Flip-Flop Design in Nanometer Nonlinear Dynamics and CMOS ... · Design.- Multiplexer and Demultiplexer.- Code Converters.- Sequential Circuits, Latches and Flip-Flops.- Synthesis

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V. Afraimovich, San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosi, Mexico; A. C. Luo, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, USA; X. Fu, Shandong Normal University, Ji’nan, People‘s Republic of China (Eds)

Nonlinear Dynamics and ComplexityThis important collection presents recent advances in nonlinear dynamics including analytical solu-tions, chaos in Hamiltonian systems, time-delay, uncertainty, and bio-network dynamics. Nonlinear Dynamics and Complexity equips readers to ap-preciate this increasingly main-stream approach to understanding complex phenomena in nonlinear systems as they are examined in a broad array of disciplines. The book facilitates a better under-standing of the mechanisms and phenomena in nonlinear dynamics and develops the correspond-ing mathematical theory to apply nonlinear design to practical engineering.

Contents From Long Range Order to Complex Networks, an Hamiltonian Dynamics Perspective.- Time-Varying Linearization: Perron Effects of Lyapunov Exponent Sign Inversion, Stability and Instability by the First Approximation.- Fractional Maps as Maps with Memory.- Complex Period- Motion in a Periodically Forced, Quadratic Nonlinear Oscillator.- Map-Based Approach to Problems of Spiking Neural Network Dynamics.- Adap-tive Landscape with Singularity in Biological Processes.- Multiscale Scaffolding of Real World Data.- Treasure Hunting in Virtual Environ-ments. Scaling Laws of Human Virtual Motions and Mathematical Models of Human Actions in Uncertainty.- Vibrational Resonance in Time-De-layed Nonlinear Systems.- Experimental Studies of Noise Effects in Nonlinear Oscillators.

Fields of interestComplexity; Nonlinear Dynamics; Complex Systems

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Product categoryProfessional book

Due November 2013

2014. VIII, 264 p. 117 illus., 41 in color. (Nonlinear Systems and Complexity, Volume 8) Hardcover7 * € (D) 96,29 | € (A) 98,99 | sFr 120,007 € 89,99 | £81.00ISBN 978-3-319-02352-6

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M. Alioto, Universitá di Siena, Siena, Italy; E. Consoli, Maxim Integrated Catania Design Center, Catania, Italy; G. Palumbo, University of Catania, Catania, Italy

Flip-Flop Design in Nanometer CMOS -from High Speed to Low Energy

This book provides a unified treatment of Flip-Flop/latch design and selection in nanometer CMOS VLSI systems. The design aspects related to the energy-delay tradeoff in Flip-Flops and latches are discussed, given their optimal selection ac-cording to the application, and the detailed circuit design in nanometer CMOS VLSI systems.

Features 7 Provides a unified treatment of Flip-Flop/latch design and selection in nanometer CMOS VLSI systems 7 Offers a comprehensive treatment of Flip-Flop design, including nanometer effects and the consequent design tradeoffs for current and future VLSI systems 7 Presents a comprehensive analysis, by considering more than 20 topologies covering all relevant classes of circuits 7 Uses a rigorous framework based on novel methodolo-gies to include layout parasitics within the circuit design loop

Contents The Logical Effort Method.- Design in the Energy-Delay Space.- Clocked Storage Elements.- Flip-Flop Optimized Design.- Analysis and Comparison in the Energy Delay-Area Domain.- Energy-Efficient Clock Slope.- Ultra-Fast and Energy-Efficient Pulsed Latch Topologies.- Impact of Variations and Comparative Analysis.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronic Circuits and Devices; Processor Architectures

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due November 2013

2013. 300 p. 150 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 127,507 approx. € 99,99 | £86.50ISBN 978-3-319-01996-3

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H. Altenbach, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany; A. Öchsner, University of Aveiro Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aveiro, Portugal (Eds)

Plasticity of Pressure-Sensitive MaterialsClassical plasticity theory of metals is independent of the hydrostatic pressure. However, if the metal contains voids or pores or if the structure is com-posed of cells, this classical assumption is no more valid and the influence of the hydrostatic pressure must be incorporated in the constitutive descrip-tion. Looking at the microlevel, metal plasticity is connected with the uniform planes of atoms organized with long-range order. Planes may slip past each other along their close-packed direc-tions. The result is a permanent change of shape within the crystal and plastic deformation. The presence of dislocations increases the likelihood of planes slipping. Nowadays, the theory of pressure sensitive plasticity is successfully applied to many other important classes of materials (polymers, concrete, bones etc.

Features 7 Summarizes new trends and established methods in the field of pressure-sensitive ma-terials 7 Presents results of 6 leading research groups 7 Offers modeling approaches which are applicable in a wide range of modern engineering

Contents Part I:Experimental Observations.- Part II: Theoretical Foundation.- Summary of Continuum mechanics.- Yield Criteria.- Theory of Plasticity.- Part III: Applications.- Metal Forming.- Powder.- Concrete.- Soil and Rock.-P orous Metals.- Cel-lular.- Human.- Adhesives and Polymers. Part IV: Some Mathematics [...]

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Materials Science, general; Mechanics



Due November 2013

2014. XIII, 360 p. 191 illus., 66 in color. (Engineering Materials) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,95 | sFr 186,507 € 129,95 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-40944-8

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P. Arena, L. Patane, Università di Catania, Catania, Italy (Eds)

Spatial Temporal Patterns for Action-Oriented Perception in Roving Robots IIAn Insect Brain Computational Model

This book presents the result of a joint effort from different European Institutions within the frame-work of the EU funded project called SPARK II, devoted to device an insect brain computational model, useful to be embedded into autonomous robotic agents. Part I reports the biological back-ground on Drosophila melanogaster with particu-lar attention to the main centers which are used as building blocks for the implementation of the insect brain computational model. Part II reports the mathematical approach to model the Central Pattern Generator used for the gait generation in a six-legged robot.

Features 7 Focuses on the problem of action-oriented perception drawing inspiration from the insect world 7 Introduces an up-to-date insect-brain model inspired by the Drosophila Melanogaster and applied to mobile robots 7 Presents a suit-able blend of biologically inspired networks and complex nonlinear dynamical systems

Contents Part I Models of the insect brain: from Neuro-biology to Computational Intelligence.- Part II Complex dynamics for internal representation and Locomotion control.- Part III Software/Hardware cognitive architectures.- Part IV Scenarios and experiments.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Computational Intel-ligence; Computational Biology/Bioinformatics



Due October 2013

2014. XIV, 376 p. 256 illus., 205 in color. (Cognitive Systems Monographs, Volume 21) Hardcover7 * € (D) 101,64 | € (A) 104,49 | sFr 126,507 € 94,99 | £85.50ISBN 978-3-319-02361-8

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F. L. Bars, L. Jaulin, ENSTA Bretagne, Brest Cedex 9, France (Eds)

Robotic Sailing 2013Proceedings of the 6th International Robotic Sailing Conference

An autonomous sailboat robot is a boat that only uses the wind on its sail as propelling force, with-out remote control or human assistance to achieve its mission. This involves autonomy in energy (using batteries, solar panels, turbines...), sensor data processing (compass, GPS, wind sensor...), actuators control (rudder and sail angle control...) and decision making (embedded computer with adequate algorithms). Although robotic sailing is a relatively new field of research, several applica-tions exist for this type of robots: oceanographic and hydrographic research, maritime environment monitoring, meteorology, harbor safety, assistance and rescue in dangerous areas... Over the last decade, several events such as the Microtransat challenge, the WRSC/IRSC and SailBot have been set up to stimulate research and development around robotic sailing.

Features 7 Recent research in Robotic Sailing 7 Pro-ceedings of the 6th International Robotic Sailing Conference 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part I Hardware design.- Part II Energy and power management strategies.- Part III Modeling, simulation, control, and stability analysis.- Part IV High level control architectures and algorithms.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Available

2014. XIV, 149 p. 62 illus., 41 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02275-8

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E. A. Bezerra, Federal University of Santa Catarina Tec. Ctr. (CTC), Florianópolis, Brazil; D. V. Lettnin, Federal University of Santa Catarina Tech Ctr. (CTC), Florianópolis, Brazil

Synthesizable VHDL Design for FPGAsThis book provides a gradual description of very-high-speed integrated circuits hardware description language (VHDL), targeting the design of digital systems to be implemented in field-programmable gate array (FPGA) platforms. It is organized in a very didactic way. The adopted methodology was matured over 20 years of teach-ing experience in the subject. The examples in the book were planned targeting two FPGA platforms, one used widely around the world and the other one developed by a Brazilian company.

Features 7 Introduces the subjects in a very concise format, providing just enough information for the reader to develop their first digital systems in VHDL 7 Book content based on 20 years of experience teaching the subject in undergraduate and graduate courses 7 Provides a design kit

Contents Digital Systems, FPGAs and the Design Flow.- HDL Based Designs.- Hierarchical Design.- Multiplexer and Demultiplexer.- Code Converters.- Sequential Circuits, Latches and Flip-Flops.- Synthesis of Finite State Machines.- Finite State Machines as Control Modules.- Processes in Details.- Arithmetic Circuits.- VHDL Design Examples for FPGA Synthesis.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelec-tronics, Instrumentation; Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems



Due November 2013

2014. VI, 159 p. 174 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02546-9

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S. P. Bhattacharyya, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; L. Keel, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, USA; D. Mohsenizadeh, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

Linear SystemsA Measurement Based Approach

This brief presents recent results obtained on the analysis, synthesis and design of systems described by linear equations. It is well known that linear equations arise in most branches of science and engineering as well as social, biological and economic systems. The novelty of this approach is that no models of the system are assumed to be available, nor are they required. Instead, a few measurements made on the system can be pro-cessed strategically to directly extract design val-ues that meet specifications without constructing a model of the system, implicitly or explicitly. These new concepts are illustrated by applying them to linear DC and AC circuits, mechanical, civil and hydraulic systems, signal flow block diagrams and control systems. These applications are prelimi-nary and suggest many open problems.

Features 7 The result obtained applies to all linear systems, including circuits, control systems and hydraulic, petroleum and other networks 7 Presents a new measurement approach to design, bypassing the modelling process 7 Measurements are strategi-cally used to extract design variables

Contents Linear Equations with Parameters.- Application to DC Circuits.- Application to AC Circuits.- Ap-plication to Mechanical Systems.- Application to Control Systems.- References.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Circuits and Systems


Product categoryBrief

Due October 2013

2014. X, 89 p. 45 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-81-322-1640-7

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N. Bizon, University of Pitesti, Pitesti, Romania; H.‑N. Teodorescu, Universitatea Tehnica „Gheorghe Asachi“, Iasi, Romania; H. Shayeghi, University of Mohaghegh, Ardabil, Iran; N. Mahdavi Tabatabaei, Seraj Higher Education Institute, Tabriz, Iran (Eds)

Analysis, Control and Optimal Operations in Hybrid Power SystemsAdvanced Techniques and Applications for Linear and Nonlinear Systems

Features 7 Presents Advanced optimization methods and robust control techniques in field of Electric Power System (including Hybrid Powers Sources) which are supported by design examples and simulation results, making them easy to un-derstand 7 Includes examples that are related to state space energy (SSE) representation of systems reveal new approaches of synthesis and design of SSE feedback controllers for nonlinear systems 7 Considers new approaches of stability conditions for nonlinear systems that which can be adapted and built on further as master and PhD thesis proposals

Contents Revisiting and generalizing the Barkhausen’s equality.- State space energy conservation prin-ciple as a tool for design and simulation of linear and nonlinear systems.- Power systems stability analysis based on advanced techniques and opti-maloperation.- Optimal Tuning of UPFC Based Damping Controller Using PSO and QPSO.- Application of PSO and GA for Transmission Network Expansion Planning.- Nonlinear Control of the Hybrid Power Sources.

Fields of interestControl; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Renewable and Green Energy


Product categoryContributed volume

Due October 2013

2014. IX, 310 p. 153 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4471-5537-9

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Y. Cai, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore; S. L. Goei, Windesheim University of Applied Science, Bloemendaal, The Netherlands (Eds)

Simulations, Serious Games and Their ApplicationsFeatures 7 Contains collection of extended papers from 2012 Asia-Europe Workshop on Serious Games and Simulation 7 Describes state of the art technology in serious games applications and simulation 7 Caters to scientists, engineers and practitioners involved in the field of serious games and simulation 7 Written by foremost experts in the field

Contents Collision Detection using Axis Aligned Bounding Boxes.- Navier-Stokes Equation based Ink Diffu-sion Simulation in Chinese Calligraphy.- Human Body Adaptation and Cloth Prepositioning for Kinect based Virtual Try-on.- Integrating EEG modality in serious games for rehabilitation of mental patients.- Multi-link-ahead Conflicts Pre-diction In Dynamic Seaport Environments.- Long Vehicle Turning.- Reliable and Fast Conserva-tive Advancement for Physically Realistic Rigid Body Simulation.- The Use of Virtual Worlds and Serious Gaming in Education.- Serious Games for e-Health Care Services.- GF Engine - A Versatile Platform for Game Design and Development.- Virtual CNC Training.- Updated GameTools: Libraries for Easier Advanced Graphics in Serious Gaming.- Pink Dolphins - A Serious Simulation Game.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Mathematical Ap-plications in Computer Science



Due October 2013

2014. IX, 273 p. 160 illus., 136 in color. (Gaming Media and Social Effects) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-981-4560-31-3

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V. Chodavarapu, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada; A. H. Titus, University of Buffalo The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA (Eds)

CMOS Biological MicrosystemsThis book describes the various applications and sensing methods including optical, electrochemi-cal, mechanical, and acoustical that silicon-based CMOS devices are being applied to and how these smart devices will interact with us in the future. From smell to sight to touch, CMOS-based microsensors will be used to monitor the health of our appliances, our homes and us and this book serves as a single-source reference to these sensing microsystems, from device operation to imple-mentation to packaging.

Features 7 Covers basic operation of the various sens-ing methods as well as practical implementa-tions 7 Includes a range of sensing modalities and sensor signal processing approaches based on CMOS Microsystems 7 Discusses integration of MEMS and microfluidic devices and CMOS sensor devices 7 Covers device basics, system design, system implementation, testing and ap-plications

Contents CMOS optical sensor Microsystems.- CMOS Electrochemical Sensor Microsystems.- CMOS Mechanical and Capacitive Sensor Microsys-tems.- CMOS BioMEMS Microsystems.- CMOS- Microfluidics systems.- CMOS Biomimetic Microsystems.- CMOS NeuroMEMSMicrosys-tems.- Packaging Techniques for CMOS Microsys-tems.- Future Directions.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelec-tronics, Instrumentation; Biomedical Engineering



Due March 2014


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New SeriesStudies in Big DataSeries editor: J. Kacprzyk

The series „Studies in Big Data“ (SBD) publishes new developments and advances in the vari-ous areas of Big Data- quickly and with a high quality. The intent is to cover the theory, research, development, and applications of Big Data, as embedded in the fields of engineering, computer science, physics, economics and life sciences. The books of the series refer to the analysis and under-standing of large, complex, and/or distributed data sets generated from recent digital sources coming from sensors or other physical instruments as well as simulations, crowd sourcing, social networks or other internet transactions, such as emails or video click streams and other. The series contains monographs, lecture notes and edited volumes in Big Data spanning the areas of computational intelligence incl. neural networks, evolutionary computation, soft computing, fuzzy systems, as well as artificial intelligence, data mining, modern statistics and Operations research, as well as self-organizing systems. Of particular value to both the contributors and the readership are the short publication timeframe and the world-wide distribution, which enable both wide and rapid dissemination of research output.

W. W. Chu, University of California, Los Angeles, USA (Ed)

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery for Big DataMethodologies, Challenge and Opportunities

The field of data mining has made significant and far-reaching advances over the past three decades. Because of its potential power for solving complex problems, data mining has been suc-cessfully applied to diverse areas such as business, engineering, social media, and biological science. Many of these applications search for patterns in complex structural information. In biomedicine for example, modeling complex biological systems requires linking knowledge across many levels of science, from genes to disease.

Features 7 Latest research on data mining 7 Presents foundations, social networks and applica-tions 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Aspect and Entity Extraction for Opinion Min-ing.- Mining Periodicity from Dynamic and Incomplete Spatiotemporal Data.- Spatio-Tem-poral Data Mining for Climate Data: Advances, Challenges.- Mining Discriminative Subgraph Patterns from Structural Data.- Path Knowledge Discovery: Multilevel Text Mining as a Meth-odology for Phenomics.- InfoSearch: A Social Search Engine.- Social Media in Disaster Relief: Usage Patterns, Data Mining Tools, and Current Research Directions.- A Generalized Approach for Social Network Integration and Analysis with Privacy Preservation.- A Clustering Approach to Constrained Binary Matrix Factorization.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due October 2013

2014. XII, 343 p. (Studies in Big Data, Volume 1) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-40836-6

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G. Como, B. Bernhardsson, A. Rantzer, Lund University, Lund, Sweden (Eds)

Information and Control in NetworksInformation and Control in Networks demon-strates the way in which system dynamics and in-formation flows intertwine as they evolve, and the central role played by information in the control of complex networked systems. It is a milestone on the road to that convergence from traditionally independent development of control theory and information theory which has emerged strongly in the last fifteen years, and is now a very active research field.

Features 7 Contributes to scarce literature on a unified approach to information theory and con-trol 7 Themes addressed will be the foundation of extensive research in the near- and medium-term future 7 Demonstrates work using a variety of control paradigms on networks with various characteristics

Contents Elements of Information Theory for Networked Control Systems.- Stabilization and Control over Gaussian Networks.- Optimal Radio-Mode Switching for Wireless Networked Control.- The Common-Information Approach to Decentralized Stochastic Control.- Relations between Informa-tion and Estimation in the presence of Feedback.- Design of Information Channels for Optimization and Stabilization in Networked Control.- Structur-al Routability of n-Pairs Information Networks.- Computing over unreliable communication net-works.- On the Conditional Mutual Information in the Gaussian-Markov Structured Grids.

Fields of interestControl; Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Information and Communication, Circuits



Due November 2013

2014. XVIII, 302 p. 73 illus., 32 in color. (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 450) Softcover7 * € (D) 128,39 | € (A) 131,99 | sFr 160,007 € 119,99 | £108.00ISBN 978-3-319-02149-2

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F. Concha, University of Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile

Solid-Liquid Separation in the Mining IndustryThis book covers virtually all of the engineering science and technological aspects of separat-ing water from particulate solids in the mining industry. It starts with an introduction to the field of mineral processing and the importance of water in mineral concentrators. The consumption of water in the various stages of concentration is discussed, as is the necessity of recovering the majority of that water for recycling. The book presents the fundamentals under which processes of solid-liquid separation are studied, approaching mixtures of discrete finely divided solid particles in water as a basis for dealing with sedimentation in particulate systems. Suspensions, treated as continuous media, provide the basis of sedimenta-tion, flows through porous media and filtration. The book also considers particle aggregations, and thickening is analyzed in depth.

Features 7 There is no other book on solid-liquid separa-tion with applications to the mining indus-try 7 Contains numerous solved problems extracted from consulting within the mining industry 7 Includes the latest developments in the field

Contents Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Theory of Mixtures.- 3 Particulate Systems.- 4 Sedimentation of Par-ticulate Systems.- 5 Kynch Sedimentation Theory.- 6 Flow Through Porous Media.- 7 Particle Aggre-gation by Coagulation and Flocculation.- 8 Thick-ening.- 9 Filtration.- 10 Suspension Rheology.- 11 Transporting Concentrates and Tailings.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Computational Sci-ence and Engineering; Fluid- and Aerodynamics


Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due December 2013

2014. X, 457 p. 130 illus., 30 in color. (Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 105) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 80,24 | € (A) 82,49 | sFr 100,007 approx. € 74,99 | £67.99ISBN 978-3-319-02483-7

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M. Davies, T. L. Schmitz, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA

System Dynamics for Mechanical EngineersThis textbook is ideal for mechanical engineering students preparing to enter the workforce during a time of rapidly accelerating technology, where they will be challenged to join interdisciplinary teams. It explains system dynamics using analo-gies familiar to the mechanical engineer, while introducing new content in an intuitive fashion.

Features 7 Contains designs and instructions for constructing and conducting in-class system dynamics experiments that reinforce the connec-tion between the subject matter and engineering reality 7 Has an instructor pack with the online publication including in-class experiments with minimal preparation requirements 7 Provides content dedicated to the modeling of modern interdisciplinary technological subjects including opto-mechanical systems, high-speed manufactur-ing equipment, and measurement systems 7 In-corporates MATLAB® and Simulink® throughout the text 7 Contains interactive applets that animate the dynamics of systems

Contents Introductory Material and Motivation.- Laplace Transform Techniques.- Mechanical System Elements.- Single degree of freedom (DOF) trans-lational mechanical systems.- Multi-DOF Models of Translational Mechanical Systems.- Rotational systems and transmission elements.- Block Dia-grams.- Electrical systems.- Electro-mechanical systems.- Thermal-fluidic systems.- System dynamics in measurement.

Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Complex-ity; Mechanical Engineering

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due October 2013

2014. Approx. 700 p. 300 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 117,507 approx. € 89,95 | £79.50ISBN 978-1-4614-9292-4

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A. A. Demkov, A. B. Posadas, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA

Integration of Functional Oxides with SemiconductorsIntegration of Functional Oxides with Semicon-ductors describes the basic physical principles of the oxide/semiconductor epitaxy and offers a view of the current state of the field. It shows how this technology enables large-scale integration of oxide electronic and photonic devices, and describes possible hybrid semiconductor/oxide systems.

Features 7 Discusses why semiconductor substrates are an excellent integration platform for making hybrid logic/sensor devices 7 Provides a brief introduction to the methods accessible to non-experts, before going into details interesting to the experts 7 Includes a detailed glossary explaining the specialized terminology and providing insight into the terminology and how it’s used

Contents Going Through the Bonding Barrier: semiconduc-tor/oxide epitaxy.- Growth methods: Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Atomic Layer Deposition, Pulsed Laser Deposition, Chemical Vapor Deposition.- Characterization : Tunneling Electron Microscopy, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Electron Energy Loss, Spectroscopy, Optical.- Density func-tional Theory.- Specific System Examples.- Appli-cation Directions.- Concluding remarks.

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Optical and Electronic Materials; Semicon-ductors



Due October 2013

2014. 100 p. 15 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Materials) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9319-8

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M.‑G. Di Benedetto, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; A. Cattoni, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark; J. Fiorina, Supeléc, Paris, France; F. Bader, École Supérieure d‘Électricité, Rennes, France; L. De Nardis, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy (Eds)

Cognitive Radio and Networking for Heterogeneous Wireless NetworksRecent Advances and Visions for the Future

Contents New types of air interface based on Filter Banks for spectrum sharing and coexistence by Medjahdi Y et al.- Cognitive Interference Alignment for Spectral Coexistence Interference Management Techniques by Krishna Sharma S et al.- Coop-erative Spectrum Sensing in Cognitive Radio Networks by Tugcu T, et al.- Medium Access Control Protocols in Cognitive Radio Networks by Gavrilovska L et al.- Dynamic Channel Selection for Cognitive Femtocells by Cattoni A et al .- Challenges Towards a Cloud-RAN Realization by Andreas Georgakopoulos A et al.- Automatic best wireless network selection based on Key Perfor-mance Indicators by Di Benedetto MG et al.- To-wards Cognitive Internet: an Evolutionary Vision by Malheiros N et al.- A Regulatory Perspective on Cognitive Radio, Spectrum Sharing and Dynamic Spectrum Access by Doyle L.- Building a Cogni-tive Radio Test Bed: Practical Approaches by Tonelli O et al

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Artifi-cial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due March 2014

2014. Approx. 300 p. 120 illus. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 approx. € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-01717-4

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S. B. Dias, J. A. Diniz, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal; L. J. Hadjileontiadis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

Towards an Intelligent Learning Management System Under Blended LearningTrends, Profiles and Modeling Perspectives

Features 7 Presents recent research in Intelligent Learning Management Systems under Blended Learn-ing 7 Investigates the conceptual, cultural, educational and innovative landscape, in the context of intelligent online learning environ-ments 7 Written by experts in the field

Contents Part I Review of Literature: From Macro to Micro Intelligent.- Part II Blending Quantitative and Qualitative Methods: Triangulation as a State of Mind.- Part III The Art and Science of a Case Study in Higher Education: Towards a Pro-Intelli-gent System.- Part IV Overall Landscape.- Part IV Overall Landscape.




Due October 2013

2014. XXIV, 235 p. 36 illus., 2 in color. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 59) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02077-8

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T. J. Dolan, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA; R. W. Moir, Vallecitos Molten Salt Research, Livermore, CA, USA; W. Manheimer, Chevy Chase, MD, USA; L. C. Cadwallader, Idaho Falls, ID, USA; M. J. Neumann, Champaign, IL, USA

Magnetic Fusion TechnologyMagnetic Fusion Technology describes the technologies that are required for successful development of nuclear fusion power plants using strong magnetic fields. These technologies include: - magnet systems, - plasma heating systems, - control systems, - energy conversion systems, - ad-vanced materials development, - vacuum systems, - cryogenic systems, - plasma diagnostics, - safety systems, and - power plant design studies. Mag-netic Fusion Technology will be useful to students and to specialists working in energy research.

Features 7 Informs readers about the technology issues of magnetic fusion research 7 Full revision of successful first edition updated to reflect the developments in technology since 1982 7 In-cludes numerous illustrations to help the reader's understanding

Contents Technology Issues.- Pulsed and Water-Cooled Magnets.- Superconducting Magnets.- Plasma Heating and Current Drive.- First Wall, Blanket, and Shield.- Control Systems.-Materials Issues.- Vacuum Systems.- Cryogenic Systems.- Plasma Diagnostic Systems.- Safety and Environment.- Power Plant Designs.- Fusion-Fission Hybrids.

Fields of interestNuclear Engineering; Nuclear Energy; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials



Due November 2013

Originally published by Pergamon Press, New York, 1982

2014. XXXII, 960 p. 505 illus. With online files/update. (Lecture Notes in Energy, Volume 19) Hardcover7 * € (D) 213,99 | € (A) 219,99 | sFr 266,507 € 199,99 | £180.00ISBN 978-1-4471-5555-3

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K.‑L. Du, M. N. Swamy, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada

Neural Networks and Statistical LearningContents Introduction.- Fundamentals of Machine Learn-ing.- Perceptrons.- Multilayer perceptrons: archi-tecture and error backpropagation.- Multilayer perceptrons: other learing techniques.- Hopfield networks, simulated annealing and chaotic neural networks.- Associative memory networks.- Clus-tering I: Basic clustering models and algorithms.- Clustering II: topics in clustering.- Radial basis function networks.- Recurrent neural networks.- Principal component analysis.- Nonnegative matrix factorization and compressed sensing.- Independent component analysis.- Discriminant analysis.- Support vector machines.- Other kernel methods.- Reinforcement learning.- Probabilistic and Bayesian networks.- Combining multiple learners: data fusion and emsemble learning.- In-troduction of fuzzy sets and logic.- Neurofuzzy systems.- Neural circuits.- Pattern recognition for biometrics and bioinformatics.- Data mining.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Mathematical Models of Cognitive Processes and Neural Networks; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

Target groupsGraduate


Due October 2013

2014. XXII, 860 p. 166 illus., 68 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 101,64 | € (A) 104,49 | sFr 126,507 € 94,99 | £85.50ISBN 978-1-4471-5570-6

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H. Duan, Beijing University of Aeronautics &Astro, Beijing, People‘s Republic of China; P. Li, Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Beijing, People‘s Republic of China

Bio-inspired Computation in Unmanned Aerial VehicleBio-inspired Computation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle focuses on the aspects of path planning, formation control, heterogeneous cooperative con-trol and vision-based surveillance and navigation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from the perspective of bio-inspired computation. It helps readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of control-related problems in UAVs, presenting the latest advances in bio-inspired computation. By combining bio-inspired computation and UAV control problems, key questions are explored in depth, and each piece is content-rich while remaining accessible. With abundant illustrations of simulation work, this book links theory, algo-rithms and implementation procedures, demon-strating the simulation results with graphics that are intuitive without sacrificing academic rigor.

Features 7 The only book focused on the bio-inspired computation in UAVs 7 Proposes the concep-tual framework and the implementation proce-dures 7 Investigates the challenging issues in multiple UAVs cooperation

Contents Introduction.- Bio-inspired Computation Algo-rithms.- UAV Modeling and Controller Design.- UAV Path Planning.- Multiple UAVs Formation Control.- Multiple UAV/UGVs Heterogeneous Cooperative Control.- Biological Vision-based Surveillance and Navigation.- Conclusions and Outlook.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Aerospace Tech-nology and Astronautics; Automotive Engineering



Due October 2013

2014. XV, 192 p. 138 illus., 94 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-41195-3

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G. Ferreira, Circe / Centre of Research for Energy Resources and Consumption, Zaragoza, Spain (Ed)

Alternative EnergiesUpdates on Progress

This book presents nine chapters based on fundamental and applied research of alternative energies. At the present time, the challenge is that technology has to come up with solutions that can provide environmentally friendly energy supply options that are able to cover the current world energy demand. Experts around the world are working on these issues for providing new solutions that will break the existing technological barriers. This book aims to address key pillars in the alternative energy field, such as: biomass en-ergy, hydrogen energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy and their environmental implications, with the most up-dated progress for each pillar. It also includes the life cycle assessment (LCA) and thermoeconomic analysis (TA) as tools for evaluating and optimis-ing environmental and cost subjects.

Features 7 Presents fundamental and applied research of alternative energies 7 Address key pillars in the alternative energy field, such as: biomass energy, hydrogen energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy and their environmental implications, with the most updated progress 7 Includes the life cycle assessment and thermoeconomic analysis as tools for evaluating and optimising environmental and cost subjects

Contents Biomass Energy.- Hydrogen Energy (Fuel Cell).- Solar Energy.- Wind Energy.- Hydroelectric Power.- Geothermal Energy.- Nuclear Energy.- Environmental Implications.

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Energy Harvesting; Catalysis



Due October 2013

2013. IV, 286 p. 88 illus., 53 in color. (Advanced Structured Materials, Volume 34) Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,89 | € (A) 186,99 | sFr 226,507 € 169,99 | £153.00ISBN 978-3-642-40679-9

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J. F. Ferreira, Instituto de Sisteasm e Robotica, Coimbra, Portugal; J. M. Dias, Instituto de Sisteasm e Robotica, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Probabilistic Approaches to Robotic PerceptionThis book tries to address the following questions: How should the uncertainty and incompleteness inherent to sensing the environment be repre-sented and modelled in a way that will increase the autonomy of a robot? How should a robotic system perceive, infer, decide and act efficiently? These are two of the challenging questions robot-ics community and robotic researchers have been facing. The development of robotic domain by the 1980s spurred the convergence of automation to autonomy, and the field of robotics has conse-quently converged towards the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

Features 7 Provides an overview of robotic perception systems and how human behavior has been a chal-lenge for robotic researchers 7 Introduction to the use of probabilistic tools to implement robotic perception, adding to it working examples and case studies 7 Focuses on multisensory percep-tion and the action-perception loop addressing the topic of probabilistic approaches to robotics

Contents Probabilistic Modelling for Robotic Perception.- Probabilistic Approaches for Robotic Perception in Practice.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Cognitive Psychology



Available

2014. XXX, 242 p. 89 illus., 79 in color. (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, Volume 91) Hardcover7 * € (D) 90,94 | € (A) 93,49 | sFr 113,507 € 84,99 | £76.50ISBN 978-3-319-02005-1

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S. L. Futerer, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, OH, USA

Lean Six Sigma Case Studies in the Healthcare EnterpriseThis book provides a detailed description of how to apply Lean Six Sigma in the health care industry, with a special emphasis on process improvement and operations management in hospitals. The book begins with a description of the Enterprise Performance Excellence (EPE) improvement methodology developed by the author that links several methodologies including systems thinking, theory of constraints, Lean and Six Sigma to provide an enterprise-wide prioritiza-tion and value-chain view of health care.

Features 7 Provides a detailed description of how to apply Lean Six Sigma in the Health Care industry, with a special emphasis on hospital operational improve-ments including a description of the Enterprise Performance Excellence (EPE) improvement methodology developed by the author 7 Ex-plains the real-world Health Care applications of the EPE and Lean Six Sigma methodologies that showed significant results on throughput, capacity, operational and financial performance 7 In-cludes a range of case studies on a variety of processes and problems including emergency department throughput improvement and operat-ing room turnaround

Contents Introduction.- Underlying Concepts Evolving to Business Architecture.- Phase I: Enterprise Plan-ning.- Phase II: Strategic Business Process Archi-tecture Modeling.- Lean Six Sigma.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logis-tics, Marketing; Organization/Planning; Health Administration



Due November 2013

2014. IX, 422 p. 315 illus., 159 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 96,29 | € (A) 98,99 | sFr 120,007 € 89,99 | £81.00ISBN 978-1-4471-5582-9

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A. Gheorghe, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA; M. Masera, Joint Research Center, Petten, The Netherlands; P. F. Katina, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA (Eds)

InfranomicsSustainability, Engineering Design and Governance

This book provides a rough entry into the inter-disciplinary field of Infranomics. It enables better decision making in an increasing ambiguous, complex, emergent, interdependent, and uncertain world where we attempt to anticipate modern society trends and pertains to react appropriately. However, as with any emerging discipline, much research is needed at the applications and concep-tual level.

Features 7 Contains results of different simulations case studies in energy transitions on how to im-prove educational programs in leading institu-tions 7 Reader is exposed to latest approaches on dealing with vexing issues of port security, water, and technology transfer to emerging econo-mies 7 Contains over 100 tables and illustrations and over 50 color illustrations

Contents Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- I In-frastructure and Sustainability.- II Asset Manage-ment.- III Safety, Renewable energy and Manage-ment.- IV Equity, Ethics, and Infrastructures.- V Modeling and Simulation.-VI Governance.- VII Engineering Design and Sociotechnical Sys-tems.- Epilogue.- Index.

Fields of interestCivil Engineering; Energy Policy, Economics and Management; Sustainable Development



Due December 2013

2014. X, 324 p. 140 illus., 50 in color. (Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, Volume 24) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-319-02492-9

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D. G. Green, Monash University Ctr. for Research on Intelligent Systems, Clayton, Australia; J. Liu, Xidian University, Xi‘an, People‘s Republic of China; H. A. Abbass, University of New South Wales, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Dual Phase EvolutionThe aim of the book is to lay out the foundations and provide a detailed treatment of the subject. It will focus on two main elements in dual phase evolution: the relationship between dual phase evolution and other phase transition phenomena and the advantages of dual phase evolution in evolutionary computation and complex adaptive systems. The book will provide a coherent picture of dual phase evolution that encompasses these two elements and frameworks, methods and tech-niques to use this concept for problem solving.

Features 7 Provides efficient Computational Problem Solving Techniques that require small computer memory 7 Offers a thorough computational approach to the problem 7 Provides the pseudo code for all computational methods used in the book so readers can adopt the code in their own problems

Contents Dual Phase Evolution.- Network Theory.- Problem Solving and Evolutionary Computation.- DPE for Network Generation.- DPE Networks and Evolutionary Dynamics.- DPE for Problem Solv-ing.- Conclusion and Future Work.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Complexity; Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks



Due October 2013

2014. XXI, 205 p. 69 illus., 15 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8422-7

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H. R. Hamidzadeh, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, USA; R. N. Jazar, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia; L. Dai, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada

Wave Propagation in Solid and Porous Half-Space MediaWave Propagation: Solid and Porous Half-Space Media covers advanced topics in dynamic model-ing of soil-foundation interaction, as well as the response of elastic semi-infinite media from an applications viewpoint.

Features 7 Provides a systematic solution for analysis of elastic semi-infinite mediums when subjected to different loading conditions 7 Offers a solution for the continuous elastic medium that is also extended to visco-elastic media by considering complex elastic modules 7 Presents advanced concepts in wave propagation from a practical and application-based stand point so that readers can use the theories in the field

Contents Part I: Wave Propagation in Solid Media.- Intro-duction.- Dynamic Response of the Surface of an Elastic Half-Space Due to an External Harmonic Disturbance.- Response of the Surface of an Elastic Half-Space Due to a Vertical Harmonic Point Force.- Response of the Surface of an Elastic Half-Space Due to a Horizontal Harmonic Point Force.- Dynamic Response of a Rigid Mas-sive Base on an Elastic Half-Space.- Coupled Horizontal and Rocking Vibration of Rectangular Footing.- Response of Two Massive Bases on an Elastic Half-Space Medium.- Laboratory Model for Elastic Half-Space Medium.

Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Micro-waves, RF and Optical Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences



Due January 2014


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R. Helmig, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany; H. Class, Universität Stuttgart Inst. Wasserbau, Stuttgart, Germany; N. Jennifer, Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

Multiphase Flow and Transport in the SubsurfaceTheory and Modeling

(from the 1st edition) One important precondi-tion for modeling multiphase flow and transport processes in the hydrosystem „subsurface“ is the general formulation of a model. The objective of this book is to present a consistent, easily acces-sible formulation of the fundamental phenomena and concepts, to give a uniform description of mathematical and numerical modeling, and to show the latest developments in the field of simulation of multiphase processes, especially in porous and heterogeneous media. Some general aspects which affect the selection of the relevant processes and the corresponding parameters as well as the mathematical and numerical model concepts are discussed in detail.

Features 7 Presents a consistent, easily accessible for-mulation of the fundamental phenomena and concepts 7 Concise and uniform description of mathematical and numerical modeling of multi-phase flow and transport processes in the hydro-system "subsurface" 7 Completely overworked 2nd edition (+200 pages)

Contents Fundamental Principles of Conceptual Modeling.- Mathematical Modeling Numerical Modeling.-Comparison of different numerical schemes.- Ex-amples and Applications.

Fields of interestGeoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Hydrogeology; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution



Due January 2014

2014. Approx. 600 p. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 129,007 approx. € 89,95 | £81.50ISBN 978-3-642-33101-5

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K.‑H. Hsiao, National Science and Technology Museum, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; H.‑S. Yan, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Mechanisms in Ancient Chinese Books with IllustrationsContents Preface.- Books.- 2.1 Nong Shu (農書)by Wang Zhen (王禎) (AD 1313).- 2.1.1 Contents.- 2.1.2 Contents.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Mechanisms with Illustrations in Ancient Historical Background.- 2.2 Wu Bei Zhi(武備志)by Mao Yuan-yi (茅元儀) (AD 1621).- 2.2.1 Contents.- 2.2.2 Historical Background.- 2.3 Tian Gong Kai Wu(天工開物)by Song Ying-xing (宋應星) (AD 1637).- 2.3.1 Contents.- 2.3.2 Historical Background.- 2.4 Nong Zheng Quan Shu(農政全書)by Xu Guang-qi (徐光啟) (AD 1639).- 2.4.1 Contents.- 2.4.2 Historical Background.- 2.5 Qin Ding Shou Shi Tong Kao(欽定授時通考)by Ortai, et al (鄂爾泰) (AD 1742).- 2.5.1 Contents.- 2.5.2 Historical Background.- 3 Mechanisms and Machines.- 3.1 Basic Defini-tions.- 3.2 Mechanical Members.- 3.3 Joints.- 3.4 Representation of Joints.- 3.5 Mechanism Sketch.- 3.6 Mechanisms and Generalized Kinematic Chains.- 3.7 Constrained Motion.- 3.7.1 Planar mechanisms.- 3.7.2 Spatial mechanisms.- 3.8 Sum-mary.- 4 Ancient Chinese Machinery.- 4.1 Histori-cal Development.- 4.2 Linkage Mechanisms.- 4.3 Cam Mechanisms.- 4.4 Gear Mechanisms.- 4.5 Rope Drives.- 4.6 Chain Drives.- 4.7 Summary.- 5 Reconstruction Design Methodology.- 5.1 Clas-sification of Ancient Mechanisms with Illustra-tions.- 5.2 Reconstruction Design Methodology.- 5.3 Examples of Reconstruction Designs.- 5.3.1 Example 1 - Shui Long (水礱, a water-driven mill).- 5.3.2 Example 2 - Tie Nian Cao (鐵碾槽, an iron roller).- 5.3.3 Example 3 - Yang Shan (颶扇, a winnowing device).- 5.4 Summary.- 6 Roller De-vices.- 6.1 Soil Preparation Devices.- 6.2 Harvest and Transportation Devices. [...]

Fields of interestMachinery and Machine Elements; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; History of Science



Due October 2013

2014. XI, 329 p. 221 illus. (History of Mechanism and Machine Science, Volume 23) Hardcover7 * € (D) 85,59 | € (A) 87,99 | sFr 106,507 € 79,99 | £72.00ISBN 978-3-319-02008-2

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X. Ji, Siemens Automation & Drives Solutions Process Industries, Manchester, UK

Automation Control Systems DesignSIMATIC PCS 7 Systems Engineering

„Automative Control Systems Design“ explains the PCS 7 system functions and their use in applica-tions in a comprehensive way. In a hands-on style, the book covers every major aspect of the system engineering including the programming tools (the Structured Control Language, Continuous Function Chart, and Sequential Function Chart) and the Human Machine interface (the SIMATIC WinCC®).

Features 7 Clearly explains the successful PCS 7 auto-mation system architecture, functionality, and engineering philosophy 7 Project engineers, systems integrators, and site engineers can master by themselves the skills required to use a modern control systems platform 7 Reveals the engineer-ing philosophy and approach being introduced by the Development/evolution of the Siemens automation systems – not a manual book 7 Edu-cational book systematically telling the story of control system design

Contents Background.- System Architecture.- Interface.- Configuring AS.- Station Communication.- Cre-ating Projects.- Plant Hierarchy.- Continuous Control with CFC.- Programming with SCL.- Se-quential Control with SFC.- Process tag type and model.- Operation Stations.- Graphic Design.- Data Archiving.- Report Printing.- Multiple Engineering Stations.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Software Engi-neering/Programming and Operating Systems; Simulation and Modeling



Due January 2014

2014. Approx. 550 p. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,507 approx. € 99,95 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-540-74649-2

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M. A. Khan, Sharda University, Noida, India; S. Saeed, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan; A. Darwish, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt; A. Abraham, Machine Intelligence Research Labs, Auburn, NY, USA (Eds)

Embedded and Real Time System Development: A Software Engineering PerspectiveConcepts, Methods and Principles

Nowadays embedded and real-time systems contain complex software. The complexity of em-bedded systems is increasing, and the amount and variety of software in the embedded products are growing. This creates a big challenge for embed-ded and real-time software development processes and there is a need to develop separate metrics and benchmarks. “Embedded and Real Time System Development: A Software Engineering Perspective: Concepts, Methods and Principles” presents practical as well as conceptual knowledge of the latest tools, techniques and methodologies of embedded software engineering and real-time systems.

Features 7 Present a software engineering perspective to Embedded and Real Time System Develop-ment 7 Presents software engineering prin-ciples in embedded and real time software domain 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents PART I Embedded Software Development Pro-cess.- PART II Design Patterns and Development Methodology.- PART III Modeling framework.- PART IV Performance analysis, Power Manage-ment and Deployment.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Software Engineering



Due October 2013

2014. IX, 316 p. 192 illus., 13 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 520) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-40887-8

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C. Kim, Korea University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); H.‑W. Lee, SK-Hynix, Icheon-si, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); J. Song, Korea University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

High-Bandwidth Memory InterfaceThis book provides an overview of recent advances in memory interface design at both the architec-ture and circuit levels. Coverage includes signal integrity and testing, TSV interface, high-speed serial interface including equalization, ODT, pre-emphasis, wide I/O interface including crosstalk, skew cancellation, and clock generation and dis-tribution. Trends for further bandwidth enhance-ment are also covered.

Features 7 Enables readers with minimal background in memory design to understand the basics of high-bandwidth memory interface design 7 Presents state-of-the-art techniques for memory interface design 7 Covers memory interface design at both the circuit level and system architecture level

Contents An introduction to high-speed DRAM.- An I/O Line Configuration and Organization of DRAM.- Clock generation and distribution.- Transceiver Design.- TSV Interface for DRAM.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronic Circuits and Devices; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instru-mentation



Due November 2013

2014. XI, 101 p. 101 illus., 41 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-02380-9

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D. J. Klotzkin, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, USA

Semiconductor Lasers for Optical CommunicationsThis textbook provides a thorough and accessible treatment of semiconductor lasers from a design and engineering perspective. It includes both the physics of devices as well as the engineering, de-signing and testing of practical lasers. The material is presented clearly with many examples provided. Readers of the book will come to understand the finer aspects of the theory, design, fabrication and test of these devices and have an excellent back-ground for further study of optoelectronics.

Features 7 Provides a multi-faceted approach to explain-ing the theories behind semiconductor lasers, utilizing mathematical examples, illustrations and written theoretical presentations 7 Offers a balance of relevant optoelectronic topics, with specific attention given to distributed feedback lasers, growth techniques and waveguide cavity design 7 Incorporates and explains recent break-throughs in laser design

Contents The Basics of Lasing.- Optical Gain and Loss in Semiconductors.- Laser Operations in Semicon-ductors.- Optical Cavity in Semiconductors.- Ma-terials Systems for Semiconductor Lasers.- Laser Fabrication and Testing.- Some Typical Devices.

Fields of interestMicrowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Optical and Electronic Materials; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices



Due December 2013


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Z. Kowalczuk, C. Orłowski, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland

Advanced Modeling of Management Processes in Information TechnologyThis book deals with the issues of modelling man-agement processes of information technology and IT projects while its core is the model of informa-tion technology management and its component models (contextual, local) describing initial processing and the maturity capsule as well as a decision-making system represented by a multi-level sequential model of IT technology selection, which acquires a fuzzy rule-based implementation in this work. In terms of applicability, this work may also be useful for diagnosing applicability of IT standards in evaluation of IT organizations. The results of this diagnosis might prove valid for those preparing new standards so that – apart from their own visions – they could, to an even greater extent, take into account the capabilities and needs of the leaders of project and manufac-turing teams.

Features 7 Presents Advanced Modeling of Management Processes in Information Technology 7 Interest-ing for readers involved in design and implemen-tation of intelligent system 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- Model of information technology management – MITM.- Specification of vari-ables of the IPP PROCESSES and of the maturity capsule.- Verification of the model of information technology management (MITM).- Summary.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Business Information Systems



Due October 2013

2014. XII, 154 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 518) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-40876-2

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C. Lai, CRS4, Pula, Italy; A. Giuliani, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy; G. Semeraro, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy (Eds)

Distributed Systems and Applications of Information Filtering and RetrievalDART 2012: Revised and Invited Papers

This volume focuses on new challenges in distrib-uted Information Filtering and Retrieval.

Features 7 Recent Research on Distributed systems and Applications of Information Filtering and Retrieval 7 Extended and invited papers from DART 2012 - 6th International Workshop on Information Filtering and Retrieval: novel distrib-uted systems and applications, held at October 5-6, 2012, Barcelona, Spain 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Context-Aware based Quality of Life Tele-monitoring.- Predicate Argument Structures for Information Extraction from Dependency Representations.- An Opinion Mining Model for Generic Domains.- Facilitating Collaboration and Information Retrieval: Collaborative Traces Based SWOT Analysis and Implications.- An approach for characterizing group-based interac-tive environments.- A Geometric Algebra based Distributional Model to Encode Sentences Seman-tics.- Using an Ontology for Multimedia Content Semantics, is focused on the User Generated Con-tent (UGC) management.- Behavioral aspects in the interaction between Wikipedia and its users.




Due October 2013

2014. VIII, 143 p. 46 illus., 1 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 515) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-40620-1

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C. Lane, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK

The Development of a 2D Ultrasonic Array Inspection for Single Crystal Turbine BladesThis thesis describes the development of a new technique to solve an important industrial inspec-tion requirement for a high-value jet-engine component. The work – and the story told in the thesis – stretches all the way from the fundamen-tals of wave propagation in anisotropic material and ultrasonic array imaging through to device production and site trials. The book includes a de-scription of a new method to determine crystallo-graphic orientation from 2D ultrasonic array data. Another new method is described that enables volumetric images of an anisotropic material to be generated from 2D ultrasonic array data, based on measured crystallographic orientation.

Features 7 Nominated for outstanding research, this thesis was written by University of Bristol doctoral graduate Christopher Lane 7 Discusses how to design and evaluate a non-destructive evaluation (NDE) system for the inspection of single crystal turbine blades 7 Evaluates the inspection system in a quantitative manner for its defect detection sensitivity and sizing capability

Contents Introduction.- Wave Propagation in Anisotropic Media.- Imaging Anisotropic Components with Ultrasonic Arrays.- Crystallographic Orientation using Ultrasonic Arrays.- The Development of an In Situ Ultrasonic Array Inspection System.- The Assessment of the Developed Inspection Capabil-ity.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Struc-tural Mechanics; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials



Due October 2013

2014. V, 153 p. 80 illus., 12 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02516-2

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T.‑K. Lee, Cisco Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA; T. R. Bieler, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA; C.‑U. Kim, University of Texas, Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA; H. Ma, Lightera Corp., Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Fundamentals of Lead-Free Soldering TechnologyThe push towards lead-free soldering in comput-ers, cell phones and other electronic and electrical devices has taken on a greater urgency as laws have been passed or are pending in the United States, the European Union and Asia which ban lead-bearing soldering. These new restrictions on hazardous substances are changing the way electronic devices are assembled, and specifically affect process engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance. Fundamentals of Lead-Free Soldering Technology provides an up-to-date overview of the concepts behind lead-free solder-ing techniques.

Features 7 Provides an up-to-date overview on lead-free soldering technologies 7 Covers the fundamen-tals, implementation, reliability, challenges and risks of lead-free soldering techniques 7 Ex-plores emerging technologies in lead-free solder-ing

Contents Lead-Free Electronics.- Lead-Free Solder Alloys.- Physical and Mechanical Properties of Lead-Free Solders.- Implementation of Lead-Free Electron-ics.- Reliability of Lead-Free Solder Joints.- Tin Whiskering.- Electromigration in Lead-Free Sol-der Joints.- Emerging Technologies and Research.- Lead-Free Research and Lead-Free Products.

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Optical and Electronic Materials; Circuits and Systems



Due January 2014

2014. X, 290 p. 100 illus. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 102,29 | € (A) 105,16 | sFr 148,507 approx. € 95,60 | £86.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9265-8

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B. Lewcio, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Management of Speech and Video Telephony Quality in Heterogeneous Wireless NetworksThis book shows how networking research and quality engineering can be combined to suc-cessfully manage the transmission quality when speech and video telephony is delivered in heterogeneous wireless networks. Nomadic use of services requires intelligent management of ongo-ing transmission, and to make the best of available resources many fundamental trade-offs must be considered. Network coverage versus throughput and reliability of a connection is one key aspect, efficiency versus robustness of signal compression is another.

Features 7 Shows how networking research and qual-ity engineering can be combined to success-fully manage the quality when speech and video telephony is delivered in heterogeneous wireless networks 7 Focuses on the perception of qual-ity changes due to switching between diverse networks, codecs, and bit rates during ongoing calls 7 Validates how accurately can the quality in heterogeneous networks be predicted with existing quality models

Contents Introduction.- Experience of wireless telephony.- Heterogeneous testbed.- Experience of speech telephony.- Experience of video telephony.- Con-clusions.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; In-formation Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due October 2013

2014. VIII, 150 p. 40 illus., 2 in color. (T-Labs Series in Telecommunication Services) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02101-0

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F. L. Lewis, University of Texas, Arlington Automation & Robotics Research Institute, Fort Worth, TX, USA; H. Zhang, Southwest Jiaotong University School of Electrical Engineering, Chengdu, People‘s Republic of China; A. Das, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, USA; K. Hengster‑Movric, University of Texas at Arlington, Fort Worth, USA

Cooperative Control of Multi-Agent SystemsOptimal and Adaptive Design Approaches

Contents Introduction to Synchronization in Nature and Physics and Cooperative Control for Multi-agent Systems on Graphs.- Algebraic Graph Theory and Cooperative Control Consensus.- Part I Distrib-uted Optimal Design for Cooperative Control in Multi-agent Systems on Graphs.- Local Optimal Design for Cooperative Control in Multi-agent Systems on Graphs.- Riccati Design for Synchro-nization of Discrete-Time Systems.- Coopera-tive Globally Optimal Control for Multi-agent Systems on Directed Graph Topologies.- Graphi-cal Games: Distributed Multi-player Games on Graphs.- Part II Distributed Adaptive Control for Multi-agent Cooperative Systems.- Graph Lapla-cian Potential and Lyapunov Functions for Multi-agent Systems.- Cooperative Adaptive Control for Systems with First-Order Nonlinear Dynamics.- Cooperative Adaptive Control for Systems with Second-Order Nonlinear Dynamics.- Cooperative Adaptive Control for Higher-Order Nonlinear Systems.

Fields of interestControl; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computational Intelligence



Due November 2013

2014. I, 329 p. 80 illus., 59 in color. (Communications and Control Engineering) Hardcover7 * € (D) 101,64 | € (A) 104,49 | sFr 126,507 € 94,99 | £85.50ISBN 978-1-4471-5573-7

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D.‑F. Li, Fuzhou, People‘s Republic of China

Decision and Game Theory in Management With Intuitionistic Fuzzy SetsThe focus of this book is on establishing theories and methods of both decision and game analysis in management using intuitionistic fuzzy sets.

Features 7 Deal with inherent hesitancy of decision-making in complex management 7 Propose innovative decision and game methodologies for practical management 7 Proposed theory and methods beyond the traditional, Bayes and/or fuzzy decision theory 7 Develop a new field of decision and game theory in management with intuitionistic fuzzy sets

Contents Chapter 1 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Theories.- Chapter 2 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Aggregation Operators and Multiattribute Decision Making Methods.- Chapter 3 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Mul-tiattribute Decision Making Methods.- Chapter 4 Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Multiat-tribute Decision Making Methods.- Chapter 5 Multiattribute Decision Making Methods Using Intuitionistic Fuzzy Numbers.- Chapter 6 Intu-itionistic Fuzzy Set Multiattribute Group Decision Making Methods.- Chapter 7 Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Matrix Games and Linear or Nonlinear Pro-gramming Methods.- Chapter 8 Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set Matrix Games and Linear or Nonlinear Programming Methods.- Chapter 9 Matrix Games with Payoffs of Intuitionistic Fuzzy Numbers and Solution Methods.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Control; Algorithms



Due October 2013

2014. XVIII, 443 p. 23 illus. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 308) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-3-642-40711-6

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R. Lima, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança and CEFT/FEUP, Bragança, Portugal; Y. Imai, T. Ishikawa, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan; M. Oliveira, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK (Eds)

Visualization and Simulation of Complex Flows in Biomedical EngineeringContents Preface.- 1. A Survey of Quantitative Descriptors of Arterial Flows, by Diego Gallo, Giuseppe Isu, Diana Massai, Raffaele Ponzini, Alberto Audenino, Giovanna Rizzo, Umberto Morbiducci.- 2. Fluid–Structure Interaction Modeling of Patient-Specific Cerebral Aneurysms, by Kenji Takizawa and Tay-fun E. Tezduyar.- 3. A full-Eulerian approach for the fluid-structure interaction problem, by Satoshi Ii, Kazuyuki Sugiyama, Shu Takagi, Yoichiro Mat-sumoto.- 4. Physiological significance of cell-free layer and experimental determination of its width in microcirculatory vessels, by Bumseok Namgung and Sangho Kim.- 5. Computational Simulation of NO/O2 Transport in Arterioles, by Seungkwan Cho, Swe Soe Ye, and Sangho Kim.- 6. Flow-induced deformation of a capsule in unbounded Stokes flow, by Toshihiro Omori, Takuji Ishikawa, Yohsuke Imai, Takami Yamaguchi.- 7. Cell-free layer (CFL) measurements in complex geometries: contractions and bifurcations, by S. Novais, D. Pinho, D. Bento, E. Pinto, T. Yaginuma, R. Dias, C. Fernandes, V. Garcia, A. Pereira, M. Mujika, S. Arana, R. Lima.- 8. Image processing in the track-ing and analysis of red blood cell motion in micro-circulation experiments, by A.M. Gambaruto., and A. João.- 9. Flow of red blood cells suspen-sions through hyperbolic microcontractions, by V. Faustino, D. Pinho, T. Yaginuma, R. Calhelha, M. Oliveira, I. Ferreira, R. Lima. [...]

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Engineering Fluid Dy-namics; Computational Biology/Bioinformatics



Due November 2013

2014. VII, 299 p. 111 illus. (Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics, Volume 12) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-94-007-7768-2

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W. Lipiński, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Radiative Heat TransferFundamentals and Applications to Solar Energy Conversion

Radiative Heat Transfer provides a comprehen-sive review of radiative heat transfer theory as well as its applications to the development and advancement of solar energy technologies. The macroscopic radiative heat transfer is presented by unifying the surface radiative exchange and radia-tive transfer in participating media. The equation of radiative transfer is derived and several types of boundary conditions are given. The review of the macroscopic radiative heat transfer is comple-mented by the review of methods for determining radiative properties of interfaces (surfaces) and participating media.

Features 7 Provides a comprehensive and systematic review of radiative heat transfer theory 7 Has a unified approach to macroscopic radiative heat transfer theory 7 Provides an introduction to near-field radiative transfer 7 Illustrates signifi-cance to emerging energy technologies 7 Con-tains examples of applications to solar energy conversion

Contents Physics of electromagnetic radiation.- Radiative transfer equation.- Surface radiative exchange.- Radiative transfer in participating media.- Near-field radiative transfer.- Solar heating and cool-ing.- Solar thermal power.- Solar thermochemical fuels.- Photovoltaic conversion.- Photochemical conversion.

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Renewable and Green Energy; Thermo-dynamics



Due December 2013

2014. 125 p. 15 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 66,507 € 49,95 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9344-0

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Y. Ma, Honeywell, Golden Valley, MN, USA; G. Guo, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA (Eds)

Support Vector Machines ApplicationsSupport vector machines (SVM) have both a solid mathematical background and practical applica-tions. This book focuses on the recent advances and applications of the SVM, such as image processing, medical practice, computer vision, and pattern recognition, machine learning, applied statistics, and artificial intelligence. The aim of this book is to create a comprehensive source on sup-port vector machine applications.

Features 7 Focus on current developments in the field of Support Vector Machines 7 Illustrates critical applications of support vector machines to im-portant real world problems 7 Provides critical review of the state-of-the-art techniques on SVM, such as domain transfer SVM, object recognition, soft biometrics, and biomedical applications

Contents Introduction.- Recent Application of SVMs to Image Categorization and Retrieval with the Bag-of-feature model.- Soft Biometrics in Face Images using Support Vector Machines.- Security Evalu-ation of Support Vector Machines in adversarial environment.- Applications of Support Vector Machines to Face Recognition.- Applications of SVM in Neuroimage Analysis.- Kernel machines in biomedical data analysis.- Multi-class Support Vector Machine.- Domain Adaption Support Vec-tor Machine.

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Computer Communication Networks; Complexity



Due January 2014


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M. Macdonald, V. Baedescu (Eds)

The International Handbook of Space TechnologyForeword by: E. Musk, Los Angeles, USA

Features 7 Describes in detail all aspects of space tech-nology – Earth-centred and beyond 7 Covers the complete spacecraft mission life cycle, from inception to decommission 7 Features the very latest developments in every area of this very broad subject 7 Gives an interdisciplinary presentation of space technology 7 Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of all space technology 7 Includes self-contained chapters on specific important fields 7 Equally valuable to employees and potential employees within the space industry

Contents Introduction.- Applications of Space Technol-ogy.- Fundamentals of Space Exploration.- Fundamentals of Space Exploration.- Launch Systems.- Structure, Mechanisms and Deploy-ables.- Power.- Propulsion.- Altitude Determina-tion, Guidance and Navigation Control.- Thermal and Radiation.- Telemetry, Tracking and Com-mand.- Command and Data Handling.- Spacecraft Computer Systems.- Software.- Biological Life Support.- Descent and Landing Systems.- Mission Operations.- Payload Design and Sizing.- Space-craft Manufacturing, Testing & Reliability.- Cost.- Legal and Regulatory Requirements.- Project and Quality Management.- Mission and System Design.- Appendices.

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Extrater-restrial Physics, Space Sciences; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space


Product categoryHandbook

Due December 2013

Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, Chichester, UK

2014. Approx. 1470 p. 487 illus., 420 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Astronautical Engineering) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 267,45 | € (A) 274,95 | sFr 358,507 approx. € 249,95 | £225.00ISBN 978-3-642-41100-7

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S. Mao, Auburn University, Auburn, NY, USA

Video over Cognitive Radio NetworksWhen Quality of Service Meets Spectrum

This book focuses on the problem of video stream-ing over emerging cognitive radio (CR) networks. The book discusses the problems and techniques for scalable video streaming over cellular cognitive radio networks, ad hoc CR networks, cooperative CR networks, and femtocell CR networks. The authors formulate these problems and propose optimal algorithms to solve these problems. Also the book analyzes the proposed algorithms and validates the algorithms with simulations.

Features 7 Provides an effective solution to exploiting un-derutilized spectrum and enhancing the efficiency and access to spectrum for wireless multimedia applications 7 Examines Femtocell CR networks and its effectivness on improving network cover-age and capacity 7 Discusses cross-layer optimi-zation, distributed algorithm design and analysis

Contents Introduction, background on video, CR, motiva-tion.- Survey of Related Work on QoS and Video over CR Networks.- Video over Cellular CR Networks.- Video over Ad Hoc CR Networks.- Video over Femtocell CR Networks.- Video over Cooperative CR Networks.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Com-puter Systems Organization and Communication Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due February 2014


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A. Mason, Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Research Institute, School of Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK; S. C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University (Manawatu Campus), Palmerston North, New Zealand; K. P. Jayasundera, Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University (Manawatu Campus), Palmerston North, New Zealand; N. Bhattacharyya, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Kolkata, India (Eds)

Sensing Technology: Current Status and Future Trends IThis book is written for academic and industry professionals working in the field of sensing, in-strumentation and related fields, and is positioned to give a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing technology, particularly from the applied perspective.

Features 7 Provides a broad overview of advanced sensor technologies 7 Addresses the identification, modeling, selection, operation and integration of a wide variety of sensors 7 Presents the concepts of different sensor technologies through simula-tion, design and real implementations

Contents A Novel Smart Sensing Platform for Vital Signs and Motor Activity Monitoring.- Real-Time Monitoring of Respiratory Diseases of Distantly Located Elderly Impaired Patients.- Real-Time Position Sensing for Biofeedback-Based Gait Training.- A Comprehensive Seven Layer Sensor Model: Cyber-Physical System.- Small-Signal Analysis of the Nonlinear Acoustic Behavior of Vented Vessels. [...]

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Communications Engineering, Networks; Analytical Chemistry



Due October 2013

2014. IX, 320 p. 221 illus. (Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation, Volume 7) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02317-5

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A. Mason, Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Research Institute, School of Built Environment, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK; S. C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University (Manawatu Campus), Palmerston North, New Zealand; K. P. Jayasundera, Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University (Manawatu Campus), Palmerston North, New Zealand; N. Bhattacharyya, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Kolkata, India (Eds)

Sensing Technology: Current Status and Future Trends IIThis book is written for academic and industry professionals working in the field of sensing, in-strumentation and related fields, and is positioned to give a snapshot of the current state of the art in sensing technology, particularly from the applied perspective.

Features 7 Provides a broad overview of advanced sensor technologies 7 Addresses the identification, modeling, selection, operation and integration of a wide variety of sensors 7 Presents the concepts of different sensor technologies through simula-tion, design and real implementations

Contents Cochlear Implant Electrode Improvement for Stimulation and Sensing.- Machine Vision Based Techniques for Automatic Mango Fruit Sort-ing and Grading Based on Maturity Level and Size.-Region Adaptive, Unsharp Masking Based Lanczos-3 Interpolation for 2-D Up-Sampling: Crisp-Rule versus Fuzzy-Rule Based Approach.- Gaze-controlled Stereo Vision to Measure Position and Track a Moving Object: Machine Vision for Crane Control. [...]

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Communications Engineering, Networks; Analytical Chemistry



Due October 2013

2014. VII, 263 p. 131 illus. (Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation, Volume 8) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02314-4

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O. Moreira, ST-Ericsson, Eindhoven, Netherlands; H. Corporaal, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Scheduling Real-Time Streaming Applications on Embedded MultiprocessorsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art, data flow-based techniques for the analysis, modeling and mapping technologies of concurrent applications on multi-processors. The authors present a flow for designing embed-ded hard/firm real-time multiprocessor streaming applications, based on data flow formalisms, with a particular focus on wireless modem applications.

Features 7 Provides a comprehensive overview of the complete design trajectory, based on data flow programming and analysis for multiprocessor sys-tems 7 Describes modeling techniques, with an emphasis on different data flow models for budget schedulers and the modeling of different schedul-ers 7 Discusses other relevant data-flow models of computation, such as cyclo-static data flow and variable-rate data flow 7 Includes other analysis and scheduling techniques, such as simulation-based throughput analysis and scenario-aware data flow analysis

Contents Setting the scene.- Software architecture.- Data Flow Models of Computation.- Temporal Analysis of Single-Rate Data Flow.- Architectural Model-ing.- Scheduling Static Data Flow.- Application Example and Results.- Mode Controlled Data Flow.- Resource Management.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Processor Architectures; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due January 2014

2014. 300 p. 150 illus. (Embedded Systems, Volume 24) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 127,507 approx. € 99,99 | £86.50ISBN 978-3-319-01245-2

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W. H. Müller, Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany

An Expedition to Continuum TheoryThis book introduces field theory as required in solid and fluid mechanics as well as in electromag-netism. It includes the necessary applied math-ematical framework of tensor algebra and tensor calculus, using an inductive approach particularly suited to beginners. It is geared toward undergrad-uate classes in continuum theory for engineers in general, and more specifically to courses in continuum mechanics.

Features 7 Contains many examples and prob-lems 7 Teaches continuum theory from a holis-tic point of view 7 Encompasses the mechanics of solids and fluids as well as electromagnetic aspects of the behavior of matter 7 Teaches tensor algebra and tensor calculus from an applied point of view

Contents 1 Prologue.- 2 Coordinate transformations.- 3 Balances (in particular in Cartesian systems.- 4 Spatial derivatives of fields.- 5 Balance equations in skew curvilinear coordinate systems.- 6 Constitutive equations in arbitrary coordinate systems.- 7 A first glance on field equations.- 8 Observers and frames of reference in classical continuum theory.- 9 Problems of linear elastic-ity.- 10 Selected problems for Newtonian and Maxwellian fluids.- 11 Introduction to time-inde-pendent plasticity theory.- 12 Entropy.- 13 Fundamentals of electromagnetic field theory.- Picture sources.- Subject index.

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Classical Continuum Physics; Materials Science, general



Due November 2013

2014. X, 419 p. 175 illus., 25 in color. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 210) Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-94-007-7798-9

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C. E. Nóbrega, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; N. C. Brum, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Eds)

Desiccant-Assisted CoolingFundamentals and Applications

The increasing concern with indoor air quality has led to air-quality standards with increased ventila-tion rates. Although increasing the volume flow rate of outside air is advisable from the perspective of air-quality, it is detrimental to energy consump-tion, since the outside air has to be brought to the comfort condition before it is insufflated to the conditioned ambient.

Features 7 Addresses the mathematical modeling of desiccant wheels 7 Presents a variety of applica-tions in air-conditioning systems 7 Provides discretized equations, fluxograms, apparatus sche-matics and data specifications wherever possible so that experiments may be reproduced

Contents An Introduction To Solid Desiccant Cooling Technology.- Status of Liquid Desiccant Tech-nologies and Systems.- Mathematical Modeling of Heat and Mass Transfer in Regenerators with Desiccant Materials.- Influence of Altitude on the Behavior of Solid Desiccant Dehumidification System.- The Performance of Desiccant Wheels for Desiccant Air-Conditioning.- Separate Sensible and Latent Cooling.- Membrane-based liquid-to-air energy exchangers.- Adsorption/Desorption Characteristics of Solid Particles in Desiccant Bed for Different Design Configurations.- Desiccant dehumidification integrated with hydronic radiant cooling.- Desiccant Cooling.

Fields of interestBuilding Physics, HVAC; Atmospheric Protec-tion/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering



Due October 2013

2014. V, 247 p. 202 illus., 45 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 139,09 | € (A) 142,99 | sFr 173,507 € 129,99 | £117.00ISBN 978-1-4471-5564-5

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A. Oliveira, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Polytechnica School of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

A History of the Work ConceptFrom Physics to Economics

Contents Preface by Raffaele Pisano.- Introduction.- Chap-ter 1: Theoretical Framework.- Marxism.- Genetic epistemology.- Ecological economics.- Theory of history and general historiography.- Science historiography.- PART I: The Conceptual Gen-esis.- Chapter 2: The Conceptual Basis To Work Studies.- Historical character of physical concepts construction.- The evolution of space concepts.- The development of time concept.- The concept of force and its controversies.- The concept of mass.- Chapter 3: The Ideas Of Work And Energy In Mechanics.- General considerations.- The work concept and its formalization.- The development of virtual works principle.- The least action princi-ple.- The energy conservation principle.- Chapter 4: The Rational Mechanics Dilemma.- A brief his-tory of mechanics in physical context.- Mechanics formalization in XVIIIth century.- Lagrang-ian mechanics.- Laplacian project and rational mechanics.- Empirical knowledge of machines manufactors.- PART II: The Instrumental Gen-esis.- Chapter 5: Lazare Carnot General Theory Of Machines.- Lazare Carnot: scientific and political career.- Science and French Revolution.- The mechanics of Lazare Carnot.- Work concept in Carnot´s mechanics.- Carnot´s memoir of 1779.- Carnot´s memoir of 1781.- Chapter 6: The “Fundamental Principles Of Equilibrium And Mo-tion” Of Lazare Carnot.- Chapter 7: The Metamor-phosis Of Work Concept And Its Incorporation To Economic Thought.- The conservation of living forces principle.- Coulomb and the work as a form to overcome a passive resistance. [...]

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Thermody-namics; History of Mathematical Sciences



Due November 2013

2014. XIX, 216 p. 40 illus. (History of Mechanism and Machine Science, Volume 24) Hardcover7 * € (D) 85,59 | € (A) 87,99 | sFr 106,507 € 79,99 | £72.00ISBN 978-94-007-7704-0

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P. H. Oosthuizen, Queen‘s University, Kingston, ON, Canada; A. Kalendar, College of Technological Studies (CTS), Kuwait City, Kuwait

Natural Convective Heat Transfer from Short Inclined CylindersNatural Convective Heat Transfer from Short In-clined Cylinders examines a heat transfer situation of significant, practical importance not adequately dealt with in existing textbooks or in any widely available review papers. Specifically, the book introduces the reader to recent studies of natural convection from short cylinders mounted on a flat insulated base where there is an “exposed” upper surface.

Features 7 Presents the practical and important phe-nomena of natural convection from short cylinders 7 Reviews studies that are the basis for the prediction of natural convection from short cylinders and assesses the accuracy of these prediction methods 7 Discusses the effect of cylinder inclination on the natural convective heat transfer from short cylinders 7 Examines the effect of cylinder cross-sectional shape on the natural convective heat transfer from short cylin-ders 7 Includes over 50 illustrations

Contents Natural Convective Heat Transfer from Short Circular Cylinders.- Natural Convective Heat Transfer from Short Square Cylinders.- Natural Convective Heat Transfer from Short Rectangular Cylinders.

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Engineering Design



Due October 2013

2014. X, 110 p. 138 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Thermal Engineering and Applied Science, Volume 13) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-02458-5

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C. Pautasso, University of Lugano, Lugano, Switzerland; E. Wilde, EMC Corporation, Pleasanton, CA, USA; R. Alarcon, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (Eds)

REST: Advanced Research Topics and Practical ApplicationsThis book serves as a starting point for people looking for a deeper principled understanding of REST, its applications, its limitations, and current research work in the area and as an architectural style. The authors focus on applying REST beyond Web applications (i.e.

Features 7 Discuses novel application scenarios for REST, highlighting results and challenges encountered in concrete projects 7 Examines a more advanced approach for those who want to understand the ongoing research activities around advancing and extending REST 7 Presents actual applications and real-world concerns

Contents Introduction.- Communication and Capability URLs in COAST-based Decentralized Services.- Interoperability of two RESTful protocols: HTTP and CoAP.- Enabling Real-Time Resource Ori-ented Architectures with REST Observers.- Survey of Semantic Description of REST APIs.- APIs to A ordances: A New Paradigm for Services on the Web.- Leveraging Linked Data to Build Hyperme-dia-Driven Web APIs.- RestML: Modeling REST-ful Web Services.- A Lightweight Coordination Approach For Resource-Centric Collaborations.- Connecting the Dots: Using REST and Hyperme-dia to publish Digital Content.- In-Process REST at the BBC.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Infor-mation Systems and Communication Service; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due October 2013

2014. XI, 215 p. 58 illus., 25 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 85,59 | € (A) 87,99 | sFr 106,507 € 79,99 | £72.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9298-6

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S. Percy, C. Knight, S. McGarry, CSIRO Energy Centre, Newcastle, NSW, Australia; A. Post, T. Moore, K. Cavanagh, CSIRO Energy Centre, Newcastle, Australia

Thermal Energy Harvesting for Application at MEMS ScaleThis book discusses the history of thermal heat generators and focuses on the potential for these processes using micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) technology for this application. The main focus is on the capture of waste thermal energy for example from industrial processes, transport systems or the human body to generate useable electrical power. A wide range of tech-nologies is discussed, including external combus-tion heat cycles at MEMS ( Brayton, Stirling and Rankine), Thermoacoustic, Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs), Multiferroics, Thermionics, Pyroelectric, Seebeck, Alkali Metal Thermal, Hydride Heat En-gine, Johnson Thermo Electrochemical Convert-ers, and the Johnson Electric Heat Pipe.

Contents An Introduction to Waste Heat Capture and MEMS.- Established Thermomechanical Heat Engine Cycles.- Other Thermomechanical Heat Engines.- Mechanical to Electrical Conversion.- Thermal to Electrical Energy Converters.

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Energy Policy, Economics and Management; Finance/Investment/Banking



Due November 2013

2014. VII, 96 p. 34 illus., 28 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9214-6

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R. Poler, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Alcoy, Spain; J. Mula, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Alcoy, Spain; M. Díaz‑Madroñero, Universitat Politècnica de València, Alcoy, Spain

Operations Research ProblemsStatements and Solutions

The objective of this book is to provide a valu-able compendium of problems as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, re-searchers and practitioners of operations research and management science. These problems can serve as a basis for the development or study of as-signments and exams. Also, they can be useful as a guide for the first stage of the model formulation, i.e. the definition of a problem.

Features 7 Provides a valuable compendium of problems as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, researchers and practitioners of operations research and management sci-ence 7 Identifies different operations manage-ment problems in order to improve the decision making process concerning readers 7 Addresses the following topics: Linear programming, integer programming, non-linear programming, network modeling, inventory theory, queue theory, tree decision, game theory, dynamic programming and markov processes

Contents Linear programming.- Integer program-ming.- Non-linear programming.- Network Modelling.- Inventory theory.- Queuing theory.- Decision theory.- Game theory.- Dynamic pro-gramming.- Markov processes.

Fields of interestIndustrial and Production Engineering; Game Theory/Mathematical Methods; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences



Due October 2013

2014. XVII, 355 p. 87 illus., 55 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 74,89 | € (A) 76,99 | sFr 93,507 € 69,99 | £62.99ISBN 978-1-4471-5576-8

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M. Hiram, P. Ponce‑Cruz, A. Molina Gutierrez, Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Col. Ejidos de Huipulco Tlalpan, Mexico

Artificial Organic NetworksArtificial Intelligence Based on Carbon Networks

This monograph describes the synthesis and use of biologically-inspired artificial hydrocarbon networks (AHNs) for approximation models associated with machine learning and a novel computational algorithm with which to exploit them. The reader is first introduced to various kinds of algorithms designed to deal with approxi-mation problems and then, via some conventional ideas of organic chemistry, to the creation and characterization of artificial organic networks and AHNs in particular. The advantages of using organic networks are discussed with the rules to be followed to adapt the network to its objectives. Graph theory is used as the basis of the necessary formalism.

Features 7 Clear explanation of the algorithms described in flow diagrams and code 7 Demonstrates the new artificial network topologies described through experimental example 7 Discusses practical applications of the algorithm and net-works presented

Contents Introduction to Modeling Problems.- Chemi-cal Organic Compounds.- Artificial Organic Networks.- Artificial Hydrocarbon Networks.- En-hancements of Artificial Hydrocarbon Networks.- Notes on Modeling Problems Using Artificial Hydrocarbon Networks.- Applications of Artificial Hydrocarbon Networks.-Appendices.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Biochemical Engineering



Due November 2013

2014. X, 237 p. 192 illus., 56 in color. With online files/update. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 521) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02471-4

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J. Provis, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK; J. v. Deventer, Zeobond Pty. Ltd. and University of Melbourne, Australia, Docklands, VIC, Australia (Eds)

Alkali Activated MaterialsState‑of‑the‑Art Report, RILEM TC 224‑AAM

Contents Preface and listing of TC members.- 1. Introduc-tion and Scope, by John L. Provis.- 2. Historical aspects and overview, by John L. Provis, Peter Duxson, Elena Kavalerova, Pavel V. Krivenko, Zhihua Pan, Francisca Puertas, and Jannie S.J. van Deventer.- 3. Binder chemistry - High-calcium alkali-activated materials, by Susan A. Bernal, John L. Provis, Ana Fernández-Jiménez, Pavel V. Krivenko, Elena Kavalerova, Marta Palacios, and Caijun Shi.- 4. Binder chemistry – Low-calcium alkali-activated materials, by John L. Provis, Ana Fernández-Jiménez, Elie Kamseu, Cristina Leonelli, and Angel Palomo.- 5. Binder chemistry – blended systems and intermediate Ca content, by John L. Provis, and Susan A. Bernal.- 6. Admix-tures, by Francisca Puertas, Marta Palacios, and John L. Provis.- 7. AAM concretes – standards for mix design/formulation and early-age properties, by Lesley S.- C. Ko, Irene Beleña, Peter Duxson, Elena Kavalerova, Pavel V. Krivenko, Luis-Miguel Ordoñez, Arezki Tagnit-Hamou, and Frank Winnefeld.- 8. Durability and testing - chemi-cal matrix degradation processes, by Kofi Abora, Irene Beleña, Susan A. Bernal, Andrew Dunster, Philip A. Nixon, John L. Provis, Arezki Tagnit-Hamou, and Frank Winnefeld.- 9. Durability and testing - degradation via mass transport, by Susan A. Bernal, Vlastimil Bílek, Maria Criado, Ana Fernández-Jiménez, Elena Kavalerova, Pavel V. Krivenko, Marta Palacios, Angel Palomo, John L. Provis, Francisca Puertas, Rackel San Nicolas, Caijun Shi, Frank Winnefeld.- 10. Durability and testing – physical processes, by John L. [...]

Fields of interestBuilding Materials; Structural Materials; Con-tinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials



Due November 2013

2014. VIII, 410 p. 90 illus., 30 in color. (RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports, Volume 13) Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,89 | € (A) 186,99 | sFr 226,507 € 169,99 | £153.00ISBN 978-94-007-7671-5

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C. Rabbath, N. Léchevin, Quebec City, QC, Canada

Discrete-Time Control System Design with ApplicationsThis unique book provides a bridge between digital control theory and vehicle guidance and control practice. It presents practical techniques of digital redesign and direct discrete-time design suitable for a real-time implementation of control-lers and guidance laws at multiple rates and with and computational techniques. The theory of digital control is given as theorems, lemmas, and propositions. The design of the digital guidance and control systems is illustrated by means of step-by-step procedures, algorithms, and case studies. The systems proposed are applied to realistic models of unmanned systems and missiles, and digital implementation.

Contents Control Systems.- Review of Signals and Systems.- Discretization.- Models.- Global Digital Rede-sign.- Flatness-Based Control.- Digital Redesign of Autopilots.

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Control; Robotics and Automation



Due November 2013

2014. I, 237 p. 105 illus., 20 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9289-4

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B. Ramkumar, ITT Mandi, Mandi, India; T. Bose, University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ, USA; A. Babaei, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA; W. H. Tranter, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA

Blind Signal Classification Algorithms for Cognitive RadiosThis book provides a comprehensive tutorial to signal classification, an important signal process-ing technique that enables cognitive radios to identify the kind of users present in a frequency band, helping a radio to characterize the environ-ment in which it is operating. Engineers involved in the design and implementation of cognitive ra-dio receivers will benefit from this book’s coverage of a newly developed, multiuser signal classifica-tion algorithm, as well as techniques for design of other components to work in conjunction with the signal classifier, such as blind equalizers, blind channel estimators, and cognitive engines.

Features 7 Provides a comprehensive tutorial to signal classification for cognitive radios 7 Enables design of cognitive radios that can characterize the environment in which they operate 7 Guides readers to choose the right signal classification algorithm for a particular scenario 7 Includes a newly developed, multiuser signal classification algorithm, as well as other techniques for design of components to work in conjunction with the signal classifier

Contents Single User Signal Classifier.- Multiuser Signal Classifier.- Combined SISO Blind Equalizer and Signal Classifier.- Combined MIMO Blind Equal-izer and Multiuser Classifier.- Distributed Signal Classification.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelec-tronics, Instrumentation; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due February 2014

2014. Approx. 250 p. 125 illus. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 127,507 approx. € 99,95 | £86.50ISBN 978-1-4614-3881-6

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F. A. Rocha, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisbon, Portugal; R. M. Martins, Instituto de Telecomunicações, Lisboa, Portugal; N. C. Lourenço, Instituto Técnico Superior, Lisbon, Portugal; N. C. Horta, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal

Electronic Design Automation of Analog ICs combining Gradient Models with Multi-Objective Evolutionary AlgorithmsThis book applies to the scientific area of elec-tronic design automation (EDA) and addresses the automatic sizing of analog integrated circuits (ICs). Particularly, this book presents an approach to enhance a state-of-the-art layout-aware circuit-level optimizer (GENOM-POF), by embedding statistical knowledge from an automatically generated gradient model into the multi-objective multi-constraint optimization kernel based on the NSGA-II algorithm. The results showed allow the designer to explore the different trade-offs of the solution space, both through the achieved device sizes, or the respective layout solutions.

Contents Introduction.- Related Work.- Gradient Model Generation.- Enhanced Circuit-Level Optimiza-tion Kernel.- Case Studies.- Conclusions and Outlook.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Computational Intelligence; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity



Due October 2013

2014. XI, 69 p. 39 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Computational Intelligence) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-3-319-02188-1

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B. Sadhu, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center, White Plains, NY, USA; R. Harjani, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Cognitive Radio Receiver Front-EndsRF/Analog Circuit Techniques

This book focuses on the architecture and circuit design for cognitive radio receiver front-ends. The authors first provide a holistic explanation of RF circuits for cognitive radio systems. This is followed by an in-depth exploration of existing techniques that can be utilized by circuit design-ers. Coverage also includes novel circuit tech-niques and architectures that can be invaluable for designers for cognitive radio systems.

Features 7 Discusses in detail the circuit-level challenges that exist for cognitive radio systems 7 Provides readers with a holistic understanding of RF circuits for cognitive radio systems 7 Enables communications engineers and systems designers to design better cognitive radio architectures and communication protocols

Contents Introduction.- Cognitive Radio Architectures.- Wideband Voltage Controlled Oscillator.- RF Sampling and Signal Processing.- CRAFT: Charge Re-use Analog Fourier Transform.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Micro-electronics, Instrumentation; Communications Engineering, Networks



Due October 2013

2014. III, 134 p. 57 illus., 47 in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing, Volume 115) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9295-5

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D. Sale, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore, Singapore

The Challenge of Reframing Engineering EducationThe Challenge of Reframing Engineering Educa-tion is the first book to document the experience of implementing the CDIO Engineering Educa-tional Framework in a large educational institu-tion in the Asian context. It focuses on how to successfully implement and manage the key stages, activities and inevitable challenges that have to be negotiated in any large scale curriculum innova-tion. Its main purpose is to provide a practical resource for curriculum innovators and practitio-ners on what needs to be done, how and on what basis. It is written in a more narrative style than is typical of the genre, engaging the reader more inti-mately with the actual decision making processes and rationale that underpins curriculum innova-tion in the real context of institutional life.

Features 7 The first book to document the experience of implementing the CDIO Engineering Educational Framework in a large educational institution in the Asian context 7 Focuses on how to imple-ment and manage the key stages, activities and inevitable challenges that have to be negotiated in any large scale curriculum innovation 7 Encom-passes many innovative approaches to support student learning

Contents Introduction.- Producing curriculum outcomes.- Effective and creative learning design.- Assessing learning.- Using information-communication technologies to support learning and teaching.- Evaluating the CDIO experience.- Managing the change process: Approach, strategies and profes-sional development.

Fields of interestJob Careers in Science and Engineering; Science Education; Computers and Education



Due October 2013

2014. XIII, 137 p. 10 illus., 9 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-981-4560-28-3

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G. Schmidt, Christian-Albrechts-Universität, Kiel, Germany; H. Abut, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA; K. Takeda, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan; J. H. Hansen, The University of Texas, Richardson, TX, USA (Eds)

Smart Mobile In-Vehicle SystemsNext Generation Advancements

Contents Part I: Sensor and Data Fusion.- Computational Aspects of Maximum Likelihood DOA Estimation of Two Targets with Applications to Automotive Radar.- Dense 3D Motion Field Estimation from a Moving Observer in Real-Time.- Intelligence in the Automobile of the Future.- Unmanned Ground Vehicle Otonobil: Design, Perception, and Decision Algorithms.- Part II: Speech and Audio Processing.- Car Hands-Free Testing and Optimization - An Overview.- A Wideband Au-tomotive Hands-free System for Mobile HD Voice Services.- In-Car Communication.- Room in a Room: A Neglected Concept for Auralization.- Re-finement and Temporal Interpolation of Short-Term Spectra – Theory and Applications.- Part III: Driver Distraction.- Effects of Multi-Tasking on Drivability through CAN-Bus Analysis.- Us-ing Perceptual Evaluation to Quantify Cognitive and Visual Driver Distractions.- Part IV: Driving Behavior and User Profiling.- Evaluation Method for Safe Driving Skill Based on Driving Behavior Analysis and Situational Information at Intersec-tions.- Pre- and Post-Accident Emotion Analysis on Driving Behaviour.- Part V: Driving Scene Analysis.- Content-Based Driving Scene Retrieval Using Driving Behavior and Environmental Driving Signals.- Driving Event Detection by Low-Complexity Analysis of Video Encoding Features.- Target Shape Estimation Using an Automotive Radar.

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Control; Automotive Engineering



Due November 2013

2014. XV, 325 p. 156 illus., 77 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9119-4

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K. A. Seeler, Lafayette College, Easton, PA, USA

System DynamicsAn Introduction for Mechanical Engineers

This unique textbook takes the student from the initial steps in modeling a dynamic system through development of the mathematical models needed for feedback control. The generously-illustrated, student-friendly text focuses on fundamental theoretical development rather than the application of commercial software. Practical details of machine design are included to motivate the non-mathematically inclined student.

Features 7 Emphasizes the linear graph method for modeling dynamic systems 7 Offers a systematic approach for creating an engineering model, ex-tracting information, and formulating mathemati-cal analyses 7 Adopts a unifying theme of power flow as the dynamic agent that eases analysis of hybrid systems, such as machinery 7 Presents differential equations as dynamic operators and stresses input/output relationships 7 Introduces Mathcad and programming in MATLAB 7 Al-lows for use of Open Source Computational Soft-ware (R or C) 7 Features over 1300 illustrations

Contents Introduction.- Differential Equations, Input Func-tions, Complex Exponentials, and Transfer Func-tions.- Introduction to the Linear Graph Method, Step Responses, and Superposition.- Mechanical Systems.- Fluid, Electrical, and Thermal Systems.- Power Transmission, Transformation and Conver-sion.- Vector-Matrix Algebra and the State-Space Representation of Dynamic Systems.- Finite Dif-ference Methods and MATLAB.- Transfer Func-tions, Block Diagrams and the s-plane.- Frequency Response.- AC Circuits and Motors.

Fields of interestMechatronics; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Machinery and Machine Elements

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

Product categoryUndergraduate textbook

Due December 2013

2014. X, 935 p. 1300 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 96,25 | € (A) 98,95 | sFr 117,507 approx. € 89,95 | £79.50ISBN 978-1-4614-9151-4

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N. Siddique, Londonderry, UK

Intelligent ControlA Hybrid Approach Based on Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms

Intelligent Control considers non-traditional modelling and control approaches to nonlin-ear systems. Fuzzy logic, neural networks and evolutionary computing techniques are the main tools used. The book presents a modular switch-ing fuzzy logic controller where a PD-type fuzzy controller is executed first followed by a PI-type fuzzy controller thus improving the performance of the controller compared with a PID-type fuzzy controller. The advantage of the switching-type fuzzy controller is that it uses one rule-base thus minimises the rule-base during execution. A single rule-base is developed by merging the membership functions for change of error of the PD-type controller and sum of error of the PI-type controller. Membership functions are then optimized using evolutionary algorithms. Since the two fuzzy controllers were executed in series, necessary further tuning of the differential and integral scaling factors of the controller is then performed. Neural-network-based tuning for the scaling parameters of the fuzzy controller is then described and finally an evolutionary algorithm is applied to the neurally-tuned-fuzzy controller in which the sigmoidal function shape of the neural network is determined.

Contents Introduction.- Dynamical Systems.- Control Systems.- Mathematics of Fuzzy Control.- Fuzzy Control.- GA-Fuzzy Control.- Neuro-Fuzzy Control.- GA-Neuro-Fuzzy Control.- Stability Analysis.- Epilogue and Future Work.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Simulation and Modeling



Due November 2013

2014. XII, 294 p. 158 illus., 55 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 517) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02134-8

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D. A. Siginer, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile

Dynamics of Tube Flow of Viscoelastic Fluids and Non-Colloidal SuspensionsDynamics of Tube Flow of Viscoelastic Fluids and Non-Colloidal Suspensions is dedicated to the tube flow of viscoelastic fluids and Newtonian single and multi-phase particle-laden fluids. This succinct volume collects the most recent analytical developments and experimental findings, in par-ticular in predicting the secondary field, highlight-ing the historical developments which led to the progress made.

Features 7 Presents a thorough account of successes and failures in modeling and predicting tube flow of viscoelastic fluids and concentrated particle-laden flow of Newtonian fluids with specific explana-tions throughout 7 Emphasizes the most up-to-date challenges in the field without requiring the reader to wade through detailed treatment of various theories 7 Provides a unique, concise examination of a highly relevant and timely topic 7 Bridges the latest research results and established knowledge from the archival literature

Contents Introduction.- Longitudinal Flow Field of Visco-elastic Fluids.- Transversal Flow Field of Visco-elastic Fluids.- Transcriticality.- Quasi-Periodic Flows of Viscoelastic Fluids in Straight Tubes.- Transversal Flow Field of Particle Laden Linear Fluids.- Epilogue.- Appendix I.- Appendix II.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Engineering Ther-modynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials



Due October 2013

2014. 115 p. 21 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Thermal Engineering and Applied Science, Volume 15) Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | sFr 49,507 approx. € 39,99 | £33.99ISBN 978-3-319-02425-7

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D. A. Siginer, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile

Stability of Non-linear Constitutive Formulations for Viscoelastic FluidsStability of Non-linear Constitutive Formulations for Viscoelastic Fluids provides a complete and up-to-date view of the field of constitutive equa-tions for flowing viscoelastic fluids, in particular on their non-linear behavior, the stability of these constitutive equations that is their predictive pow-er, and the impact of these constitutive equations on the dynamics of viscoelastic fluid flow in tubes. This book gives an overall view of the theories and attendant methodologies developed independently of thermodynamic considerations as well as those set within a thermodynamic framework to derive non-linear rheological constitutive equations for viscoelastic fluids.

Features 7 Brings a timely and a unique perspective on of the field of constitutive equations for flowing vis-coelastic fluids 7 Guides reader understanding of non-linear constitutive equation formulation based on the most up-to-date research 7 Pro-vides a succinct treatment of theory and ex-perimental methodology 7 Bridges the latest research results and established knowledge from the archival literature

Contents Introduction.- Constitutive Formulations.- Epi-logue.- Appendix I: Fréchet Derivative Expansion of the Integral Fluid of Order Three.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Engineering Ther-modynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials



Due October 2013

2014. V, 95 p. 11 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Thermal Engineering and Applied Science, Volume 14) Softcover7 approx. * € (D) 42,79 | € (A) 43,99 | sFr 49,507 approx. € 39,99 | £33.99ISBN 978-3-319-02416-5

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Y. Suzuki, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan; R. Suzuki, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan

Tactile ScoreA Knowledge Media for Tactile Sense

This book deals with one of the most novel advances in natural computing, namely, in the field of tactile sense analysis. Massage, which provides relaxation and stimulation for human be-ings, is analyzed in this book for the first time by encoding the motions and tactile senses involved. The target audience is not limited to research-ers who are interested in natural computing but also includes those working in ergonomic design, biomedical engineering, Kansei engineering, and cognitive science.

Features 7 The first book on tactile sense studies for er-gonomic engineering 7 Introduces ‘tactile score analysis,’ which contributes to making human beings feel comfortable 7 Includes interesting movies with melodies which express the direction of motion and intensity during massage

Contents Introduction.- Tactile Workshop.- Experiments relating to Massage.- Tactile Score, “Syoku-fu™”.- Investigation of massage by using Tactile Score.- Method of Composing Massage.- Future Tactile sense.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Simulation and Mod-eling; Biomedical Engineering



Due October 2013

2014. X, 41 p. 21 illus., 12 in color. With online files/update. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-4-431-54546-0

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V. Ter‑Mikirtychev, Mountain View, CA, USA

Fundamentals of Fiber Lasers and Fiber AmplifiersThis book covers the fundamental aspects of fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers, and includes a wide range of material from laser physics fundamentals to state-of-the-art topics, as well as industrial ap-plications in the rapidly growing field of quantum electronics. Emphasis is placed on the nonlinear processes taking place in fiber lasers and ampli-fiers, their similarities, differences to, and their advantages over other solid-state lasers.

Features 7 Describes in detail the main physical processes happening in fiber lasers and fiber amplifi-ers 7 Enumerates the components of fiber lasers and amplifiers which are commercially avail-able 7 Contains practical recommendations for the development of reliable fiber laser systems

Contents Optical properties and optical spectroscopy of rare-earth ions in solids.- Electron-phonon coupling in solids.- Physical and optical properties of laser glass.- Mechanical and thermal proper-ties of glass.- Fiber fabrication and high quality glasses for gain fibers.- Spectroscopic properties of and gain fibers.- Propagation of light and spatial modes in optical fibers.- Fiber laser physics fun-damentals.- Main fiber laser operational regimes.- Main optical components for fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers design.- High power fiber lasers.- Fiber lasers’ industrial applications. [...]

Fields of interestMicrowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Laser Technology, Photonics; Quantum Optics



Due November 2013

2014. XIV, 487 p. 132 illus. (Springer Series in Optical Sciences, Volume 181) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 127,507 € 99,99 | £86.50ISBN 978-3-319-02337-3

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R. Tetzlaff, Pesterwitz, Germany (Ed)

Memristors and Memristive SystemsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of current research on memristors, memcapacitors and, meminductors. In addition to an historical overview of the research in this area, coverage includes the theory behind memristive circuits, as well as memcapacitance, and meminductance. Details are shown for recent applications of memristors for resistive random access memories, neuromorphic systems and hybrid CMOS/mem-ristor circuits.

Features 7 Provides a single-source reference to the state of the art in memristor research 7 Explains the theory of memristors and memristive net-works 7 Demonstrates a variety of memristor realizations with focus on resistive random access memories 7 Enables readers to use neuromor-phic modeling to understand complex phenomena in biological systems

Contents Part I Introduction.- How We Found the Missing Memristor.- Vignettes from Memristor.- Part II Theory, Modeling and Simulation.- The Art and Science of Constructing a Memristor Model.- Fourth Fundamental Circuit Element: SPICE Modeling and Simulation.- Part III Memristive Devices and Applications.- Application of the Volterra Series Paradigm to Memristive Systems.- Memristive Devices: Switching Effects, Model-ing, and Applications.- Redox-based Memristive Devices.- Silicon Nanowire-based Memristive Sys-tems.- Spintronic Memristor as Interface Between DNA and Solid State Devices.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelec-tronics, Instrumentation; Electronic Circuits and Devices



Due December 2013

2014. XII, 394 p. 193 illus., 144 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9067-8

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G.‑C. Wang, T.‑M. Lu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA

RHEED Transmission Mode and Pole FiguresThin Film and Nanostructure Texture Analysis

This unique book covers the fundamental prin-ciple of electron diffraction, basic instrumentation of RHEED, definitions of textures in thin films and nanostructures, mechanisms and control of texture formation, and examples of RHEED transmission mode measurements of texture and texture evolution of thin films and nanostructures.

Features 7 Presents a new application of RHEED in the transmission mode 7 Introduces a variety of textures from metals, semiconductors, com-pound semiconductors, and their characteristics in RHEED pole figures 7 Provides examples of RHEED measurements of texture and texture evolution, construction of RHEED pole figures, and interpretation of observed pole figures

Contents Introduction.- Crystal Lattices and Reciprocal Lattices.- Kinematic Scattering of Waves and Dif-fraction Conditions.- RHEED Reflection Mode.- X-Ray Diffraction.- RHEED Transmission Mode and RHEED Pole Figure.- Instrumentation for RHEED Pole Figure.- Origins of Texture Forma-tion.- Techniques to Control Thin Film Textures.- Applications and Future Direction.- Appendix A: Operational Procedures for RHEED Pole Figure.- Appendix B: RHEED Pattern Simulations.

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials



Due November 2013

2014. X, 200 p. 165 illus., 75 in color. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-1-4614-9286-3

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M. Winterholer, Cadence Design Systems Inc., Stuttgart, Germany; D. Lettnin, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil (Eds)

Embedded Software Verification and DebuggingThis book provides comprehensive coverage of verification and debugging techniques for embed-ded software, which is frequently used in safety critical applications (e.g., automotive), where failures are unacceptable. Since the verification of complex systems needs to encompass the verifica-tion of both hardware and embedded software modules, this book focuses on verification and debugging approaches for embedded software with hardware dependencies.

Features 7 Includes in a single source the entire flow of design, verification and debugging of embedded software 7 Addresses the main techniques that are currently being used in the industry for assur-ing the quality of embedded software 7 Includes in-depth coverage of debugging, dynamic, formal and hybrid verification 7 Discusses emerging trends which focus on formal and hybrid verifica-tion and debugging approaches

Contents Overview of Verification and Debugging Techniques.- Hardware and Software Design Process.- Verification and Debugging Flow.- Test Planning and Management.- Debugging Embed-ded Software.- Testing.- Model-based Testing.- Metric-driven Software Verification.- Hardware/Software Co-verification.- Static Analysis.- Model Checking.- Semiformal Verification.- Combining Symbolic Model Checking and Theorem Proving.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Processor Architectures; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation



Due March 2014

2013. 400 p. 150 illus. (Embedded Systems) Hardcover7 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 127,507 approx. € 99,95 | £86.50ISBN 978-1-4614-2265-5

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M. Wozniak, Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland

Hybrid ClassifiersMethods of Data, Knowledge, and Classifier Combination

This book delivers a definite and compact knowl-edge on how hybridization can help improving the quality of computer classification systems. In order to make readers clearly realize the knowledge of hybridization, this book primarily focuses on in-troducing the different levels of hybridization and illuminating what problems we will face with as dealing with such projects. In the first instance the data and knowledge incorporated in hybridization were the action points, and then a still growing up area of classifier systems known as combined classifiers was considered. This book comprises the aforementioned state-of-the-art topics and the latest research results of the author and his team from Department of Systems and Computer Networks, Wroclaw University of Technology, including as classifier based on feature space split-ting, one-class classification, imbalance data, and data stream classification.

Features 7 Latest research on Classifier Fusion 7 Pres-ents Methods of Data and Classifier Fu-sion 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- Data and knowledge hybridiza-tion.- Classifier hybridization.- Chosen applica-tions of hybrid classifiers.- Conclusions.




Due October 2013

2014. XVI, 217 p. 69 illus., 3 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 519) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-642-40996-7

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X.‑S. Yang, Middlesex University, London, UK (Ed)

Cuckoo Search and Firefly AlgorithmTheory and Applications

Nature-inspired algorithms such as cuckoo search and firefly algorithm have become popular and widely used in recent years in many applications. These algorithms are flexible, efficient and easy to implement. New progress has been made in the last few years, and it is timely to summarize the latest developments of cuckoo search and firefly algorithm and their diverse applications. This book will review both theoretical studies and applications with detailed algorithm analysis, implementation and case studies so that read-ers can benefit most from this book. Application topics are contributed by many leading experts in the field.

Features 7 Summary of the latest developments of cuckoo search and firefly algorithm and their diverse applications 7 Reviews both theoretical studies and applications with detailed algorithm analysis, implementation and case studies 7 Written by an expert in the field

Contents Cuckoo Search and Firefly Algorithm: Overview and Analysis.- On the Randomization Firefly Algorithm.- Cuckoo Search: A Brief Literature Review.- Discrete cuckoo search for travelling salesman problem.- Comparative analysis of the cuckoo search algorithm.- Multilevel Image Processing by Cuckoo Search.- Binary Cuckoo Search.- Training spiking neural models using cuckoo search.- Multi-Objective Optimization of a Real-World Manufacturing Process using Cuckoo Search. [...]

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Image Processing and Computer Vision



Due October 2013

2014. XII, 356 p. 100 illus., 5 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 516) Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-3-319-02140-9

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R. K. Yedavalli, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

Robust Control of Uncertain Dynamic SystemsA Linear State Space Approach

“Robust Control of Uncertain Dynamic Systems: A Linear State Space Approach” aims to provide a clear understanding of the various tools of analysis and design for robust stability and performance of uncertain dynamic systems. In model based con-trol design and analysis, mathematical models can never completely represent the `real world’ system that is being modeled, and thus it is imperative to incorporate and accommodate a level of uncer-tainty into the models.

Features 7 Presents and formulates the robustness problem in a linear state space model frame-work 7 Illustrates various systems level methodologies with examples and applications drawn from aerospace, electrical and mechanical engineering 7 Provides connections between lyapunov based matrix approach and the transfer function based polynomial approaches

Contents Introduction and perspective.- Uncertainty char-acterization and robustness measures.- Robust stability analysis of linear state space systems.- Robust performance analysis for linear state space systems.- Robust control design for linear state space systems.-Applications to engineering sys-tems.- Conclusions and future directions (such as ecological sign stability).- Brief review Linear state space dynamic systems.- Brief review of matrix theory results.

Fields of interestControl; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics; Systems Theory, Control



Due December 2013


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Z. Ying, L. Sui Pheng, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Project Communication Management in Complex EnvironmentsThis unique book that deals with project commu-nication management in complex environments, taking a leaf from China’s experience with a major earthquake in Sichuan, would be a timely contri-bution to fill this lacuna. Readers would be able to understand how companies and organizations that are unprepared for crisis management would react to their detriment. The lessons provided in this book are the only one of its kind to highlight the lessons for companies and organizations to prepare themselves for successful project com-munication management through the complexity-informed framework.

Features 7 First research monograph that illustrates the complex environment construction projects face when affected by natural disasters 7 Demon-strates a complexity-informed framework for effective crisis response communication manage-ment for construction organizations 7 Includes case studies from Chinese construction firms who faced the massive earthquake on May 12th 2008, in urban Chengdu, China 7 Broadens your knowledge of project communication manage-ment 7 Written by foremost experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- Complexity Theory Review.- Theo-retical Review on Crisis and Communication Management.- Conceptual Framework.- Research Methodology.- Data Analysis.- Conclusions and Recommendations.

Fields of interestConstruction Management; Complexity; Project Management



Due November 2013

2014. 300 p. 25 illus. Hardcover7 * € (D) 106,99 | € (A) 109,99 | sFr 133,507 € 99,99 | £90.00ISBN 978-981-4560-63-4

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K. Yoshida, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan; S. Tadokoro, Tohoku University Graduate School of Information Sciences, Sendai, Japan (Eds)

Field and Service RoboticsResults of the 8th International Conference

FSR, the International Conference on Field and Service Robotics, is the leading single track con-ference of robotics for field and service applica-tions. This book presents the results of FSR2012, the eighth conference of Field and Service Robotics, which was originally planned for 2011 with the venue of Matsushima in Tohoku region of Japan. However, on March 11, 2011, a magnitude M9.0 earthquake occurred off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, and a large-scale disaster was caused by the Tsunami which resulted, therefore the confer-ence was postponed by one year to July, 2012. In fact, this earthquake raised issues concerning the contribution of field and service robotics technol-ogy to emergency scenarios. A number of precious lessons were learned from operation of robots in the resulting, very real and challenging, disaster environments.

Features 7 Recent leading research in Field and Service Robotics 7 Edited outcome of the 8th Interna-tional conference on Field and Service Robotics, held at July 20-22, 2011, Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Disaster Response.- Service/Entertainment Robots.- Inspection/Maintenance Robots.- Mobile Robot Navigation.- Agricultural Robots.- Robots for Excavation, Planetary Exploration.- Large Area Mapping.- SLAM for Outdoor Robots.- and Elemental Technology for Mobile Robots.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due October 2013

2014. VII, 603 p. 426 illus., 367 in color. (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, Volume 92) Hardcover7 * € (D) 181,89 | € (A) 186,99 | sFr 226,507 € 169,99 | £153.00ISBN 978-3-642-40685-0

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J. Yuz, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile; G. C. Goodwin, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia

Sampled-Data Models for Linear and Nonlinear SystemsContents Part I: Deterministic Systems.- Background on Sampling of Signals.-Sampled Data Models for Linear Deterministic Systems.- Incremental Sampled Data Models.- Asymptotic Sampling Zeros.- Generalized Hold Devices.- Robustness.- Approximate Models for Linear Deterministic Systems.- Approximate Models for Deterministic Nonlinear Systems.- Applications of Approxi-mate Sampled-data Models in Estimation and Control.- Part II: Stochastic Systems.- Background on Sampling of Stochastic Signals.- Sampled-data Models for Linear Stochastic Systems.- Incremen-tal Stochastic Sampled-data Models.- Asymptotic Sampling Zeros for Linear Stochastic Systems.- Generalized Sampling Filters.- Approximate Sampled-data Models for Linear Stochastic Systems.- Stochastic Nonlinear Systems.- Ap-proximate Sampled-data Models for Nonlinear Stochastic Systems.- Applications of Approximate Stochastic Sampled-data Models.- Part III: Embel-lishments and Extensions.- The Euler-Frobenius Polynominals.- Models for Intersample Response.- Approximate Sampled-data Models for Fractional Order Systems.

Fields of interestControl; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Systems Theory, Control



Due November 2013

2014. XVIII, 340 p. 45 illus., 41 in color. (Communications and Control Engineering) Hardcover7 * € (D) 101,64 | € (A) 104,49 | sFr 126,507 € 94,99 | £85.50ISBN 978-1-4471-5561-4

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H. Zhang, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, People‘s Republic of China; X. Chu, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK; X. Wen, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Beijing, People‘s Republic of China

4G FemtocellsResource Allocation and Interference Management

This brief examines resource allocation and interference management for 4G femtocells. It introduces 4G femtocells in the context of 4G mobile networks and discusses related technical challenges in resource allocation and interference management. Topics include ant colony algorithm based downlink resource allocation, intelli-gent scheduling and power control, uplink and downlink for two-tier networks, quality of service (QoS) constraints and the cross-tier interference constraint. The authors present algorithms to al-leviate common femtocell-related problems such as subchannel power allocation. The complexity of the proposed resource allocation algorithms is analyzed, and the effectiveness of the proposed algorithms is verified by simulations. This concise and practical book directly addresses common problems relating to femtocells and resource management.

Contents Introduction to 4G Femtocells.- Ant Colony Algorithm (ACA) based Downlink Resource Allocation in Femtocells.- Cross-Tier Interfer-ence Pricing based Uplink Resource Allocation in Two-Tier Networks.- Resource Allocation in Femtocells with Cross-Tier Interference Limits.- Energy Efficient Power Control in Femtocells with Interference Pricing.- Differentiated-Pricing based Power Allocation in Dense Femtocell Networks.- Conclusions and Future Works.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Computer Communication Networks; System Performance and Evaluation



Due October 2013

2014. IX, 77 p. 21 illus., 19 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 * € (D) 53,49 | € (A) 54,99 | sFr 67,007 € 49,99 | £44.99ISBN 978-1-4614-9079-1

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