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N. W. Adelman-Larsen, Flex Acoustics, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

Rock & Pop VenuesAcoustic and Architectural Design

Popular music plays an substantial role in most people’s life. The demand and financial revenue of Rock and pop concerts is large and still increas-ing. Though 80% of the music turnover is done in Rock and Pop Music, books assess only Classical concert and opera houses. However, the require-ments for pop music halls are different from classical Music and opera houses. This book closes this gap including the following features: In part one, the book A. Gives a objective methodology to assess Rock and Pop Music Venues B. Shows essential construction details and choices of build-ing materials in the design of new venues or the renovation of old ones. In part two, the book C.

Features 7 Gives a objective methodology to assess Rock and Pop Music Venues 7 Shows essential con-struction details and choices of building materials in the design of new venues or the renovation of old ones 7 Presents a set of famous European rock and pop venues, their architecture, their beauty and their properties 7 Proposes a new and easy method to objectively rate halls 7 Sub-jective data complete the assessment and give a full picture of the sound quality of a venue

Contents History of Pop and Rock Sound.- Terms, Language.- The Gallery of Rock, Pop and Jazz Venues.- Acoustical Principles.- Assessment of Real Halls.- Design Principles.- The Acoustics during a Gig.

Fields of interestEngineering Acoustics; Building Types and Func-tions; Acoustics

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due April 2014

2014. Approx. 400 p. Hardcover7 $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-45235-2

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J. Baillieul, Boston University, Boston, USA; T. Samad, Honeywell, Golden Valley, MN, USA (Eds)

Encyclopedia of Systems and ControlContents Robust and Adaptive Control.- Linear Systems Theory and Frequency Domain Control.- Control of Networked Systems.- Digital and Discrete-time Control.- Distributed Parameter Systems.- Electri-cal Energy Systems.- Hybrid and Discrete-event Systems.- Intelligent Control.- Optimal Control.- Control of Process and Manufacturing Systems.- Robotics.- Control of Transportation Systems.- State Space and Nonlinear Control.- Stochastic Control and Systems.- Dynamic Programming and Game Theory.- Estimation and Filtering.- Identification and Modeling.- Biosystems and Control.- Other Applications of Advanced Con-trol.- Other Topics.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Artificial Intel-ligence (incl. Robotics)

Target groupsResearch


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M. Benson, Plymouth, MA, USA

The Art of Software Thermal Management for Embedded SystemsThis book introduces Software Thermal Man-agement (STM) as a means of reducing power consumption in a computing system in order to manage heat, improve component reliability and increase system safety. Readers will benefit from this pragmatic guide to the field of STM for em-bedded systems and its catalog of software power management techniques. Since thermal manage-ment is a key bottleneck in embedded systems design, this book focuses on root cause of heat in embedded systems: power.

Features 7 Explains fundamentals of software thermal management as well as techniques and frame-works to make it happen 7 Positions software engineers alongside electrical engineers and me-chanical engineers when it comes to thermal man-agement in complex embedded systems 7 Fo-cuses on power management as a way to forego the generation of heat and provides a catalog of pragmatic approaches for doing so

Contents Introduction to Software Thermal Management.- Landscape: History, Present Barriers and The Road Forward.- Roots: a Bedrock of Giants.- Tech-niques: Putting the Silicon to Work.- Frameworks: Choreographing the Parts.- Frontiers: The Future of Software Thermal Management.

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



Due January 2014

2014. XIII, 137 p. 51 illus., 2 in color. Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-1-4939-0297-2

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Y. Bestaoui Sebbane, Université d’Evry Val-D’Essone, Evry, France

Planning and Decision Making for Aerial RobotsThis book provides an introduction to the emerg-ing field of planning and decision making for aerial robots. An aerial robot is the ultimate form of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, an aircraft endowed with built-in intelligence, requiring no direct hu-man control and able to perform a specific task. It must be able to fly within a partially structured environment, to react and adapt to changing en-vironmental conditions and to accommodate for the uncertainty that exists in the physical world. An aerial robot can be termed as a physical agent that exists and flies in the real 3D world, can sense its environment and act on it to achieve specific goals. So throughout this book, an aerial robot will also be termed as an agent. Fundamental problems in aerial robotics include the tasks of spatial motion, spatial sensing and spatial reasoning. Reasoning in complex environments represents a difficult problem. The issues specific to spatial reasoning are planning and decision making.

Features 7 Provides an introduction to the emerging field of planning and decision making for aerial ro-bots 7 Examines the issues specific to planning and decision making for aerial robots in their en-vironment 7 Presents a variety of techniques and developes some case studies

Contents Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Motion Planning.- 3 Deterministic Decision Making.- 4 Decision Making Under Uncertainty.- 5 Multi Aerial Robot Planning.- 6 General Conclusions.- Index.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Aerospace Tech-nology and Astronautics; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due January 2014

2014. XIII, 439 p. 17 illus., 14 in color. (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Volume 71) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-03706-6

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H. Chen, B. Gao, Jilin University, Changchun, People’s Republic of China

Nonlinear Estimation and Control of Automotive DrivetrainsNonlinear Estimation and Control of Automo-tive Drivetrains discusses the control problems involved in automotive drivetrains, particularly in hydraulic Automatic Transmission (AT), Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) and Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). Challenging esti-mation and control problems, such as driveline torque estimation and gear shift control, are addressed by applying the latest nonlinear control theories, including constructive nonlinear control (Backstepping, Input-to-State Stable) and Model Predictive Control (MPC). The estimation and control performance is improved while the cali-bration effort is reduced significantly.

Features 7 Focusing on nonlinear control of automo-tive drivetrain 7 Nonlinear methods suitable for automotive drivetrain control are sorted out from a large basis of control theory 7 Presents a variety of original applications 7 Large amount of parameter values and simulation results of the powertrains of passenger cars and commercial trucks

Contents Introduction.- Pressure estimation of wet clutch.- Torque phase control of clutch-to-clutch shift process.- Inertia phase control of clutch-to-clutch shift process.- Torque estimation of vehicle drive shaft.- Clutch disengagement timing control of AMT gear shift.- Clutch engagement control of AMT gear shift.- Data-driven start-up control of AMT vehicle.- Appendix.

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Control; Mechatronics



Due January 2014

Jointly published with Science Press Beijing, Beijing, China

Distribution rights in China mainland: Science Press

2014. XII, 260 p. 110 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-41571-5

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J. P. Davim, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal (Ed)

Modern Mechanical EngineeringResearch, Development and Education

This book covers modern subjects of mechanical engineering such as nanomechanics and nano-technology, mechatronics and robotics, compu-tational mechanics, biomechanics, alternative energies, sustainability as well as all aspects related with mechanical engineering education.

Features 7 Describes modern aspects of a classical dis-cipline 7 Very interdisciplinary, with chapters covering topics from robotics to biomechan-ics 7 Special chapter on nanomechanics

Contents Sustainability in mechanical engineering disci-pline.- Application of solar distillation and solar drying technologies with phase change material storage.- Magneto-rheological fluid technology.- Tribological behaviour of rare-earth lubricating oils.- Structural dynamics and viscoelastic passive damping treatments.- Thermomechanical model-ing of multiphase steels: Classical and modern engineering analysis.- Optimal real-time manage-ment automated production lines.- Modeling op-timization of mechanical systems and processes.- Implementing STEP-NC: Exploring possibilities for the future of advanced manufacturing.- Opti-mum CNC free-form surface machining through design of experiments in CAM software.- Model-ing of micromachining.- Micromilling.- Digital image processing in machining.- Formability and simulative tests in modern sheet metal forming education.- Multimedia resources in engineering education.

Fields of interestMechanical Engineering; Nanotechnology; Con-trol, Robotics, Mechatronics



Due January 2014

2014. VIII, 468 p. 360 illus. (Materials Forming, Machining and Tribology) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-45175-1

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V. González-Prida Díaz, A. Crespo Márquez, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain

After–sales Service of Engineering Industrial AssetsA Reference Framework for Warranty Management

This book explores the practical implementation of an advanced after-sales management framework devoted to warranty management. The frame-work is intended for companies producing either standardized or customized products and such a management tool will facilitate organizational improvement and support innovative decision making processes for technical assistance in after-sales services.

Features 7 Reviews and outlines after sales management concepts and characterizes the important factors dealing with warranty organization in complex industrial assets 7 Develops a basic foundation of knowledge and understanding to create effec-tive asset management strategies 7 Includes case studies to illustrate modern management tools to support warranty planning and control

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Current Issues in Warranty Management.- 3. A Reference Framework for Warranty Management.- 4. Development of the Framework Stages.- 5. Extensions to the Frame-work.- 6. Results and Conclusions.

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Innovation/Technology Management



Due January 2014

2014. XVIII, 429 p. 106 illus., 4 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-03709-7

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M. Guiggiani, Università di Pisa, Pisa, Italy

The Science of Vehicle DynamicsHandling, Braking, and Ride of Road and Race Cars

Contents Preface.- 1 Introduction.- 1.1 Vehicle Defini-tion.- 1.2 Vehicle Basic Scheme.- References.- 2 Mechanics of the Wheel with Tire.- 2.1 The Tire as a Vehicle Component.- 2.2 Rim Position and Mo-tion.- 2.3 Carcass Features.- 2.4 Contact Patch.- 2.5 Footprint Force.- 2.5.1 Perfectly Flat Road Surface.- 2.6 Tire Global Mechanical Behavior.- 2.6.1 Tire Transient Behavior.- 2.6.2 Tire Steady-State Behavior.- 2.6.3 Rolling Resistance.- 2.6.4 Speed Independence (Almost).- 2.6.5 Pure Rolling (not Free Rolling).- 2.7 Tire Slips.- 2.7.1 Rolling Velocity.- 2.7.2 Definition of Tire Slips.- 2.7.3 Slip Angle.- 2.8 Grip Forces and Tire Slips.- 2.9 Tire Testing.- 2.9.1 Pure Longitudinal Slip.- 2.9.2 Pure Lateral Slip.- 2.10 Magic Formula.- 2.11 Mechan-ics of Wheels with Tire.- 2.12 Summary.- 2.13 List of Some Relevant Concepts.- References.- 3 Vehicle Model for Handling and Performance.- 3.1 Mathematical Framework.- 3.2 Vehicle Congru-ence (Kinematic) Equations.- 3.2.1 Velocities.- 3.2.2 Yaw Angle and Trajectory.- 3.2.3 Velocity Center.- 3.2.4 Fundamental Ratios.- 3.2.5 Accel-erations and Radii of Curvature.- 3.2.6 Accelera-tion Center.- 3.2.7 Tire Kinematics (Tire Slips).- 3.3 Vehicle Constitutive (Tire) Equations.- 3.4 Vehicle Equilibrium Equations.- 3.5 Forces Acting on the Vehicle.- 3.5.1 Weight.- 3.5.2 Aerodynamic Force.- 3.5.3 Road–Tire Friction Forces.- 3.5.4 Road–Tire Vertical Forces.- 3.6 Vehicle Equilib-rium Equations (more explicit form).- 3.7 Load Transfers.- 3.7.1 Longitudinal Load Transfer.- 3.7.2 Lateral Load Transfers. [...]

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Mechanical Engineering

Target groupsGraduate


Due January 2014

2014. XII, 378 p. 255 illus. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-017-8532-7

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S. S. Iyengar, K. G. Boroojeni, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA

Multi-Demand Network DesignFoundation and Application

Contents Part I: Basics on Distributed Sensor Network-ing.- Introduction to Distributed Sensor Net-works.- Sensing, Networking, and Computational characteristics of Sensor Networks.- Challenges in Distributed Sensor Networking: The need for ad hoc mathematics.- Part II: Mathemati-cal Structures -Theory.- Geometric Comput-ing.- Topological Computing.- Graph theoretical representation.- Distributed sensor network Wavelet representation.- Part III: Mathematical theory in sensor networking practices.- Coverage and deployment of DSNs.- Self-organizational topology control in DSNs.- Data processing of DSNs.- Signal processing in sensor networking.- Data and network protection in sensor network-ing and applications.- Part IV: DSN applications: Customizing the Mathematical theory.- Body sensor networking.- Target and data tracking.- Broadband sensor networking.- Advanced issues, reliability and challenges in Distributed sensor networking.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing; Computer Communication Networks



Due April 2014

2014. 550 p. Hardcover7 approx. $209.00ISBN 978-1-4419-8419-7

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N. K. Janjua, Curtin University, Bentley, WA, Australia

A Defeasible Logic Programming-Based Framework to Support Argumentation in Semantic Web ApplicationsThis book reports on the development and valida-tion of a generic defeasible logic programming framework for carrying out argumentative reason-ing in Semantic Web applications (GF@SWA).

Features 7 Nominated as outstanding PhD thesis by Cur-tin University, Australia 7 Proposes a defeasible logic programming-based framework for carrying out argumentative reasoning in semantic web applications 7 Describes the first semantic web-based approach for addressing the problem of de-cision making when information is coming from multiple information sources and is incomplete and/or contradictory 7 Provides the readers with a comprehensive survey of the current litera-ture on argumentation, and its pro et contra

Contents Problem Definition.- Solution Overview.- Argumentation-enabled Web-based Intelligent Decision Support System.- Enterprise Knowledge Integration through Argumentation enabled Intel-ligent Decision Support Systems.- Process Map Discovery from Business Policies: A Knowledge Representation approach with Argumentative Reasoning.- Validation and Evaluation of [email protected] Recapitulation and Future Work.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Operation Research/Deci-sion Theory



Due January 2014

2014. 390 p. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $189.00ISBN 978-3-319-03948-0

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M. Kaltenbacher, Vienna University of Technology LS Sensorik, Vienna, Austria

Numerical Simulation of Mechatronic Sensors and ActuatorsFinite Elements for Computational Multiphysics

Like the previous editions, the third edition of this book also combines the detailed physi-cal modeling of mechatronic systems and their precise numerical simulation using the Finite Element (FE) method. The author has enhanced and improved many discussions on principles and methods. In particular, more emphasis is placed on the description of single fields by adding two new chapters about acoustic fields and flow fields.

Features 7 Classical introduction to Finite Elements for multiphysics 7 Updated third edition includes much new additional material 7 Based on graduate courses at Vienna University of Technol-ogy 7 Contains hundreds of illustrations – a comprehensive diagrammatic resource

Contents Introduction.- The Finite Element (FE) Method.- Mechanical Field.- Electromagnetic Field.- Ther-mal Field.- Acoustic Field.- Flow Field.- Coupled Electrostatic-Mechanical Systems.- Coupled Magnetomechanical Systems.- Piezoelectric Systems.- Coupled Electro-Thermo-Mechanical Systems.- Coupled Mechanical-Acoustic Sys-tems.- Computational Aeroacoustics.- Coupled Flow-Structural Mechanical Systems.- Industrial Applications.

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Acous-tics; Optical and Electronic Materials



Due April 2014

3rd ed. 2014. 450 p. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-40169-5

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N. Karacapilidis, University of Patras, Rion-Patras, Greece (Ed)

Mastering Data-Intensive Collaboration and Decision MakingResearch and practical applications in the Dicode project

This book reports on cutting-edge research car-ried out within the context of the EU-funded Dicode project, which aims at facilitating and augmenting collaboration and decision making in data-intensive and cognitively complex settings. Whenever appropriate, Dicode builds on promi-nent high-performance computing paradigms and large data processing technologies to meaningfully search, analyze, and aggregate data from diverse, extremely large, and rapidly evolving sources.

Features 7 Presents cutting-edge research on working with "big data" 7 Includes reports from the practical application and validation of the EU Dicode proj-ect's services in real-world use cases 7 Describes an innovative approach bringing together the reasoning capabilities of both the machine and hu-mans 7 Explains lessons learnt from developing data mining and collaboration & decision-making support services

Contents Dealing with data intensiveness and cognitive complexity in contemporary collaboration and de-cision making settings: A state-of-the-art survey.- Supporting Big Data Analytics: A Sense-Making Perspective.- The Dicode multi-perspective ontol-ogy engineering approach. […]

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Operation Research/Deci-sion Theory



Due April 2014

2014. 200 p. 50 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 522) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-02611-4

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R. Karlicek, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, USA; C.-C. Sun, National Central University, Jhongli, Taiwan; G. Zissis, Toulouse University, Toulouse, France; R. Ma, Universal Display Corporation, Ewing, USA (Eds)

Handbook of Advanced Lighting TechnologyContents Introduction.- Conventional Light Sources.- Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).- OLEDS/PLEDS.- LED Driver Technology.- Conventional Sensor Sys-tems.- Advanced Sensor Systems.- Sensor Integra-tion and Control Methods.- Advanced Lighting Control Technology.- Communications.- Applica-tions/Case Studies.- Human Factors.- Circadian Topics.- Lighting and Education.- Lighting and the Workplace.- Energy Efficiency.- Environmen-tal Considerations.- Governmental and Social Impacts.- Economics of smart lighting.- Driving Adoption.

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



Due September 2014

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K.-H. Kim, Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA, USA; G. Chahine, Dynaflow, Inc., Jessup, MD, USA; J.-P. Franc, Laboratoire des Ecoulements Géophysiques et Industriels (LEGI), Grenoble, France; A. Karimi, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland (Eds)

Advanced Experimental and Numerical Techniques for Cavitation Erosion PredictionContents Foreword.- Preface.- Part I: Cavitation and Cavita-tion Erosion - Computational and Experimental Approaches.- 1 Cavitation and Cavitation Ero-sion.- 2 Laboratory Testing Methods of Cavita-tion Erosion.- 3 Pitting and Incubation Period.- 4 Cavitation Impulsive Pressures.- 5 Mass Loss and Advanced Periods of Erosion.- 6 Modeling of Cavitation Dynamics and Interaction with Mate-rial.- 7 Modeling of Material Response.- Part II: Selected Papers from the International Work-shop on Advanced Experimental and Numerical Techniques for Cavitation Erosion Prediction (Grenoble, March 1-2, 2011).- 1 Hydrodynamic Processes Controlling Cavitation Erosion.- 2 On the Kinematics of Sheet and Cloud Cavita-tion and Related Erosion.- 3 Investigations into Dependence Between Cavitation Structures and Cavitation Erosion.- 4 Recent Investigations on Cavitation Erosion at the University of Fukui.- 5 Effect of Nozzle Geometry on Aggressivity of Cavitating Jet for Cavitation Erosion Test and Ap-plications.- 6 Prediction of Cavitation Erosion and Residual Stress of Material Using Cavitating Flow Simulation with Bubble Flow Model.- 7 Assess-ment of Erosion Sensitive Areas via Compress-ible Simulation of Unsteady Cavitating Flows.- 8 Scaling of Cavitation Bubble Cloud Dynamics on Propellers. [...]

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerody-namics; Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings



Due January 2014

2014. XVIII, 418 p. 290 illus., 220 in color. (Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 106) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-017-8538-9

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A. Laviers, M. Egerstedt, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA (Eds)

Controls and ArtInquiries at the Intersection of the Subjective and the Objective

Dancing humanoids, robotic art installations, and music generated by mathematically precise methods are no longer science fiction; in fact they are the subject of this book.

Features 7 The first book that documents and highlights the connections between systems theory and art as an important avenue of research 7 Art’s increasing importance in STEM education will attract a new audience to science, technology and mathematics 7 (science, technology, engineering and math) 7 Demonstrates how technical analy-ses of artistic pieces and performance can inspire the creation of new artistic forms 7 Broadens the purview of systems and control from the purely technical and technological to the artistic and imaginative

Contents Metric Preference Learning with Applciations to Motion Imitation.- In the Dance Studio: An Art and Engineering Exploration of Human Flocking.- Dancing Robots: The Control Theory of Com-munication Through Movement.- So You Think You Can Dance?: Rhythmic Flight Performances with Quadrocopters.- Robotic Puppets and the Engineering of Autonomous Theatre.- The Artistic Geometry of Consensus Protocols.- Generating Music from Flocking Dynamics.- “Are We There Yet?”: Visual Tracking of Visitors Under Variable Lighting.- Style-based Robotic Motion in Contem-porart Dance Performance.

Fields of interestControl; Arts; Popular Science in Mathematics/Computer Science/Natural Science/Technology



Due March 2014

2014. XII, 228 p. 106 illus., 72 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-319-03903-9

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H. Farhat, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA; J. S. Lee, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea); S. Kondaraju, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, New Delhi, India

Accelerated Lattice Boltzmann Model for Colloidal SuspensionsRheology and Interface Morphology

Colloids are ubiquitous in the food, medicine, cos-metics, polymers, water purification, and pharma-ceutical industries. The thermal, mechanical, and storage properties of colloids are highly dependent on their interface morphology and their rheologi-cal behavior, and numerical methods provide a cheap and reliable way to study colloids.

Features 7 Provides a detailed step-by-step guide to the successful design and approval of anticancer drugs 7 Features updated research from 1st Edition and new, additional chapters 7 Explores a wide variety of issues, including clinical trial design, preclinical screening, and the development and validation of bioanalytic methods

Contents 1. Introduction.- 2. Overview of Related Studies.- 3. Outline of the Present Book.- 4. Accelerated Lattice Boltzmann Method.- 5. Hybrid LBM for Surfactant-covered Droplets.- 6. Suppressing the Coalescence in the LBM: Colloids Rheology.- 7. Non-uniform Interfacial Tension LBM for RBC Modeling.- Appendix: Incorporating the Surfacant Effects into the Gunstensen LBM.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Simulation and Modeling



Due April 2014

2014. X, 218 p. 35 illus., 25 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-1-4899-7401-3

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S. Li, GE Healthcare and University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada; J. M. Tavares, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal (Eds)

Shape Analysis in Medical Image AnalysisContents Preface.- Part I: Methods and Models.- 1. Shape Analysis for Brain Structures: A Review, by Bernard Ng, Matthew Toews, Stanley Durrleman, Yonggang Shi.- 2. Shape Analysis in Molecular Imaging, by Fei Gao, Pengcheng Shi.- 3. Varia-tional Shape Representation for Modeling, Elastic Registration and Segmentation, by Amal A. Farag, Ahmed Shalaby, Aly A. Farag.- 4. Image Comput-ing Based on Bayesian Models, by Zhong Xue, Stephen Wong.- 5. Shape-Constrained Deformable Models and Applications in Medical Imaging, by Jürgen Weese, Irina Waechter-Stehle, Lyubomir Zagorchev, Jochen Peters.- Part II: Application Cases.- 6. Accurate Pathology Segmentation in FLAIR MRI for Robust Shape Characterization, by April Khademi, Alan R. Moody, Anastasios Venet-sanopoulos.- 7. Groupwise Registration of Brain Images, by Zhenyu Tang, Yong Fan.- 8. Modeling of Lung Nodules from LDCT of the Human Chest: Algorithms and Evaluation for CAD Systems, by Amal A. Farag, James Graham, Salwa Elshazly, Mohamed Al-Mogy, Aly Farag.- 9. Analyzing the Shape and Motion of the Lung and Heart in Dynamic Pulmonary Imaging, by Jianming Liang, Tim McInerney, Demetri Terzopoulos.- 10. Epi-thelial Cell Segmentation via Shape Ranking, by Alberto Santamaria-Pang, Yuchi Huang, Jens Ritt-scher.- 11. Computational Modeling of the Spine, by T. Klinder, S. Kadoury, C. Lorenz.- 12. Shape Constraints for the Left Ventricle Segmentation from Cardiac Cine MRI Based on Snake Models, by Yuanquan Wang, Yuwei Wu, Yunde Jia. [...]

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Imaging / Radiology



Due January 2014

2014. VII, 438 p. 220 illus. (Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics, Volume 14) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-03812-4

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H. A. Moser, LuxSpace Sàrl, Betzdorf, Luxembourg

Systems Engineering, Systems Thinking, and LearningA Case Study in Space Industry

This book focuses on systems engineering, systems thinking, and how that thinking can be learned in practice. It describes a novel analytical frame-work based on activity theory for understanding how systems thinking evolves and how it can be improved to support multidisciplinary teamwork in the context of system development and systems engineering. This method, developed using data collected over four years from three different small space systems engineering organizations, can be applied in a wide variety of work activities in the context of engineering design and beyond in order to monitor and analyze multidisciplinary interac-tions in working teams over time.

Features 7 Presents a novel framework, based on activity theory, for analysing of multidisciplinary team working 7 Gives insight into how systems thinking evolves in practice and how it can be improved 7 Presents the development, implementation and partial evaluation of a new strategy (WAVES) to improve evolution of systems thinking in practice 7 Contributes to a better understanding of systems engineering, systems thinking, and its learning in practice

Contents Part I Introduction of the research project.- Part II Analysis and findings of the empirical studies.- Part III Results, intervention, and contributions.

Fields of interestComplexity; Industrial, Organisational and Economic Psychology; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics



Due December 2013

2014. XII, 282 p. (Understanding Complex Systems) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-03894-0

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P. A. Nuyts, Tri ICT, Kessel-Lo, Belgium; P. Reynaert, KU Leuven, ESAT-MICAS, Heverlee, Germany; W. Dehaene, K.U. Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium

Continuous-Time Digital Front-Ends for Multistandard Wireless TransmissionThis book describes the design of fully digital multistandard transmitter front-ends which can directly drive one or more switching power ampli-fiers, thus eliminating all other analog compo-nents.

Features 7 Describes the design of multistandard digital transmitters and/or continuous-time digital circuits, including theoretical models and adapted implementations of digital building blocks 7 Uses a top-down approach, moving from the architectural level, via mathemati-cal models and high-level simulations, down to circuit-level implementation aspects, including parasitic capacitances and variability 7 Applies techniques described to the design of two Ghz-range multistandard transmitters

Contents Introduction.- Digital Transmitter Architectures: Overview.- High-Level Analysis of Fully Digital PWM Transmitters.- Continuous-time Digital Design Techniques.- A 65-nm CMOS Fully Digital Reconfigurable Transmitter Front-End for Class-E PA based on Baseband PWM.- A 40-nm CMOS Fully Digital Reconfigurable Transmitter with Class-D Pas using Baseband and RF PWM.- Con-clusions and Future Work.

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



Due January 2014

2014. XXIII, 328 p. 164 illus., 3 in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-03924-4

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T. Orlowska-Kowalska, Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland; F. Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Aalborg East, Denmark; J. Rodriguez, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa Marìa, Valparaíso, Chile (Eds)

Advanced and Intelligent Control in Power Electronics and DrivesPower electronics and variable frequency drives are continuously developing multidisciplinary fields in electrical engineering and it is practically not possible to write a book covering the entire area by one individual specialist. Especially by taking account the recent fast development in the neighboring fields like control theory, computa-tional intelligence and signal processing, which all strongly influence new solutions in control of power electronics and drives. Therefore, this book is written by individual key specialist working on the area of modern advanced control meth-ods which penetrates current implementation of power converters and drives.

Features 7 Recent research on Advanced and Intelligent Control in Power Electronics and Drives 7 Pres-ents applications of intelligent control to power electronics 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part I: Advanced Power Electronic Control in Renewable Energy Sources .-Part II: Predictive Control of Power Converters and Drives .-Part III: Neuro and Nonlinear Control of Power Convert-ers and Drives.

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



Due December 2013

2014. XII, 434 p. 284 illus., 161 in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 531) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-03400-3

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J. L. Otegui, University of Mar del Plata, Mar del Plata, Argentina

Failure AnalysisFundamentals and Applications in Mechanical Components

This book addresses the failures of structural ele-ments, i.e. those components whose primary mis-sion is to withstand mechanical loads. The book is intended as a self-contained source for those with different technical grades, engineers and scientists but also technicians in the field can benefit from its reading.

Features 7 The book gives both theoretical and practi-cal tools to be used by practitioners in the field of failure analysis, mechanical engineering and plant maintenance 7 Includes recent know how from industry and professional boards world-wide 7 Presents many real-life examples which help understanding scope and limitations of the techniques described in each chapter

Contents Introduction.- Tools for Preliminary Analysis of a Mechanical Failure.- Tools for the Microscopic Analysis of a Mechanical Failure.- Damage and Failure Mechanisms.- Characterization and Test-ing of Materials.- Mechanical Modelling Tools applied to Failure Analysis.- Root Cause Analysis.- Damage and Failure Mechanisms in Machinery.- Mitigation and Life Prediction.- Consequences of a Failure Analysis.

Fields of interestMechanical Engineering; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials



Due January 2014

2014. XIV, 295 p. 236 illus. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-319-03909-1

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I. Palunko, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; P. Cruz, R. Fierro, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA

Load Transportation Using Aerial RobotsSafe and Efficient Load Manipulation

Unmanned aerial vehicles are increasingly being considered as a means of performing complex functions or assisting humans in carrying out dan-gerous missions within dynamic environments. Other possible applications include search and rescue, disaster relief operations, environmental monitoring, wireless surveillance networks, and cooperative manipulation. Creating these types of autonomous aerial vehicles places severe demands on the design of control schemes that can adapt to different scenarios and possible changes of vehicle dynamics. In this book we address the challenging problem of using aerial robots to transport and manipulate loads safely and efficiently.

Features 7 Offers the reader a better understanding of the current challenges facing the development of the future generation of unmanned aerial vehicles 7 Provides insights into problems that arise and have to be solved when achieving safe and efficient autonomous aerial load transporta-tion 7 Presents detailed methods for experimen-tal implementation of the proposed algorithms

Contents Introduction.- Modeling and System Identifica-tion.- Baseline Controller Design and Experimen-tal Implementation.- Robustness and Stability Issues.- Safe and Efficient Manipulation of the Suspended Load.- Load Transportation Using Multiple Quadrotors.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Aerospace Tech-nology and Astronautics; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due May 2014

2014. 150 p. 70 illus., 10 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Softcover7 approx. $69.99ISBN 978-3-319-03226-9

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New SeriesSpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and TechnologySpringerBriefs present concise summaries of cutting-edge research and practical applica-tions across a wide spectrum of fields. Featuring compact volumes of 50 to 125 pages, the series covers a range of content from professional to academic. Typical publications can be: A timely report of state-of-the art methods An introduction to or a manual for the application of mathematical or computer techniques A bridge between new research results, as published in journal articles A snapshot of a hot or emerging topic An in-depth case study A presentation of core concepts that students must understand in order to make independent contributions SpringerBriefs are characterized by fast, global electronic dissemina-tion, standard publishing contracts, standardized manuscript preparation and formatting guide-lines, and expedited production schedules. On the one hand, SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology are devoted to the publication of fundamentals and applications within the different classical engineering disciplines as well as in inter-disciplinary fields that recently emerged between these areas. On the other hand, as the boundary separating fundamental research and applied tech-nology is more and more dissolving, this series is particularly open to trans-disciplinary topics between fundamental science and engineering.

A. Thaler, D. Watzenig, Virtual Vehicle Research Center, Graz, Austria (Eds)

Automotive Battery TechnologyThe use of electrochemical energy storage systems in automotive applications also involves new requirements for modeling these systems, espe-cially in terms of model depth and model quality. Currently, mainly simple application-oriented models are used to describe the physical behavior of batteries. This book provides a step beyond of state-of-the-art modeling showing various differ-ent approaches covering following aspects: system safety, misuse behavior (crash, thermal runaway), battery state estimation and electrochemical modeling with the needed analysis (pre/post mor-tem). All this different approaches are developed to support the overall integration process from a multidisciplinary point-of-view and depict their further enhancements to this process.

Features 7 Overview of possible approaches to model electrochemical energy storage systems in auto-motive industry 7 New approaches for proper and detailed modeling of processes within the battery cell 7 Methods are shown which will achieve an efficient and safe implementation of battery technology in modern vehicles

Contents Electrochemical battery modeling.- Battery management systems.- Aging of batteries.- Design of experiments and statistical analysis for batter-ies.- Impedance modeling.- Crashworthiness of batteries.- Thermal abuse of batteries.

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Energy Storage; Electro-chemistry



Due June 2014

2014. 100 p. 20 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / Automotive Engineering - Simulation and Validation Methods) Softcover7 approx. $69.95ISBN 978-3-319-02522-3

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A. Rao, A. R. Srinivasa, J. N. Reddy, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

Design of Shape-Memory Alloy ActuatorsThis short monograph presents an analysis and de-sign methodology for shape memory alloy (SMA) components such as wires, beams, and springs for different applications. The solid-solid, diffusion-less phase transformations in thermally responsive SMA allows them to demonstrate unique char-acteristics like superelasticity and shape memory effects. The combined sensing and actuating capa-bilities of such materials allows them to provide a system level response by combining multiple functions in a single material system. In SMA, the combined mechanical and thermal loading effects influence the functionality of such materials. The aim of this book is to make the analysis of these materials accessible to designers by developing a “strength of materials” approach to the analysis and design of such SMA components inspired from their various applications with a review of various factors influencing the design process for such materials.

Feature 7 Presents a design methodology for shape memory alloy (SMA) components such as wires, beams and springs for different applications

Contents Introduction to Shape Memory Alloys.- Produc-tion and processing of SMA components.- Need Analysis for Design of SMA components/struc-tures.- Factors influencing design of SMA Actua-tors.- Stroke estimation.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Metallic Materials; Phase Transitions and Multiphase Systems



Due May 2014

2014. 125 p. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Computational Mechanics) Softcover7 approx. $69.99ISBN 978-3-319-03187-3

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New SeriesGreen Energy and TechnologyClimate change, environmental impact and the limited natural resources urge scientific research and novel technical solutions. The monograph series Green Energy and Technology serves as a publishing platform for scientific and technologi-cal approaches to “green” - i.e. environmentally friendly and sustainable - technologies. While a focus lies on energy and power supply, it also cov-ers “green” solutions in industrial engineering and engineering design. Green Energy and Technol-ogy addresses researchers, advanced students, technical consultants as well as decision makers in industries and politics. Hence, the level of presen-tation spans from instructional to highly technical. **Indexed in Scopus**.

W. Winkler, HAW Hamburg Fak. Technik und Informatik, Hamburg, Germany; M. Williams, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Fuel Cell EngineeringA large part of the energy that is chemically bound to the fuel (f.ex. hydrogen) is directly transformed into electric current in the fuel cell. There is a fast growing interest in the operating mode and bond-ing of these system components whose uses seem to be unlimited, and as such, their enhancements are pushed on a world-wide scale. This book procures the basic principles of the fuel cell and its process integration. The author offers guidelines for problem-solving and decision-making by providing the reader with the basics in process evaluation, constructive feasibility and economic assessment as well as a description of published concepts and operating results. The book will be most appreciated by engineers who need to solve thermodynamic and procedural problems, students and technical managers.

Feature 7 Expanded in basic electrochemistry and elec-tric components, International programs

Contents Basics.- Fuel Cell Technology Overview.- Design Principles.- Applications.- Fuel Cell Implementa-tion.

Fields of interestEnergy Economics; Industrial Chemistry/Chemi-cal Engineering; Electrochemistry



Due April 2014

2014. 450 p. 220 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-11981-1

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I. Wechsung, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany

An Evaluation Framework for Multimodal InteractionDetermining Quality Aspects and Modality Choice

This book presents (1) an exhaustive and empiri-cally validated taxonomy of quality aspects of multimodal interaction as well as respective measurement methods, (2) a validated question-naire specifically tailored to the evaluation of multimodal systems and covering most of the taxonomy‘s quality aspects, (3) insights on how the quality perceptions of multimodal systems relate to the quality perceptions of its individual components, (4) a set of empirically tested factors which influence modality choice, and (5) models regarding the relationship of the perceived quality of a modality and the actual usage of a modality.

Features 7 Presents an exhaustive and empirically vali-dated taxonomy of quality aspects of multimodal interaction 7 Offers a validated questionnaire specifically tailored to the evaluation of multi-modal systems 7 Includes models regarding the relationship of the perceived quality of a modality and the actual usage of a modality

Contents What Are Multimodal Systems? Why Do They Need Evaluation? - Theoretical Background.- What to Evaluate? – A Taxonomy of Quality Aspects of Multimodal Interfaces. […]

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Psychometrics



Due December 2013

2014. XIII, 191 p. 33 illus., 19 in color. (T-Labs Series in Telecommunication Services) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-319-03809-4

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W. Xiang, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI, USA (Ed)

Vehicle Communications and NetworksPhysical Layer Technology for Connected Vehicles

This book collects the most recent and influential outcomes written by the active researchers and groups in the frontier of DSRC and LTE commu-nities mainly focusing on physical layer chal-lenges. The main contents are vehicular channel measurement and modeling, OFDM transmission under diverse Doppler shifts conditions, high dynamic RF front ends, Antenna and antenna array for vehicles, advanced baseband processing, link level simulations, prototyping activities and experiments.

Features 7 Focuses on physical layer technology used in vehicular communications and net-works 7 Gathers the important issues related to vehicular communications and networks 7 Pres-ents the most up-to-date research in the areas of balancing among scientific theory, algorithm development, simulation and implementation

Contents Antenna and Antenna Array Technology for Vehicles.- Vehicle Channel Measurement and Modeling.- Mobile MIMO Channels.- OFDM Performance Under Doppler Shifts.- Advanced Channel Coding for Broadband Wireless Access.- Advanced Baseband Signal Processing.- RF Trans-ceiver and MMIC Design for Vehicular Commu-nications and Networks.- Link level simulator for connected vehicles upon DSRC/LTE.- Prototyping Activity and Experiments.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Auto-motive Engineering; Circuits and Systems



Due May 2014

2014. Approx. 700 p. 200 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4686-6

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K. Yada, Kansai University, Osaka, Japan (Ed)

Data Mining for ServiceVirtually all nontrivial and modern service related problems and systems involve data volumes and types that clearly fall into what is presently meant as “big data”, that is, are huge, heteroge-neous, complex, distributed, etc. Data mining is a series of processes which include collecting and accumulating data, modeling phenomena, and discovering new information, and it is one of the most important steps to scientific analysis of the processes of services. Data mining application in services requires a thorough understanding of the characteristics of each service and knowledge of the compatibility of data mining technology with-in each particular service, rather than knowledge only in calculation speed and prediction accuracy. Varied examples of services provided in this book will help readers understand the relation between services and data mining technology. This book is intended to stimulate interest among research-ers and practitioners in the relation between data mining technology and its application to other fields.

Features 7 Presents a new way for strategic 7 Use of Large-Scale Data Sets in Business 7 Demon-strates how Data Mining can be used to Revitalize your Business 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part I Fundamental Technologies Supporting Ser-vice Science.- Part II Knowledge Discovery from Text.- Part III Approach for New Services in Social Media.- Part IV Data Mining Spreading into Vari-ous Service Fields.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Operation Research/Decision Theory



Due January 2014

2014. VII, 289 p. 109 illus., 12 in color. (Studies in Big Data, Volume 3) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-45251-2

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