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Maritime traffic data (e.g., radar data, AIS data, and CCTV data) provide designers, officers on watch, and traffic operators with extensive information about the states of ships at present and in history, representing a treasure trove for behavior analysis. Additionally, navigation rules and regulations...

Electrification plays a key role in decarbonizing energy consumption for various sectors, including transportation, heating, and cooling. There are several essential infrastructures for a smart city, including smart grids and transportation networks. These infrastructures are the complementary solutions to successfully developing novel services, with...

This Special Issue explores empirical studies of emotional mechanisms, qualitative and quantitative measurements of emotion, the recognition of emotional contexts, and the application of emotion. We introduce fourteen papers, ranging from lab-based studies aimed at understanding emotional mechanisms to applying emotion recognition in the...

Blockchain applications in different industries are booming, yet there are many unresolved challenges with the mass adoption of the technology. This reprint is an attempt to review some of the applications in different industries and propose solutions to some of the critical challenges in...

This Special Issue contains selected papers from works presented at the 11th EASN (European Aeronautics Science Network) International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space, which was held from the 1st until the 3rd of September 2021. About 420 remote participants contributed to a...

This book focuses on fundamental and applied research on construction project management. It presents research papers and practice-oriented papers.The execution of construction projects is specific and particularly difficult because each implementation is a unique, complex, and dynamic process that consists of several or more...

This reprint aims to collect state-of-the-art research contributions that address challenges in the emerging 5G networks design, dimensioning and optimization.Designing, dimensioning and optimization of communication networks resources and services have been an inseparable part of telecom network development. The latter must convey a large...

Water pollution from biorefractory pollutants and emerging contaminants is still a very relevant problem worldwide. Examples of these pollutants include disinfection by-products, pharmaceutical and personal care products, persistent organic chemicals, as well as their degradation products. The occurrence of these contaminants in water has...

Unlock the Power of Off-Grid Communication with Meshtastic(R) Made SimpleImagine staying connected with local friends and family without relying on cell towers, WiFi, or expensive satellite services. Meshtastic(R) makes it possible-and this book shows you how. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, a preparedness enthusiast,...

No detailed description available for "AutoCAD 2017 3D Modeling".Author: Munir HamadISBN-10: 1944534628ISBN-13: 9781944534622Publisher: Mercury Learning and InformationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/14/2016Pages: 350Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.55lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.10w x 1.10d

This invaluable book attempts to bridge business management and scientific management practices so as to foster better understanding between the two entities. It focuses on commercialization of research outcomes. Using cases extensively to illustrate practical difficulties encountered in working across functional barriers, the book...

A report on the administration of deviant desire in specialized clinics that documents the way our postmodern society exposes sexuality to the point of overexposure.Do you ever get aroused by your patient's fantasies? Do you discover through them something about your own sexuality? -About...

This 2nd Edition includes additional topics on Ergonomics, Disability Management, Stress Management, Workplace Violence and Working Alone. The Author Edris Ocho shows the need for organizations to consider employee wellness as a critical element in managing occupational health and safety. The information given on...

Is there a mechanism through which some people can see the future? How can a life in this universe be predetermined? Where might information about the future exist? If we are to have faith in our grasp of physics and cosmological principles, it must...

Unlock the Quantum World and Dive into the Mysteries of the Universe!Are you captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos and eager to explore the quantum realm without getting tangled in complex equations?Do you find concepts like wave-particle duality fascinating but feel lost in...

An enlightening journey through the fusion of artificial intelligence with project management awaits the reader. This book promises a transformative impact on engineering, IT, and construction, offering insights into the future shaped by AI-enhanced efficiency and predictive analytics. By blending human ingenuity with machine...

Hey, we all must have noticed a drone flying at an event or maybe some other application. ● Have you ever thought about how a Drone flies? ● What are all the types and sizes of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles?● What are all the parts...

Functional (as in programming) engineers are often on the leading edge of software development, and the solutions they undertake have required large-scale innovations in the field of computer science generally. Urbit is currently engaged in such endeavors, such as the directed messaging project, a...

Research on the flow and heat transfer characteristics of multiphase flow has received great attention due to its widespread applications in various fields of engineering and science, such as agricultural engineering, petrochemical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry processes, nuclear engineering, ocean engineering, and energy storage...

This Special Issue is a second collection of top-quality papers from some of the Editorial Board Members of Fluids, Guest Editors, and leading researchers, discussing new knowledge or new cutting-edge developments in all aspects of fluid mechanics. Research in turbulence continues to be one...

The Special Issue constitutes the collection of the selected papers, which results were presented during the XVIII Conference on Automation, Operation and Maintenance of Control and Communication Systems ASMOR 2022. The conference took place in Wladyslawowo (Poland) on 12-14 October 2022. The scope of...

In the competitive business environment or public domain, the sustainability assessment in supply chain and infrastructure management are important for any organization. Organizations are currently striving to improve their sustainable strategies through preparedness, response, and recovery because of increasing competitiveness, community, and regulatory pressure....

This book is not intended to be an "Everything you will ever need to know" about Microsoft Word 2007, although in some cases it might be. It is as the name implies a "beginner's guide" to Word 2007. This book has two purposes: First...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.Author: VariousISBN-10: 1446536580ISBN-13: 9781446536582Publisher: Gibb PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.10d

No longer can executives remain at arm's length when it comes to making technology decisions. Recently updated Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) examination handbooks are focusing on technology and asking specific questions about the participation of executive management and the board of directors...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

A detailed account of the efforts to build a railway connecting North and South America. Edited by the Intercontinental Railway Commission, this volume contains the reports of the engineers and surveyors who mapped out the route of the proposed railway through Costa Rica, Colombia,...

In this groundbreaking work of archaeology and history, Karl Peters explores the elusive kingdom of Ophir, which is said to have been the source of the gold that King Solomon used to build the Temple in Jerusalem. Drawing on a wide range of sources,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Author: Daniel C. GedachtISBN-10: 082398947XISBN-13: 9780823989478Publisher: Rosen Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2004Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.70h x 7.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 71160 / Technology of Ancient Rome

Anthony George Maldon (AGM) Michell was undoubtedly one of the greatest Australian engineers. A prolific inventor, he is best known for his tilting pad thrust bearing. It remains one of the greatest inventions in lubrication science, and revolutionised ship propulsion - without it, modern...

-Focuses on the various aspects of dam engineering, design, and analysis. In-depth coverage of the use of clay-gravel mixtures as impervious core materials in rock fill dams, including considerations for their physical properties and behavior.-Describes the numerical simulation approach to evaluate the stability of...

Step into the future of space with The Blue Dawn: How Blue Origin is Rewriting Space History. This compelling book explores the visionary mission of Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin and its relentless pursuit to revolutionize space exploration. From reusable rockets to lunar landers and...

Seniors planning to build a home specifically for comfortable retirement living should shift their emphasis to real structural quality and not cosmetic features. By shifting the construction budget to stronger roof, stronger walls, more foundation ties, more/higher grade insulation (low-energy use), better exterior material,...

In the mid-19th century, the American Watch Company of Waltham, Massachusetts (called "Waltham," for short) led the transformation of the worldwide watchmaking craft into a modern mass manufacturing industry. Never before had any industrial product as complicated as a watch, requiring such fine precision...

Discover How Today's Innovations Will Shape Tomorrow's WorldIn an era where technology's rapid evolution is reshaping every facet of human existence, a compelling journey awaits those who seek to understand the forces at play. The Future We're Building: How Today's Innovations Will Shape Tomorrow's...

This third volume covers the period from December 1688 to August 1694. In January 1688/9 Newton was elected one of the representatives of the University of Cambridge in the Convention Parliament, and much of his time was taken up in dealing with his new...

A wry look at the world of megaprojects, one blunder at a time: more than 200 mini case studies for the edification - and entertainment - of project professionals everywhere. Delusional scheduling... How to pockle a spreadsheet... The real reason the Laufenberg bridge should...

Cycling as a pastime and sport has been around since at least the 1820s, a mere decade after the European invention of the 'hobby horse', the pedal-less two wheeled predecessor to the bicycle. The new technology encapsulated speed and personalised freedom and was a...

The innovative multi-component, nanocomposite, self-healing adaptive, and nano-thin coatings, technologies of their deposition, surface hardening and engineering developed in recent years allow us to obtain practically any physical-mechanical or crystal-chemical properties of the surface for prolongation of the service life of responsible product working...

This special re-print edition of Phin's book "Open Air Grape Culture" has not been available to those interested in viniculture or growing grapes since it first appeared on the scene back in 1862. Chapters include Natural History of the Grape, The Choice of Soil,...

This first volume is particularly rich in matters of concern to the historian of science. It shows the young Newton in the plenitude of his powers; he himself wrote of the period at Woolsthorpe, which ended before any surviving letters of real consequence were...

As Newton had by now entered his eighth decade, it can be no surprise that the correspondence in this sixth volume shows a marked decline in his activity and intellectual vigour. While the number of extant letters written by him on other that Mint...

This second volume contains the first exchange of letters between Newton and Leibniz, which took place through the intermediacy of Oldenburg, as well as the beginning of Newton's correspondence of Flamsteed, which resulted from their common interest in the comet of 1680. Of prime...

This fifth volume presents the surviving correspondence from the period of almost four years which is, from a bibliographical point of view, the most important time in Newton's life: with Roger Cotes, Newton revised his Philosophise Naturalis Principia Mathematics and saw it through the...