Other Networks
Other Networks is writer and researcher Lori Emerson's index of telecommunications networks that existed before and outside of the internet.The internet as we know it is not a foregone conclusion. Indeed, the present corporatized, monolithic, surveilled state of our networked communications is just one possibility out of many, and there is radical promise in uncovering hidden alternatives: from pirate radio to barbed wire telegraph, from synthesizers transmitted over the telephone to encoded messages bounced off the surface of the moon. Other Networks is writer and researcher Lori Emerson's speculative index of communications networks that existed before or outside of the internet: digital as well as analog, IRL as well as imagined, state-sponsored systems of control as well as homebrew communities in the footnotes of hacker culture. Featuring explanatory descriptions of each network, archival images, and original artwork and design by Robert Beatty, Other Networks documents historically alternative networks with a particular eye towards their experimental usage by artists and writers. The result is a boldly creative taxonomy of our networked world, a liberatory sourcebook for readers eager to escape the hegemony of technological history, and a lovingly designed guide to the freedoms and communal possibilities that have been lost along the way.
The Basic Topology
The BaSIC topology is a revolutionary method for controlling power semiconductor devices. It enables monitoring the current flow through the devices while providing a unique current limiting capability that enhances their short-circuit withstand capability. The book describes the BaSIC topology concept and contrasts it with previous approaches. It provides an extensive description of the application of the BaSIC topology to silicon IGBTs, silicon carbide power MOSFETs, and GaN HEMT devices. The ability to extend the short-circuit withstand time to over 10 ms for SiC power MOSFETs has been achieved for the first time with the BaSIC topology. The BaSIC topology is the only approach shown to eliminate the failure of these devices under repetitive short-circuit events. The sensing of current in paralleled devices is demonstrated, eliminating the need for external sensors. The BaSIC topology has utility for various power electronics applications, including electric vehicles and industrial motor drives. Introduces the BaSIC topology - a revolutionary new approach for the control of power devices; Describes the application of the BaSIC topology to silicon IGBTs, silicon carbide power MOSFETs, and GaN HEMT devices; Written by the inventor of the insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) and the BaSIC topology concept.
CMOS Plasma and Process Damage
This book discusses the complex technology of building CMOS computer chips and covers some of the unusual problems that can occur during chip manufacturing. Readers will learn how plasma and process damage results from the high-energy processes that are used in chip manufacturing, causing harm to the chips, functional failure and reliability problems.
Retechnologization and Optimization of Energy Infrastructures
This book discusses current and essential issues regarding: NATIONAL POWER SYSTEM, POWER SUBSTATIONS, MODELLING OF OPERATING REGIMES, METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING ELECTRICITY LOSSES IN POWER TRANSFORMERS, RETECHNOLOGIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION and SCADA PROGRAMME USAGE. Power substations are critical nodes in the electrical grid, acting as transition points where voltage levels are adjusted and power is distributed across regions. As energy demands rise, renewable integration grows, and infrastructure ages, the need to retechnologize and optimize these substations becomes increasingly important. Retechnologization involves upgrading or replacing outdated systems with modern, digital technologies, while optimization focuses on enhancing performance, efficiency, and reliability.
CSI-RS Enhancements in Massive MIMO
Massive MIMO technology is pivotal for 5G and next-generation wireless networks, offering enhanced network capacity, spectrum efficiency, and scalability. By leveraging advanced beamforming techniques, it ensures robust signal quality, reduced interference, and dependable connectivity, even in dense environments. However, precise Channel State Information (CSI) remains a critical challenge due to rapid signal fading and interference. This book explores the optimization of CSI-Reference Signal (CSI-RS) in Massive MIMO, emphasizing the benefits of increasing CSI-RS ports for improving throughput, reliability, and coverage. Through in-depth analysis, simulations, and theoretical modeling, it highlights the transformative impact of enhanced CSI accuracy on resource allocation and Quality of Service. Providing insights into overcoming existing challenges, this work offers a pathway for optimizing next-generation network design and innovation.
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Advanced Technologies for Crisis Prevention and Response
Solar HDH Desalination Systems for Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
This book explores the critical role of renewable energy and advanced desalination technologies in addressing key environmental and developmental challenges, with a particular emphasis on their alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. By highlighting the integration of cutting-edge scientific and technological innovations, the work underscores the transformative potential of these systems in promoting energy security, water sustainability, and environmental conservation. The discussion is grounded in a series of practical case studies, drawn from both Saudi Arabia and other regions, which illustrate the real-world applicability and effectiveness of such technologies. Through this comprehensive analysis, the book aims to contribute to the broader discourse on sustainable development and provide a forward-looking perspective on the adoption of clean energy solutions in arid and water-scarce regions.
Hybrid Societies
This book explores how social robots and synthetic social agents will change our social systems and intersubjective relationships.It is obvious that technology influences societies. But how, and under what conditions do these changes occur? This book provides a theoretical foundation for the social implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. It starts from philosophy of technology, with a focus on social robotics, to systematically explore the concept of socio- technical change. It addresses two main questions: To what extent will social robots modify our social systems? And how will human relationality be affected by human-robot interactions? The book employs resources from continental philosophy, actor-network theory, psychoanalysis, systemic theory, and constructivist cognitive theory to develop a theory of socio-technical change. It also offers a novel perspective on how we should evaluate the effectiveness of social robots, which has significant implications for how social robotics should be researched and designed.Hybrid Societies will appeal to scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of technology, AI ethics, robot ethics, and continental philosophy.
Convergence of IoT, Blockchain, and Computational Intelligence in Smart Cities
This edited book presents an insight for modelling, procuring, and building the smart city plan using the Internet of Things (IoT) and a security framework using blockchain technology. The applications of Li-Fi and 5G in smart cities are included, along with their implementation, challenges, and advantages. This book focuses on the use of IoT and blockchain in the day-to-day transparent and recorded activities of citizens of smart cities like, smart citizen management. The future for upgrading the system as per technological advancements is also discussed. This book: integrates IoT, blockchain, Li-Fi, and 5G in smart city implementation covers smart supply chain management using IoT outlines the state-of-the-art and sustainable implementation of smart cities and practical challenges includes sustainable development of smart cities presents detailed explanation of case studies of smart cities of developed countries and developing countries and their comparisons This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in Artificial Intelligence, Urban Planning, and Information Technology Systems and Management.
Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic compatibility is concerned with the generation, transmission, and reception of electromagnetic energy. The book discusses about the basic principles of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) including causes, events, and mitigation of issues. The design procedures for EMI filter, the types of filters, and filter implementation methods are explained. The simulation of printed circuit board designs using different software and a step-by-step method is discussed in detail. This book addresses the gap between theory and practice using case studies with design, experiments, and supporting analysis. Features: Discusses about the basic principles of EMI/EMC including causes and events Makes readers understand the problems in different applications because of EMI/EMC and the reducing methods Explores real-world case studies with code to provide hands-on experience Reviews design strategies for mitigation of noise Includes MATLAB, PSPICE, and ADS simulations for designing EMI Filter circuits. The book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in electromagnetics, circuit and systems, and electrical engineering.
Intelligent Systems and Applications in Computer Vision
The book comprehensively covers a wide range of evolutionary computer vision methods and applications, feature selection and extraction for training and classification, and metaheuristic algorithms in image processing. It further discusses optimized image segmentation, its analysis, pattern recognition, and object detection.Features: Discusses machine learning-based analytics such as GAN networks, autoencoders, computational imaging, and quantum computing Covers deep learning algorithms in computer vision Showcases novel solutions such as multi-resolution analysis in imaging processing, and metaheuristic algorithms for tackling challenges associated with image processing Highlight optimization problems such as image segmentation and minimized feature design vector Presents platform and simulation tools for image processing and segmentation The book aims to get the readers familiar with the fundamentals of computational intelligence as well as the recent advancements in related technologies like smart applications of digital images, and other enabling technologies from the context of image processing and computer vision. It further covers important topics such as image watermarking, steganography, morphological processing, and optimized image segmentation. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in fields including electrical engineering, electronics, communications engineering, and computer engineering.
MEMS-based Transdermal Drug Delivery
This book introduces transdermal drug delivery and the developments that have taken place in various transdermal drug delivery techniques including the system-level design approach of a novel miniaturized medical device to offer precise and painless drug delivery via a skin-based transdermal route. It discusses the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based fabrication technique and the design, fabrication and characterization of different MEMS-based components like microneedles and micropumps. It further includes a MEMS-based component micropump with design, analysis, fabrication and characterization of the transdermal drug delivery device and challenges encountered in the design improvements.Features: Summarizes transdermal drug delivery systems especially with a focus on MEMS and microneedles, including theoretical concepts Emphasizes system integration by describing simulation and design techniques as well as experimental fabrication Discusses system-level integration for miniaturized therapeutic devices Includes working simulation models covering microneedles and micropump analysis Explores future direction in development of pertinent devices The book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and graduate students in biomedical engineering, microelectronics, micro-electro-mechanical-systems, and drug delivery.
Nano-Interconnect Materials and Models for Next Generation Integrated Circuit Design
Aggressive scaling of device and interconnect dimensions has resulted in many low-dimensional issues in the nanometer regime. This book deals with various new-generation interconnect materials and interconnect modeling, and highlights the significance of novel nano-interconnect materials for 3D integrated circuit design. It provides information about advanced nanomaterials like carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphene nanoribbon (GNR) for the realization of interconnects, interconnect models, and crosstalk noise analysis. Features: - Focuses on materials and nanomaterials utilization in next-generation interconnects based on carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene nanoribbons (GNR). - Helps readers realize interconnects, interconnect models, and crosstalk noise analysis. - Describes hybrid CNT- and GNR-based interconnects. - Presents the details of power supply voltage drop analysis in CNT and GNR interconnects. - Overviews pertinent RF performance and stability analysis. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in electrical and materials engineering, and nano-/microelectronics.
Internet of Things Security and Privacy
The Internet of Things (IoT) concept has emerged partly due to information and communication technology developments and societal needs, expanding the ability to connect numerous objects. The wide range of facilities enabled by IoT has generated a vast amount of data, making cybersecurity an imperative requirement for personal safety and for ensuring the sustainability of the IoT ecosystem. This book covers security and privacy research in the IoT domain, compiling technical and management approaches, addressing real-world problems, and providing practical advice to the industry. This book also includes a collection of research works covering key emerging trends in IoT security and privacy that span the entire IoT architecture layers, focusing on different critical IoT applications such as advanced metering infrastructure and smart grids, smart locks, and cyber-physical systems.The provided state-of-the-art body of knowledge is essential for researchers, practitioners, postgraduate students, and developers interested in the security and privacy of the IoT paradigm, IoT-based systems, and any related research discipline. This book is a valuable companion and comprehensive reference for postgraduate and senior undergraduate students taking an advanced IoT security and privacy course.
Multifunctional and Multiband Planar Antennas for Emerging Wireless Applications
It provides insight on designed miniaturized monopole antennas for laptop comp. with dual/triple band operations, performance enhancement, wider bandwidth, increased data rate without using any additional hardware, lumped elements or vias. It includes design considerations for developing antennas for portable devices alongwith case studies.
Advanced Mathematical Techniques in Computational and Intelligent Systems
This book comprehensively discusses the modeling of real-world industrial problems and innovative optimization techniques such as heuristics, finite methods, operation research techniques, intelligent algorithms, and agent-based methods.
Analysis and Synthesis for Networked Multi-Rate Systems
This book presents the novel state estimation methods for several classes of networked multi-rate systems including state estimation methods for networked multi-rate systems with various complex networked-induced phenomena and communication protocols.
Engineering Mathematics by Example
This textbook is a complete, self-sufficient, self-study/tutorial-type source of mathematical problems. It serves as a primary source for practicing and developing mathematical skills and techniques that will be essential in future studies and engineering practice. Rigor and mathematical formalism is drastically reduced, while the main focus is on developing practical skills and techniques for solving mathematical problems, given in forms typically found in engineering and science. These practical techniques are split into three separate books: the topics of algebra, complex algebra, and linear algebra (Vol. I), calculus of single and multiple argument functions (Vol. II), continues and discrete Convolution and Fourier integrals/sums of typical functions used in signal processing, and Laplace transform examples (Vol. III).
Modeling of Dynamic Systems with Engineering Applications
This book provides cutting edge insight into systems dynamics and related controls coverage for both students and practicing engineers. Updated throughout for the second edition, it serves as a firm foundation to develop expertise in design, prototyping, control, instrumentation, experimentation, and performance analysis.
Electric Bells And All About Them
Unlock the secrets of a bygone era with "Electric Bells and All About Them" by Selimo Romeo Bottone a timeless masterpiece that has been out of print for decades, now beautifully restored and republished by Alpha Editions. This isn't just a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously preserved for today's and future generations. Dive into the fascinating world of electric bells, where Bottone's expert guidance transforms complex concepts into engaging, practical knowledge. Whether you're a curious reader or a classic literature enthusiast, this book offers a unique glimpse into the ingenuity of the past, blending technical insight with historical charm. Experience the thrill of discovery as you explore the intricacies of electric bell systems, from their humble beginnings to their pivotal role in modern technology. This edition is more than a book; it's a journey through time, a celebration of innovation, and a testament to the enduring power of human curiosity. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history this is a must-have for any collector or lover of classic literature.
Advanced Controls for Wind Driven Doubly Fed Induction Generators
This book discusses the most advanced control algorithms used for enhancing the dynamics of a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) operating at fixed and variable speeds, and which are used for different utilization purposes (standalone and grid connection).
Power Quality in Power Distribution Systems
The comprehensive textbook will help readers to develop analytic reasoning of power quality aspects in distribution power systems. It will as an ideal study material for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the field of electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering.
Meta-heuristic Optimization for Sustainable Reactive Power Dispatch
This book is designed for researchers and practitioners in the dynamic field of power systems, focusing on optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD). It provides a comprehensive overview of ORPD, explaining its significance in both transmission and distribution networks. Early chapters introduce ORPD concepts and the importance of optimization in power system analysis, before delving into the complexities of the ORPD problem. The text emphasizes metaheuristic techniques, widely used for their effectiveness in solving complex optimization issues.The book also presents an enhanced nature-inspired algorithm tailored to address ORPD challenges, improving performance and adaptability. Throughout, readers are provided with theoretical frameworks, practical applications, and case studies. In later chapters, the text explores multi-objective optimization, incorporating fuzzy-based methodologies to address conflicting objectives such as cost minimization, loss reduction, and system reliability. The book contributes valuable knowledge on power system sustainability, especially with renewable energy integration.
Visual Object Tracking using Deep Learning
The text comprehensively discusses tracking architecture under stochastic and deterministic frameworks and presents experimental results under each framework with qualitative and quantitative analysis. It covers deep learning techniques for feature extraction, template matching, and training the networks in tracking algorithms.
Robotics and Automation in Industry 4.0
The book presents the innovative aspects of smart industries and intelligent technologies involving Robotics and Automation. It discusses the challenges in the design of autonomous robots and provides an understanding of how different systems communicate with each other, allowing cooperation with other human systems and operators in real time.Robotics and Automation in Industry 4.0: Smart Industries and Intelligent Technologies offers research articles, flow charts, algorithms, and examples based on daily life in automation and robotics related to the building of Industry 4.0. It presents disruptive technology applications related to Smart Industries and talks about how robotics is an important Industry 4.0 technology that offers a wide range of capabilities and has improved automation systems by doing repetitive tasks with more accuracy and at a lower cost. The book discusses how frontline healthcare staff can evaluate, monitor, and treat patients from a safe distance by using robotic and telerobotic systems to minimize the risk of infectious disease transmission. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are looked at and the book offers a comprehensive overview of the key challenges surrounding the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI synergy, including current and future applications with significant societal value.An ideal read for scientists, research scholars, entrepreneurs, industrialists, academicians, and various other professionals who are interested in exploring innovations in the applicational areas of AI, IoT, and ML related to Robotics and Automation.
Parameter Estimation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines
Comprehensive reference delivering basic principles and state-of-the-art parameter estimation techniques for permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) Parameter Estimation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines reviews estimation techniques of the parameters of PMSMs, introducing basic models and techniques, as well as issues and solutions in parameter estimation challenges, including rank deficiency, inverter nonlinearity, and magnetic saturation. This book is supported by theories, experiments, and simulation examples for each technique covered. Topics explored in this book include: Electrical and mechanical parameter estimation techniques, including those based on current/voltage injection and position offset injection, under constant or variable speed and load for sensored or sensorless controlled PMSMs, accounting for magnetic saturation, cross-coupling, inverter nonlinearity, temperature effects, and more Recursive least squares, the Kalman filter, model reference adaptive systems, Adaline neural networks, gradient-based methods, particle swarm optimization, and genetic algorithms Applications of parameter estimation techniques for improvement of control performance, sensorless control, thermal condition monitoring, and fault diagnosis Parameter Estimation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines, is an essential reference for professionals working on the control and design of electrical machines, researchers studying electric vehicles, wind power generators, aerospace, industrial drives, automation systems, robots, and domestic appliances, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students in related programs of study.
Automated Process Planning for Additive Manufacturing with Directed Energy Deposition
This book provides an in-depth exploration of process planning steps required for Directed Energy Deposition (DED) processes and their automation during the data preparation stage. DED is a resource-efficient, tool-less manufacturing method with high deposition rates and larger build volumes. Their flexibility, enabled by 6-axis industrial robots, allows fabrication of complex geometries, but poses challenges in data preparation and build strategy definition due to software limitations and lack of standards. This thesis thereby deals with the development of a STEP file format-based slicing framework with toolpath generation algorithms specific to build geometries clustered under six categories. Thin-wall components cluster, an important part category in the aerospace sector, is being further examined because of its industrial relevance.
Finite State Machines in Hardware
A comprehensive guide to the theory and design of hardware-implemented finite state machines, with design examples developed in both VHDL and SystemVerilog languages. Modern, complex digital systems invariably include hardware-implemented finite state machines. The correct design of such parts is crucial for attaining proper system performance. This book offers detailed, comprehensive coverage of the theory and design for any category of hardware-implemented finite state machines. It describes crucial design problems that lead to incorrect or far from optimal implementation and provides examples of finite state machines developed in both VHDL and SystemVerilog (the successor of Verilog) hardware description languages. Important features include: extensive review of design practices for sequential digital circuits; a new division of all state machines into three hardware-based categories, encompassing all possible situations, with numerous practical examples provided in all three categories; the presentation of complete designs, with detailed VHDL and SystemVerilog codes, comments, and simulation results, all tested in FPGA devices; and exercise examples, all of which can be synthesized, simulated, and physically implemented in FPGA boards. Additional material is available on the book's Website. Designing a state machine in hardware is more complex than designing it in software. Although interest in hardware for finite state machines has grown dramatically in recent years, there is no comprehensive treatment of the subject. This book offers the most detailed coverage of finite state machines available. It will be essential for industrial designers of digital systems and for students of electrical engineering and computer science.
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