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J. Absar, Advanced Micro Devices, Bangalore, India

Programming for the Android Dalvik Virtual MachineThis book is an excellent guide for Android pro-grammers on how to tune their programs for the best speed of execution inside the Dalvik Virtual Machine (DVM). It helps readers write more efficient code, understand how DVM works and how virtual machines are designed and work in general, while emphasizing key concepts that any android Java programmer must understand. The book explains what happens to Java code from the time it is compiled to Java bytecode to the time that it is executed by the Dalvik virtual machine. It explains in detail the translation of Java programs to bytecode, then to Android specific dexcode and will enable programmers to have a better understanding of how their code executes inside the DVM.

Features 7 Demystifies the android Dalvik virtual machi-ne and Demonstrates key concepts that any And-roid Java programmer must understand 7 Offers valuable insight into the Just-In-Time Compiler inside the DVM (which can speed code by 3X) 7 Demonstrates different components of an embedded device Java virtual machine (e.g., JIT compiler, interpreter, garbage collection, class loading)

Contents Introduction.- Why Dalvik? Bytecodes, Dexcodes and Virtual Machines.- Just in Time Compiler of DVM.- Interpreter - Executing your code.- Class Loading.- Synchronization - Semaphores and Locks.- Garbage Collector.- Thread Creation and Handling in DVM.- Exception Handling.- Multi-core on Android.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due June 2012

2012. 200 p. 100 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-2388-1

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M. R. Aguirre, Madrid, Spain

Introduction to Space SystemsDesign and Synthesis

Contents Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Space Disciplines.- Chapter 3: Requirements, Specifi-cations, and Design.- Chapter 4: Constraints and Design.- Chapter 5: System Design as a Synchro-nic Process.- Chapter 6: System Definition as a Diachronic Process.- Chapter 7: Introduction to the Design Domains.- Chapter 8: The Observa-bles and Instruments Domain.- Chapter 9: The Orbit and Attitude Domain.- Chapter 10: The Satellite Configuration Domain.- Chapter 11: The Operational Data Flow Domain.- Chapter 12: The Instrument Output Data Flow Domain.- Chapter 13: Space Missions Cost and Alternative Design Approaches.- Index.

Fields of interestsAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Extrater-restrial Physics, Space Sciences

Target groupsResearch


Due July 2012

2012. XX, 586 p. 196 illus., 44 in color. (Space Technology Library, Volume 27) Hardcover7 approx. $129.95ISBN 978-1-4614-3757-4

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B. Allison, Graz University of Technology, Austria; S. Dunne, Starlab Neuroscience Research, Barcelona, Spain; R. Leeb, Swiss Federal Insitute of Technology Lausanne, Switzerland; J. Del R. Millán, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, Switzerland; A. Nijholt, University of Twente, The Netherlands (Eds)

Towards Practical Brain-Computer InterfacesBridging the Gap from Research to Real-World Applications

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are devices that enable people to communicate via thought alone. Brain signals can be directly translated into messages or commands. Until recently, these devices were used primarily to help people who could not move. However, BCIs are now becoming practical tools for a wide variety of people, in many different situations. What will BCIs in the future be like? Who will use them, and why? This book, written by many of the top BCI researchers and developers, reviews the latest progress in the different components of BCIs.

Features 7 Forward-looking survey by leading ex-perts 7 Accessible to non-specialists and interes-ted laypersons 7 Gives fascinating insights into the enabling potential of BCIs 7 Explains com-ponent design challenges and solutions 7 Useful for a variety of college courses

Contents Sensors, Signals, and Signal Processing.- Devices, Applications and Users.- Application Interfaces and Environments.- A Practical BCI Infrastruc-ture: Emerging Issues.

Fields of interestsBiomedical Engineering; Neurology; Neurobio-logy



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2012. 465 p. 106 illus., 33 in color. (Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-29745-8

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Architectural Institute of Japan (Ed)

Preliminary Reconnaissance Report of the 2011 Tohoku-Chiho Taiheiyo-Oki EarthquakeDevastating damage in the Tohoku region of Japan occurred during and after the earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku earthquake on March 11, 2011. The AIJ (Architectural Institute of Japan) dispatched reconnaissance teams into the field to obtain basic facts on the damage to buildings due to the massive ground motions and resultant tsunami. Their mission included collecting infor-mation on the characteristics of the earthquake itself and the observed major ground motions and tsunamis throughout the area. For the structural damage investigation, buildings are classified by their type of construction, namely, steel buildings, reinforced concrete buildings, wooden houses, etc.

Features 7 The only official reconnaissance report of the Architectural Institute of Japan 7 Full of concrete information on building damages in the Tohoku and Kanto regions 7 Mainly consists of field information in the damaged areas without detailed analysis

Contents Outline of the Survey.- Summary of the Dama-ge.- Strong Motions, Geology, and Tsunamis.-Earthquake and Strong Motions.- Geology, Topography, and Ground Conditions.- Tsunamis .-Damage Summary in each Building and Material Category.- Wooden Houses.- Reinforced Concrete Buildings.- Steel-RC Buildings.-Resisting Wall Buildings.- Steel Buildings.- Non-Structural Elements.- Ground and Foundation Failure.- His-torical Buildings.

Fields of interestsCivil Engineering; Basics of Construction; Natural Hazards



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2012. Approx. 360 p. 555 illus., 514 in color. (Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering, Volume 23) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-4-431-54096-0

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P. Ariza, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain (Ed)

Micromechanics of Defects in SolidsThis volume presents recent developments in the theory of defects and the mechanics of material forces. The book constitutes a selection of the contributions presented at the International Sym-posium on Defect and Material Mechanics (IS-DMM2011), held inSeville,Spain, June 2011. The ISDMM series of symposia provides a rare and much needed forum for bringing together a diver-se group of researchers from various areas ranging from theoretical, experimental and computational modeling of the mechanics of materials.

Features 7 Broad range of applications 7 Contributions by world leading experts 7 Unique approach to the subject

Contents Preface.- Numerical simulation of intergranular and transgranular crack propagation in ferroelec-tric polycrystals.- Microstructure and stray electric fields at surface cracks in ferroelectrics.- Double kink mechanisms for discrete dislocations in BCC crystals.- The expanding spherical inhomo-geneity with transformation strain.- A new model of damage: a moving thick layer approach.- On configurational forces at boundaries in fracture mechanics.- HotQC simulation of nanovoid growth under tension in copper.- Coupled phase transformations and plasticity as a field theory of deformation incompatibility.- Continuum strain-gradient elasticity from discrete valence force field theory for diamond-like crystals.

Fields of interestsContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Mechanics



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2012. X, 250 p. 69 illus., 31 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-4625-1

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T. Astarita, G. M. Carlomagno, Univerità Napoli Federico II, Italy

Infrared Thermography for Thermo-Fluid-DynamicsInfrared thermography is a measurement technique that enables to obtain non intrusive measurements of surface temperatures. One of the interesting features of this technique is its ability to measure a full two dimensional map of the surface temperature and for this reason it has been widely used as a flow visualization technique. Since the temperature measurements can be extremely accurate it is possible, by using a heat flux sensor, also to measure convective heat transfer coefficient distributions on a surface making the technique de facto quantitative. This book, starting from the ba-sic theory of infrared thermography and heat flux sensor guides, both the experienced researcher and the young student, in the correct application of this powerful technique to various practical problems. A significant number of examples and applications are also examined in detail.

Features 7 Introduction into this very accurate surface temperature measurement methods 7 Examines a significant number of examples and applications in detail 7 Guides both, the experienced resear-cher and the young student

Contents Introduction and historical background.- Ba-sic radiation heat transfer theory .- Heat Flux sensors.- Restoration of infrared thermograms.- Applications.

Fields of interestsEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Measurement Science and Instrumentation; Security Science and Technology



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2012. VI, 244 p. (Experimental Fluid Mechanics) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-29507-2

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J. G. Atallah, Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU), Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon; M. Ismail, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

Integrated Frequency Synthesis for Convergent Wireless SolutionsThis book describes the design and implementati-on of an electronic subsystem called the frequency synthesizer, which is a very important building block for any wireless transceiver. The discussion includes several new techniques for the design of such a subsystem which include the usage modes of the wireless device, including its support for several leading-edge wireless standards.

Features 7 Provides up-to-date design information regar-ding one of the most complex subsystems used in state-of-the-art wireless devices 7 Describes a wireless front-end solution designed to provide an always-best-connected solution, based on a wireless detector called Sniffer, that searches for an alternative connection while the main connection is running 7 Includes realistic implementations of subsystem co-design

Contents Introduction.- Wireless Transceivers and Frequency Synthesis.- Multi-standard Wireless Front-ends.- Case Study: Handover with WLAN, WiMAX and 3G.- Frequency Synthesizers.- Case Studies of PPL Enhancements.- Choice of Sigma-Delta Modulation.- Case Study: A WiMax/WLAN/LTE Synthesizer.- Implementation: A WiMax/WLAN/LTE Synthesizer.- Calibration Enabling First-Pass Success.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelect-ronics, Instrumentation; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due May 2012

2012. XVI, 180 p. 114 illus., 2 in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1465-0

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K. T. Atanassov, CLBME-Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria

On Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets TheoryThis book aims to be a comprehensive and ac-curate survey of state-of-art research on intuitio-nistic fuzzy sets theory and could be considered a continuation and extension of the author´s previous book on Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets, publis-hed by Springer in 1999 (Atanassov, Krassimir T., Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets, Studies in Fuzziness and soft computing, ISBN 978-3-7908-1228-2, 1999). Since the aforementioned book has appeared, the research activity of the author within the area of intuitionistic fuzzy sets has been expanding into many directions. The results of the author´s most recent work covering the past 12 years as well as the newest general ideas and open problems in this field have been therefore collected in this new book.

Features 7 State-of-art research on Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets Theory 7 Comprehensive report of the past twelve years research of the author (and not only) on intuitionistic fuzzy sets theory 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents On the concept of IFSs.- Operations and relations over IFSs.- Geometrical interpretations of IFSs.- Modal and topological operators.- Extended modal operators.- Other types of operators.- Norms and metrics over IFSs.- Intuitionistic Fuzzy Relations (IFRs).- New intuitionistic fuzzy operations.- On two new extensions of intuitionis-tic fuzzy sets.- Concluding remarks.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Mathematical Logic and Foundations; Number Theory



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2012. XII, 280 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 283) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-29126-5

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F. Aznar, S. Celma, B. Calvo, University of Zaragoza, Spain

CMOS Receiver Front-ends for Gigabit Short-Range Optical CommunicationsThis book describes optical receiver solutions integrated in standard CMOS technology, attaining high-speed short-range transmission within cost-effective constraints. These techniques support short reach applications, such as local area networks, fiber-to-the-home and multimedia systems in cars and homes. The authors show how to implement the optical front-end in the same technology as the subsequent digital circuitry, leading to integration of the entire receiver system in the same chip. The presentation focuses on CMOS receiver design targeting gigabit transmis-sion along a low-cost, standardized plastic optical fiber up to 50m in length.

Features 7 Reviews optical communications, including long-haul transmission systems and emerging applications focused on short-range 7 Explains necessary fundamentals, such as characteristics of a data signal, system requirements affecting receiver design and key parameters in receiver design 7 Covers the complete design flow of op-tical CMOS receivers, from analysis of theoretical fundamentals of optical transmission to the final architecture aimed for a short-range application at gigabit transmission

Contents Introduction.- Optical Signal Transmission.- Transimpedance Amplifier.- Post-Amplifier.-POF Receiver.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelec-tronics, Instrumentation; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering



Due May 2012

2012. XIX, 193 p. 192 illus. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-3463-4

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C. Bajer, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland; B. Dyniewicz, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warszawa, Poland

Numerical Analysis of Vibrations of Structures under Moving Inertial LoadMoving inertial loads are applied to structures in civil engineering, robotics, and mechanical engineering. Some fundamental books exist, as well as thousands of research papers. Well known is the book by L. Frýba, Vibrations of Solids and Structures Under Moving Loads, which describes almost all problems concerning non-inertial loads. This book presents broad description of numerical tools successfully applied to structural dynamic analysis. Physically we deal with non-conservative systems. The discrete approach formulated with the use of the classical finite element method re-sults in elemental matrices, which can be directly added to global structure matrices.

Features 7 Presents broad description of numerical tools successfully applied to structural dynamic analysis 7 Presents recent research on Numerical analysis of vibrations of structures under moving inertial load 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- Analytical solutions.- Semi-ana-lytical methods.- Review of numerical methods of solution.- Classical numerical methods of time integration.- Space–time finite element me-thod.- Space–time finite elements and a moving load.- The Newmark method and a moving inertial load.- Meshfree methods in moving load problems.- Examples of applications.

Fields of interestsStructural Mechanics; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Mechanics



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2012. XII, 284 p. (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics, Volume 65) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-29547-8

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V. E. Balas, University of Arad, Romania; J. Fodor, A. Varkonyi-Koczy, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary (Eds)

New Concepts and Applications in Soft ComputingThe book provides a sample of research on the innovative theory and applications of soft compu-ting paradigms. The idea of Soft Computing was initiated in 1981 when Professor Zadeh published his first paper on soft data analysis and constantly evolved ever since.

Features 7 State of the art of Soft Computing New concepts and applications in Soft Compu-ting 7 Written by leading experts in this field 7 Includes recent theoretical foundations and practical applications as extended works pre-sented in the International Workshop SOFA 2009, SOFA 2010 and additional papers

Contents From the content: Combined Haar-Hilbert and Log-Gabor Based Iris Encoders.- Single-stroke Character Recognition with Fuzzy Method.- Color-based Image Retrieval Approaches Using a Relevance Feedback Scheme.- Real-valued Impli-cation as Generalized Boolean Polynomial.- Value Generator of Maximum Power Point Coordinates of the Photovoltaic Panel External Characteristic.- Shadowed Fuzzy Sets: A Framework with More Freedom Degrees for Handling Uncertainties than Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Sets and Lower Computati-onal Complexity than General Type-2 Fuzzy Sets.

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



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2012. XII, 278 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 417) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-28958-3

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S. Banerjee, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia; L. Rondoni, Polotecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy; M. Mitra, Camellia School of Engineering and Technology, Kolkata, India (Eds)

Applications of Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics in Science and Engineering - Vol. 2Chaos and nonlinear dynamics initially develo-ped as a new emergent field with its foundation in physics and applied mathematics. The highly generic, interdisciplinary quality of the insights gained in the last few decades has spawned myriad applications in almost all branches of science and technology—and even well beyond. Wherever the quantitative modeling and analysis of complex, nonlinear phenomena are required, chaos theory and its methods can play a key role.

Features 7 Features state-of-the-art, concrete and real-world applications in various fields of engineering/applied sciences 7 Contributions written by active and leading research groups 7 Useful as both a reference and recipe handbook of success-ful application

Contents Part 1: Nonlinearity in Control Systems and Geo Engineering.- Part 2: Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos in Electronics.- Part 3: Nonlinear Dyna-mics in Stochastic Networks.- Part 4: Nonlinear Dynamics in Transport and Mechanical Enginee-ring.- Part 5: Chaos Theory in Communication and Cryptography.

Fields of interestsVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Nonlinear Dynamics; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering



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2012. VIII, 348 p. 147 illus., 77 in color. (Understanding Complex Systems) Hardcover7 approx. $169.00ISBN 978-3-642-29328-3

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B. Calvo, E. Peña, University of Zaragoza, Spain (Eds)

Patient-Specific Computational ModelingThis book addresses patient-specific modeling. It integrates computational modeling, experimental procedures, imagine clinical segmentation and mesh generation with the finite element me-thod (FEM) to solve problems in computational biomedicine and bioengineering. Specific areas of interest include cardiovascular problems, ocular and muscular systems and soft tissue modeling. Patient-specific modeling has been the subject of serious research over the last seven years and interest in the area is continually growing and this area is expected to further develop in the near future.

Features 7 Includes new numerical algorithms for clinical applications 7 Points out future directions of computational modeling for clinical applica-tions 7 Contains application examples to solve bioengineering problems

Contents 1. Bringing vascular biomechanics into clinical practice. Simulation-based decisions for elective abdominal aortic aneurysms repair.- 2. A subject-specific framework to inform musculoskeletal modelling: Outcomes from the IUPS Physiome Project.- 3. Patient specific computational model-ling in cardiovascular mechanics.- 4. Modeling the human heart under acute ischemia.- 5. Detailing patient specific modelling to aid clinical decision-making.- 6. Computational analysis of flow and stress patterns in patient specific thoracic aortic aneurysm models.- 7. Patient-specific biomecha-nical framework for aiding clinical decisions in eye surgery.

Fields of interestsBiomedical Engineering; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Health Informatics



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2012. VIII, 196 p. 111 illus., 96 in color. (Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics, Volume 5) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-4551-3

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S. Chakrabartty, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

CMOS Integrated Circuits for Self-powered and Energy-scavenging SystemsThis book describes the fundamental principles of designing integrated circuits used for sensors that operate by scavenging energy from the environ-ment.

Features 7 Describes fundamentals of energy scavenging, using concepts from different engineering disci-plines and unifying them from the perspective of an electrical engineer 7 Presents examples of CMOS circuits used in energy scavenging and discusses their performance limitations 7 Inclu-des case studies of energy harvesting integrated circuits which have been successfully applied to biomedical engineering and structural health monitoring

Contents Overview of energy scavenging and self-powering sensors.- CMOS devices for energy scavenging.- Energy scavenging sensors and transducers.- Piezoelectric energy scavengers.- Principles of optimal energy scavenging.- Micro-energy storage techniques.- Micro-energy Conditioning Cir-cuits.- Micro-energy Conversion Circuits.- DSP Techniques for Energy Scavenging.- ASP Tech-niques for Energy Scavenging.- Sensor Telemetry and Interrogation.- Case study: Self-powered Fatigue Monitoring Sensors.- Conclusions and Discussions.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelect-ronics, Instrumentation; Energy Systems



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2012. 200 p. 75 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9576-6

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J. J. Connor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; S. Faraji, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MA, USA

Fundamentals of Structural EngineeringFeatures 7 Emphasizes problem-based understanding of structural behavior 7 Organizes chapters by structural types 7 Provides balanced, seam-less treatment of both classic and contemporary computer-based analysis methods 7 Offers extensive sample problems and detailed solutions to problems of structural analysis 7 Cultiva-tes intuitive thinking about structural behavi-or 7 Incorporates input data operable with nu-merous widely used engineering design software packages 7 Features 900 figures and graphs

Contents Part I Statically Determinate Structures.- Intro-duction to Structural Engineering .- Statically Determinate Truss Structures.- Statically Deter-minate Beams .- Statically Determinate Plane Frames.- Cable Structures.- Statically Determinate Curved Members.- Shallow Foundations.- Vertical Retaining Wall Structures.- Part II Statically In-determinate Structures.- The Force Method.- The Displacement Method.- Approximate Methods for Estimating Forces in Statically Indeterminate Structures.- Finite Element Displacement Method for Framed Structures.- Multi-Span Horizontal Structures.- Lateral Load Issues for Buildings.- Vertical Loads on Multi-Story Buildings.

Fields of interestsStructural Mechanics; Appl.Mathematics/Compu-tational Methods of Engineering; Civil Enginee-ring

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due July 2012

2012. XX, 1308 p. 457 illus., 29 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-3261-6

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E. Csanády, E. Magoss, University of West-Hungary Sopron, Hungary

Mechanics of Wood MachiningWood is one of the most valuable materials for mankind, and since our earliest days wood materi-als have been widely used. Today we have modern woodworking machine and tools; however, the raw wood materials available are continuously declining. Therefore we are forced to use this precious material more economically, reducing waste wherever possible. This new textbook on the “Mechanics of Wood Machining” combines the quantitative, mathematical analysis of the mechanisms of wood processing with practical recommendations and solutions.

Features 7 Presents a comprehensive summary of the mechanics of wood processing 7 Contributes to a better understanding of the physical phenomena of woodworking processes 7 Addresses both practitioners and graduate students in wood-engineering

Contents Mechanics of the cutting process.- Thermal loading in cutting tools.- Operating parameters of wood cutting tools.- The energy requirement of cutting.- Vibration of the tools and workpieces.- The stability of wood working tools.- Tool wear.- Surface roughness.

Fields of interestsOperating Procedures, Materials Treatment; Wood Science & Technology; Machinery and Machine Elements



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2nd ed. 2012. Approx. 200 p. 190 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-29954-4

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S. de Oliveira Junior, Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

ExergyProduction, Cost and Renewability

Bridging the gap between concepts derived from Second Law of Thermodynamics and their application to Engineering practice, the property exergy and the exergy balance can be a tool for analyzing and improving the performance of energy conversion processes.

Features 7 Includes case studies of real processes and industrial plants 7 Enables readers to use exergy and thermoeconomic analysis to optimize their own processes 7 Demonstrates the application of the second law of thermodynamics to enginee-ring practices

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Exergy: exergy costing and renewability analysis of energy conversion pro-cesses.- 3. Exergy and thermoeconomic analysis of power plants, refrigeration and polygenerati-on systems.- 4. Exergy evaluation of petroleum production and refining processes.- 5. chemical processes analysis and improvement.- 6. Exergy analysis and parametric improvement of the com-bined production of sugar, ethanol and electrici-ty.- 7. Exergy and renewability analysis of liquid biofuels production routes.- 8. Exergy method for conception and assessment of aircraft systems .- 9. Exergy analysis and environmental impact.- 10. Exergy analysis and human body behavior.

Fields of interestsEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Renewable and Green Energy; Simulati-on and Modeling



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2012. XXXIV, 361 p. 164 illus., 45 in color. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4164-8

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R. Du, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China; L. Xie, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks„The Mechanics of Mechanical Watches and Clocks“ presents historical views and mathema-tical models of mechanical watches and clocks. Although the mechanical clock is over three hundred years old and is still a popular luxury item today, its theory has never been examined in detail as in this book. The illustrations and computer animations are unique and have never been published before. It will be of significant interest to researchers in mechanical engineering, watchmakers and clockmakers, and people with an engineering background who are interested in mechanical watches and clocks. It will also inspire people in other science and technology fields, such as mechanical engineering, electronics enginee-ring, to advance their designs. Professor Ruxu Du works at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. Assistant Professor Longhan Xie works at the South China University of Technology, China.

Features 7 Unique presentation on the historical view and mathematical model of mechanical watch and clock 7 Step-by-step illustration and computer animation for better understanding 7 Easy to read and yet have all important details

Contents Introduction.- A Brief History of Mechanical Watch and Clock.- The Mechanics of Swiss Lever Escapement.- The Mechanic of the Spiral Spring.- Automatic Winding Device.- Gear and Power Transmission.- Concluding Remarks.

Fields of interestsTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Mechanical Engineering; Mechanics



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2012. XI, 179 p. 151 illus., 138 in color. (History of Mechanism and Machine Science, Volume 21) Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-29307-8

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C. C. Enz, CSEM SA, Neuchatel, Switzerland; A. Kaiser, IEMN, Lille, France (Eds)

MEMS-based Circuits and Systems for Wireless CommunicationMEMS-based Circuits and Systems for Wire-less Communications provides comprehensive coverage of RF-MEMS technology from device to system level.

Features 7 Presents a broad overview of RF MEMS technology 7 Covers MEMS devices, oscillators, filters and complete systems 7 Focuses on the properties and modeling of MEMS 7 Provides updated information on recent developments in the area of MEMS, circuits and systems

Contents Part I. NEMS/MEMS Devices.- 1. Thin Film Bulk Acoustic Wave Resonators.- 2. Contour-Mode Aluminum Nitride Piezoelectric MEMS Reso-nators and Filters.- 3. Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems (NEMS).- 4. Future Trends in Acou-stic RF MEMS Devices.- Part II: MEMS-based Circuits.- 5. The Design of Low-power High-Q Oscillators.- 6. 5.4 GHz 0.35µm BiCMOS FBAR-based Single-ended and Balanced Oscillators in Above-IC Technology.- 7. Low Power Quadrature Oscillator Design Using BAW Resonators.- 8. Tunable BAW Filters.- Part III: MEMS-based Systems.- 9. A MEMS-enabled Two-receiver Chip-set for Asynchronous Networks.- 10. A 2.4 GHz Narrowband MEMS-based Radio.- 11. A Digitally Controlled FBAR Frequency Reference.- 12. A Robust Wireless Sensor Node for in-Tire-Pressure Monitoring.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Communications Engineering, Networks



Due August 2012

2012. Approx. 350 p. 252 illus. (Integrated Circuits and Systems) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8797-6

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E. Grayver, The Aerospace Corporation, Manhattan Beach, CA, USA

Implementing Software Defined RadioSoftware Defined Radio makes wireless commu-nications easier, more efficient, and more reliable. This book bridges the gap between academic research and practical implementation. When be-ginning a project, practicing engineers, technical managers, and graduate students can save count-less hours by considering the concepts presented in these pages. The author covers the myriad options and trade-offs available when selecting an appropriate hardware architecture. As demons-trated here, the choice between hardware- and software-centric architecture can mean the diffe-rence between meeting an aggressive schedule and bogging down in endless design iterations. Be-cause of the author’s experience overseeing dozens of failed and successful developments, he is able to present many real-life examples.

Features 7 Discusses practical aspects of SDR implemen-tation 7 Covers software and hardware develop-ment paradigms suitable for development 7 Pre-sents real-live examples of prototype and field radios as well as examples from commercial, military, and the aerospace industry

Contents What Is a Radio?.- What Is a Software Defined Ra-dio?.- Why SDR?.- Disadvantages of SDR.- Signal Processing Devices.- Signal Processing Architectu-res.- SDR Standardization.- Software-centric SDR Platforms.- Radio Frequency Front End Architec-tures.- State-of-the-Art SDR Components.- Deve-lopment Tools and Flows.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestsCommunications Engineering, Networks; Circuits and Systems; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due June 2012

2012. XVIII, 273 p. 155 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9331-1

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D. H. Allen, University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX, USA

Introduction to the Mechanics of Deformable SolidsBars and Beams

Introduction to the Mechanics of Deformable Solids: Bars and Beams introduces the theory of beams and bars, including axial, torsion, and bending loading and analysis of bars that are sub-jected to combined loadings, including resulting complex stress states using Mohr’s circle. The book provides failure analysis based on maximum stress criteria and introduces design using models deve-loped in the text. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes fundamentals, including consistent mathematical notation.

Features 7 Features a highly visual pedagogy that empha-sizes how visual representation of models leads to mathematical models 7 Pays careful attention to the history of mechanics and includes a historical chapter 7 Includes a separate chapter on structu-ral design 7 Maintains congruity of notation and approach to all mechanics models 7 Features 200 illustrations

Contents A Short History of Mechanics.- Mechanics of Materials.- Theory of Uniaxial Bars.- Theory of Cylindrical Bars Subjected to Torsion.- Theory of Beams.- Stress and Failure Analysis.- Introduc-tion to Structural Design.- Appendix Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials.

Fields of interestsStructural Mechanics; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due August 2012

2013. XVII, 307 p. 138 illus., 85 in color. Hardcover7 $89.95ISBN 978-1-4614-4002-4

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F. Hartmann, University of Kassel, Germany

Green‘s Functions and Finite ElementsThis book elucidates how Finite Element methods look like from the perspective of Green’s functions, and shows new insights into the mathematical the-ory of Finite Elements. Practically, this new view on Finite Elements enables the reader to better assess solutions of standard programs and to find better model of a given problem. The book syste-matically introduces the basic concepts how Finite Elements fulfill the strategy of Green’s functions and how approximating of Green’s functions. It discusses in detail the discretization error and shows that are coherent with the strategy of “goal oriented refinement”. The book also gives much attention to the dependencies of FE solutions from the parameter set of the model.

Features 7 Combines a classical mathematical tool with the standard Finite Element Methods 7 Gi-ves new insights to the Finite Element me-thods 7 Help to find the best Finite Element model to a given problem

Contents Basic concepts.- Finite elements and Green‘s func-tions.- The discretization error.- Modeling error.

Fields of interestsContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis; Structural Mechanics



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2012. XII, 310 p. 148 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-29522-5

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B. L. Hoskins, J. A. Milke, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA

Study of Movement Speeds Down StairsThe Study of Movement Speeds Down Stairs closely examines forty-three unique case studies on movement patterns down stairwells. These studies include observations made during eva-cuation drills, others made during normal usage, interviews with people after fire evacuations, recommendations made from compiled studies, and detailed results from laboratory studies. The methodology used in each study for calculating density and movement speed, when known, are also presented, and this book identifies an additional seventeen variables linked to altering movement speeds. The Study of Movement Speeds Down Stairs is intended for researchers as a refe-rence guide for evaluating pedestrian evacuation dynamics down stairwells. Practitioners working in a related field may also find this book invalu-able.

Contents Study Types.- Measurement Methods.- Additional Variables.- Summary.- Appendix A: Details of Previous Studies.

Fields of interestsCivil Engineering; Behavioural Sciences; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity



Due May 2012

2012. X, 72 p. 3 illus., 1 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Fire) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-3972-1

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P. Hu, N. Ma, L.-z. Liu, Y.-g. Zhu, Dalian University of Technology, China

Theories, Methods and Numerical Technology of Sheet Metal Cold and Hot FormingAnalysis, Simulation and Engineering Applications

Over the last 15 years, the application of innova-tive steel concepts in the automotive industry has increased steadily. Numerical simulation techno-logy of hot forming of high-strength steel allows engineers to modify the formability of hot forming steel metals and to optimize die design schemes.

Features 7 Combines a number of key areas related to sheet metal forming 7 Gives practical applica-tions for the automotive industry 7 Provides va-rious calculation methods of cold and hot forming

Contents 1.The introduction of sheet metal forming techno-logy.- 2. The basics and equipments of sheet metal forming.- 3. Hot forming process.- 4. The basic mechanical properties and experimental verifi-cation for hot forming steel.- 5. The basic theory and constitutive equation of high strength steel for hot forming.- 6. Microscopic constitutive models of single crystal and polycrystal.- 7. Hot forming simulation algorithms of high strength steels.- 8. Numerical Simulation of high strength steel plate?s hot forming.- 9.Features of hot forming graded composite material and its experiment and simulation.- 10. Simulation and optimization on service performance of hot forming parts.

Fields of interestsAutomotive Engineering; Metallic Materials; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design



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2012. X, 245 p. 166 illus., 27 in color. With online files/update. (Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4098-6

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P. Ignaciuk, University of Łódz, Poland; A. Bartoszewicz, Technical University of Łódź, Poland

Congestion Control in Data Transmission NetworksSliding Mode and Other Designs

Congestion Control in Data Transmission Net-works details the modeling and control of data traffic in communication networks.

Features 7 Broad literature overview give the reader a solid background on the evolution of congesti-on control techniques in the history of modern networking 7 Numerous examples facilitate understanding of the key aspects of data flow regulation in communication networks 7 Tho-rough discussion of unique modeling solutions enable the designer to apply advanced techniques of control theory to network analysis and protocol upgrade 7 A separate chapter is provided to fa-miliarize the reader with the design methods and characteristics of sliding-mode control

Contents Introduction.- Congestion Control in Data Transmission Networks: An Historical Perspec-tive.- Fundamentals of Sliding-mode Controller Design.- Flow Control in Continuous-time Sys-tems.- Flow Control in a Single-source Discrete-time System.- Flow Control in a Multi-source Discrete-time System.- Flow Control in Sampled-data Systems.- Discrete Sliding-mode Conges-tion Control in TCP Networks. Summary and Conclusions. Appendices: Simulations Performed with NS2 Network Simulator; Control-theoretic Concepts.

Fields of interestsControl; Computer Communication Networks; Communications Engineering, Networks



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2012. XVI, 385 p. 207 illus., 163 in color. (Communications and Control Engineering) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4146-4

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B. Juurlink, M. Alvarez-Mesa, C. C. Chi, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany; A. Azevedo, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands; C. Meenderinck, intellimagic, Leiden, The Netherlands; A. Ramirez, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

Scalable Parallel Programming Applied to H.264/AVC DecodingExisting software applications should be redesi-gned if programmers want to benefit from the performance offered by multi- and many-core ar-chitectures. Performance scalability now depends on the possibility of finding and exploiting enough Thread-Level Parallelism (TLP) in applications for using the increasing numbers of cores on a chip. Video decoding is an example of an application domain with increasing computational requi-rements every new generation. This is due, on the one hand, to the trend towards high quality video systems (high definition and frame rate, 3D displays, etc) that results in a continuous increase in the amount of data that has to be processed in real-time. On the other hand, there is the requi-rement to maintain high compression efficiency which is only possible with video codes like H.264/AVC that use advanced coding techniques. In this book, the parallelization of H.264/AVC decoding is presented as a case study of parallel programming. H.

Contents Introduction.- Understanding the Application: An Overview of the H.264 Standard.- Discovering the Parallelism: Task-level Parallelism in H.264 Decoding.- Exploiting Parallelism: the 2D-Wave.- Extracting More Parallelism: the 3D-Wave.- Addressing the Bottleneck: Parallel Entropy Deco-ding.- Putting It All Together: A Fully Parallel and Efficient H.264 Decoder.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Program-ming Techniques



Due May 2012

2012. V, 105 p. 35 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science) Softcover7 approx. $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-2229-7

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C. Kühnel, Technical University Berlin, Germany

Quantifying Quality Aspects of Multimodal Interactive SystemsThis book systematically addresses the quantifica-tion of quality aspects of multimodal interactive systems. The conceptual structure is based on a schematic view on human-computer interaction where the user interacts with the system and perceives it via input and output interfaces. Thus, aspects of multimodal interaction are analyzed first, followed by a discussion of the evaluation of output and input and concluding with a view on the evaluation of a complete system.

Features 7 Addresses systematically the quantification of quality aspects of multimodal interactive systems 7 Analyzes the user interaction and the user perception via input and output inter-faces 7 Evaluates the complete system

Contents Introduction and Motivation.- Evaluating Mul-timodal Systems.- The Multimodal Interactive System: INSPIRE Me.- Quantifying Multimodal Interaction Behaviour.- Quantifying Output Qua-lity Aspects.- Quantifying Input Quality Aspects.- Quantifying Quality Aspects of a Multimodal Interactive System.- Conclusion.- INSPIRE Me – Graphics.- Experiments.- Multimodal Interaction Parameters.- Dialogue- and communication-rela-ted interaction parameters.- Cognitive Demand, USE and Quesi.- Embodied Conversational Agents Scale (ECAS).- Glossary.- References.

Fields of interestsSignal,Image and Speech Processing; User Inter-faces and Human Computer Interaction



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2012. XII, 193 p. 37 illus. (T-Labs Series in Telecommunication Services) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-29601-7

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O. Y. Kwong, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

New Perspectives on Computational and Cognitive Strategies for Word Sense DisambiguationCognitive and Computational Strategies for Word Sense Disambiguation examines cognitive strategies by humans and computational strategies by machines, for WSD in parallel. Focusing on a psychologically valid property of words and sen-ses, author Oi Yee Kwong discusses their concrete-ness or abstractness and draws on psycholinguistic data to examine the extent to which existing lexi-cal resources resemble the mental lexicon as far as the concreteness distinction is concerned. The text also investigates the contribution of different knowledge sources to WSD in relation to this very intrinsic nature of words and senses.

Features 7 Addresses the cognitive and computatio-nal models of WSD in parallel for their mutual validation and advancement 7 Informs lexical resource construction, suggesting additio-nal sense organization with psycholinguistic evidence 7 Explores potential for synergy of computer science and psychology for improving WSD in natural language applications

Contents Word Senses and Problem Definition.- Methods for Automatic WSD.- Lessons Learned from Eva-luation.- The Psychology of WSD.- Sense Concre-teness and Lexical Activation.- Lexical Sensitivity of WSD: An Outlook.

Fields of interestsSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Communica-tions Engineering, Networks; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction



Due June 2012

2012. X, 110 p. 6 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering / SpringerBriefs in Speech Technology) Hardcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1319-6

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J. Lenarčič, J. Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia; T. Bajd, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia; M. Stanišić, Notre Dam University, Notre Dame, IN, USA

Robot MechanismsThis book provides a comprehensive introduction to the area of robot mechanisms, primarily con-sidering industrial manipulators and humanoid arms. The book is intended for both teaching and self-study. Emphasis is given to the fundamentals of kinematic analysis and the design of robot mechanisms. The coverage of topics is untypical. The focus is on robot kinematics. The book creates a balance between theoretical and practical aspects in the development and application of robot mechanisms, and includes the latest achievements and trends in robot science and technology.

Features 7 Latest results in an active field 7 Balance between theory and practice 7 Recommended supplementary course text

Contents Kinematics of Rigid Bodies.- Mechanisms.- Serial Mechanisms.- Evaluation of Mechanisms.- Singu-lar Planes and Dextrous Robot Mechanisms.- Re-dundant Mechanisms.- Parallel Mechanisms.- Ro-bot Contact.- Robot Grasp.- Kinematic Model of the Human Hand.-Index.

Fields of interestsRobotics and Automation; Applications of Mathe-matics; Mechanics



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2012. XIV, 354 p. 80 illus. (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Volume 60) Hardcover7 $99.00ISBN 978-94-007-4521-6

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Z. Li, Shanghai Jiaotong University, PR China; C. Yang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; L. Fan, Shanghai Jiantong University, PR China

Advanced Control of Wheeled Inverted Pendulum SystemsAdvanced Control of Wheeled Inverted Pendulum Systems is an orderly presentation of recent ideas for overcoming the complications inherent in the control of wheeled inverted pendulum (WIP) systems, in the presence of uncertain dynamics, nonholonomic kinematic constraints as well as underactuated configurations. The text leads the reader in a theoretical exploration of problems in kinematics, dynamics modeling, advanced control design techniques and trajectory generation for WIPs. An important concern is how to deal with various uncertainties associated with the nominal model, WIPs being characterized by unstable ba-lance and unmodelled dynamics and being subject to time-varying external disturbances for which accurate models are hard to come by.

Features 7 Shows the reader current ideas on wheeled mobile robot control 7 Gives the investigator a self-contained guide to the mobile version of a standard control test system 7 Shows the reader how to actualize concepts of nonlinear control in a real system

Contents Mathematical Preliminaries.- Modeling of the MWIP System.- Path Planning and Motion Generation.- Linear Control Methods.- Nonlinear Control Methods.- Model-reference Adaptive Control.- Model-free Intelligent Control.- Lear-ning Impedance Control.- Conclusions and Perspectives.

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



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2012. XIV, 270 p. 97 illus., 26 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2962-2

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S.-J. Liu, Southeast University, Nanjing, PR China; M. Krstic, University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA, USA

Stochastic Averaging and Stochastic Extremum SeekingStochastic Averaging and Extremum Seeking treats methods inspired by attempts to understand the seemingly non-mathematical question of bacterial chemotaxis and their application in other environments.

Features 7 For engineers the text develops a stochastic version of increasingly popular deterministic extremum-seeking algorithms 7 Demonstrates to the mathematician how stochastic averaging theory can be used as a tool for studying stability rather than just approximation 7 Stochastic algorithms are intuitive and connect with the huge field of stochastic optimization 7 Shows how control ideas derived from study of a biological system can be generalized into other widely-diffe-rent fields of application

Contents Stochastic Averaging for Aymptotic Stabili-ty.- Stochastic Averaging for Practical Stability.- Single-parameter Stochastic Extremum Seeking.- Stochastic Source Seeking for Nonholonomic Vehicles.- Stochastic Source Seeking with Tuning of Forward Velocity.- Multi-parameter Stochastic Extremum Seeking and Slope Seeking.- Stochastic Nash Equilibrium Seeking for Games with Gene-ral Nonlinear Payoffs.- Nash Equilibrium Seeking for Quadratic Games and Application to Oligopoly Markets and Vehicle Deployment.- Newton-based Stochastic Extremum Seeking.

Fields of interestsControl; Calculus of Variations and Optimal Con-trol; Optimization; Game Theory/Mathematical Methods



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2012. XII, 260 p. 45 illus., 29 in color. (Communications and Control Engineering) Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4086-3

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H. Marien, K.U. Leuven ESAT-MICAS, Belgium; M. Steyaert, K.U. Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium; P. Heremans, IMEC, Leuven, Belgium

Analog Organic ElectronicsBuilding Blocks for Organic Smart Sensor Systems on Foil

This book provides insight into organic electronics technology and in analog circuit techniques that can be used to increase the performance of both analog and digital organic circuits. It explores the domain of organic electronics technology for ana-log circuit applications, specifically smart sensor systems. It focuses on all the building blocks in the data path of an organic sensor system between the sensor and the digital processing block. Sensors, amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters and DC-DC converters are discussed in detail. Coverage includes circuit techniques, circuit im-plementation, design decisions and measurement results of the building blocks described.

Features 7 Offers readers the first book to focus on analog organic circuit design 7 Discusses organic elec-tronics technology for analog circuit applications in the context of smart sensor systems 7 Descri-bes all building blocks necessary for an organic sensor system between the sensor and the digital processing block 7 Includes circuit techniques, circuit implementation, design decisions and measurement results

Contents Introduction.- Organic Thin-Film Transistor Technology: Properties and Functionality.- Amp-lifier Design.- A/D Conversion.- Sensors.- DC-DC Conversion.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelec-tronics, Instrumentation; Nanotechnology and Microengineering



Due June 2012

2012. XIV, 172 p. 109 illus. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-3420-7

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R. Mauri, University of Pisa, Italy (Ed)

Multiphase Microfluidics: The Diffuse Interface ModelMultiphase flows are typically described assuming that the different phases are separated by a sharp interface, with appropriate boundary conditions. This approach breaks down whenever the lengths-cale of the phenomenon that is being studied is comparable with the real interface thickness, as it happens, for example, in the coalescence and breakup of bubbles and drops, the wetting and de-wetting of solid surfaces and, in general, im micro-devices. The diffuse interface model resolves these problems by assuming that all quantities can vary continuously, so that interfaces have a non-zero thickness, i.e. they are „diffuse“. The contributions in this book review the theory and describe some relevant applications of the diffuse interface model for one-component, two-phase fluids and for liquid binary mixtures, to model multiphase flows in confined geometries.

Features 7 Only book describing the application of the diffuse interface method to multiphase flow modeling 7 Application to micro-engineering is stressed 7 Interfacial phenomena are explained from first principles

Contents Diffuse interface (D.I.) model for muliphase flows.- Phase separation of viscous ternary liquid mixtures.- Dewetting and decomposing films of simple and complex liquids.- Phase-field models.

Fields of interestsEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Nanotech-nology and Microengineering



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2012. VIII, 176 p. 35 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 538) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1226-7

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L. Møller Nielsen, Aalborg University, Denmark; C. Tollestrup, University of Aalborg, Denmark

Creating Shared Understanding in Product Development TeamsHow to ‘Build the Beginning’

Development projects that span different discipli-nes and groups often face problems in establishing a shared understanding of the project’s purpose, deliverables, and direction. Creating Shared Un-derstanding in Product Development Teams: How to ‘Build the Beginning’ uses research-based cases from TC Electronic, The Red Cross, Daimler AG, and Copenhagen Living Lab to demonstrate one approach to this problem complex. It shows how prototyping specific physical artifacts can function as drivers and focal points for creating the much needed shared understanding.

Features 7 Counters the waste of project resources due to ambiguity and lack of real shared understanding in the team by prototyping the project point of departure 7 Provides hands-on tools to involve users and enable the entire team to identify the right user need and scope of the project from the start 7 Forms a facilitation guide that not only describes and exemplifies the methods, but also provides readers with input and inspiration to plan, instruct and facilitate workshops

Contents Theoretical Foundation.- Methodology & Material.- Analysis and Findings I.- Analysis and Findings II.- Analysis and Findings III.

Fields of interestsEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Project Management; Production/Lo-gistics/Supply Chain Management



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2012. X, 150 p. 74 illus., 7 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4179-2

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P. Olszowiec, Elpoautomatyka Polaniec, Staszow, Poland

Insulation Measurement and Supervision in Live AC and DC Unearthed SystemsLow voltage unearthed (IT) AC and DC systems are commonly applied for supply of power and control circuits in industry, transportation, medi-cal objects etc. The main reasons for their use are high reliability and numerous advantages offered by isolating them against ground. Insulation level is a decisive factor for networks operational relia-bility and safety. Insufficient insulation-to-ground resistance can cause various disturbances. Though ground faults in IT systems do not make networks operation impossible, they may cause severe problems with their safe functioning. In this book the most important issues concerning normal ope-ration and ground fault phenomena are described in concise form. Numerous methods of insulation resistance and capacitance measurement in live circuits are presented.

Features 7 Provides insight into important issues concer-ning AC and DC IT systems incl. a basic theory of operation caused by ground insulation deteriora-tion 7 Presents practical methods of insulation resistance and capacitance measurement in live networks with derivation of formulas 7 Presents commonly used monitoring devices and systems and an explanation of their settings selection

Contents Part I: AC IT Systems.- Part II DC IT Systems.- Part III Ac and DC IT Systems.

Fields of interestsElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentati-on; Electrical Engineering



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2012. Approx. 240 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 167) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-29754-0

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D. A. Papa, Broadway Technology, Austin, TX, USA; I. L. Markov, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Multi-Objective Optimization in Physical Synthesis of Integrated Circuits

Features 7 Describes physical synthesis optimization to include accurate transformations operating between the global and local scales 7 Integrates groups of related transformations to break circular dependencies and increase the number of circuit elements that can be jointly optimized to escape local minima 7 Derives several multi-objective optimizations from first observations through complete algorithms and experiments

Contents Part I: Introduction and Prior Art.- Timing Clo-sure for Multi-Million-Gate Integrated Circuits.- State of the Art in Physical Synthesis.- Part II: Local Physical Synthesis and Necessary Analysis Techniques.- Buffer Insertion during Timing-Dri-ven Placement.- Bounded Transactional Timing Analysis.- Gate Sizing During Timing-Driven Placement.- Part III: Broadening the Scope of Circuit Transformations.- Physically-Driven Logic Restructuring.- Logic Restructuring as an Aid to Physical Retiming.- Broadening the Scope of Opti-mization using Partitioning.- Co-Optimization of Latches and Clock Networks.- Conclusions and Future Work.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Microelec-tronics, Instrumentation; Nanotechnology and Microengineering



Due May 2012

2012. VII, 164 p. 61 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 166) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1355-4

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M. Roe, University of Plymouth, UK

Maritime Governance and Policy-MakingA close analysis of the framework of existing governance and the existing jurisdictional arran-gements for shipping and ports reveals that while policy-making is characterized by national consi-derations through flags, institutional representa-tion at all jurisdictions and the inviolability of the state, the commercial, financial, legal and opera-tional environment of the sector is almost wholly global. This governance mismatch means that in practice the maritime industry can avoid policies which it dislikes by trading nations off against one another, while enjoying the freedoms and benefits of a globalized economy. A Post-modern interpretation of this globalized society prompts suggestions for change in maritime policy-making so that the governance of the sector better matches more closely the environment in which shipping and ports operate.

Features 7 Comments on the record of policy-making in the maritime sector and assesses whether the reason for continued policy failure rests with the inadequate governance of the sector 7 Focu-ses upon the inconsistency between an industry dominated by national interests 7 Suggests ways in which this could be achieved to better match policy-making and its application to a globalized world

Contents Failure? What failure?.- Governance.- Hierarchy.- The Nation-State.- Globalization.- Modernism.-Postmodernism.- Maritime Postmodernism in Practice.- So What Next?.

Fields of interestsEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; International Economics; Transpor-tation



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2012. XII, 553 p. 21 illus., 4 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4152-5

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K. Sandrasegaran, L. Wu, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia

A Study on Radio Access Technology Selection AlgorithmsThis book discusses the basic idea of Common Radio Resource Management (CRRM), especially on the Radio Access Technologies selection part of CRRM. It introduces two interaction func-tions (information reporting function and RRM decision support function) and four interaction degrees (from low to very high) of CRRM. Four possible CRRM topologies (CRRM server, integ-rated CRRM, Hierarchical CRRM, and CRRM in user terminals) are described. The book presents different Radio Access Technologies selec-tion algorithms, including single criterion and multiple criteria based algorithms are presented and compares them. Finally, the book analyses the advantages and disadvantages of the different selection algorithms.

Contents Common Radio Resource Management.- Single Criterion Based Algorithms.- Load Balancing Based Algorithms.- Multiple criteria based algo-rithms.

Fields of interestsCommunications Engineering, Networks; Infor-mation Storage and Retrieval; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



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2012. XI, 53 p. 6 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-29398-6

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K.-H. Schwalbe, Lüneburg, Germany; I. Scheider, A. Cornec, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany

Guidelines for Applying Cohesive Models to the Damage Behaviour of Engineering Materials and StructuresThis brief provides guidance for the application of cohesive models to determine damage and frac-ture in materials and structural components. This can be done for configurations with or without a pre-existing crack. Although the brief addres-ses structural behaviour, the methods described herein may also be applied to any deformation induced material damage and failure, e.g. those occurring during manufacturing processes. The methods described are applicable to the behavi-our of ductile metallic materials and structural components made thereof. Hints are also given for applying the cohesive model to other materials.

Feature 7 Describes guidelines for the application of cohesive models to the evolution of damage in materials

Contents Scope and Significance.- Introduction.- Material Characterization.- Applications.- Open Issues.

Fields of interestsContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Numerical Analysis



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2012. XIV, 43 p. 70 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-29493-8

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S. Shakya, Ipswich, UK; R. Santana, Universidad Politécnica de Madri, Spain (Eds)

Markov Networks in Evolutionary ComputationMarkov networks and other probabilistic gra-phical modes have recently received an upsurge in attention from Evolutionary computation community, particularly in the area of Estimation of distribution algorithms (EDAs). EDAs have arisen as one of the most successful experiences in the application of machine learning methods in optimization, mainly due to their efficiency to solve complex real-world optimization problems and their suitability for theoretical analysis. This book focuses on the different steps involved in the conception, implementation and application of EDAs that use Markov networks, and undirected models in general.

Features 7 Offers a systematic presentation of the use of Markov Networks in Evolutionary Computati-on 7 Fills a void in the current literature on the application of PGMs in evolutionary optimizati-on 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Probabilistic Graphical Models and Markov Networks.- A review of Estimation of Distribution Algorithms and Markov networks.- MOA - Markovian Optimisation Algorithm.- DEUM - Distribution Estimation Using Markov Networks.- MN-EDA and the use of clique-based factorisations in EDAs.- Convergence Theorems of Estimation of Distribution Algorithms.- Adaptive Evolutionary Algorithm based on a Cliqued Gibbs Sampling over Graphical Markov Model Structure.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Game Theory/Mathematical Methods



Available

2012. XII, 246 p. (Adaptation, Learning, and Optimization, Volume 14) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-28899-9

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D.-Y. Shang, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Free Convection Film Flows and Heat TransferLaminar free Convection of Phase Flows and Models for Heat-Transfer Analysis

Contents Introduction.- Part I – Theoretical Foundati-on.- Basic Conservation Equations for Laminar Convection.- Review of Falkner-Skan Transfor-mation for Fluid Laminar Free Convection.- A New Similarity Analysis Method for Laminar Free Convection Boundary Layer and Film Flows.- New Method for Treatment of Variable Physical Properties.- Part II – Laminar Free Convection.- Heat Transfer of Laminar Free Convection of Monatomic and Diatomic Gases, Air and Water Vapour with Consideration of Variable Physi-cal Properties.- Heat Transfer of Laminar Free Convection of Polyatomic Gas with Consideration of Variable Physical Properties.- Heat Transfer of Liquid Laminar Free Convection with Considera-tion of Variable Physical Properties.- Experimen-tal Measurements of Free Convection with Large Temperature Difference.- Heat Transfer of Lami-nar Free Convection on an Inclined Flat Plate.- Part III – Film Boiling and Condensation.- Com-plete Mathematical Models of Laminar Free Film Boiling of Liquid with Consideration of Variable Physical Properties.- Velocity and Temperature Fields of Laminar Free Convection Film Boiling of Liquid with Consideration of Variable Physical Properties.- Heat and Mass Transfer of Laminar Free Convection Film Boiling of Liquid with Con-sideration of Variable Physical Properties. [...]

Fields of interestsEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Thermodynamics; Applied and Technical Physics



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2nd ed. 2013. Approx. 500 p. 104 illus., 21 in color. (Heat and Mass Transfer, 0) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-28982-8

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L. Simonian, T. Korman, F. W. Mowrer, D. Phillips, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Smart Grid and NFPA Electrical Safety Codes and StandardsSmart Grid and NFPA Electrical Safety Codes and Standards closely examines the National Fire Protection Association safety codes and standards that currently regulate smart grid technologies. Presented through a series of project tasks, this book analyzes the existing codes, and outlines sug-gestions for amending them, in order to improve smart grid technology. Smart Grid and NFPA Electrical Safety Codes and Standards is intended for practitioners as a reference guide to smart grid technologies and the NFPA’s safety regulations. Researchers working in a related field will also find the book valuable.

Contents Task 1: Technology Review and Safety Assess-ment.- Task 2: Regulatory Review and Gap Assessment.- Task 3: Workshop Presentation.- Task 4: Roadmaps.- Appendix A: Task 1 Comment Resolution Form.- Appendix B: Task 2 Comment Resolution Form.

Fields of interestsEnergy Technology; Civil Engineering; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks



Due May 2012

2011. XV, 95 p. 7 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in Fire) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-3947-9

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J. T. Starczewski, Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland

Advanced Concepts in Fuzzy Logic and Systems with Membership UncertaintyThis book generalizes fuzzy logic systems for different types of uncertainty, including - seman-tic ambiguity resulting from limited perception or lack of knowledge about exact membership functions - lack of attributes or granularity arising from discretization of real data - imprecise description of membership functions - vagueness perceived as fuzzification of conditional attributes. Consequently, the membership uncertainty can be modeled by combining methods of conventi-onal and type-2 fuzzy logic, rough set theory and possibility theory.

Features 7 Original research on type-2 fuzzy set theo-ry 7 The book generalizes fuzzy logic systems for different types of uncertainty and sets new trends in handling of uncertainty with as simple as possible formulations of proposed type-2 and rough-fuzzy methods 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents Uncertainty in Fuzzy Sets.- Algebraic Operations on Fuzzy Valued Fuzzy Sets.- Defuzzification of Uncertain Fuzzy Sets.- Generalized Uncertain Fuzzy Logic Systems.- Uncertainty Generation in Uncertain Fuzzy Logic Systems.- Designing Uncertain Fuzzy Logic Systems.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Simulation and Mo-deling; Engineering Design



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2012. XII, 304 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 284) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-29519-5

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S. Sundaram, N. Sundararajan, R. Savitha, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Supervised Learning with Complex-valued Neural NetworksRecent advancements in the field of telecommu-nications, medical imaging and signal processing deal with signals that are inherently time varying, nonlinear and complex-valued. The time varying, nonlinear characteristics of these signals can be ef-fectively analyzed using artificial neural networks.

Features 7 This book covers recent developments and applications in the area of complex-valued neural networks 7 This book especially addresses researchers and engineers working in the areas of neural networks, communications and signal processing, and also researchers working in the areas of image processing especially in medical image processing 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- Fully Complex-valued Multi Layer Perceptron Networks.- Fully Complex-valued Radial Basis Function Networks.- Performance Study on Complex-valued Function Approximati-on Problems.- Circular Complex-valued Extreme Learning Machine Classifier.- Performance Study on Real-valued Classification Problems.- Com-plex-valued Self-regulatory Resource Allocation Network.- Conclusions and Scope for Futu-reWorks (CSRAN).

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



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2012. XII, 168 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 421) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-29490-7

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Y. Takeda, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan (Ed)

Ultrasonic Doppler Velocity Profiler for Fluid FlowThe ultrasonic velocity profile (UVP) method, first developed in medical engineering, is now widely used in clinical settings. The fluid mechanical basis of UVP was established in investigations by the author and his colleagues with work de-monstrating that UVP is a powerful new tool in experimental fluid mechanics. There are diverse examples, ranging from problems in fundamental fluid dynamics to applied problems in mechanical, chemical, nuclear, and environmental engineering.

Features 7 Textbook for Ultrasonic Doppler Velocimetry (UVP) 7 Covers ultrasonic for fluid flow and ultrasonic Doppler method 7 Describe principle to practice, with various reference data sheets and hints for successful application of this technique to a range of flow configurations

Contents From the Content: Ultrasonic for fluid flow.- Fundamentals of ultrasonic wave.- Acoustic and ultrasonic wave.- Fundamentals of propagati-on.- Ultrasonic Doppler method.- Basics.- Basic Principle.- Pulse Doppler Principle.- Velocity Limitation and constraint.- Position and velocity uncertainty and resolution.- Detection of Doppler frequency.- Quadrature-phase Demodulation.- Practice Backup.-Measurement volume.- Selection of basic frequency.- Seeding.- Conditioning of reflector.- Fluid flow & measurement.- Basic Fluid Mechanics.- Basic equations.- Standard velocity field and system performanc.

Fields of interestsEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Mechanical Engineering; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering



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2012. Approx. 260 p. 200 illus., 160 in color. (Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 101) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-4-431-54025-0

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I. Takewaki, Kyoto University, Japan; A. Moustafa, Minia University, Egypt; K. Fujita, Kyoto University, Japan

Improving the Earthquake Resilience of BuildingsThe worst case approach

Contents 1 Introduction.- 2. Earthquake resilience of high-rise buildings: Case study of the 2011 Tohoku (Japan) earthquake.- 3. Simulation of near-field pulse-like ground motion.- 4. Critical characteri-zation and modeling of pulse-like near-field strong ground motion.- 5. Characteristics of earthquake ground motion of repeated sequences.- 6. Mode-ling critical ground-motion sequences for inelastic structures.- 7. Response of Nonlinear SDOF Structures to Random Acceleration Sequences.- 8. Use of deterministic and probabilistic measures to identify unfavorable earthquake records.- 9. Damage Assessment to Inelastic Structure Under Worst Earthquake Loads.- 10 Critical earthquake loads for SDOF inelastic structures considering evolution of seismic waves.- 11. Critical Correlati-on of Bi-Directional Horizontal Ground Motions.- 12. Optimal placement of viscoelastic dampers and supporting members under variable critical excitations.- 13 Earthquake response bound analysis of uncertain passively controlled buil-dings for robustness evaluation.- 14 Earthquake response bound analysis of uncertain base-isolated buildings for robustness evaluation.- 15. Future Directions.

Fields of interestsBuilding Construction; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences; Geoengineering, Foun-dations, Hydraulics



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2012. XIV, 393 p. 159 illus., 136 in color. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4143-3

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P. Thollander, J. Palm, Linköping University, Sweden

Improving Energy Efficiency in Industrial Energy SystemsAn Interdisciplinary Perspective on Barriers, Energy Audits, Energy Management, Policies, and Programs

Industrial energy efficiency is one of the most im-portant means of reducing the threat of increased global warming.

Features 7 Reconsiders the traditional view of studying industrial energy efficiency in both a barrier perspective and a STS-perspective 7 Presents the theoretical baselines and implications for both research and policy of how industrial energy efficiency might be addressed 7 Combines engineering and social science approaches to en-hance readers' understanding of industrial energy efficiency and broaden their perspective on policy making in the area

Contents The Interconnection Between STS and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency.- Barriers to Energy Efficiency – Earlier Research and Theoretical Baseline.- Science and Technology Studies – Earlier Research on Socio-Technical Transition and Theoretical Baseline.- Improving Energy Efficiency – Using an Interdisciplinary Perspec-tive.- Integrating STS and Barrier Perspective – Methodological Implications.- Apply a Combined STS and Barrier Perspective on Industrial Energy Efficiency – Policy Implications.- Implications for EU‘s 2020-Goals.- Concluding Discussion.

Fields of interestsRenewable and Green Energy; Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings); Industrial Organization



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2012. XI, 159 p. 34 illus., 2 in color. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4161-7

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V. Vittal, R. Ayyanar, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA

Grid Integration and Dynamic Impact of Wind EnergyGrid Integration and Dynamic Impact of Wind Energy details the integration of wind energy resources to the electric grid worldwide. Authors Vijay Vittal and Raja Ayyanar include detailed coverage of the power converters and control used in interfacing electric machines and power converters used in wind generators, and extensi-ve descriptions of power systems operation and control to accommodate large penetration of wind resources. Key concepts will be illustrated through extensive power electronics and power systems si-mulations using software like MATLAB, Simulink and PLECS.

Features 7 Offers a multidisciplinary approach to imple-menting wind energy, using power electronics, electric machines, power systems operation, de-sign and control theories 7 Addresses real world problems facing grid integration of wind through several examples and simulations 7 Closely analyzes wind generators, power electronics and control in relation to electric grid performance, with suggestions for improvements

Contents Introduction.- Power Electronic Concepts.- Power Converter Topologies for Grid Interface of Wind Energy.- Control of Wind Generators.- Dynamic Models for Wind Generators.- Impact of Increased Penetration of DFIG Wind Generators on System Dynamic Performance.

Fields of interestsEnergy Technology; Renewable and Green Ener-gy; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks



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2012. VI, 188 p. 110 illus., 1 in color. (Power Electronics and Power Systems) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-1-4419-9322-9

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New SeriesOcean Engineering & OceanographySeries editors: M. Dhanak, N.Xiros, Nikolas

The new book series in Ocean engineering & Oceanography (OEO) aims to integrate theories, methods and applications of two related and inter-dependent disciplines, namely Ocean engineering and Oceanography, as well as to provide authori-tative and detailed reviews of the state of the art in these two fields. Topics in the series include (but are not limited to): -marine electronic enginee-ring, concerned with the design of electronic devices for use in the marine environment, like for example remote sensing systems and sonar. - offshore engineering (also called offshore cons-truction), concerned with the technical design of fixed and floating marine structures, such as oil platforms and offshore wind farms -oceanography, concerned with physical, chemical, geological and biological processes throughout the marine environment Books published in OEO include monographs as well as edited books, conference proceedings and selected PhD thesis.

W. Wang, P. Mishra, S. Ranka, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

Dynamic Reconfiguration in Real-Time SystemsEnergy, Performance, and Thermal Perspectives

Given the widespread use of real-time multitas-king systems, there are tremendous optimization opportunities if reconfigurable computing can be effectively incorporated while maintaining per-formance and other design constraints of typical applications. The focus of this book is to describe the dynamic reconfiguration techniques that can be safely used in real-time systems.

Features 7 Provides a comprehensive introduction to optimization and dynamic reconfiguration tech-niques in real-time embedded systems 7 Covers state-of-the-art techniques and ongoing research in reconfigurable architectures 7 Focuses on al-gorithms tuned for dynamic reconfiguration tech-niques in real-time systems 7 Provides reference for anyone designing low-power systems, energy-/temperature-constrained devices, and power-performance efficient systems which execute tasks with timing constraints

Contents Introduction.- Modeling of Real-Time and Recon-figurable Systems.- Dynamic Cache Reconfigura-tion in Real-Time Systems.- Energy Optimization of Cache Hierarchy in Multicore Real-Time Sys-tems.- Energy-Aware Scheduling with Dynamic Voltage Scaling.- System-wide Energy Optimi-zation with DVS and DCR.- Temperature- and Energy-Constrained Scheduling.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Processor Architectures; Energy, general



Due May 2012

2012. XIV, 213 p. 95 illus. (Embedded Systems, Volume 4) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0277-0

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E. Wittbrodt, Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland; M. Szczotka, A. Maczyński, S. Wojciech, University of Bielsko-Biała, Poland

Rigid Finite Element Method in Analysis of Dynamics of Offshore StructuresThis book describes new methods developed for modelling dynamics of machines commonly used in the offshore industry. These methods are based both on the rigid finite element method, used for the description of link deformations, and on ho-mogeneous transformations and joint coordinates, which is applied to the modelling of multibody system dynamics. In this monograph, the bases of the rigid finite element method and homogeneous transformations are introduced. Selected models for modelling dynamics of offshore devices are then verified both by using commercial software, based on the finite element method, as well as by using additional methods.

Features 7 Advances in offshore technology 7 The book introduces selected problems related to offshore technology and describes methods for modelling dynamics of machines commonly used in the offshore industry 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Introduction.- Overview of Se-lected Problems in Offshore Technology.- Impact of Water on Offshore Structures and Infrastruc-ture.- Homogeneous Transformations and Joint Coordinates in the Description of Geometry of Multibody Systems.- Equations of Motion of Systems with Rigid Links.- Modelling of Joining Elements. Constraint Equations.

Fields of interestsMechanical Engineering; Computational Science and Engineering



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2012. Approx. 290 p. (Ocean Engineering & Oceanography, Volume 1) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-29885-1

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T. Woo, Seoul National University, Korea

Atomic Information TechnologySafety and Economy of Nuclear Power Plants

Features 7 Illustrates the range of information technology aspects in nuclear power plants (NPPs) 7 Consi-ders the statistical methods and economic and safety studies which are currently used to evaluate their shortcomings 7 Provides a resource to be used with conventional nuclear safety and reliability books as a reference for students and practitioners alike

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Dynamical modeling of econo-my in global nuclear energy market.- 3. Assess-ment of national nuclear fuel cycle for transmu-tations of high level nuclear waste (HLW).- 4. Dynamical management of atomic-multinology (AM) in the aspect of energy policy.- 5. Tech-nological management of atomic-multinology (AM) by social network theory.- 6. Nuclear safety assessment for the passive system of the nuclear power plants (NPPs) in safety margin estimation.- 7. Non-linear dynamical reliability analysis in the Very High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor.- 8. Dynamical seismic probabilistic safety assessment (PSA) for earthquake.- 9. Safety assessment for lunar nuclear power reactor (LNPR) in accident of cooling loop failure (ACLF).- 10. Nuclear safeguard management of operation security in nuclear power plants (NPPs).- 11. Life extension assessment for safeguard in nuclear power plants (NPPs) using a production function.- 12. Security investigations in nuclear materials using analytic pair values.- 13. Nuclear security assessment using loss function with modified random numbers.- 14. Conclusion.

Fields of interestsNuclear Engineering; Energy Policy, Economics and Management; Management of Computing and Information Systems



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2012. XII, 181 p. 117 illus. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4029-0

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X.-S. Yang, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK (Ed)

Artificial Intelligence, Evolutionary Computing and MetaheuristicsIn the footsteps of Alan Turing

Alan Turing pioneered many research areas such as artificial intelligence, computability, heuristics and pattern formation. Nowadays at the infor-mation age, it is hard to imagine how the world would be without computers and the Internet. Without Turing‘s work, especially the core concept of Turing Machine at the heart of every compu-ter, mobile phone and microchip today, so many things on which we are so dependent would be impossible.

Features 7 Highlights the most recent progress in arti-ficial intelligence, evolutionary computing and metaheuristics 7 Carefully edited book on the occasion of the Alan Turing year -- a centenary celebration of the life and work of Alan Tu-ring 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Turing Test as a Defining Fea-ture of AI-Completeness.- Artificial Intelligence Evolved from Random Behaviour.- Turing: Then, Now and Still Key.- Imitation Programming Unor-ganised Machines.- Towards Machine Equivalent Consciousness.- Multicriteria Models for Learning Ordinal Data: a literature review.- Diophantine and Lattice Cryptanalysis of the RSA Crypto-system.- Artificial Intelligence Methods in Early Childhood Education.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computer Imaging, Vision, Pat-tern Recognition and Graphics



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2012. Approx. 810 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 427) Hardcover7 approx. $279.00ISBN 978-3-642-29693-2

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Y. Yuan, ZTE Inc., Beijing, China

LTE-Advanced relay technology and standardizationLTE-Advanced relay technology and standardi-zation provides a timely reference work for relay technology with the finalizing of LTE Release 10 specifications. LTE-Advanced is quickly becoming the global standard for 4G cellular communica-tions. The relay technology, as one of the key fea-tures in LTE-Advanced, helps not only to improve the system coverage and capacity, but also to save the costs of laying wireline backhaul. As a leading researcher in the field of LTE-Advanced standards, the author provides an in-depth description of LTE-A relay technology, and explains in detail the standard specification and design principles. Rea-ders from both academic and industrial fields can find sections of interest to them: Sections 2 & 4 could benefit researchers in academia and those who are engaged in exploratory work, while Sec-tions 3 & 4 are more useful to engineers. Dr.

Features 7 The first book with in-depth description and insight of LTE-Advanced relay technology 7 A new angle to understand Release 10 relay --in the context of heterogeneous networks 7 Long las-ting value for reference, discussion of the outlook of relay in future releases

Contents Introduction.- LTE-A Relay Scenarios and Eva-luation Methodology.- LTE-A Relay Study and Related Technologies.- Physical Layer Standardi-zation of Release 10 Relay.- Higher Layer Aspects and RAN4 Performance Aspects.- Implementation Aspects of Release 10 Relay.- Outlook of Relay in Future LTE Releases.

Fields of interestsCommunications Engineering, Networks; Circuits and Systems; System Performance and Evaluation



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2012. XIII, 199 p. 135 illus. in color. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover7 approx. $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-29675-8

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Y. Zhang, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Ed)

Image-Based Geometric Modeling and Mesh GenerationContents Challenges and Advances in Image-Based Geome-tric Modeling and Mesh Generation, by Yongjie Zhang.- 3D Surface Realignment Tracking for Medical Imaging: A Phantom Study with PET Motion Correction , by Oline V. Olesen, Rasmus R. Paulsen, Rasmus R. Jensen, Sune H. Keller, Me-rence Sibomana, Liselotte Højgaard, Bjarne Roed, and Rasmus Larsen.- Flexible Multi-scale Image Alignment Using B-Spline Reparametrization, by Yanmei Zheng, Zhucui Jing, Guoliang Xu.- Shape based Conditional Random Fields for Segmenting Intracranial Aneurysms, by Sajjad Baloch, Erkang Cheng, and Tong Fang.- Tetrahedral Image-To-Mesh Conversion Approaches For Surgery Simu-lation and Navigation, by Andrey N. Chernikov, Panagiotis A. Foteinos, Yixun Liu, Michel Audette, Andinet Enquobahrie, and Nikos P. Chrisocho-ides.- Surface Triangular Mesh and Volume Tetrahedral Mesh Generations for Biomolecular Modelling, by Minxin Chen, Bin Tu and Benz-huo Lu.- A Combined Level Set/Mesh Warping Algorithm for Tracking Brain and Cerebrospinal Fluid Evolution in Hydrocephalic Patients, by Jeonghyung Park, Suzanne M. Shontz, and Corina S. Drapaca.- An Optimization-Based Iterative Approach to Tetrahedral Mesh Smoothing , by Zhanheng Gao, Zeyun Yu, and Jun Wang.- High-Quality Multi-Tissue Mesh Generation for Finite Element Analysis, by Panagiotis A. Foteinos and Nikos P. Chrisochoides.- Construction of Models and Meshes of Heterogeneous Material Mi-crostructures from Image Data, by Ottmar Klaas, Mark W. Beall, and Mark S. Shephard. [...]

Fields of interestsMechanical Engineering; Computational Science and Engineering; Biomedical Engineering



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2013. 300 p. 60 illus. (Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics, Volume 3) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-4254-3

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Y. Zhao, Advanced Micro Devices, Nashua, NH, USA; K. Chakrabarty, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

Design and Testing of Digital Microfluidic BiochipsThis book provides a comprehensive methodology for automated design, test and diagnosis, and use of robust, low-cost, and manufacturable digital microfluidic systems. It focuses on the develop-ment of a comprehensive CAD optimization framework for digital microfluidic biochips that unifies different design problems. With the incre-ase in system complexity and integration levels, biochip designers can utilize the design methods described in this book to evaluate different design alternatives, and carry out design-space explorati-on to obtain the best design point.

Features 7 Describes practical design automation tools that address different design problems (e.g., synthesis, droplet routing, control-pin map-ping, testing and diagnosis, and error recovery) in a unified manner 7 Applies test pattern generation and error-recovery techniques for digital microfluidics-based biochips 7 Uses real bioassays as evaluation examples, e.g., multiplexed in-vitro human physiological fluids diagnostics, RCR, protein crystallization

Contents Introduction.- Cross-Contamination Avoidance for Droplet Routing.- Synchronization of Concur-rently-Implemented Fluidic Operations in Pin-Constrained Biochips.- Optimization of Droplet Routing and Control-Pin Mapping to Electrodes.- Built-In Self Test and Diagnosis.- On-Line Testing and Test Generation.- Integrated Control-Path Design and Error Recovery.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Biomedical Engineering; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation



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2012. XII, 262 p. 104 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0369-2

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