Mobile Robots for Digital Farming
This book examines the latest achievements in agricultural mobile robots, specifically those that are used for autonomous weed control, field scouting, mowing, and harvesting. The book examines object identification, task planning algorithms, digitalization and optimization of sensors and the challenges in the context of digital farming.
Explore digital intelligent energy services
In the context of rapid global economic development and continuous population growth, energy issues have become a global focus of attention. With the increasing demand for energy, issues of energy security and sustainable development have become increasingly prominent. In this scenario, digital and intelligent energy services have emerged as an important force driving energy transformation and achieving sustainable development. This paper delves into key areas such as integrated energy services, integrated energy operations, ancillary power services, energy efficiency and conservation services, integrated energy trading, and digital intelligent energy, and outlines their future prospects.
Combating the RPW
The book describes a user-friendly, handheld, and efficient management system for Red Palm Weevil (RPW) acoustic detection that is non-invasive in nature.The research delves into the detailed biological characteristics of the RPW, particularly its larval stage and the acoustics it produces, as well as the sound recording procedures, analysis methods, and the software program that can confirm the presence of RPW larvae. The proposed device, developed as a prototype, has been tested in various field scenarios and has demonstrated the ability to reliably detect the presence of RPW larvae at the earliest possible stage through its acoustic signature. To effectively detect the presence of RPW larvae without causing significant harm to the palm trees, this research foccused on the utilization of acoustic technology. The RPW larvae produced distinct sounds due to their activities within the palm tree. By analysing these acoustics, it is possible to identify the presence of the pest at an early stage. Previous approaches to acoustic detection have relied on sophisticated audio equipment and laboratory based analysis, which can be both technically complex and invasive to the trees.
Topographic Mapping
This book is addressed to students and professionals, and it is aimed to cover as much as possible the broader region of topographic mapping as it has evolved into a modern field called geospatial information science and technology. More emphasis is placed on using scientific methods and tools materialized in algorithms and software to produce practical results. For this reason, beyond the written material, there are also many educational and professional software programs written by the first author to help comprehend the individual methodologies developed. The Target of this book is to provide the people who work in fields of applications of topographic mapping (environment, geology, geography, cartography, engineering, geotechnical, agriculture, forestry, geointelligence, etc.) a source of knowledge for the broader region so that to help them in facing relevant problems as well as in preparing contracts and specifications for such type of work assigned to professionals and evaluating such contracting results. It also aims to be a reference for theory and practice for professionals in Topographic Mapping. This book applies a didactics method where, with a relatively small effort, someone can digest a large volume of simple or complicated knowledge material at a desirable scientific depth within a relatively short time interval. The objective that educated people must be "smarter than the machine" and not treat the machine as a "black box" being "button pushers" has been achieved through the first author's experience in the USA and Greece, with relative success by adopting this didactics technique. There are 14 chapters, including Reference systems and Projections, Topographic instruments and Geometry of coordinates, Conventional construction of a topographic map, Design and reproduction of a thematic map, Digital Topographic mapping - GIS, Digital Terrain Models (DTM / DEM), GPS/GNSS, methods of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, new technologies LIDAR, IFSAR, Augmented reality, Mapping with UAS/UAV/Drones, the method of Least Squares adjustment, and Description of educational software accompanying the text.
Peculiarities of manufacturing of three-electrode temperature sensors
In the book the realization of the program for the final products of the textile industry is carried out in the conditions of technical re-equipment of production, transition to new automated equipment, solutions for solutions, high temperatures and pressures, integration of a number of operations and transition to low-waste technology, solutions for cases of using accelerated technological processes are presented.The research consists in the development of a two-level control system of the dosing process in the bleaching of fabrics. In this case at the lower level the question of maintenance of technological parameters of a certain value at an acceptable level is solved, and coordination of actions of technological units is realized at a higher level. An effective algorithm for calculating a compensating device for evaluating the effect of changing the transfer function coefficients of digital regulators is proposed. It is proposed to use SCADA-system to control this technological process. The algorithm of modeling and synthesis of the control system with delay on the basis of dynamic graphical models is proposed, which allows to take into account the effect of delay on the object properties and compensate it.
Perovskite for Brilliant Future of Solar Cells
Perovskite is a calcium titanium oxide mineral composed of calcium titanate (chemical formula CaTiO3). Its name is also applied to class of compounds which have the same type of crystal structure as CaTiO3, known as the perovskite structure, which has a general chemical formula A2+B4+(X2-)3. Many different cations can be embedded in this structure, allo-wing the development of diverse engineered materials. The mineral was discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia by Gustav Rose in 1839 and is named after Russian mineralogist Lev Perovskite (1792-1856. Perovskite's notable crystal structure was first described by Victor Goldschmidt in 1926 in his work on tolerance factors. The crystal structure was later published in 1945 from X-ray diffraction data on barium titanate by Helen Dick Megaw.
Designing Interaction and Interfaces for Automated Vehicles
Driving Automation and Autonomy is upon us and the problems that were predicted twenty years ago are appearing. This book investigates the difficult problem of how to interface drivers with automated vehicles by offering an inclusive, human-centered design process that focuses on human variability and capability.
Bipolar Junction Transistor- A to Z
"Transistors: From Theory to Practice" dives deep into the evolution and impact of transistors, tracing their journey from theoretical concept to practical application. This comprehensive book explores transistor operation's fundamental principles, highlighting key breakthroughs that revolutionized electronics. Through clear explanations and illustrative examples, it navigates readers through the intricate workings of transistors, offering insights into their role in shaping modern technology. Whether you're a student, engineer, or enthusiast, this book is an indispensable guide to understanding the transformative power of transistors in the digital age.
Fundamental Concept of Bipolar Junction Transistor in Electronics
Despite the advent of other transistor types like MOSFETs, BJTs continue to be relevant due to their robustness, reliability, and specific advantages in certain applications. Advances in semiconductor materials and fabrication techniques promise to further enhance their performance and expand their use in emerging technologies.In conclusion, the Bipolar Junction Transistor remains a cornerstone of electronic engineering. Its enduring presence in both historical and modern contexts underscores its critical role in the advancement of technology. As we continue to innovate and develop new electronic systems, BJTs will undoubtedly remain an essential element, contributing to the efficiency, functionality, and evolution of electronic devices.
Transistors, Diodes, and Solar Cells
Semiconductor devices are present everywhere in modern society. Understanding them is critical for anyone pursuing a career in areas such as semiconductor processing, electrical circuit design, VLSI design, power engineering, and solid-state sensors. Students with a background in electrical engineering, material science, physics, process engineering, or nanotechnology will all find this book useful. This textbook starts with a description of what a semiconductor is and proceeds to describe how semiconductor devices work. The semiconductor devices covered include the MOSFET, diode, LED, solar cell, power MOSFET, and IGBT. The book focuses on an understanding of the key concepts. This book is written for use in the classroom or for self-study and includes numerous examples that are clearly worked out. The author brings years of teaching experience breaking down complicated topics and making them easy to understand without sacrificing the level of the content.
Graphene - Metal Oxide Nanohybrid based Hydrogen Sensors
The book demonstrates the synthesis process of metal oxide semiconductor and Graphene/rGO for gas sensor applications with a motive to development of efficient room temperature hydrogen gas sensor using n-ZnO/p-rGO heterojunction nanohybrid structure in support of the growing demand for the low cost, simple fabrication, long-lasting, stable, exceptionally sensitive, and selective hydrogen gas monitoring system particularly to ensure industrial safety.The first part of the book discusses the gas sensitive thin films of zinc oxide (ZnO) and studies the sensitivity behavior of the developed films towards hydrogen detection. A low cost chemical deposition technique has been used to deposit the ZnO NPs thin film. This book studies have been done on the sensor response under different gas concentrations. A low-cost simple electrochemical exfoliation technique has been used to synthesis Graphene /rGO. Raman spectra determine the crystallinity, as well as the number of graphene layers, present in the sample.
Stability Analysis and State Estimation of Memristive Neural Networks
This book discusses the stability analysis and estimator design problems for discrete-time memristive neural networks subject to time-delays and approaches state estimation from different perspectives. Each chapter includes analysis problems and application of theories and techniques to pertinent research areas.
VLSI Circuits and Embedded Systems
This book explores the designs of VLSI circuits and embedded systems. As a whole, core researchers, academicians, and students will get the complete picture of VLSI Circuits and Embedded Systems and their applications.
Filter-Based Fault Diagnosis and Remaining Useful Life Prediction
This book unifies existing and emerging concepts concerning state estimation, fault detection, fault isolation and fault estimation on industrial systems with an emphasis on a variety of network-induced phenomena, fault diagnosis and remaining useful life for industrial equipment.
Emerging Radiation Detection
This book provides readers an overview of emerging trends in the radiation detection field. Detailed in many of the chapters are specific aspects of radiation detectors, including comprehensive reviews of the historical development, and current state of each topic. The authors particularly cover emerging detection materials and detectors. High-Z materials like CdTe, CZT and GaAs offer the best implementation possibility of direct conversion X-ray detectors and are covered in this book. The authors discuss material challenges, detector operation physics and technology, and readout integrated circuits required to detect signals processes by high-Z sensors. Authors also contrast these emerging technologies with more established ones based on scintillator materials.
Smart Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
This book presents an analysis of the existing surveys in the literature of batteries, chargers, control systems, battery management systems, plugs, sockets, drives and fuel cell based and plug in smart electric and hybrid vehicles.
Mastering Semiconductors
The fundamentals of semiconductors encompass a broad array of principles, phenomena, and applications that are critical to modern electronics. This book delves deeply into the intrinsic properties of semiconductors, beginning with their crystal structure and the formation of energy bands. Understanding the energy bands is essential as they define the behavior of charge carriers-electrons and holes-that facilitate electrical conduction. The book also covers intrinsic semiconductors, which are pure forms of the material, and extrinsic semiconductors, where impurities or doping elements are introduced to modify electrical properties. The book also explores various semiconductor devices, each leveraging the fundamental properties of the materials to perform specific functions. Diodes, for instance, exploit the p-n junction. Understanding the quantum behavior of electrons in semiconductors is crucial for the development of modern devices such as quantum dots, which have applications in quantum computing and advanced imaging techniques.
Gan Technology
This book provides an extensive examination of the practical implementations and theoretical foundations of circuit design with Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices. Designed with scientists and engineers in mind, the advanced studies detailed in this book provide invaluable insights into new methodologies and approaches, serving as a comprehensive guide for those embarking on innovative design endeavors.
Embedded Systems Design
Delve into the intricate world of microcontrollers and embedded systems with this comprehensive guide. From understanding the fundamental architecture and programming of microcontrollers to exploring advanced topics like real-time operating systems (RTOS), wireless communication protocols, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, this book equips readers with essential knowledge and practical skills. Each chapter blends theoretical insights with hands-on examples and case studies, ensuring a thorough understanding of how to design, program, and optimize embedded systems for diverse applications. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or seasoned engineer, "Mastering Microcontrollers" offers a practical roadmap to mastering the complexities of embedded technology in today's interconnected world.
Understanding of renewable energy
Understanding Renewable Energy: " offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of renewable energy. It emphasizes the importance of transitioning to sustainable energy sources and provides an overview of key renewable technologies. The book delves into the mechanics, types, applications, advantages, and challenges of solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, tidal, and wave energy. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific energy source, explaining how it works and its various implementations across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. This guide is designed to educate beginners on the essential aspects of renewable energy, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for sustainable practices.
Robotic Arm Based Storage and Retrieval System
The introduction of robotic Arms in the pharmacy industry represents a significant technological advancement aimed at enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. These robotic systems feature a robust design made of aluminum and plywood, ensuring durability and strength, with a Cartesian-type structure and securely fastened components. Stability is crucial, and the design withstands vibrations and deformations caused by rapid movements. Key electronic components include the Arduino microcontroller, which processes input signals and controls movements, and servo motors, which allow precise control of angular positions using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) techniques. Additionally, DC gear motors provide the necessary torque and speed for precise movements. In pharmacies, robotic arms automate tasks such as sorting medications, filling prescriptions, and managing inventory, reducing human error and improving efficiency and safety. The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology offers future prospects for remote control and real-time monitoring, further enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
Multiple Input Multiple Output DC-DC Converter for Electric Vehicle
A Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) DC-DC converter is an advanced power electronics device designed to efficiently manage power in electric vehicle (EV) systems. Unlike traditional converters, MIMO converters handle multiple input sources, such as batteries, solar panels, or regenerative braking systems, and deliver power to multiple output loads, like the vehicle's motor, auxiliary systems, and battery charging circuits. This configuration enhances energy management, improves efficiency, and extends the vehicle's range by optimizing power distribution. MIMO converters also provide greater flexibility, redundancy, and fault tolerance, ensuring a reliable and robust EV power system. By integrating renewable energy sources and supporting bidirectional power flow, these converters are crucial for the development of sustainable and high-performance electric vehicles, making them a key component in advancing the EV industry and reducing our carbon footprint. This book includes introductory chapters of different converters, theoretical framework of MIMO converter, topologies and simulation of MIMO for research.
Clean Energy and Sustainable Construction
Today, the lack of fossil fuels and environmental pollution caused by its consumption is one of the biggest problems of human societies. At the same time, with the ever-increasing consumption of energy, the use of radiant energy from the sun and wind has become the leader of the energies available to mankind because it is easy to access and its quantity is unlimited. In addition, the use of these energies does not pollute the environment in any way, and for this reason it is called clean energy or green energy, which is new energy and a valuable heritage for future generations. Based on this, sustainable architecture and the use of new energies have gained special importance at the global level. Being clean, not producing pollution and being cheap can be counted as the two main indicators of new energy production, so these energies have been able to fill the void of fossil energies in many places due to their high efficiency. As technology continues to advance and societies around the world shift toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, the role of civil engineering in shaping and maintaining energy infrastructure becomes increasingly important.
Nanonetworks
Learn the basics--and more--of nanoscale computation and communication in this emerging and interdisciplinary field The field of nanoscale computation and communications systems is a thriving and interdisciplinary research area which has made enormous strides in recent years. A working knowledge of nanonetworks, their conceptual foundations, and their applications is an essential tool for the next generation of scientists and network engineers. Nanonetworks: The Future of Computation and Communication offers a thorough, accessible overview of this subject rooted in extensive research and teaching experience. Offering a concise and intelligible introduction to the key paradigms of nanoscale computation and communications, it promises to become a cornerstone of education in these fast-growing areas. Readers will also find: Detailed treatment of topics including network paradigms, machine learning, safety and security Coverage of the history, applications, and important theories of nanonetworks research Examples and use-cases for all formulas and equations Nanonetworks is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and science, as well as practicing professions looking for an introductory book to help them understand the foundations of nanonetwork systems.
Design of Automatic Hand Dryer with Temperature Display
This book is simply about the design and construction of automatic hand dryer with varying temperature display. This project is focused on the design and construction of an automatic hand dryer system, with a temperature display. During the design proteus 8 professional software was employed to simulate the project work. At the cause of implementing this project work, a Top-down methodology was used. AT89S52 microcontroller was used to coordinate other components, like the temperature sensor and seven-segment display. The Hand dryer system uses an LM35 linear temperature sensor to acquire temperature readings from the heating element that produces hot air. Also, a seven-segment display was used in the construction to display the readings from the Temperature IC, AC blower to push the hot air through a vent, one SRD-12VDC-SL-C electromagnetic relay for switching the hand dryer ON/OFF, one DSN-FIR800 Passive inferred sensors for detecting the objects such as the human hand and the power unit for power distribution of the entire project system. After assembling and testing the system, it was found to be working perfectly well.
Analysis of Log Periodic Antenna using HFSS
Analyzing a Log-Periodic Dipole Array (LPDA) using HFSS involves a comprehensive evaluation of its electromagnetic performance over a broad frequency range. The analysis begins with the simulation of the LPDA model, where HFSS calculates the S-parameters to determine the input impedance and reflection coefficients, ensuring proper impedance matching across the operating frequencies. The software also generates the radiation patterns at different frequencies, providing insights into the antenna's directivity, gain, and beamwidth. By examining these patterns, one can assess the LPDA's performance in terms of its directional properties and coverage. Additionally, HFSS enables the visualization of the current distribution on the dipole elements, highlighting areas of maximum radiation and potential hotspots. Through these analyses, potential issues such as resonances or mismatches can be identified and addressed. The results from HFSS allow for a detailed understanding of the LPDA's behavior, facilitating iterative design improvements to enhance performance, bandwidth, and efficiency. This comprehensive analysis ensures that the LPDA meets the desired specifications .
Pifa Antenna Design for Mobile Communication
PIFA (Planar Inverted-F Antenna) antennas are widely used in mobile communication due to their compact size and efficient performance. They are designed to operate at microwave frequencies and are characterized by a planar structure with a shorting wall that forms an inverted-F shape. PIFA antennas are popular in mobile devices like smartphones because they can be easily integrated into the device's circuit board, offering good radiation efficiency and bandwidth. Their low profile and ability to be tuned to specific frequencies make them suitable for diverse mobile communication standards such as GSM, LTE, and Wi-Fi.
Robust Control System Design
This book presents a synthesized design principle versus the existing separation principle of modern control theory of over six decades since the start. Guided by this new principle, a generalized state feedback control can be designed based on the parameters of observer and for a great majority of plant systems.
Novel Hydrogen Production Methods
Semiconducting thin film materials are the basic components of photonic, electrical, and magnetic devices. By altering the characteristics of the materials and lowering their size, the fabrication of materials in the form of thin films enables simple inclusion into different. The main advantages of thin film systems are device efficiency and cost reduction. They are often employed to change electrical and optical characteristics, protect surfaces from chemicals, and protect surfaces from abrasion. Due to its beneficial uses in solar energy, semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, magneto-optic memory, light-emitting diodes, multifunctional protective coatings, liquid crystal displays, and other technologies, semiconductor thin-film research is expanding quickly. This review discusses recent developments in photocatalytic nanostructured semiconducting thin films, their deposition, fabrication techniques, controlling of film micro/nanostructures, physicochemical properties, photocatalytic mechanism, and its photocatalytic applications in the fields of energy, including hydrogen generation, CO2 reduction to useful chemicals, and environmental remediation.
Electrical Risks Prevention
The present book debates current issues of Electrical Risks Prevention in the context of ensuring electrical safety and a secure place of work in an electrical environment.The book discusses the following issues: Organizational Measures, Technical Measures, Specific Measures - Particular Work Environments, Individual Equipment and Protection Means and Methodologies for Assessing / Auditing Professional Risks.We hope this book will be useful to all specialists from the Occupational Health and Safety and Electrical Safety Management domain to respect safety measures in all workplaces with electrical risks.
Power System Operation, Utilization, and Control
This book presents power system analysis methods that cover all aspects of power systems operation, utilization, control, and system management.At the beginning of each chapter, an introduction is given describing the objectives of the chapter. The authors have attempted to present power system parameters in a lucid, logical, step-by-step approach in a lucid, logical, step-by-step approach.In recognition of requirements by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) on integration of engineering computer tools, the authors demonstrate the use of MATLAB(R) programming in obtaining solutions to engineering power problems. MATLAB is introduced in a student-friendly manner and follow up is given in Appendix A. The use of MATLAB and power system applications arepresented throughout the book.Practice problems immediately follow each illustrative example. Students can follow the example step-by-step to solve the practice problems. These practice problems test students' comprehension and reinforce key concepts before moving on to the next chapter.In each chapter, the authors discuss some application aspects of the chapter's concepts using computer programming. The material covered in the chapter applied to at least one or two practical problems to help students see how the concepts are used in real-life situations.Thoroughly worked examples are provided at the end of every section. These examples give students a solid grasp of the solutions and the confidence to solve similar problems themselves.Designed for a three-hour semester course on Power System Operation, Utilization, and Control, this book is intended as a textbook for a senior-level undergraduate student in electrical and computer engineering. The prerequisites for a course based on this book are knowledge of standard mathematics, including calculus and complex numbers and basic undergraduate engineering courses.
Intelligent Border Security Intrusion Detection robot using IoT
Spying literally means to watch from a distance. In this paper, the work of designing and implementing process of an Android based spy robot is described. The main purpose behind developing this robot is for the surveillance of human activities in the war field or get to know about the situation if a disaster occurs, to decrease the risk of a life. The robot along with camera can wirelessly transmit real time video with night vision capabilities, and with multi-sensor capabilities. This robot is used to collect information from the remote terrain and monitor that information at a far secure place with the help of IOT technology. It is widely used because of its simplicity and ability to modify to meet change of needs.
Virtual Power Plant Solution for Future Smart Energy Communities
This book provides an overview of virtual power plants as a key technology in future energy communities and active distribution and transmission networks for managing distributed energy resources, providing local and global services, and facilitating market participation of small-scale managing distributed energy resources, and prosumers.
The benefits of stand-alone energy systems
Today, 74% of the world's energy is produced from fossil fuels (oil, coal and gas), 20% from renewable energies (hydro, biomass, solar, wind) and 6% from nuclear power. Numerous studies on the depletion of fossil resources converge on the following result: the quantity of fossil energy available will diminish by 2010-2020, and will be exhausted before the end of this century. Our energy future must be based on nuclear and renewable energies, and today's nuclear power generation boasts very high power density and environmental advantages in terms of CO2 emissions. However, nuclear power has a number of drawbacks: the difficulty of reprocessing waste and buildings, its environmental impact, safety issues and the fact that its fuel is non-renewable (estimated depletion of uranium 235 by the end of the century). Although it is difficult to imagine eliminating this energy solution, it is preferable to limit it to its lowest level of necessity.
Emergent Behavior in System of Systems Engineering
The book is first of its kind to address real world applications of the phenomenon of emergent behavior in real world system of systems. This text launches from the foundation of theory and basic understanding of the subject of emergent behavior as found in system of systems applications.
Stage Technology
The standard work in a new edition "Stage Technology - Mechanical Equipment" was now published in English under the title "Stage Technology" The book offers a comprehensive presentation of modern stage technology. With the rapid progress in technology, especially through electric and hydraulic drives, it is essential today that personnel are trained accordingly.The content of the book covers all mechanical stage systems, including the technology of the lower stage, upper stage and fire protection equipment. The work is supplemented by specific design and calculation instructions that provide readers with practical guidance. The standards have been adapted to the latest requirements, making the book an indispensable reference work for anyone working in or interested in stage technology.
Rise of the Machines
In the not-so-distant past, robots were a mere figment of our collective imagination, a staple of science fiction novels and blockbuster movies. They were depicted as futuristic beings, capable of feats beyond human ability, yet often portrayed with a tinge of caution, if not outright fear. Fast forward to the present, and we find ourselves at the cusp of a technological revolution where robots are no longer confined to the realms of fiction. They are real, they are here, and they are transforming the very fabric of our society."The Future of Robotics" is an exploration into the myriad possibilities that lie ahead in the realm of robotics. This book seeks to demystify the advancements in robotic technology and delve into how these innovations will shape our world in the coming decades. From the factory floors of industrial giants to the operating rooms of hospitals, from the autonomous vehicles cruising our streets to the AI-powered assistants in our homes, robots are poised to become an integral part of our daily lives.
Instant Insights: Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture
This book provides a useful overview of the use of unmanned aircraft systems/unmanned aerial vehicles in an array of agricultural settings for differing purposes, such as their use in turfgrass systems to measure and monitor specific targets.
Braille Communication Device for the Visually Challenged
The main objective of this book is to provide a complete solution to different communication problems in visually challenged person's lives. Mainly in India we are having world's largest number of blind peoples. Technologies are developed day by day principally in communication through mobile phones which plays a crucial role. In message applications, visually impaired people only can read the message on the tactile surface of the display. But the quality of the system is not good because blind people not able to identify the text clearly. Still now Braille technology is used by the blinds, only for the reading purpose. In our Method using this Braille system both reading and replying to the messages are possible by visually impaired people. In this system using Braille technology the blind people can access the message application in mobiles as a normal people. At the same time keypad using one by one message will be sending in based on keypad options by user can easily send the information through Message. The usage is very easy where the visually challenged people can easily access this device for communication. One can get the message via GSM for mobile service communication.
Modelling, Stability Analysis, and Control of a Buck Converter
This book "Modelling, Stability Analysis, and Control of a Buck Converter: Digital Simulation of Buck Regulator Systems in MATLAB(R)" written and well-structured to cater readers of different levels is aimed to provide a clear understanding on different aspects of modelling and practical implementation.
Intelligent Technologies for Research and Engineering
This volume explores diverse applications for automated machine learning and predictive analytics. The content provides use cases for machine learning in different industries such as healthcare, agriculture, cybersecurity, computing and transportation. Key highlights of this volume include topics on engineering for underwater navigation, and computer vision for healthcare and biometric applications. Chapters 1-4 delve into innovative signal detection, biometric authentication, underwater AUV localization, and COVID-19 face mask detection. Chapters 5-9 focus on wireless pH sensing, differential pattern identification, economic considerations in off-grid hybrid power, high optimization of image transmission, and ANN-based IoT-bot traffic detection. Chapters 10-12 cover mixed-signal VLSI design, pre-placement 3D floor planning, and bio-mimic robotic fish. Finally, Chapters 13 and 14 explore underwater robotic fish and IoT-based automatic irrigation systems, providing a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge technological advancements. The book is a resource for academics, researchers, educators and professionals in the technology sector who want to learn about current trends in intelligent technologies.
Smart Helmets
Smart helmets represent a significant advancement in personal safety gear, integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance protection, connectivity, and convenience for users. Equipped with features such as built-in GPS, communication systems, and impact sensors, these helmets provide real-time data and emergency alerts, ensuring a higher level of safety for activities like cycling, motorcycling, and construction. Some models offer augmented reality displays and voice-activated controls, enabling hands-free navigation and access to information without distraction. By merging traditional protective functions with modern technological capabilities, smart helmets are revolutionizing the way we approach head protection, making activities safer and more enjoyable.
Investigation on Miniaturized Metasurface Based Antenna
The microwave antenna is an ever active area of research because of its never ending demand in the modern communication systems. The microstrip patch antennas (MPAs) are well known due to their advantages such as low fabrication cost, light weight, low volume and also support both linear as well as circular polarization. On the other hand, MPAs suffer from the narrow bandwidth, single frequency resonance, and large size. However, due to the advancement of sophisticated technologies, the antenna designs need to be more compact and structure should shrink to fit smaller areas. Therefore there is an increased demand for miniaturized antennas for robust communications using industrial scientific and medical (ISM), wireless local area network (WLAN), Worldwide interoperability for microwave access (Wi-MAX) bands for wireless and airborne radar systems. Design and analysis of unit MNG and ENG MTM cells and extraction of constitutive parameters are worked out. Multiband antennas are also worked out in this thesis using the single layer as well as double layer RIS.
Wind Energy in Urban Buildings
Considering that the resources of fossil fuels are running out, it is necessary to look for ways to use renewable energy sources to supply the energy needed for residential buildings and other industrial uses. In the meantime, the issue of increasing environmental pollution also emphasizes the necessity of using renewable energy. In recent years, the level of concerns in the country regarding the high consumption of non-renewable energies, the ending resources of this type of energies and the high level of pollution caused by fossil fuels have increased. Cities are one of the important centers of energy consumption, and with the increase in the urban population, the amount of energy consumption in them increases day by day. Expanding the use of new energies in cities is important both in terms of reducing environmental pollution and in terms of reducing fossil fuel consumption. In recent years, we have heard a lot about the construction of wind power plants, but how to benefit from this resource on a small scale and in urban spaces seems unclear.
Overview of "Smart Antenna
Smart antennas, also known as adaptive or intelligent antennas, represent a significant advancement in wireless communication technology. They enhance signal quality, capacity, and coverage by dynamically adjusting their radiation patterns to optimize communication performance. This summary provides an overview of smart antenna systems, focusing on the critical role of polarization in improving antenna performance and reliability. Smart antennas consist of multiple antenna elements combined with advanced signal processing algorithms. These systems can dynamically adjust their beam patterns to focus on desired signals while minimizing interference from unwanted sources.
VOC Detection Using ZnO nanorod Arrays in Resistive-Capacitive sensor
The objectives of this book were i) to develop low temperature ZnO nanorods based volatile organic compound (VOCs) sensor with stable andr epeatable sensing performance to detect some alcohols and other VOCs(methanol, ethanol, acetone and 2-butanone), in the resistive/planar mode, ii) to improve the sensor performance viz. response magnitude, response time and recovery time by employing catalytic noble metal like Pd, either as con-tact electrodes or as a surface iii) to understand the sensing mechanism of such VOCs on nano-structured oxide surfaces like nanorods, iv) to study of effect of humidity on VOC sensing performance of the resistive device, v)to fabricate ZnO nanorod based MIS device structure and to carry out the capacitive mode (ac) measurement with the same target species. The aligned ZnO hexagonal nanorod array was synthesized by a low temperature deposition (CBD) technique using the sol-gel grown ZnO seed layer on SiO2 coated p-Si substrate and detailed structural, morphological and electrical characterizations of the grown nanorods were carried out.
Electronic Devices and Circuit Design
This new volume offers a broad view of the challenges of electronic devices and circuits for IoT applications. The book presents the basic concepts and fundamentals behind new low power, high-speed efficient devices, circuits, and systems in addition to CMOS. It provides an understanding of new materials to improve device performance with smaller dimensions and lower costs. It also looks at the new methodologies to enhance system performance and provides key parameters for exploring the devices and circuit performance based on smart applications.The chapters delve into myriad aspects of circuit design, including MOSFET structures depending on their low power applications for IoT-enabled systems, advanced sensor design and fabrication using MEMS, indirect bootstrap techniques, efficient CMOS comparators, various encryption-decryption algorithms, IoT video forensics applications, microstrip patch antennas in embedded IoT applications, real-time object detection using sound, IOT and nanotechnologies based wireless sensors, and much more.
