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Volume X of the High Speed Aerodynamics and Jet Propulsion series. Contents include: Theory of Two-Dimensional Flow through Cascades; Three-Dimensional Flow in Turbomachines; Experimental Techniques; Flow in Cascades; The Axial Compressor Stage; The Supersonic Compressor; Aerodynamic Design of Axial Flow Turbines; The Radial Turbine;...

This highly informative and fascinating book brings together perspectives on sound by leading experts from a wide variety of disciplines. These include anthropology, physiology, zoology, physics, music, phonetics and film. Through crossing disciplinary boundaries, the volume hopes to inspire a richer and more creative...

This book, the first of its kind, helps scientists and engineers of all stages and disciplines share their work in a new way-with movies. Today, much of scientific communication is embedded in papers and presentations, but these documents don't often extend outside of a...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: D. HumphreyISBN-10: 1444600230ISBN-13: 9781444600230Publisher: Lucas...

The English / Vietnamese-Vietnamese / English dictionary on automobile technology, which contains about 2800 words, is an indispensable book for people who are involved in the Vietnamese automobile industry internationally.Cuốn từ điển Anh / Việt-Việt / Anh về công nghệ ô tô với khoảng...

In a rapidly changing world, it is necessary to increase the engagement of local authorities and stakeholders to make urban mobility cleaner and more sustainable. The best way is to combine great ideas and innovative measures with political support. This Special Issue consists of...

In modern globalization, many technologists are trying to update a new development based on automation which works very rigidly, high effectively and within short time period. They have developed driver less tractors, but they did not have ability to embrace the complexity of real...

Artificial intelligence is deeply involved in our daily lives via reinforcing the digital transformation of modern economies and infrastructure. It relies on powerful computing clusters, which face bottlenecks of power consumption for both data transmission and intensive computing. Meanwhile, optics (especially optical communications, which...

We are immersed in the so-called digital energy network, continuously introducing new technological advances for a better way of life. Numerous emerging words are in the spotlight, namely: Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Smart Cities, Smart Grid, Industry 4.0, etc. To achieve this...

Studies on the corrosion and degradation of materials play a decisive role in the novel design and development of corrosion-resistant materials, the selection of materials used in harsh environments in designed lifespans, the invention of corrosion control methods and procedures (e.g., coatings, inhibitors), and...

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 is a series of brief conversations with ChatGPT on a number of controversial subjects. The results are unedited and represent a range of answers, but ChatGPT is not allowed to express opinions and does not access recent news. All in all, it provides...

Mr. Gipson's class is hosting STEM Night at the elementary school. STEM stands forscience, technology, engineering and mathematics. Niya's parents; Mr. Pierre, who works withcomputer technology, and Mrs. Jaxon-Pierre, who is a nurse, will be teaching the students andparents about their careers. Her brother...

In order to make quantum information science applicable to the real world, it is necessary to change direction to focus on engineering technology based on quantum communication theory. Consequently, we can expect the following abilities: the possibilities of ultrahigh-speed optical communication, the feasibility of...

The innovative coating and surface hardening technologies developed in recent years allow us to obtain practically any physical-mechanical or crystal-chemical complex properties of the metalworking tool surface layer. Today, the scientific approach to improving the operational characteristics of the tool surface layers produced from...

Flooding is widely recognized as a global threat, due to the extent and magnitude of damage it causes around the world each year. Reducing flood risk and improving flood resilience are two closely related aspects of flood management. This book presents the latest advances...

In recent years, power electronics have been intensely contributing to the development and evolution of new structures for the processing of energy. They can be used in a wide range of applications ranging from power systems and electrical machines to electric vehicles and robot...

This book is one of the first to explore aviation and aircraft leasing and its values establishing it as a standalone investable asset class within the larger real assets industry. Airplanes are a crucial but capital-intensive component of the global economy. The author, as...

This book has been prepared by three world leaders in the field of robotics, mechatronics and automation - The Royal Institute of Mechatronics, American Mechatronics Institute and The Society of Robotics International. This book would be extremely useful in preparing for certified courses in...

The financial meltdown resulting from the subprime mortgage fiasco culminated in the most dramatic economic slowdown since the Great Depression. The global economic crisis raised the debate about the role of financial institutions and the role of regulators in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly...

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...

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 book focuses on new advances and developments in the topic of vibration control and structural health monitoring.In order to reduce the adverse impact of vibration on structures, vibration control and structure health monitoring have become increasingly important. In this book, frontier research topics...

"THE MIND OF MACHINES" by Michael J. Town is a fascinating exploration of the visionary world of Geoffrey Hinton's artificial intelligenceIn this book, Town takes readers on a journey through the mind-boggling advances made in the field of AI in recent years, particularly those...

History is constantly changing. What we know of past events is based on someone's interpretation. Even first-person accounts can vary widely and, in fact, did in the reports of Benedict Arnold's conduct at the second Battle of Saratoga in 1777. The conventional histories were...

The Expo Book: A Guide to the Planning, Organization, Design & Operation of World ExpositionsAuthor: Gordon LindenISBN-10: 055764416XISBN-13: 9780557644162Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2010Pages: 248Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.80lbsSize: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.80d

Ideal for undergraduate students in philosophy and science studies, Philosophy of Technology offers an engaging and comprehensive overview of a subject vital to our time. An up-to-date, accessible overview of the philosophy of technology, defining technology and its characteristics. Explores the issues that arise...

This book is a printed version of the papers published in the Special Issue "DC & Hybrid Microgrids" of Applied Sciences. This Special Issue, co-organized by the University of Pisa, Italy and stfold University College in Norway, has collected nine papers and the editorial,...

Despite the enormous technical progress seen in the past few years, the maturity of indoor localization technologies has not yet reached the level of GNSS solutions. The 23 selected papers in this book present the recent advances and new developments in indoor localization systems...

Achieving the goal of green and environmentally friendly energy systems is not possible without the concept of energy storage. Such storage should charge when renewable generation, e.g., photovoltaics and wind farms, is abundant and discharge during periods of its scarcity. Although pumped hydropower plants...

Nowadays, power electronics is an enabling technology in the energy development scenario. Furthermore, power electronics is strictly linked with several fields of technological growth, such as consumer electronics, IT and communications, electrical networks, utilities, industrial drives and robotics, and transportation and automotive sectors. Moreover,...

The Industry 4.0 paradigm has led to the creation of new opportunities for taking advantage of a set of diverse technologies in the manufacturing domain. This book touches on a series of advanced technologies and research fields, including Internet of Things, Augmented and Virtual...

This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural...

Modern industrial facilities, such as oil refineries, chemical factories, electric power generation plants, etc. are large, complex, distributed systems. These systems are monitored and controlled by networks of special purpose embedded computing devices such as sensors, actuators, and PLCs. These industrial control networks are...

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2015 in the subject Engineering - Computer Engineering, Flinders University (School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Engineering), course: Master of engineering by research, language: English, abstract: In this paper active vibration control (AVC)...

America's Pastime with its foreign taproot origination evolved into the game as we know it. Baseball is traced from its European roots plus much deeper sources including Adam and Eve (ballplayers) and the Olympic Games (competitive sport). Baseball beats to the rhythm of the...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Percival MarshallISBN-10: 1446525910ISBN-13: 9781446525913Publisher: Merz...

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,...

The use of a good security policy and the implementation of different protection mechanisms against different attacks have become, for a few years, essential solutions to network security. In this end-of-study project, we studied the case of the GEC'S firm's computer park and we...

The reprint provides a comprehensive review of various topics related to sustainable building design and operation, with a particular focus on energy efficiency and environmental impact. It covers a wide range of topics, including visual comfort assessment, decision-making processes of residents, low-cost devices for...

Mankind is in the midst of an enormous transition...Human evolution has always been a function of our strength, our smarts, and our ability to attract a mate. But modern technologies are now so advanced that we no longer need any of these things to...

In recent years, microfluidic devices with a large surface-to-volume ratio have witnessed rapid development, allowing them to be successfully utilized in many engineering applications. A smart control process has been proposed for many years, while many new innovations and enabling technologies have been developed...

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,...

A handbook for professional home inspectors when inspecting manufactured/mobile homes, with extensive details of site installation requirements and HUD standards. Includes information on Florida Override of HUD standards.Author: Greg Madsen, Richard M. McGarryISBN-10: 0988665158ISBN-13: 9780988665156Publisher: McGarry and MadsenLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h...

Machine learning and computational intelligence have been applied to various areas and witnessed many successes. The research in this publication explorse many intelligent algorithms which are characterized by computational adaptability, robustness, and high performance. These algorithms facilitate intelligent behavior in complex and dynamic environments...

The condition of the fuel and energy sector reflects the state of the economy around the world. New technologies in the energy sector and management of its development, together with a dynamically changing environment, as well as care for sustainable development and energy security,...

This book includes five articles and a technical note recently published in the Special Issue "Rainfall-Induced Landslides Hazard" from the journal Hydrology. Its main objective is to describe the latest developments and applications of the use of new numerical and analytical methods to improve...

Recycling is a process of collection and segregation, processing and remanufacturing, purchase and use. Textile recycling is the process by which old clothing and other textiles are recovered for reuse or material recovery. It is the basis for the textile recycling industry. The necessary...