Technology & Engineering - General

Countryside Recreation outlines the principles of recreation site development and management in the countryside. It explains the process of management, the legal framework and the opportunities and facilities available. This book will provide an excellent introduction to the skills and issues with which today's...

This book presents the current thinking from leading authorities worldwide on transport and the environment and focuses on the link between transport supply and use and environmental degradation.Author: D. BanisterISBN-10: 0419178708ISBN-13: 9780419178705Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/03/1992Pages: 292Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.28h x 6.36w x 1.09d

Updated with expanded coverage of HIPAA, wireless networks and communications, telemedicine, and the increased role of the Internet in all facets of healthcare, this second edition provides complete coverage on all aspects of information technology as it relates to the healthcare industry. It prepares...

The passive, receive-only Radio Astronomy Service (RAS) and the Earth Exploration-Satellite Service (EESS) provide otherwise impossible scientific observations of the Universe and Earth through the use of advanced receiver technology with extreme sensitivity and the employment of complex noise reduction algorithms. Even with such...

This book offers a concise history of 25 legendary women who made significant contributions to engineering and were recognized for their work by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) between 1952 and 1976. In addition, the book provides a backdrop of the cultural and...

This book is the expanded version of the earlier (first edition) text. It presents new comprehensive rational quantitative theories (utilizing fundamental energy concepts throughout) covering the entire earthquake event from the point of view of the engineer. It starts with a mathematical analysis of...

This is a calculus-based textbook on general physics. It contains all the major subjects covered in an intermediate or advanced course on general physics. It also embraces the most recent developments in science and technology. With this book, students can have a better understanding...

This volume provides an up-to-date study of theory and practice on the importance of technology in teaching and learning. The contributions are carefully peer-reviewed from over 100 submissions to the International Conference on Teaching and Learning 2006, held in Hong Kong.Author: Philip TsangISBN-10: 9812705589ISBN-13:...

Data Mining is the science and technology of exploring data in order to discover previously unknown patterns. It is a part of the overall process of Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD). The accessibility and abundance of information today makes data mining a matter of...

This book captures the essence of the current state of research in active media technology and identifies the new changes and opportunities -- both current and future -- in the field. Distinguished researchers such as Prof Ning Zhong from the Maebashi Institute of Technology,...

This book presents the analysis of problems and strategies related to the interface between basic and applied research in physics and industrial development, in the context of developing countries, with emphasis on the Latin American experience. It also reports on innovative products and processes...

This monograph includes expanded selected papers presented in the "Workshop on the Future Directions of Fuzzy Theory and Systems". It contains many recent developments in the field and provides valuable insights into the future direction and applications of fuzzy theory and systems.Author: Kwong-Sak LeungISBN-10:...

Maxwell's equations have been the basis of electromagnetic theory for a century. They were very successful in providing solutions with sinusoidal time variation, but these solutions are outside the causality law and the conservation law for energy. Signal solutions, which satisfy these two laws,...

This book describes means in improving the technology of LSI/VLSI ICs production. It does so by concentrating on improvements of manufacturing yield and quality of the products by detecting weak points which should be eliminated on the way up the learning curve. The book...

The purposes of the text are: To introduce the engineer to the very important discipline in applied mathematics-tensor methods as well as to show the fundamental unity of the different fields in continuum mechanics-with the unifying material formed by the matrix-tensor theory and to...

This book treats stochastic control theory and its applications in management. The main numerical techniques necessary for such applications are presented. Several advanced topics leading to optimal processes are dismissed. The book also considers the theory of some stochastic control processes and several applications...

Four focus groups met several times to discuss the concept of poverty, the necessities one needs in order not to be poor and what monthly budget is currently required to afford necessities in the Netherlands. Each group developed a common point of view that...

The accuracy of a survey is directly affected by how the survey is presented, how the questions are worded, and what the format is for responses. In addition, survey methods continue to develop at an accelerating rate to keep step with technological demands. Consequently,...

The Structure explores the work of Mahendra Raj, India's most significant structural engineer. Examining Raj's sixty prolific years of practice, this volume looks at his unusually inventive and intuitive work and how he has offered pioneering engineering solutions for buildings in exposed concrete. As...

Radio, the oldest form of electronic broadcasting, has thus far lagged behind TV in the push to go digital, but efforts have been underway for over twenty years in Europe to create digital platforms for radio. Drawing on extensive cross-national research, this volume offers...

Packaging of electronic components at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies requires the same level of engineering effort for lower frequency electronics plus a set of additional activities which are unique due to the higher frequency of operation. This resource presents you with the electronic packaging...

This title contains a discussion of the various units used in the circulator design computations as well as covering the theory of operation. It presents numerous applications, giving microwave engineers new ideas about how to solve problems using circulators.Author: Douglas K. LinkhartISBN-10: 1608075834ISBN-13: 9781608075836Publisher:...

Quartz, unique in its chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties, is used as a frequency control element in applications where stability of frequency is an absolute necessity. Without crystal controlled transmission, radio and television would not be possible in their present form. The quartz...

Most telecom books explore a specific system or technology, like GSM or ATM, and quickly go out of date. Not this one - it's the first volume that focuses on core technologies at the heart of every system, showing engineers how to apply, reuse,...

Phased-locked loops (PLLs) are control systems that have become indispensable in today's electronic circuitry. This highly accessible handbook is a practical resource that electronics engineers and circuit designers will find invaluable when developing these systems. PLLs are highly complex to design and are just...

In the heat of battle, a split second can be all the time a military commander has to give orders. Information fusion technology enables commanders to lead decisively and confidently during active conflict. Masses of live information are instantaneously integrated to create a coherent...

Many important GPS applications such as the positioning of wireless devices, tracking during ionospheric scintillation, and orbit determination of geostationary and high Earth orbit satellites require a GPS receiver with the ability to work with weak signals. This first-of-its-kind book addresses this critical issue,...

Published in partnership with NASA, this book includes eight reports where each sketches out a mission concept, providing information on its scientific rationale, architecture and implementation approach, technology challenges, and deployment and operations. It describes an analysis of directions for technology development.Author: Marc S....

Satellite communications have been in service for more than 40 years and represent the largest space industry. This book gives insights for future development of satellite communications and explores the new technologies and services yet to be developed.Author: Takashi Lida,Takashi Iida,Communications Research Laborat T....

Since its introduction in 1997, the purpose of Food Microbiology: Fundamentals and Frontiers has been to serve as an advanced reference that explores the breadth and depth of food microbiology. Thoroughly updated, the new Fifth Edition adds coverage of the ever-expanding tool chest of...

The 19th Century Innovations: Paving the Way primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated...

"Human-Computer Interaction and Management Information Systems: Foundations" offers state-of-the-art research by a distinguished set of authors who span the MIS and HCI fields. The original chapters provide authoritative commentaries and in-depth descriptions of research programs that will guide 21st century scholars, graduate students, and...

Today's ubiquitous computing technology is imbedded in everyday objects from cars to clothes to shipping containers, whose location, context, and state can be monitored, instantly processed, and acted upon. This new volume in the "Advances in Management Information Systems" series provides an in-depth review...

New technology is intimately associated with increased economic growth. The tools people have and when they acquired them tells us much about cyclical patterns of growth. Those interested in encouraging economic growth would do well to look to the conditions that spur the origins,...

Research on patent valuation has become increasingly important in academic and policy circles in the last few decades. In part, this is the outcome of the wide consensus that innovation is a crucial ingredient for growth at various levels. On the other hand, there...

This introductory module explores the structure/solubility relationships of organic compounds, explains how to extract pesticide residues from fruits and vegetables, analyzes the extract for pesticide content using gas chromatography, and uses the data collected as a basis for discussion about the issues surrounding pesticide...

This rarely presented topic is shown in its uses as personnel, assault and equipment transport.Author: Heinz J. NowarraISBN-10: 0887403581ISBN-13: 9780887403583Publisher: Schiffer PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/1997Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 8.23h x 10.78w x 0.12d

Germany used many types of Russian battle tanks captured during WWII, and this book gives an accurate account in both photographs and text.Author: Werner RegenbergISBN-10: 0887402011ISBN-13: 9780887402012Publisher: Schiffer PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/1997Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.26h x 10.99w x 0.29d

This truly beautiful book presents in text and color photos a factual account of the glass made by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company during its sixty-three years of production. Each of the 417 photos is large enough to allow you to study the...

Marine systems vary in their sensitivities to perturbation. Perturbation may be insidious - such as increasing eutrophication of coastal areas - or it may be dramatic - such as a response to an oil spill or some other accident. Climate change may occur incrementally...

A fascinating study of the man who did much to change the form of the modern skyscraper. Hood's functionalism and artistic sense, and his psychological and technical tactics as an innovator are spotlighted.Author: Walter H. KilhamISBN-10: 0803802188ISBN-13: 9780803802186Publisher: Architectural Book Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1973Pages:...

Author: American Society of Mechanical EngineersISBN-10: 0791806359ISBN-13: 9780791806357Publisher: American Society of Mechanical EngineersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1989Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.70h x 6.43w x 0.41d

Computational Intelligence in Architecting Complex Engineering Systems.Author: Cihan H. DagliISBN-10: 0791802957ISBN-13: 9780791802953Publisher: American Society of Mechanical EngineersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/10/2010Pages: 619Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.10lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.50d

The Reliability Data Handbook focuses on the complete process of data collection, analysis and quality control. The subject of reliability data is covered in depth, reflecting the author's considerable experience and expertise in the field. This book is invaluable for practicing engineers in all...

Author: Don Clausing,Victor FeyISBN-10: 0791802035ISBN-13: 9780791802038Publisher: American Society of Mechanical EngineersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2004Pages: 247Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.20h x 6.20w x 0.70d

This book is a practical guide to selecting, setting up and using an engineer's lathe to create parts specifically for clockmaking or clock repairs. It begins as an instructional manual and consequently the first chapter assumes that the reader does not yet have a...

Out of thousands of contenders, ten people are singled out for their dedicated and passionate contributions around the world. Past projects have included a system to prevent collisions between whales and ships, a plan to protect the Amazonian rain forest, and the reintroduction of...

This book is the product of a long, manifold involvement with life in Bolivia in general and productive processes in particular. It conveys a sense of the myriad decisions that Bolivian small-scale producers have to make in the extraordinarily fluid situations they must cope...

This book focuses on the high technology industries of the Pacific and the legal institutions and occupations with which they are involved. It is an essential book for scholars of international political economy and trade.Author: Philip S. C. LewisISBN-10: 0367158973ISBN-13: 9780367158972Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/09/2020Pages:...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. Founded in the late 1870s, NIH has produced extraordinary advances in the treatment of common and rare diseases and leads the world...