Optimization of Multilayered Radar Absorbing Structures (Ras) Using Nature Inspired Algorithm
With respect to multi-layered radar absorbing structures (RAS), this book presents an efficient algorithm, based on particle swarm optimization, for the material selection as well as optimization of thickness of multi-layered RAS models. It includes theory required for analysis and procedure for the implementation of PSO based algorithm.
Autonomous Road Vehicle Path Planning and Tracking Control
Discover the latest research in path planning and robust path tracking control In Autonomous Road Vehicle Path Planning and Tracking Control, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a practical and insightful exploration of how to design robust path tracking control. The authors include easy to understand concepts that are immediately applicable to the work of practicing control engineers and graduate students working in autonomous driving applications. Controller parameters are presented graphically, and regions of guaranteed performance are simple to visualize and understand. The book discusses the limits of performance, as well as hardware-in-the-loop simulation and experimental results that are implementable in real-time. Concepts of collision and avoidance are explained within the same framework and a strong focus on the robustness of the introduced tracking controllers is maintained throughout. In addition to a continuous treatment of complex planning and control in one relevant application, the Autonomous Road Vehicle Path Planning and Tracking Control includes: A thorough introduction to path planning and robust path tracking control for autonomous road vehicles, as well as a literature review with key papers and recent developments in the area Comprehensive explorations of vehicle, path, and path tracking models, model-in-the-loop simulation models, and hardware-in-the-loop models Practical discussions of path generation and path modeling available in current literature In-depth examinations of collision free path planning and collision avoidance Perfect for advanced undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in autonomous vehicles, Autonomous Road Vehicle Path Planning and Tracking Control is also an indispensable reference for practicing engineers working in autonomous driving technologies and the mobility groups and sections of automotive OEMs.
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Laboratory Hand Book
To Introduce ALP concepts, features and Coding methods, Write ALP for arithmetic and logical operations in 8086 and 8051, Differentiate Serial and Parallel Interface, Interface different I/Os with Microprocessors and be familiar with MASM. At the end of the course, the student should be able to: Write ALP Programs for fixed and Floating Point and Arithmetic operations, Interface different I/Os with processor, Generate waveform using Microprocessors and Execute Programs in 8051
Smart Iot for Research and Industry
This book covers a variety of smart IoT applications for industry and research. For industry, the book is a guide for considering the real-time aspects of automation of application domains. The main topics covered in the industry section include real-time tracking and navigation, smart transport systems and application for GPS domains, modern electric grid control for electricity industry, IoT prospectives for modern society, IoT for modern medical science, and IoT automation for Industry 4.0. The book then provides a summary of existing IoT research that underlines enabling technologies, such as fog computing, wireless sensor networks, data mining, context awareness, real-time analytics, virtual reality, and cellular communications. The book pertains to researchers, outcome-based academic leaders, as well as industry leaders.
Key Technologies of Intelligentized Welding Manufacturing
Introduction.- Monitoring of Weld Pool Surface with Active Vision.- Visual Sensing of 3D Weld Pool Geometry with Passive Vision.- Penetration prediction with data driven models.- Penetration Control for Bead-on plate weld.- Penetration Detection and Control Inside U-groove.- Lack of fusion detection inside narrow U-groove.- Measuring Material Deformation using Digital Image Correlation.- Conclusions.
Understanding Electromagnetic Waves
This one-semester textbook teaches students Electromagnetic Waves, via an early introduction to Maxwell's Equations in the first chapter. Mathematics fundamentals are used as needed, but rigor is de-emphasized in preference to understanding the basic ideas and principles of EM waves. Each chapter includes extensive, step-by-step, solved examples, as well as abundant exercises. Designed for a one-semester course in electromagnetic waves;Introduces Maxwell's equations in the first chapter;De-emphasizes mathematical rigor in order to make key ideas and principles easy to understand;Makes material accessible to readers of varying backgrounds, with extensive use of solved examples;Includes abundant exercises for each chapter.
Fog Radio Access Networks (F-Ran)
This book provides a comprehensive introduction of Fog Radio Access Networks (F-RANs), from both academic and industry perspectives. The authors first introduce the network architecture and the frameworks of network management and resource allocation for F-RANs. They then discuss the recent academic research achievements of F-RANs, such as the analytical results of theoretical performance limits and optimization theory-based resource allocation techniques. Meanwhile, they discuss the application and implementations of F-RANs, including the latest standardization procedure, and the prototype and test bed design. The book is concluded by summarizing the existing open issues and future trends of F-RANs. Includes the latest theoretical and technological research achievements of F-RANs, also discussing existing open issues and future trends of F-RANs toward 6G from an interdisciplinary perspective; Provides commonly-used tools for research and development of F-RANs such as open resource projects for implementing prototypes and test beds;Includes examples of prototype and test bed design and gives tools to evaluate the performance of F-RANs in simulations and experimental circumstances.
Development of Fault Detection System for Induction Motor
This book is intended to academicians and researchers who work in the area of induction motor fault diagnosis. Induction motors are the most significant components of almost all the industries. They consume about 50-60 percent of the total energy consumed by an industry. So, this book focuses on developing an instrument which detects the major faults of an induction motor, so that proper measures could be taken to overcome the loss of energy and cost. The basic principle is Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA). The major faults like stator short turn faults, rotor faults, bearing faults, air gap eccentricity are presented with the help of Graphical User Interface and fuzzy logic tool.
An Energy Efficient Wireless Communication Technoogy for Ban
With an increasingly mobile society and worldwide deployment of mobile and wireless network, the wireless infrastructure can support many current and emerging health care applications. Citizens, being patients or non-patients, will not only be able to get medical advice from a distance but will also be able to send from any location full detailed and accurate vital signal measurement, as if they had taken in medical centers. Towards this direction, the proposed system is highly customizable vital signal monitoring system based on Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN). The proposed allows the incorporation of diverse medical sensor via wireless connection and live transmission of the measured vital signals over public wireless networks to healthcare providers. The TOPSIS, Integer Linear programming Fuzzy Logic are analyzed effectively. Red Tacton is a new innovative human area Network technology that turns the human body in to safe transmission path from one node of the body to another node. Red Tacton uses minute electric field emitted on the surface of the human body. This paper discusses different scenarios where this wearable health monitoring system can be used.
Gridding of Smart Solar Energy Systems
The smart grid makes use of technologies such as state estimation, improve fault detection and allow self-healing of the network without the intervention of technicians. This will ensure more reliable supply of electricity, and reduced vulnerability to natural disasters or attack. Although multiple routes are touted as a feature of the smart grid, the old grid also featured multiple routes. Initial power lines in the grid were built using a radial model, later connectivity was guaranteed via multiple routes, referred to as a network structure. However, this created a new problem: if the current flow or related effects across the network exceed the limits of any particular network element, it could fail, and the current would be shunted to other network elements, which eventually may fail also, causing a domino effect. A technique to prevent this is load shedding by rolling blackout or voltage reduction (brownout).
Concurrent Solar Cells. Vol. 1
Sustainability and adaptability is a modern approach to smart living. With every new step of life, one has to adapt accordingly. Energy is required in every aspect of life. Fossil fuels at present are the major source of providing energy for the world. The current technology should be upgraded in accordance with the resources available and with the present situation of the society in the contemporary world. The depleting fossil fuels and increasing risk of global warming all are indicating towards for an alternate energy source. Switching towards or upgrading for sustainable and renewable energy sources is the best suited for today's requirements. There are various sources of renewable energy, the Solar energy seems promising of all as it is evenly distributed to every part of the world. The Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, a modern approach of harnessing solar energy is an efficient method and design for energy harvesting. which not yield higher efficiency but also lower cost when compared to various other solar cells currently in the market.
Fractal Control and Its Applications
Introduction.- New Characteristics about the Fractal Control Theory.- Fractal Control and Synchronization of Classical Model.- Control and Synchronization of Julia Sets Generated by a Class of Complex Time-Delay Rational MAP.- Control and Synchronization of Spatial Fractals.- Fractal Phenomena and Control in Economical Models.- Control of Julia Sets in Complex Physical Systems.- Applications of Fractal Control in Biologies.- Control of the Thermal Fractal Diffusion Systems.- Fractal Analysis and Control of the SIRS Models.- Application of Fractal Control in Other Fields.- References
Full Adder using CNFET for Mission Critical Applications
The Continuous demand from the industry, for small and low-power consumer electronics, motivates us to seek new ways for design enhancements. With numerous technologies available and upcoming for the fabrication of semiconducting devices, the selection of technology that can be termed as the future of industry requires weighing them against various requirements, constraints, and parameters. Here some new low-power, high-speed full adder circuits using carbon nanotube field-effect transistor for real-time, fault-tolerant, and mission-critical applications is presented.
Advances in Human Factors and System Interactions
This book reports on innovative system interfaces, with a special emphasis on their design, development and testing, and on improving the interaction and integration with the users. Focusing on the advantages and challenges of virtual, augmented and mixed reality systems, it describes novel interface technologies, together with cutting-edge strategies for improving usability and accessibility, and cover a wide range of applications from business organization to disaster and crises management, from smart manufacturing to assistive technologies and transportation. Based on the AHFE 2021 Conference on Human Factors and Systems Interaction, held virtually on July 25-29, 2021, from USA, the book offers a timely survey on systems interfaces for a more efficient and safer human-system integration, addressing systems engineers, UX researchers and technology users alike.
Automation Conundrum
'Automation Conundrum' focuses on the evolutionary stages of intelligent automation starting with RPA. This book gives a view on what these technologies are, where and how to apply them across functions and industry sectors and most importantly how to generate the maximum tangible value for the business. It also gives a perspective around the key challenges, risks and opportunities facing industries and how IA can be leveraged to tackle the same. Although, IA has successfully proven to generate business value it has also raised concerns over safety and security. This book also addresses those concerns viz impact on society, governments and need for regulations. In summary, it gives a new perspective to intelligent automation as a beginning of a journey into the future rather than the end.
Land Reclamation and Restoration Strategies for Sustainable Development, 10
Land Reclamation and Restoration Strategies for Sustainable Development: Geospatial Technology Based Approach, Volume Ten covers spatial mapping, modeling and risk assessment in land hazards issues and sustainable management. Each section in the book explores state-of-art techniques using commercial, open source and statistical software for mapping and modeling, along with case studies that illustrate modern image processing techniques and computational algorithms. A special focus is given on recent trends in data mining techniques. This book will be of particular interest to students, researchers and professionals in the fields of earth science, applied geography, and those in the environmental sciences.
An Introduction to Safety Grounding
Protective or safety grounding is of vital importance for the protection of individuals from electric shock. The objective of this book is to give the reader a better understanding of safety grounding, why it is needed, where it is needed, and what are the requirements which must be met in order to have an effective grounding system.
Amorphous Chalcogenide Semiconductors and Related Materials
This book provides introductory, comprehensive, and concise descriptions of amorphous chalcogenide semiconductors and related materials. It includes comparative portraits of the chalcogenide and related materials including amorphous hydrogenated Si, oxide and halide glasses, and organic polymers. It also describes effects of non-equilibrium disorder, in comparison with those in crystalline semiconductors.
Observer Design for Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
This book presents a differential geometric method for designing nonlinear observers for multiple types of nonlinear systems, including single and multiple outputs, fully and partially observable systems, and regular and singular dynamical systems. It is an exposition of achievements in nonlinear observer normal forms. The book begins by discussing linear systems, introducing the concept of observability and observer design, and then explains the difficulty of those problems for nonlinear systems. After providing foundational information on the differential geometric method, the text shows how to use the method to address observer design problems. It presents methods for a variety of systems. The authors employ worked examples to illustrate the ideas presented. Observer Design for Nonlinear Dynamical Systems will be of interest to researchers, graduate students, and industrial professionals working with control of mechanical and dynamical systems.
Raspberry Pi Pico Simplified
The Raspberry Pi Pico is a low cost (5USD/Euro) micro controller. Raspberry Pi Pico Simplified explains in simple terms how to use this micro controller. The book shows the pin layouts in detail, explains how to work with a breadboard and attach a power supply. Next the principles of the MicroPython programming language are explained. After these basic introductions the book shows in detail how to connect sensors to the Pico and how to program this micro controller to obtain results from real-world measurements like temperature, light intensity, vibration, movement etc. The results are shown by leds and displays. Every chapter is full of details like schematics, program listings and a detailed explanation. Next to this the book also presents many ideas for building your own projects. All written in clear language that is understandable for beginners, but also for seasoned electronics hobbyists without programming experience.
PLC Controls with Ladder Diagram (LD)
This book is an introduction to the programming language Ladder Diagram (LD) used in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). The book provides a general introduction to PLC controls and can be used for any PLC brands. With a focus on enabling readers without an electrical education to learn Ladder programming, the book is suitable for learners without prior knowledge of Ladder. The book contains numerous illustrations and program examples, based on real-world, practical problems in the field of automation. CONTENTS - Background, benefits and challenges of Ladder programming - PLC hardware, sensors, and basic Ladder programming - Practical guides and tips to achieve good program structures - Theory and examples of flowcharts, block diagrams and sequence diagrams - Design guide to develop functions and function blocks - Examples of organizing code in program modules and functions - Sequencing using SELF-HOLD, SET/RESET and MOVE/ COMPARE - Complex code examples for a pump station, tank control and conveyor belt - Design, development, testing and simulation of PLC programs The book describes Ladder programming as described in the standard IEC 61131-3. PLC vendors understand this standard in different ways, and not all vendors follows the standard exactly. This will be clear through material from the vendor. This means that some of the program examples in this book may not work as intended in the PLC type you are using. In addition, there is a difference in how the individual PLC type shows graphic symbols and instructions used in Ladder programming. Note: This is a book for beginners and therefore advanced techniques such as ARRAY, LOOPS, STRUCT, ENUM, STRING, PID and FIFO are not included. The author has published several books and sold more than 15,000 copies.
Arduino for Artists
Take your creative ambitions in exciting new directions with the easy-to-learn and popular Arduino electronics platform! Arduino for Artists is a guide for amateur and professional artists interested in using the Arduino microcontroller platform to create dynamic and interactive works of art. Discover a new way to leave your creative mark on the world using technology as a medium.While most how-to books approach Arduino and electronics from a scientific and engineering perspective, Arduino for Artists is designed for creatives who want to use technology as a tool for artistic expression instead.In this book, you'll learn about programming Arduino microcontrollers and connecting them to electronic components to create art. You'll learn to do things like...Create kinetic art displays using motorsProgram individually addressable LED light strips to create complex and mesmerizing light displaysAdd sensors to your art pieces, allowing them to respond dynamically to input from their viewersIf you're an artist looking to incorporate light, motion, and interactivity in your work, Arduino for Artists belongs in your library!
Advanced Multiphasing Switched-Capacitor DC-DC Converters
This book gives a detailed analysis of switched-capacitor DC-DC converters that are entirely integrated on a single chip and establishes that these converters are mainly limited by the large parasitic coupling, the low capacitor energy density, and the fact that switched-capacitor converter topologies only have a fixed voltage conversion ratio. The authors introduce the concept of Advanced Multiphasing as a way to circumvent these limitations by having multiple out-of-phase parallel converter cores interact with each other to minimize capacitor charging losses, leading to several techniques that demonstrate record efficiency and power-density, and even a fundamentally new type of switched-capacitor topology that has a continuously-scalable conversion ratio.Provides single-source reference to the recently-developed Advanced Multiphasing concept;Enables greatly improved performance and capabilities in fully integrated switched-capacitor converters;Enables readers to design DC-DC converters, where multiple converter cores are put in parallel and actively interact with each other over several phases to improve their capabilities.
Thermoelectric generators
The energy crisis and environment deterioration are two major problems for the 21st century. Waste heat recovery offers many opportunities to make a global contribution to this challenge. Key concepts such as waste heat recovery are the basic ideas in thermoelectricity. A part of waste heat is produced by solid-fuel stoves. This work aims to present an experimental validation of integrating a thermoelectric generator into a solid-fuel stove. An economic comparison between the most common Bismuth Telluride (Bi2Te3) module and the newly developed half-Heusler modules is complete. An experimental set-up was built to optimize the common (Bi2Te3) modules and test the newly developed half-Heusler modules from an entire system point of view. Based on the literature research and a CFD simulation software the first prototype was built. This set-up is composed of a thermal loop with a hot gas source, a cold fluid, a hot fin exchanger, and thermoelectric modules. The Bismuth Telluride module was tested under real-life conditions using the exhaust of the solid-fuel stoves without influencing the combustion chamber.
Design of Analog Multipliers with Operational Amplifiers
This book describes forty-eight analog multiplier circuits, including their elements as integrator, comparator, switch, low pass filter, peak detector and sample & hold circuit. This book use a maximum of four operational amplifiers which helps simulate the multipliers with minimum number of components.
The Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). Introduction and explanation of five different types of techniques
Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2019 in the subject Electrotechnology, grade: 9, language: English, abstract: The Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is an important aspect of multicarrier digital data transmission system where a single data stream is transmitted into a several number of lower rates subcarrier signals. In this thesis, there are five different types of the techniques introduced to strengthen the communication quality and capacity. This kind of new standard of transmission of data is the first one to perform with OFDM in data packet based communication system. In wireless communication network, the abstraction of parallel transmission of data symbols is implemented to attain high throughput and effective transmission quality. The OFDM is a method to deal with parallel transmission.
Practical Guide to the Packaging of Electronics
Successfully Estimate the Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics of Electronics SystemsA definitive guide for practitioners new to the field or requiring a refresher course, Practical Guide to the Packaging of Electronics: Thermal and Mechanical Design and Analysis, Third Edition provides an understanding of system failures and helps identify the areas where they can occur. Specifically designed for the mechanical, electrical, or quality engineer, the book addresses engineering issues involved in electronics packaging and provides the basics needed to design a new system or troubleshoot a current one. Updated to reflect recent developments in the field, this latest edition adds two new chapters on acoustic and reliability fundamentals, and contains more information on electrical failures and causes. It also includes tools for understanding heat transfer, shock, and vibration.Additionally, the author: Addresses various cross-discipline issues in the design of electromechanical productsProvides a solid foundation for heat transfer, vibration, and life expectancy calculations Identifies reliability issues and concernsDevelops the ability to conduct a more thorough analysis for the final designIncludes design tips and guidelines for each aspect of electronics packagingPractical Guide to the Packaging of Electronics: Thermal and Mechanical Design and Analysis, Third Edition explains the mechanical and thermal/fluid aspects of electronic product design and offers a basic understanding of electronics packaging design issues. Defining the material in-depth, it also describes system design guidelines and identifies reliability concerns for practitioners in mechanical, - electrical or quality engineering.
Communication Protocol Engineering
The book aims to enable the reader to master the engineering of communication protocols. The key benefits of the new edition align with the latest standard for conformance testing, TTCN-3, along with updated chapters. It explains process algebra CSP and how to model, simulate, and automatically verify CSP models in PAT.
Microwave Integrated Circuit Components Design Through Matlab(r)
MICROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT COMPONENTS DESIGN THROUGH MATLAB(R) This book teaches the student community microwave integrated circuit component design through MATLAB(R), helping the reader to become conversant in using codes and, thereafter, commercial software for verification purposes only. Microwave circuit theory and its comparisons, transmission line networks, S-parameters, ABCD parameters, basic design parameters of planar transmission lines (striplines, microstrips, slot lines, coplanar waveguides, finlines), filter theory, Smith chart, inverted Smith chart, stability circles, noise figure circles and microwave components, are thoroughly explained in the book. The chapters are planned in such a way that readers get a thorough understanding to ensure expertise in design. Aimed at senior undergraduates, graduates and researchers in electrical engineering, electromagnetics, microwave circuit design and communications engineering, this book: - Explains basic tools for design and analysis of microwave circuits such as the Smith chart and network parameters - Gives the advantage of realizing the output without wiring the circuit by simulating through MATLAB code - Compares distributed theory with network theory - Includes microwave components, filters and amplifiers S. Raghavan was a Senior Professor (HAG) in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, India and has 39 years of teaching and research experience at the Institute. His interests include: microwave integrated circuits, RF MEMS, Bio MEMS, metamaterial, frequency selective surfaces (FSS), substrate integrated waveguides (SIW), biomedical engineering and microwave engineering. He has established state-of-the-art MICs and microwave research laboratories at NIT, Trichy with funding from the Indian government. He is a Fellow/Senior Member in more than 24 professional societies including: IEEE (MTT, EMBS, APS), IETE, IEI, CSI, TSI, ISSS, ILA and ISOI. He is twice a recipient of the Best Teacher Award, and has received the Life Time Achievement Award, Distinguished Professor of Microwave Integrated Circuit Award and Best Researcher Award.
Social Robots
Social robotics is a cutting edge research area gathering researchers and stakeholders from various disciplines and organizations. This collection contributes to the field of social robotics by exploring its boundaries from a philosophically informed standpoint. It constructively outlines central potentials and challenges and thereby also provides
Design of Electrical Transmission Lines
This book addresses all structural systems used in high-voltage transmission lines, as well as their associated foundations. It also discusses the hardware used to support conductors, fabrication, and assembly. In developing countries, the term "transmission structures" tends to mean lattice towers. That term actually includes a vast range of struc
Functional Processing of Delta-SIGMA Bit-Stream
This book discusses non-conventional digital signal processing based on direct processing of delta-sigma modulated bit-stream. The main attributes of low-pass delta-sigma analog-to-digital converters are: simple and inexpensive design, robustness of design to component tolerances, low-power consumption, high input impedance, high resolution (more than 20 bits) and possibility of direct arithmetic operation on its bit-stream. The author presents a number of theoretical and simulation results related to newly proposed linear and non-linear circuits such as delta-sigma adders, delta-sigma rectifiers, delta-sigma RMS and AGC circuits, delta-sigma frequency deviation meters, etc. The proposed circuits are not application limited and can be used in instrumentation, sensor application, bio-medical application, communications, etc.Presents novel linear and nonlinear circuits for direct processing of delta-sigma modulated bit-stream;The proposed circuits are supported by theoretical and simulation results;Recommends potential applications of the proposed circuits, and proposes ideas for further investigation.
X-Ray Diffraction Imaging
Coherent scattering mechanism forms a basis of the x-ray diffraction imaging that is a subject of this book. The x-ray diffraction technology and its various applications in medical, industrial and security fields are also covered.
Computational Methods for Electric Power Systems
This book introduces computational methods that form the basis of many analytical studies in power systems. It provides the background for algorithms that underlie several commercial software packages, linking concepts to power system applications. The third edition contains new material on preconditioners for linear iterative methods, Broyden's
Endorobotics
The book comprises three parts. The first part provides the state-of-the-art of robots for endoscopy (endorobots), including devices already available in the market and those that are still at the R&D stage. The second part focusses on the engineering design; it includes the use of polymers for soft robotics, comparing their advantages and limitations with those of their more rigid counterparts. The third part includes the project management of a multidisciplinary team, the health cost of current technology, and how a cost-effective device can have a substantial impact on the market. It also includes information on data governance, ethical and legal frameworks, and all steps needed to make this new technology available.
Electricity and climate change
Environmental Effect has now grown a peril to the very existence of life on planet earth. Carelessness over climate change and its effect over the last five decades caused some Irrecoverable costs and harm to our environment. The warm climate that dominated Europe in the summer of 2019 is just the beginning of a Tsunami, which will conquer and affect all people and aspects of this planet. However, this is likely to a doomsday view and somehow unacceptable, but it can be the earth's future. However, climate change is affected by many factors, but emissions are the most effective ones. Moreover, the power sector is one of the leading producers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this book, the interactive effect of energy and environment on each other is studied. This book's innovation is to introduce a new index of climate change reliability factor, which presents the reliability of each electricity generation technology and its capability in the climate change impact mitigation process.Environmental Effect has now grown a peril to the very existence of life on planet earth. Carelessness over climate change and its effect over the last five decades caused some Irrecoverable costs and harm to our environment. The warm climate that dominated Europe in the summer of 2019 is just the beginning of a Tsunami, which will conquer and affect all people and aspects of this planet. However, this is likely to a doomsday view and somehow unacceptable, but it can be the earth's future. However, climate change is affected by many factors, but emissions are the most effective ones. Moreover, the power sector is one of the leading producers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this book, the interactive effect of energy and environment on each other is studied. This book's innovation is to introduce a new index of climate change reliability factor, which presents the reliability of each electricity generation technology and its capability in the climate change impact mitigation process.
Understanding Photovoltaics
UPDATED September 2020! Field tested by hundreds of students in schools across North America, this easy-to-follow text is designed to take an extremely "non-technical" student with zero background in PV, and literally teach them how to design and install a variety of residential PV systems.This text is also designed to help prepare students who wish to sit for industry-accepted certification programs such as the ETA Level 1 PV Certification or the NABCEP PV Certificate Programs.Each chapter contains multiple choice review questions, as well as labs that comply with "hands-on" requirement of the ETA certification.For Instructors: Classroom Power Points available that correspond to the text. FREE Desk Copies available for review. A narrated online course with slides, videos and labs also is available that tracks with the text.Detailed answer keys for practice problems, Dozens of practice scenarios with answer key, Lab instruction and notes. Lab kits are also available. Updated annually. Electronic versions available.
Rapid Damage-Free Robotic Harvesting of Tomatoes
This book shares the latest findings on this topic, systematically introduces readers to advances made in robotic harvesting around the globe, and explores the relations between the development of robotic harvesting and the respective social/economic conditions and agricultural business patterns in various countries/regions. Due to the unstructured setting it is used in, and to the significant differences between individual fruit and vegetable targets, robotic harvesting is currently considered to be one of the most challenging robotics technologies. Accordingly, research into this area involves the integration of various aspects, including biomechanics, optimization design, advanced perception and intelligent control. In addition to rapid and damage-free robotic harvesting, which reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the topic, further aspects addressed include gripping collisions with viscoelastic objects, using lasers to cut plant material, plant-fruit response to vacuum sucking and pulling, and performance probability distribution. Highlighting outstanding innovations and reflecting the latest advances in intelligent agricultural equipment in China, the book offers a unique and valuable resource.
Mapping, Monitoring, and Modeling Land and Water Resources
This book brings together real-world case studies accurately surveyed and assessed through spatial modeling and focuses on the effectiveness of combining remote sensing, GIS, and R. The use of open source software, remote sensing, and GIS, help researchers and practitioners to better understand the phenomena and the prediction of future analyses.
Measuring Electronics and Sensors
The book gives an insight into today's operational measurement technology including analysis technology, without claiming to be complete. For the student, the book is an introduction in addition to the relevant textbooks and manuals. It gives the engineer in the profession a quick overview of measurement methods and instruments not familiar to him.In this book not only the components of measurement technology are presented transparently, but also the analog components that are necessary for the construction of measurement and control systems.The theoretical basics and the measuring methods are as much a part of the book as the description of systems, devices and measuring equipment. By indicating measuring ranges and error limits, additional reference points for the application are given, whereby the values mentioned are to be regarded as minimum values due to the constant technical development.
Visual Servoing in Robotics
Visual servoing is a well-known approach to guide robots using visual information. Image processing, robotics, and control theory are combined in order to control the motion of a robot depending on the visual information extracted from the images captured by one or several cameras. With respect to vision issues, a number of issues are currently being addressed by ongoing research, such as the use of different types of image features (or different types of cameras such as RGBD cameras), image processing at high velocity, and convergence properties. As shown in this book, the use of new control schemes allows the system to behave more robustly, efficiently, or compliantly, with fewer delays. Related issues such as optimal and robust approaches, direct control, path tracking, or sensor fusion are also addressed. Additionally, we can currently find visual servoing systems being applied in a number of different domains. This book considers various aspects of visual servoing systems, such as the design of new strategies for their application to parallel robots, mobile manipulators, teleoperation, and the application of this type of control system in new areas.
Wireless-Powered Backscatter Communications for Internet of Things
This book provides and assesses the techniques required for the realization of practical wireless-powered backscatter systems for large-scale and intelligent IoT networks. It explores the deployment, reliability, and security aspects of backscatter devices for both indoor and outdoor environments. The book also sheds light on some of the recently evolving technologies such as artificial intelligence/ machine learning, non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), and multi-tone carrier techniques and identifies their application in backscatter communications. In addition, it offers a valuable blueprint for future studies in the domains of intelligent reflective surfaces, ambient backscatter communications and massive IoT networks.
Theory and Applications for Control of Aerial Robots in Physical Interaction Through Tethers
This book studies how autonomous aerial robots physically interact with the surrounding environment. Intended to promote the advancement of aerial physical interaction, it analyzes a particular class of aerial robots: tethered aerial vehicles. By examining specific systems, while still considering the challenges of the general problem, it will help readers acquire the knowledge and expertise needed for the subsequent development of more general methods applicable to aerial physical interaction.The formal analysis covers topics ranging from control, state estimation, and motion planning, to experimental validation. Addressing both theoretical and technical aspects, the book is intended for a broad academic and industrial readership, including undergraduate students, researchers and engineers. It can be used as a teaching reference, or as the basis for product development.
Analysis and Synthesis of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms--Screw Theory Approach
Introduction.- An Introduction to Screw Theory.- Screw Representation of Flexible Elements.- Construction of Compliant Mechanisms.- Conceptual Design of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms.- Stiffness Construction and Decomposition of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms.- Compliance Parameterization and Optimization of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms.- Large Deformation Analysis of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms.- Conclusions and Future Work.
Interoperability of Heterogeneous Iot Platforms
This book discusses the design and implementation of, as well as experimentation on, an open cross-layer framework and associated methodology to provide voluntary interoperability among heterogeneous Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. It allows readers to effectively and efficiently develop smart IoT applications for various heterogeneous IoT platforms, spanning single and/or multiple application domains. To do so, it provides an interoperable framework architecture for the seamless integration of different IoT architectures present in different application domains. In this regard, interoperability is pursued at various levels: device, network, middleware, services and data.
A Guide to Feedback Theory
Do you need to understand feedback? Perhaps you're a little rusty on theory basics? Dig in to this self-contained guide for an accessible and concise explanation of the fundamentals. Distills the relevant essence of linear system theory, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, basic physics, numerical methods, and complex analysis, and links them back to an explanation of feedback theory. Provides a tight synthesis of analytical and conceptual understanding. Maintains a focus on common use cases. Whether you are a struggling undergraduate, a doctoral student preparing for your qualifying exams, or an industry practitioner, this easy-to-understand book invites you to relax, enjoy the material, and follow your curiosity.
Universities as Engines of Economic Development
This book describes patterns of behavior that collectively allow universities to exchange knowledge more effectively with industry, accelerate innovation and eventually contribute to economic development. These are based on the effective practices of leading and ambitious universities around the world that the authors have benchmarked, and the personal experiences of the authors in a number of international institution building projects, including those of MIT.The authors provide guidance that is globally applicable, but must be locally adapted. The approach is first to describe the context in which universities act as engines of economic development, and then present a set of effective practices in four domains: education, research, innovation, and supporting practices. Each of these domains has three to six practices, and each practice is presented in a similar template, with an abstract, a rationale and description, key actions and one or two mini-case studies. The practices are summarized by integrative case studies. The book: Focuses on a globally adaptable set of effective practices, complemented by case studies, that can enhance universities' contribution to economic development, based on an integrated view of education, research and innovation;Presents effective practices and broader insights that come from real global experience, spelled out in templates and explained by cases;Includes tangible resources for university leaders, policy makers and funders on how to proceed.
Basic Electronics Engineering
This book is primarily designed to serve as a textbook for undergraduate students of electrical, electronics, and computer engineering, but can also be used for primer courses across other disciplines of engineering and related sciences. The book covers all the basic aspects of electronics engineering, from electronic materials to devices, and then to basic electronic circuits. The book can be used for freshman (first year) and sophomore (second year) courses in undergraduate engineering. It can also be used as a supplement or primer for more advanced courses in electronic circuit design. The book uses a simple narrative style, thus simplifying both classroom use and self study. Numerical values of dimensions of the devices, as well as of data in figures and graphs have been provided to give a real world feel to the device parameters. It includes a large number of numerical problems and solved examples, to enable students to practice. A laboratory manual is included as a supplement with the textbook material for practicals related to the coursework. The contents of this book will be useful also for students and enthusiasts interested in learning about basic electronics without the benefit of formal coursework.
