stabilization. Industrial wastes are any material rendered useless during an industrial process and may include chemical solvents, sludge, metals, pigments, paints and radioactive wastes. Such toxic wastes require specialized treatments. These can be classified under chemical waste, industrial solid waste, toxic waste and municipal solid waste. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of industrial and hazardous waste. It also elucidates the modern techniques of waste treatment and their applications. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of this field as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.
Handbook of Navigation and Observation: Volume II
Navigation and observation is a rapidly growing field of science and constant researches are conducted across the globe in this field. The aim of this book is to explore the latest concepts and diverse applications of navigation systems, object positioning, and observation of earth. This book contains new concepts and challenges in the development of applications and advanced researches. The chapters included in this book have undergone a tremendous reviewing process, in order to prove helpful to engineers, researchers and students in this field.
Electric Power Engineering: Design, Development and Applications
Electrical power engineering is defined as the design and manufacture of systems that aid in electric power distribution and transmission. This book on electric power engineering deals with topics related to energy efficient technologies and the manufacture of energy grids as well as storage technologies. This book discusses innovative designs, development techniques and the diverse applications of electric power engineering. The various sub-fields of electric power engineering along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at. This text is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in this field. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study.
Renewable Energy and the Environment
There is a worldwide effort by various organizations and governments of different countries to enhance the production of energy and power from diverse renewable sources. The main motive behind this shift is to reduce the harmful effects of conventional fuels on environment as well as reduce the burden on already depleting reserves of traditional fuel sources. This book attempts to elucidate the major topics of the field such as power production and supply through renewable sources, future energy resources, sustainable energy policies, trends in energy consumption from different parts of the globe, etc. The extensive content of the book would help students and researchers to delve further in this field of study.
Biomaterials: Novel Concepts and Applications
This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of biomaterials. It elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to this field. Biomaterials are substances produced specifically to be used in biological systems for medical and therapeutic purposes. They are primarily used in repairing, treating, and replacing a tissue. Biomaterials science incorporates elements from medicine, tissue engineering, materials science, biology, etc. This text strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on biomaterials science have been included in it. The book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.
Modern Sensors and Sensor Systems: Designs, Instrumentation and Applications
This book unravels the recent studies in the field of modern sensors and sensor systems. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Sensors and sensor systems are the objects used to detect changes in any given environment. They use electrical and optical signals to find the events and then give outputs based on them. The most basic types of sensors are humidity sensor, touch sensor, pressure sensor, gas sensor, gyro sensor, acceleration sensor, biosensor, chemical sensor, etc. This text explores all the important aspects of sensor systems in the present day scenario. Most of the topics introduced in it cover new techniques and the applications of the subject. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find the book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.
Handbook of Navigation and Observation: Volume I
Navigation and observation is a rapidly growing field of science and constant researches are conducted across the globe in this field. The aim of this book is to explore the latest concepts and diverse applications of navigation systems, object positioning, and observation of earth. This book contains new concepts and challenges in the development of applications and advanced researches. The chapters included in this book have undergone a tremendous reviewing process, in order to prove helpful to engineers, researchers and students in this field.
Biofuels: Advanced Technologies and Applications
Biofuels have become prominent source of fuel in the last few decades. They are primarily produced from plants, agricultural and domestic waste. This book contains some interesting topics that offer an exhaustive insight into the field of biofuels such as enzyme formation, degradation of biomass, cellulose and alcohol production, genomics, etc. Researches and case studies by eminent scientists and experts on biofuels have been included in this book. This book is an essential guide for both professionals and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.
Signal Processing: Theory, Design and Algorithms
Signal processing is an ever evolving field. Its scope of applications is also rapidly expanding. In the modern times, it is being utilized in audio, speech, image and video processing. This comprehensive and innovative book covers the diverse aspects and applications of signal processing. Some interesting topics covered in this text revolve around signal processing theory, algorithms, architecture, design and implementation, signal processing design tools, signal processing for sensors, etc. This book is an essential guide for all associated with the discipline of signal processing, electronics and communication.
Handbook of Sensors: Volume III
This book attempts to explain and understand the researches and studies being done in this field. The various advancements in sensor technology are discussed and their applications as well as ramifications for practical life are looked at in detail. The numerous fields that are concerned with sensors and their practical usage are also glanced at. Researchers and aspirants in this discipline will find this book helpful.
Electric Power Systems: Analysis and Design
Electric power systems are highly effective ways to transmit electrical energy for public and private use. The grid is the most popular form of electric power system which can be divided into generators, distribution system and transmission system. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail. The various advancements in electric power systems are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are discussed herein. The book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in the field of electrical engineering.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy
The book provides a detailed study on renewable and sustainable energy and covers full range of renewable and sustainable energy technologies. The text outlines technological principles behind deriving power from solar, wind and hydro energy sources. It aims to elucidate the environmental impacts and future prospects of renewable energy harvesting. The chapters included in this book have undergone a tremendous reviewing process and makes this book a reliable source of information. The book provides a valuable insight into the field of renewable and sustainable energy. This book will serve as a resource guide for environmentalists, engineers, students, researchers and professionals.
Managerial Techniques for Environmental Waste Management
Effective environmental waste management strategies are crucial to ensure sustainable development. This book on waste management consists of contributions made by international experts. It provides significant information to help develop a good understanding of waste management techniques through lucid elaboration on topics such as optimization and control of pollution mitigation processes, modeling transport of contaminants in environmental systems, sustainable water management, etc. The book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information as well as for researchers seeking an apt reference material. In this book, using case studies and examples, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of environmental waste management techniques as easy and informative as possible.
Alternative Fuels and Petroleum Technology
Petroleum technology is a discipline that integrates concepts of several fields such as geology, engineering and geophysics; it primarily covers exploration and extraction of crude oils. However, depletion of conventional fuel sources and their extensive use has resulted into deterioration of environment and increased demand for exploration and consumption of alternative fuels. This book traces the availability of alternate fuels and highlights some of the key concepts and applications of these fuels. The topics included in this book on petrophysics, thermodynamics, biofuels are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. This book includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide a multidisciplinary perspective into the fields of alternative energy resources and petroleum technology.
Environmental Waste Management
Waste management is an emerging branch of environmental sciences dealing with the treatment and disposal of waste. This discipline deals with the clearance, treatment and management of both environmental and industrial waste. This book gives an elucidative account of the different techniques and practices involved in management of solid wastes with the help of biomolecular tools and traces. It compiles theoretical and analytical approaches to reduce the potential waste disposal risks in both developed and developing countries. This book will be beneficial to students and researchers who are involved in resolving various scientific and technical issues related to this field.
Sustainable Energy: Green Technologies
This book on sustainable energy discusses the various technologies and methods that have been made popular for energy-efficient consumption. Sustainable energy that promotes environmental sustainability is a very effective source of energy generation. Energy generation must concentrate on reducing pollution and other emissions to combat detrimental effects like greenhouse gas emissions and ozone layer depletion. Contents included in this text deal with coherent data that explains the effectiveness of green energy technologies and reduced emissions. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the field of sustainable energy. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.
Human Induced Environmental Threats
Humans have relied primarily on their surrounding environment for survival and sustenance. However, the interactions between humans and environment have resulted in massive deterioration of environment. This book explores the diverse implications of human activities that are destroying the ecosystems of our planet and endangering all the species on earth. It is a compilation of chapters that cover some of the significant aspects in this field of study such as agriculture and food security, protection and preservation of biodiversity, pollution, environment and human interaction, environmental education, etc. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of this important subject area.
Handbook of Sensors: Volume II
This book attempts to explain and understand the researches and studies being done in this field. The various advancements in sensor technology are discussed and their applications as well as ramifications for practical life are looked at in detail. The numerous fields that are concerned with sensors and their practical usage are also glanced at. Researchers and aspirants in this discipline will find this book helpful.
Aerospace Engineering
This book delves into the advanced concepts of Aerospace Engineering, especially the design and construction as well as the study of the science and technology behind the physical properties of all flying crafts related to this field. Various aerodynamic characters and behavioral points like surfaces, airfoil and drag, among other properties are also discussed. This book will serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike.
Signal Processing and Radioengineering
Signal processing is the technology used in transferring information contained in different formats called signals. It uses different tools for acquisition, extraction, recovery, sensing, learning and modeling. Radio engineering is mainly concerned with control, coverage and generation of signals of transmission systems. The important topics covered under this discipline include antennas, receivers, amplifiers, tuners, modulators and demodulators. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of signal processing and radioengineering. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the globe on various topics related to signal processing and radioengineering. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under these fields and how such concepts have practical applications. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.
Handbook of Biosensors
Advanced information regarding biosensors has been elucidated in this comprehensive book. A rapidly advancing world needs effective methods and theories to enable designers to deal with the new product development landscape successfully and make a difference in an excessively interconnected world. Frontiers of further practice are being constantly pushed ahead as result of designers continuously extending the boundaries of their discipline and developing new ways in interdisciplinary domains. This book further develops the existing concepts and diversifies into new areas of practice and theory in industrial design. The aim of this book is to help readers formulate their own new design research which is relevant and matches the present challenges of this fascinating field.
Handbook of Sensors: Volume I
This book attempts to explain and understand the researches and studies being done in this field. The various advancements in sensor technology are discussed and their applications as well as ramifications for practical life are looked at in detail. The numerous fields that are concerned with sensors and their practical usage are also glanced at. Researchers and aspirants in this discipline will find this book helpful.
Multimedia Processing and Communications: Audio and Video
Multimedia refers to the content that uses text, audio, video, image, graphics and animation to create content. The purpose of multimedia is to enhance the users' experience and generate interactivity by combining diverse forms of media content. Multimedia content is stored in multimedia devices. It can be in the form of presentations, games and simulations. Online multimedia is object-oriented and data-driven, which allows user innovation and personalization. Haptic technology further upgrades multimedia experience by allowing virtual objects to be felt. Various multimedia tools are used in advertising, computer-based training, developing special effects in movies and video games, digital media, computer simulations, etc. This textbook provides comprehensive insights in the domain of multimedia technology. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and applications of this technology. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.
Fourier Transforms: Principles and Applications
The Fourier transform is an important area of mathematics. It is an extension of the Fourier series, in which all periodic functions are expressed as the sum of sine and cosine wave functions. The Fourier transform is relevant when the time period of a represented function approaches infinity. This mathematical tool decomposes a signal, which is a function of time, into its constituent frequencies. The basic properties of the Fourier transform are linearity, invertibility and periodicity, etc. Fourier transforms have applications in solving differential equations, in quantum mechanics and signal processing. Besides these, it is of great significance in spectroscopy, especially nuclear magnetic resonance, magnetic resonance imaging and mass spectroscopy. This book provides comprehensive insights into the principles and applications of Fourier transforms. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on Fourier transforms have been included in this book. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.
Biodiesel Handbook
This book provides a sophisticated and descriptive introduction to biodiesel. It deals with matters related to the quality of biodiesel, efficiency of combustion engines and the products that they discharge. Novel ways to define biodiesel properties are mentioned and how feedstocks, contaminants and production procedures can affect the quality of biodiesel have also been assessed. The performance of combustion engines has been assessed when fuelled with biodiesel with respect to the use of biofuel. Glycerol is one of the major byproducts of biodiesel. Its applications as raw material for biotechnological procedures and modern bio-refineries have also been discussed in this book.
Green Electronics: Environment Friendly Products
Green Electronics are designed and manufactured with an aim for low consumption of power and improving quality of environment by using environment-friendly components and sources for power production. Some of the significant topics for research in this area are ultralow power technologies, green electronic devices, low power applications, energy harvesting, etc. There has been rapid progress in this field and its applications are finding their way across multiple industries. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field.
Sensor Engineering Systems: From Theory to Applications
Sensors form a crucial part of measurement systems. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models revolving around present as well as prospective developments of sensor engineering. Included in this book are coherent discussions on topics such as sensor principles, measuring systems, sensor materials, MEMS technology, etc. The objective of the text is to give a general view of the different aspects of sensor engineering. It will be an excellent resource guide for students as well as academicians pursuing sensor engineering and associated fields.
Independent Component Analysis: Acoustic and Biomedical Aspects
The acoustic and biomedical aspects of independent component analysis are elucidated in this insightful book. The signal-processing method used for drawing out individual sources from a provided analyzed data that is a blend of various unknown sources is called Independent Component Analysis (ICA). Blind Source Separation (BSS), a relatively new method, has gained significant importance in the past few years because of its capable signal-processing functions like speech enhancement systems, image processing, telecommunications, medical signal processing and several data mining issues. This book presents knowledge on the structure of some of the pivotal advanced discoveries of ICA, connected to Audio and Biomedical signal processing uses.
Wind Energy: Science and Engineering
The ever growing need for energy has caused serious harm to the environment and nature. The use of fossil fuel in energy generation has led to severe pollution. Therefore, alternative energy is the need of the hour. Wind energy is one of the most reliable and cost-effective forms of alternative or green energy. This book explores all the important aspects of wind energy in the present day scenario. It discusses the science behind its conception and engineering behind its application. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of the field of wind energy are examined in detail in the text. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.
Understanding Digital Signal Processing
The branch of electrical engineering, which deals with analyzing, modifying and synthesizing signals is known as signal processing. The two subfields within this field are digital signal processing and analog signal processing. The use of digital processing in order to perform various signal processing operations is known as digital signal processing. Devices such as computers or more specialized digital signal processors can be used for digital processing. It finds application in varied areas such as digital image processing, statistical signal processing, biomedical engineering, speech processing, radar and control systems. Digital signal processing can be applied to both static and streaming data. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of digital signal processing. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.
Photovoltaics: Engineering and Technology for Solar Power
While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of photovoltaics which are deployed for the transformation of light into electricity with the help of semiconducting materials. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. It aims to shed light on the various applications of photovoltaics that are used across the world for example; rooftop and building integrated systems, standalone systems and power stations, etc. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the engineering and technology of photovoltaic and solar energy.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing: From Concepts to Applications
The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core areas of digital signal processing. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practices of signal processing through detailed discussions of concepts such as time and space domains, wavelet, discrete signals, etc. There has been rapid progress in this field and its applications are finding their way across multiple industries. This book compiles significant researches contributed by scientists and engineers. It will prove beneficial for students of engineering. Academicians and research scholars will also find this book useful.
Essential Theory and Concepts of Signal Processing: Volume I
This book attempts to understand the multiple researches that fall under signal processing and how such ongoing research can affect our lives. The various concepts that are constantly contributing towards evolving and advancing technologies and the prospects of this field are looked at in detail here. This book aims to collate the most up-to-date information and innovative studies from across the globe that has given a new direction to this discipline. Researchers and students in this field in search of information to further their knowledge of this field will be greatly assisted by this book.
Handbook of Control Science and Engineering: Volume II
Control science and engineering has emerged as an established field of study in recent times. This book contains the topics discussing the aspects of control engineering, such as; monitoring, support systems, design specifications, improved metering, and reliable control mechanisms. The ever growing need of advanced technology is the reason that has fueled the research in the field of control systems in recent times. This book will serve as a resource guide for experts and students alike. It aims to lay the ground work for future researches and advancements in this field.
New Insights Into Aerospace Engineering: Volume I
Once there was a time when flying was only a distant dream, restricted to the imagination. Then, in 1903, the Wright brothers brought that dream to life by creating the world's first viable aircraft. Since then the journey has been rapid. Developments have skyrocketed. Man has ventured into space. Aerospace engineering is a branch of engineering concerned with the research, design, development, construction, testing, science and technology of aircraft and spacecraft. This book delves deep into the world of aerospace engineering, exploring the recent developments and presenting innovative researches from across the globe.
Modern Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineering is a branch of engineering that studies the design and development of aircraft and spacecraft. It branches into the two major disciplines of aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering. The principles of propulsion are of utmost importance in aerospace engineering. An aircraft moves due to energy provided by jet engines, internal combustion engines and turbomachinery. Electric propulsion and ion propulsion are recent propulsion techniques. Modern aerospace engineering also uses computational fluid dynamics to simulate the behavior of fluids, reduce time and expenses. Further, the integration of software such as ground control software, flight software and test & evaluation software has resulted in the advancement of this field. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of aerospace engineering and how such concepts have practical applications. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail. Those with an interest in aerospace engineering would find this book helpful.
Engineering, Planning and Management of Groundwater Resources
The rapidly increasing population and urbanization has led to over exploitation of groundwater resources around the world. This book deals with the planning and management of groundwater resources. The chapters discussed in this book encompass the recent studies in the field of groundwater hydrology and discusses concepts like biogeochemical processes, engineering hydrology, global groundwater resources, etc. It attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into the field of groundwater resource management. The book will be a crucial source of knowledge for all the students and academicians engaged in this field.
Handbook of Control Science and Engineering: Volume I
Control science and engineering has emerged as an established field of study in recent times. This book contains the topics discussing the aspects of control engineering, such as; monitoring, support systems, design specifications, improved metering, and reliable control mechanisms. The ever growing need of advanced technology is the reason that has fueled the research in the field of control systems in recent times. This book will serve as a resource guide for experts and students alike. It aims to lay the ground work for future researches and advancements in this field.
