Sensors for Next-Generation Electronic Systems and Technologies
The text presents case studies on surface plasmon resonance sensors, MEMS-based fluidic sensors, and MEMS-based electrochemical gas sensors in a single volume. The text will be useful for senior undergraduate, graduate students, academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and communication engineering.
Autonomous Positioning of Piezoactuated Mechanism for Biological Cell Puncture
Autonomous Positioning of Piezoactuated Mechanism for Biological Cell Puncture gives a systematic and almost selfcontained description of the many facets of advanced design.
Adaptive Power Quality for Power Management Units using Smart Technologies
This proposed book covers the issues associated in smart systems due to the presence of onboard nonlinear components. It discusses the advanced architecture of smart system for power management unit. It explores the issues in power management and identifies the hazardous signal in power management unit of smart devices.
Fundamentals of Electromechanical Drives
Electromechanical drive systems have both electrical and mechanical processes. Designing these systems involve many factors like steady-state performance, braking, speed control, overloads, ambient conditions, and mechanical coupling. This textbook comprehensively covers the fundamentals of electromechanical drives, combining theory and analytical studies. It is divided into three main parts: mechanical (torques, masses, inertia), electrical (DC, induction, and synchronous machines), and motor selection (rated torque, power, and thermal stress capacity). Aimed at advanced students majoring in electrical or mechanical disciplines, this 15-week course material is based on extensive teaching experience. It includes practical examples, detailed solutions, and drill problems. Additionally, it serves as a valuable reference for design and supervising engineers in various industries.Key features: Core textbook for advanced courses on electric drives or electromechanical drives Provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of electromechanical drives Treats the key topics through theory and analytical studies that include technical understanding of mechanical characteristics of the electrical motors and the driven machines Includes examples taken from practical electromechanical drive systems with detailed solutions and drill problems A solutions manual is available for instructors
Applied Intelligence in Human-Computer Interaction
The text comprehensively discusses the fundamental aspects of human-computer interaction, and applications of artificial intelligence in diverse areas including disaster management, smart infrastructures, and healthcare.
On-Board Processing for Satellite Remote Sensing Images
This book explains methods, mathematical models, and key technologies used for on-board processing for remotely sensed satellite images, a technology that maximizes image data transmission efficiency. Intended for students, researchers, and professionals in government and industry interested in the remote sensing of cities and disaster monitoring.
Remote Sensing of Natural Hazards
This book examines the remote sensing technology used to gather information on 12 types of natural hazards in the terrestrial sphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It clarifies how to yield spatial and quantitative data on a natural hazard, including its spatial distribution, severity, causes, and the likelihood of occurrence.
Nonrecursive Control Design for Nonlinear Systems
Based on authors' recent advances, this book focuses on a class of nonlinear systems with mismatched uncertainties/disturbances and discusses their typical control problems. It aims to provide a comprehensive view of the non-recursive control theory and application guidelines.
6G Wireless
The book provides a thorough discussion on emerging topics related to 6G wireless communication systems such as programmable wireless environment (PWE); distributed and pervasive AI for wireless communications as well as terahertz (THz) communications.
Communications-Based Train Control (Cbtc)
Urban rail systems are increasingly reaching their limits as traffic demand rises. The safety and performance of these transport systems are significantly determined by the control and safety technology used. Expanding the transport offering requires efficient signaling systems, known as Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems. In this book, the author presents the system environment into which CBTC systems are integrated within urban transport companies. It shows how the individual safety functions of CBTC solutions contribute to hazard control and how technical systems progressively take over more functions from humans with increasing grades of automation. Finally, non-functional requirements for CBTC systems such as safety, availability, performance, and cost-effectiveness are discussed, and factors for the successful execution of complex signaling renewal projects are highlighted.
Digital Image Processing and Analysis
Digital Image Enhancement, Restoration and Compression focuses on human vision-based imaging application development. Examples include making poor images look better, the development of advanced compression algorithms, special effects imaging for motion pictures and the restoration of satellite images distorted by atmospheric disturbance. This book presents a unique engineering approach to the practice of digital imaging, which starts by presenting a global model to help gain an understanding of the overall process, followed by a breakdown and explanation of each individual topic. Topics are presented as they become necessary for understanding the practical imaging model under study, which provides the reader with the motivation to learn about and use the tools and methods being explored.The book includes chapters on imaging systems and software, the human visual system, image transforms, image filtering, image enhancement, image restoration, and image compression. Numerous examples, including over 700 color images, are used to illustrate the concepts discussed. Readers can explore their own application development with any programming language, including C/C++, MATLAB(R), Python and R, and software is provided for both the Windows/C/C++ and MATLAB environments.The book can be used by the academic community in teaching and research, with over 1,000 PowerPoint slides and a complete solutions manual to the over 230 included problems. It can also be used for self-study by those involved with application development, whether they are engineers, scientists or artists. The new edition has been extensively updated and includes numerous problems and programming exercises that will help the reader and student develop their skills.
Sensors, Circuits, and Systems for Scientific Instruments
Sensors, Circuits, and Systems for Scientific Instruments: Fundamentals and Front-Ends presents a unified treatment of modern measurement systems by integrating relevant knowledge in sensors, circuits, signal processing, and machine learning. It also presents detailed case studies of several real-life measurement systems to illustrate how theoretical analysis and high-level designs are translated into working scientific instruments. The book is meant for upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate students in electrical and computer engineering, applied physics, and biomedical engineering. It is designed to fill a gap in the market between books focused on specific components of measurement systems (semiconductor devices, analog circuits, digital signal processing, etc.) and books that provide a high-level "survey" or "handbook"-type overview of a wide range of sensors and measurement systems.
Synthetic Aperture Radar for Surface Motion Estimation
This book delivers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) for measuring and monitoring surface motion caused by a wide range of geophysical phenomena, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, urban subsidence, and landslides. Along with covering essential SAR concepts like the radar equation, resolution, and signal processing techniques such as focusing and interferometry, the book provides an in-depth exploration of advanced methodologies, including PSInSAR, STUN, PSP, StaMPS, SBAS, QPS, and SqueeSAR, all critical for tracking long-term surface deformation.Techniques such as pixel offset tracking and SAR-based absolute positioning are also thoroughly introduced, with illustrative examples provided to enhance understanding. Each step of these techniques is clearly explained, breaking down complex topics for readers. Additionally, a vivid case study on ship detection helps illustrate SAR imaging principles and target scattering characteristics, offering a strong foundation for SAR-based measurement techniques.Written in an accessible and clear style, the book features numerous real-world examples and case studies drawn from modern SAR missions like Sentinel-1 and TerraSAR-X, effectively bridging the gap between theoretical foundations and practical applications. This valuable reference is ideal for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of remote sensing, geodesy, geosciences, and engineering, providing not only essential foundational knowledge but also insights into the latest technological advancements in surface motion monitoring.
Principles and Practices of Electrical Safety Engineering
Electrical safety is a critical component of modern engineering, vital for protecting both persons and property from the inherent hazards of electrical systems. This book delves into the core principles and practical applications of electrical safety engineering, offering invaluable insights for engineers, technicians, and students alike.Inside this book, you will find: In-depth explanations and visual aids: Numerous explanatory figures accompany detailed discussions on key concepts, making complex ideas accessible and understandable. Protective measures and risk assessment: Explore standard and advanced protective measures, fault protection systems, and thorough risk assessment methodologies to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical systems. Safety-by-design principles: Learn how to integrate safety considerations from the earliest stages of design, creating inherently safer electrical systems. Authored by a leading expert in the field, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, operation, or maintenance of electrical systems. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to ensure electrical safety and contribute to the advancement of safer electrical practices worldwide.Principles and Practices of Electrical Safety Engineering is your definitive guide to mastering the critical aspects of electrical safety, offering both theoretical foundations and practical solutions to meet the demands of today's complex electrical environments.
Opto-VLSI Devices and Circuits for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) - Innovation, Manufacturing Techniques and Applications
Power Systems 4.0
The book starts by looking at the fundamentals and concepts of power systems, issue of explosion of adoption of renewable energy, impact on existing transmission and distribution systems, mitigation, and a look at the future grid. It explores the advent of 4IR, impact on grids optimization and control, transmission, and distribution systems.
Switching Modulator Optimization in Isolated Power Converters
This book introduces engineering students and practitioners to the theoretical and applied aspects of the optimization of switching modulation techniques in isolated power electronic converters. Recent modifications to the architecture of converter systems require understanding of switching strategies for different types of power converters and how they affect the systems' performance. This book presents the pulse width modulation (PWM), pulse frequency modulation (PFM), and phase modulation (PM) methodologies in power electronic converters. It then discusses a range of switching techniques for optimal design of various power converters that find applications in transportation electrification, grid-renewables-storage integration, datacenter energy routers, solid state transformers, aerospace, and space. The text emphasizes the synthesis and implementation methodologies during the converter's development, to help maximize the system's performance.
Intelligent Photonics Systems
The text comprehensively discusses the implementation of sensor systems using artificial intelligence, quantum device and circuit with artificial intelligence, and biomedical implementation of artificial intelligence-based optoelectronic circuits.
Modern Computational Techniques for Engineering Applications
This book presents recent computational techniques used in the advancements of modern grids with the integration of non-conventional energy sources like wind and solar energy. It covers data analytics tools for smart cities, smart towns, and smart computing for sustainable developments.
Traffic Light Control with GPS Based Pre-emption for Emergency Vehicle
