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W.‑R. Bretzke, K. Barkawi, Barkawi Management Consultants GmbH & Co KG, Munich, Germany

Sustainable LogisticsResponses to a Global Challenge

Currently the notion of “sustainability” is used in an inflationary manner. Therefore the authors start with a definition which is stable to serve as an anchor for further research as well as for discus-sions among scientists, managers and politicians, ideally across different disciplines. The character of this book is purely conceptual. The argumenta-tion is based on comparison of new and demand-ing requisites with existing models (process and network architectures in the field of logistics). Formerly neglected impacts on the environment will be included.

Features 7 The discussion of the necessary adjustments of process models and network architectures in the field of logistics is embedded into the lager picture of the discussion of "sustainability" on the level of the whole economic system and of politics intervening into the market mechanism 7 Mod-els still regarded as "best practiced" are seriously questioned referring to their environmental implications 7 The book covers a broad field of action including political options like road pricing or markets for emission permits, the decentraliza-tion of distribution and production networks or the challenges posed by unsolved problems in the field of city logistics

Contents Basics.- Strategies and Concepts to Promote Sus-tainability.- Summary and Outlook.

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Sustainable Development

Target groupsGraduate

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due January 2013

2013. XII, 396 p. 30 illus. (Lecture Notes in Logistics) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-34374-2

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E. Byskov, Aalborg University, Denmark

Elementary Continuum Mechanics for EveryoneWith Applications to Structural Mechanics

The book opens with a derivation of kinematically nonlinear 3-D continuum mechanics for solids. Then the principle of virtual work is utilized to derive the simpler, kinematically linear 3-D theory and to provide the foundation for developing consistent theories of kinematic nonlinearity and linearity for specialized continua, such as beams and plates, and finite element methods for these structures. A formulation in terms of the versatile Budiansky-Hutchinson notation is used as basis for the theories for these structures and structural elements, as well as for an in-depth treatment of structural instability.

Features 7 The principle of virtual work is used to estab-lish consistent theories of kinematic nonlinearity and linearity for other kinds of bodies, such as beams and plates 7 An in-depth treatment of structural instability as many structures fail due to this phenomenon 7 An introduction to the most versatile numerical method, the finite element method, including means of mending inherent problems 7 An informal, yet precise exposition that emphasizes not just how a topic is treated, but discusses why a particular choice is made

Contents Preface.- Introduction.- I Continuum Mechanics.- II Specialized Continua.- III Beams with Cross-Sections and Plates with Thickness.- IV Buckling.- V Introduction to the Finite Element Method.- VI Mathematical Preliminaries.- Index.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Mechanical Engineering; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering

Target groupsResearch


Due December 2012

2013. X, 610 p. 212 illus. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 194) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-94-007-5765-3

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B. K. Chakravarthy, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India; J. Krishnamoorthi, KC College, Mumbai, India

Innovation By DesignLessons from Post Box Design & Development

The book provides an in-depth knowledge on how a product is designed and developed by Product Designers. This has been achieved through a case study of one product – the Post Box. This product was chosen for the study primarily due to its sim-ple and non-technical nature as that would make it easy for the readers to comprehend the design process. At the same time the Post Box posed all the challenges a designer would face while creat-ing a new product. Through a step by step process the book gradually takes the reader through the design and development journey – right from un-derstanding the product, identifying the user need through market research, comprehending client’s brief, generating product ideas and concepts to development of prototype, manufacturing and final performance of the product.

Features 7 Teaches the design methodology by step by step examples 7 Showcases a single prod-uct from idea to final product, first one of its kind 7 Describes the innovation processes both for academic and industry

Contents Prologue.- Introduction.- The Design Process.- The Trigger.- The Motivation.- The Scenario.- The Insight.- The Product Brief.- The Idea.- The Creation.- The Final Design.- The Prototyping.- The Product.- The Production.- The Launch.- Epi-logue.- The Design that Delivered.- Acknowledge-ments.- Suggested Readings.- Glossary of Terms.

Fields of interestEngineering Design; Industrial Design; Innova-tion/Technology Management



Due January 2013

2013. 120 p. 124 illus., 82 in color. Softcover7 approx. $89.95ISBN 978-81-322-0900-3

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A. Chatterjee, A. Rakshit, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India; N. Nirmal Singh, V V College of Engineering, Tisaiyanvilai, India

Vision Based Autonomous Robot NavigationAlgorithms and Implementations

This monograph is devoted to the theory and development of autonomous navigation of mobile robots using computer vision based sensing mech-anism. The conventional robot navigation systems, utilizing traditional sensors like ultrasonic, IR, GPS, laser sensors etc., suffer several drawbacks related to either the physical limitations of the sen-sor or incur high cost. Vision sensing has emerged as a popular alternative where cameras can be used to reduce the overall cost, maintaining high degree of intelligence, flexibility and robustness.

Features 7 Presents theory and development of autono-mous navigation of mobile robots using computer vision based sensing mechanism 7 Compre-hensive concepts of cutting-edge map-based, map-building-based and mapless robot navigation algorithms employing vision sensors 7 Includes several real-life implementations of new vision based robot navigation algorithms and their suc-cessful applications

Contents Mobile Robot Navigation.- Interfacing External Peripherals with a Mobile Robot.- Vision-Based Mobile Robot Navigation Using Subgoals.- In-digenous Development of Vision-Based Mobile Robots.- Sample Implementations of Vision-Based Mobile Robot Algorithms.- Vision Based Mobile Robot Path/Line Tracking.- Simultaneous Local-ization and Mapping (SLAM) in Mobile Robots.- Vision Based SLAM in Mobile Robots.

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



Due November 2012

2013. X, 226 p. 110 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 455) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-33964-6

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I. Czarnowski, P. Jędrzejowicz, Gdynia Maritime University, Poland; J. Kacprzyk, Systems Research Institute, Warszawa, Poland (Eds)

Agent-Based OptimizationThis volume presents a collection of original research works by leading specialists focusing on novel and promising approaches in which the multi-agent system paradigm is used to support, enhance or replace traditional approaches to solv-ing difficult optimization problems.

Features 7 Recent research in Agent-Based Optimiza-tion 7 Presents novel and promising approaches in which the multi-agent system paradigm is used to solve difficult optimization problems 7 Writ-ten by leading experts in the field

Contents Machine Learning and Multiagent Systems as Interrelated Technologies.- Ant Colony Optimi-zation for the Multi-criteria Vehicle Navigation Problem.- Solving Instances of the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem Using Multi-Agent Non-Distributed and Distributed Environ-ment.- Structure vs. Efficiency of the Cross-Entropy Based Population Learning Algorithm for Discrete-Continuous Scheduling with Continuous Resource Discretisation.- Triple-Action Agents Solving the MRCPSP/max Problem.- Team of A-Teams - a Study of the Cooperation Between Program Agents Solving Difficult Optimization Problems.- Distributed Bregman-Distance Algo-rithms for Min-Max Optimization.- A Probability Collectives Approach for Multi-Agent Distributed and Cooperative Optimization with Tolerance for Agent Failure.

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



Due December 2012

2013. XII, 201 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 456) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34096-3

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C. F. Delale, Isik University, Sile, Turkey (Ed)

Bubble Dynamics and Shock WavesThis volume of the Shock Wave Science and Technology Reference Library is concerned with the interplay between bubble dynamics and shock waves. It is divided into four parts containing twelve chapters written by eminent scientists. Topics discussed include shock wave emission by laser generated bubbles (W Lauterborn, A Vogel), pulsating bubbles near boundaries (DM Leppinen, QX Wang, JR Blake), interaction of shock waves with bubble clouds (CD Ohl, SW Ohl), shock propagation in polydispersed bubbly liquids by model equations (K Ando, T Colonius, CE Brennen. T Yano, T Kanagawa, M Watanabe, S Fujikawa) and by DNS (G Tryggvason, S Dabiri), shocks in cavitating flows (NA Adams, SJ Schmidt, CF Delale, GH Schnerr, S Pasinlioglu) together with applications involving encapsulated bubble dynamics in imaging (AA Doinikov, A Novell, JM Escoffre, A Bouakaz), shock wave lithotripsy (P Zhong), sterilization of ships’ ballast water (A Abe, H Mimura) and bubbly flow model of volcano eruptions ((VK Kedrinskii, K Takayama).

Features 7 Well structured encyclopedic book about Bubble Dynamics and Shock Waves 7 Vol. 8 of the Shock Waves Science and Technology Refer-ence Library 7 Inclusive Applications in Medical and Earth Sciences

Contents Part A Bubble Dynamics and Shock Wave Emis-sion.- Part B Shock Wave Propagation in Bubbly Liquids.- Part C Shocks in Cavitating Flows.- Part D Applications in Medical and Earth Sciences.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Soft and Granular Matter, Complex Fluids and Microfluidics; Fluid- and Aerodynamics



Available

2013. X, 393 p. 180 illus. (Shock Wave Science and Technology Reference Library, Volume 8) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-34296-7

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A. D. Dimarogonas, Formerly of the University of Patras, Greece; S. A. Paipetis, T. Chondros, University of Patras, Greece

Analytical Methods in Rotor DynamicsSecond Edition

The design and construction of rotating ma-chinery operating at supercritical speeds was, in the 1920s, an event of revolutionary importance for the then new branch of dynamics known as rotor dynamics. In the 1960s, another revolu-tion occurred: In less than a decade, imposed by operational and economic needs, an increase in the power of turbomachinery by one order of magnitude took place.

Features 7 Provides the fundamental theory of vibrations applied in rotating shafts 7 New perspective on topic 7 Includes practical applications 7 Now in its second updated and revised edition

Contents Preface to the Second Edition.- Preface.- 1. Ap-proximate Evaluation Of Eigenfrequencies.- 2. Variable Elasticity Effects in Rotating Machin-ery.- 3. Mathematical Models for Rotor Dynamic Analysis.- 4. Flow-Induced Vibration of Rotating Shafts.- 5. Heat-Flow-Induced Vibration of Rotat-ing Shafts - The Newkirk Effect.- 6. Dynamics of Cracked Shafts.- 7. Identification of Cracks in Ro-tors and other Structures by Vibration Analysis.- 8. Thermal Effects Due to Vibration of Shafts.- 9. Variational Formulation of Consistent – Continu-ous Cracked Structural Members.- 10. The Varia-tional Formulation of a Rod in Torsional Vibration for Crack Identification.- Subject Index.

Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Machin-ery and Machine Elements; Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory



Due December 2012

2013. 350 p. (Mechanisms and Machine Science, Volume 9) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-5904-6

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S. X. Ding, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Model-Based Fault Diagnosis TechniquesDesign Schemes, Algorithms and Tools

Guaranteeing a high system performance over a wide operating range is an important issue sur-rounding the design of automatic control systems with successively increasing complexity.

Features 7 Gives readers a framework of model-based FDI techniques, helping them to become familiar with the basic ideas and schemes in a systematic way 7 Design algorithms and mathematical and control engineering tools encourage the transla-tion of the ideas of the book to readers’ own systems 7 Examples and benchmarks provide a means of practising the ideas and judging the methods described 7 Classroom tested in the author’s teaching of graduate students

Contents Basic Ideas, Major Issues, and Tools in the Observ-er-Based FDI Framework.- Modelling of Technical Systems.- Structural Fault Detectability, Isolability and Identifiability.- Basic Residual Generation Methods.- Perfect Unknown Input Decoupling.- Residual Generation with Enhanced Robustness against Unknown Inputs.- Residual Genera-tion with Enhanced Robustness against Model Uncertainties.- Norm-Based Residual Evaluation and Threshold Computation.- Statistical-Meth-ods-Based Residual Evaluation and Threshold Setting.- Integration of Norm-Based and Statistical Methods.- Integrated Design of Fault Detection Systems.- Fault Isolation Schemes.

Fields of interestControl; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engi-neering; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks



Due January 2013

2nd ed. 2013. XX, 500 p. 61 illus., 24 in color. (Advances in Industrial Control) Hardcover7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4798-5

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C. L. Dym, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA, USA; I. H. Shames, University of Buffalo, New York, NY, USA

Solid MechanicsA Variational Approach, Augmented Edition

Solid Mechanics: A Variational Approach, Aug-mented Edition presents a lucid and thoroughly developed approach to solid mechanics for stu-dents engaged in the study of elastic structures not seen in other texts currently on the market. This work offers a clear and carefully prepared exposi-tion of variational techniques as they are applied to solid mechanics.

Features 7 Emphasizes and articulates the variational calculus approach to both formulating and solving mechanics problems 7 Briefly introduces finite element method in the context of variational ap-proaches to modeling and solving mechanics and structures problems 7 Accessible to engineering students while maintaining mathematical correct-nessPresents extensive worked-out examples in the text and homework problems 7 Includes in-structors’ solutions manual and over 200 illustra-tions 7 Presents extensive worked-out examples in the text and homework problems 7 Includes instructors’ solutions manual and over 200 il-lustrations

Contents Theory of Linear Elasticity.- Introduction to the Calculus of Variations.- Variational Principles of Elasticity.- Beams, Frames and Rings.- Torsion.- Classical Theory of Plates.- Dynamics of Beams and Plates.- Nonlinear Elasticity.- Elastic Stabil-ity.- Finite Element Analysis: Preliminaries and Overview.- Finite Element Applications: Trusses and Beams.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Structural Mechanics; Mechanics



Due February 2013

2013. X, 506 p. 175 illus. Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-1-4614-6033-6

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M. Fathi, University of Siegen, Germany (Ed)

Integration of Practice-oriented Knowledge Technology: Trends and ProspectivesThe Scientific Network of Integrated Systems, Design and Technology (ISDT) is an initiative that has been established to respond industrial needs for integration of “Knowledge Technology” (KT) with multi- and inter-disciplinary applications. In particular the objective of ISDT is to incorporate multilateral engineering disciplines i.e. Com-posite-, Automotive-, Industrial- , Control- and Micro-Electronics Engineering, and derive knowl-edge for design and development of innovative product and services. In this context, the discourse of KT is established to address effective use of Knowledge Management, Semantic Technology, Information Systems and Software Engineer-ing towards evolution of adaptive and intelligent systems for industrial applications. This carefully edited book presents the results of the latest ISDT meeting with special involvement of leading researchers and industries whose contributions are presented in the book chapters.

Features 7 Recent Research on Integrated Systems, Design and Technology 7 Scientific outcome of the 5th International Conference on Integrated Systems Design and Technology (ISDT 2012) held 12 – 15 May, Mallorca, Spain 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Applied Knowledge Management in Practice.- Se-mantic Technologies for Industrial Management and Process Controlling.- Knowledge Driven Approaches for Product Engineering.

Fields of interestEngineering Design; Computational Intelligence



Due January 2013

2013. XII, 246 p. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34470-1

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R. Gaggl, Lantiq A GmbH, Villach, Austria

Delta-Sigma A/D-ConvertersPractical Design for Communication Systems

The emphasis of this book is on practical design aspects for broadband A/D converters for com-munication systems. The embedded designs are employed for transceivers in the field of ADSL solutions and WLAN applications. An area- and power-efficient realization of a converter is mandatory to remain competitive in the market. The right choice for the converter topology and architecture needs to be done very carefully to re-sult in a competitive FOM. The book begins with a brief overview of basic concepts about ADSL and WLAN to understand the ADC requirements. At architectural level, issues on different modulator topologies are discussed employing the provided technology node. The design issues are pointed out in detail for modern digital CMOS technolo-gies, beginning with 180nm followed by 130nm and going down to 65nm feature size.

Features 7 Gives a comprehensive introduction into practical design and implementation of delta-sigma modulators employing discrete-time and continuous-time loop-filters 7 Gives a detailed description and lab analysis of 3 different A/D converter solutions used in high volume low-pow-er and low-voltage CMOS products 7 Focuses on robustness for low-power and small chip area design which is mandatory for industrial solutions

Contents Limitations of Delta-Sigma Converters.- A Delta-Sigma Converter with Dynamic-Biasing Tech-nique.- A feed-forward Delta-Sigma Converter for ADSL.- A Delta-Sigma Converter for WLAN using a TEQ.

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Electronic Circuits and Devices; Circuits and Systems

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due January 2013

2013. XXVIII, 184 p. 88 illus., 47 in color. (Springer Series in Advanced Microelectronics, Volume 39) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34542-5

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E. Goodarzi, M. Ziaei, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA; L. Teang Shui, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia

Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Hydrosystem EngineeringWater engineers require knowledge of stochas-tic, frequency concepts, uncertainty analysis, risk assessment, and the processes that predict unexpected events. This book presents the basics of stochastic, risk and uncertainty analysis, and random sampling techniques in conjunction with straightforward examples which are solved step by step. In addition, appropriate Excel functions are included as an alternative to solve the examples, and two real case studies is presented in the last chapters of book.

Features 7 One-stop resource 7 Sets the scene for the near future 7 Most risk and uncertainty studies on hydrosystem engineering (1967 to 2012) are presented in the book’s Appendix in table format

Contents Preface.- Basic Concepts.- Probability Theo-ries.- Risk and Uncertainty Analysis.- Monte Carlo Simulation.- Evaluation of Dam Overtopping Risk Based on Univariate Flood Frequency Analyses.-Evaluation of Dam Overtopping Risk Based on Univariate and Bivariate Flood Frequency Analyses.- References.- Appendix A.- Appendix B.- Appendix C.

Fields of interestGeoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Statis-tics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk



Due December 2012

2013. X, 215 p. 60 illus., 10 in color. (Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, Volume 22) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-5850-6

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D.‑W. Gu, University of Leicester, UK; P. H. Petkov, Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria; M. M. Konstantinov, University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria

Robust Control Design with MATLAB®Contents Part I: Basic Methods and Theory.- Introduction.- Uncertainties in Control Systems.- Robust Design Specifications.- H-infinity Design.- H-infinity Loop-shaping Design Procedure.- mu-synthesis and Analysis.- LMI Design.- Lower-order Con-trollers.- Part II: Introduction to Robust Control Toolbox® 3.- Building Uncertain Models.- Robust Stability and Robust Performance Analysis.- Loop-shaping Design Programs.- H Design Programs.- -synthesis and DK-iteration Programs.- Using LMI Lab, Model Reduction Programs for Robust Aerodynamic System.- Control.- Part III: Design Examples.- Robust Control of a Hard Disk Drive.- A Triple Inverted Pendulum-control-system Design.- Robust Control of a Distillation Col-umn.- Robust Control of a Flexible link Manipula-tor.- Robust Contol of a Two-rotor.- Aerodynamic System.- Robust Control of a Two-rotor Aerody-namic System- Robust Control of Two-wheeled Self-balancing Robot.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering



Due January 2013

Second Edition

2nd ed. 2013. XX, 506 p. 370 illus., 112 in color. With online files/update. (Advanced Textbooks in Control and Signal Processing) Softcover7 approx. $99.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4681-0

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W. Guo, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; G. Labrosse, Université Paris-Sud 11, Orsay, France; R. Narayanan, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

The Application of the Chebyshev-Spectral Method in Transport PhenomenaTransport phenomena problems that occur in engineering and physics are often multi-dimensional and multi-phase in character. When taking recourse to numerical methods the spectral method is particularly useful and efficient. The book is meant principally to train students and non-specialists to use the spectral method for solving problems that model fluid flow in closed geometries with heat or mass transfer.

Features 7 Concise, tutorial and application-driven primer 7 Contains worked examples and end-of-chapter exercises 7 Based on course-tested material at graduate level

Contents An Introduction to the Book and a Road Map.- An Introduction to the Spectral Method.- Steady One-Dimensional /1D) Heat Conduction Prob-lems.- Unsteady 1D Heat Conduction Problems.- Steady Two-Dimensional (2D) Heat Conduction Problems.- 2D Closed Flow Problems - The Driven Cavity.- Applications to Hydrodynamic Instabilities.- Exercises for the Reader.- Refer-ences.- Index.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of En-gineering; Numerical and Computational Physics; Engineering Fluid Dynamics



Due February 2013

2013. 175 p. (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics, Volume 68) Hardcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-34087-1

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V. Handke, H. Jonuschat, Institute for Future Studies, Berlin, Germany

Flexible RidesharingNew Opportunities and Service Concepts for Sustainable Mobility

Individual mobility is one of the most important needs of modern society and an important link between private, public and economic life. In contrast, transport also entails severe environmen-tal and social burdens, foiling current efforts for sustainable development. As the main source of CO2 emissions, transport is a prominent driver for climate change, and individual car traffic is responsible for nearly a third of the total energy consumption. However, we have to consider that many commuters feel indeed very dependent on their car. Here, ridesharing promises to contribute to environmental protection, while still offering individual mobility. Although ridesharing options have been discussed since many years, internet and smartphones provide completeley new oppor-tunities to find ridesharing partners today.

Features 7 Detailed information on experiences with the implementation of an IT-based carpooling system 7 Integrated information on carpooling activities around the world 7 Well-known expert in this field

Contents Introduction.- Mobility.- Carpooling.- The Car-riva Ridesharing Club.- Launching the service: Reaching a critical mass by establishing an internet-based service.- Test phase: Start of the phone-based ridematching service.- Recommen-dations for the dissemination phase.- Assessment of sustainability impacts.- Outlook.- Bibliography

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Sustainable Develop-ment; R & D/Technology Policy



Due November 2012

2013. IX, 118 p. 48 illus., 3 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-11344-4

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P. Hokstad, SINTEF, Trondheim, Norway; I. B. Utne, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway; J. Vatn, NTNU Valgrinda, Trondheim, Norway (Eds)

Risk and Interdependencies in Critical InfrastructuresA Guideline for Analysis

Contents 1.A brief overview of some methods and ap-proaches for investigating interdependencies in critical infrastructures.- 2.Defining Concepts and Categorizing Interdependencies.- 3.Risk and Vul-nerability Analysis of Critical Infrastructures.-4.Interdependency Modeling in Risk Analy-sis.- 5.Modelling, Simulation and Vulnerability Analysis of Interdependent Technical Infrastruc-tures.- 6.Vulnerability Analyses of Interdependent Technical Infrastructures.- 7.Risk Analysis of Electricity Supply.- 8.Risk of Electricity Supply Interruptions.- 9.Integrated Urban Water System.- 10. Information and Communication Technol-ogy (ICT) – Enabling and Challenging Critical Infrastructure.- 11.Risk Based Design of Maritime Transport Systems.- 12.Risk of Supply Breaches in Maritime LNG Transport.- 13.Risk Management of Interconnected Infrastructures: An Empirical Study of Joint Stress Conditions.- 14.Organiza-tional Challenges Regarding Risk Management in Critical Infrastructures.- Appendix A. Hierarchy of Hazardous Events.- Appendix B. Societal Criti-cal Functions (SCF) and the Risk Analysis.- Ap-pendix C. Risk Analysis Methods

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Land-scape/Regional and Urban Planning; Regional/Spatial Science



Due November 2012

2013. IX, 270 p. 66 illus., 14 in color. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4660-5

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R. J. Howlett, KES International, Shoreham-by-sea, UK; B. Gabrys, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK; K. Musial‑Gabrys, Kings College, London, UK; J. Roach, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK (Eds)

Innovation through Knowledge Transfer 2012Across the world there is growing awareness of the importance of innovation and knowledge transfer. Innovation in the sense of generating new knowledge and making better use of existing knowledge, coupled with knowledge transfer and sharing paradigms, have never been more relevant to the universities, industry, commerce and the third sector.

Features 7 Recent Research on Innovation through Knowledge Transfer 7 Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Innovation through Knowledge Transfer, InnovationKT-2012 held at 19th & 20th April 2012, Bournemouth, UK 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Requirements of Knowledge Commercialization in Universities and Academic Entrepreneurship.-KTP and m-commerce: Innovation in the Building Industry.- Innovation through knowledge transfer to social enterprises in Northern Ireland.- Knowl-edge Transfer through Diversity Coach and Mentoring Partnerships.- Understanding the Other Side – the Inside Story of the INFER Proj-ect.- Facilitating Knowledge Transfer in IANES - A Transactive Memory Approach.- Planes, Trains and Automobiles: The Importance of Location for Knowledge Transfer in the Transportation Sector.




Due November 2012

2013. XII, 249 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Volume 18) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-34218-9

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P. Hulsroj, S. Pagratis, B. Baranes, European Space Policy Institute, Vienna, Austria (Eds)

Yearbook on Space Policy 2010/2011The Look Forward

The Yearbook on Space Policy is the reference publication analysing space policy developments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European. The Yearbook also links space policy with other policy areas.

Features 7 Collection of unique facts and figures for the year 7 Perspective on selected issues by inter-national experts in the fields 7 Summary and analysis of the main policy issues of the year

Contents Space-based capabilities for internal security operations: a critical assessment of the case of land-border-surveillance.- European access to space: challenges and perspectives.- What future for GEOSS? Results from the November 2010 GEO Ministerial Meeting.- The new German Space Strategy: how strategic is it?.- Cooperation in space between Europe and Israel in light of the recent ESA-ISA agreement.- Recent development of Japan’s space policy: the Quasi-zenith satellite program and the space policy making process.- Space debris - legal framework, issues arising and new ISO guidelines in 2010/2011.- Digital devide and the global crisis.- Towards a space strategy for the EU that benefits its citizens: the EU’s declara-tion of intents for space.- The establishment of the US space agency.

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Political Science, general; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space



Due December 2012

2013. Approx. 360 p. 60 illus. (Yearbook on Space Policy) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1362-2

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M. Kachanov, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA; I. Sevostianov, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, USA (Eds)

Effective Properties of Heterogeneous MaterialsThe book contains state-of the-art reviews in the area of effective properties of heterogeneous ma-terials - the classical field at interface of materials science and solid mechanics. The primary focus is on thermo-mechanical properties, materials science applications, as well as computational aspects and new opportunities provided by rapidly increasing computer powers. The reviews are at the level that is appropriate for a substantial com-munity of researchers working in this field, both at universities and in the industry, and to graduate students. The book can be used as supplementary reading to graduate level courses.

Features 7 Provides a broad up-to-date overview of the field 7 State-of-the-art results 7 One-stop resource

Contents 1 Non-interaction approximation in the problem of effective properties.- 2 Multipole expansion method in micromechanics of composites.- 3 Effective field method in the theory of heteroge-neous media.- 4 Effective properties of composite materials, reinforced structures and smart com-posites: Asymptotic homogenization approach.- 5 An Overview of Computational Micromechan-ics; T.I. Zohdi.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Structural Materials; Mechanical Engineering



Due December 2012

2013. X, 440 p. 75 illus., 25 in color. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 193) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-5714-1

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C. Kahraman, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey (Ed)

Computational Intelligence Systems in Industrial EngineeringWith Recent Theory and Applications

Contents Computational Intelligent Systems in Industrial Engineering.- A Comparison of Methods For Selecting Preferred Solutions in Multiobjective Decision Making.- Using a RS to Help TTO Staff to Disseminate Selective Information.- Power of Linguistic Data Summaries and their Protoforms.- Can Fuzzy Logic Formalism Bring Complex Environmental Issues into Focus? TOPSIS and its Extensions: Applications for Road Safety Perfor-mance Evaluation.- Computational Intelligence Applications in Industrial Engineering.- A Fuzzy Analytic Network Process Approach.- Swarm Intelligence Optimization.- A Review of Genetic Algorithm Applications in Supply Chain Network Design.- Fuzzy PROMETHEE for the Environ-mental Quality Assessment of Energy Dedicated Crops.- Forecasting Energy Demand Using Fuzzy Seasonal Time Series.- Multi-objective Scheduling Problems for Re-entrant Shops.- An Introduction to Self-Organizing Maps.- Fuzzy Multi-Objective Programming for Energy Resource Planning.- Fuzzy Simulation Based Chance Constrained Pro-gramming.- A Cooperative Intelligent Approach for Job-shop Scheduling.- Using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps as a Modeling Tool for Traveler Satisfaction in Public Transit Systems.- Genetic Algorithm to Solve Container Storage Problem for a Single and Various Types.- Fuzzy Geometric Programming Model with Applications in Industrial Engineer-ing. [...]

Fields of interestIndustrial and Production Engineering; Computa-tional Intelligence; Computer Science, general



Due November 2012

2013. XVIII, 686 p. 163 illus., 56 in color. (Atlantis Computational Intelligence Systems, Volume 6) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-91216-76-3

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J. Kelemen, Silesian University, Opava, Czech Republic; J. Romportl, E. Zackova, University of West Bohemia, Plzen, Czech Republic (Eds)

Beyond Artificial IntelligenceContemplations, Expectations, Applications

Products of modern artificial intelligence (AI) have mostly been formed by the views, opinions and goals of the “insiders”, i.e. people usually with engineering background who are driven by the force that can be metaphorically described as the pursuit of the craft of Hephaestus. However, since the present-day technology allows for tighter and tighter mergence of the “natural” everyday human life with machines of immense complexity, the responsible reaction of the scientific community should be based on cautious reflection of what re-ally lies beyond AI, i.e. on the frontiers where the tumultuous ever-growing and ever-changing cloud of AI touches the rest of the world. The chapters of this boo are based on the selected subset of the presentations that were delivered by their respective authors at the conference “Beyond AI: Interdisciplinary Aspects of Artificial Intelligence” held in Pilsen in December 2011. From its very definition, the reflection of the phenomena that lie beyond AI must be inherently interdisciplinary.

Features 7 Recent Research in Artificial Intelli-gence 7 Edited outcome of the conference “Beyond AI: Interdisciplinary Aspects of Arti-ficial Intelligence” held in Pilsen in December 2011 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part I Future of Artificial Intelligence.- Part II Nature-Inspired Models.




Due January 2013

2013. 250 p. (Topics in Intelligent Engineering and Informatics, Volume 4) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34421-3

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R. S. King, Dietingen, Germany

BiLBIQ: A Biologically Inspired Robot with Walking and Rolling LocomotionThe book ‘BiLBIQ: A biologically inspired Robot with walking and rolling locomotion’ deals with implementing a locomotion behavior observed in the biological archetype Cebrennus villosus to a robot prototype whose structural design needs to be developed. The biological sample is investigated as far as possible and compared to other evolu-tional solutions within the framework of nature’s inventions. Current achievements in robotics are examined and evaluated for their relation and relevance to the robot prototype in question. An overview of what is state of the art in actuation ensures the choice of the hardware available and most suitable for this project. Through a constant consideration of the achievement of two funda-mentally different ways of locomotion with one and the same structure, a robot design is devel-oped and constructed taking hardware constraints into account. The development of a special leg structure that needs to resemble and replace body elements of the biological archetype is a special challenge to be dealt with.

Features 7 Describes the successful development of a bio-inspired robot with walking and rolling locomo-tion 7 Presents new inspiring approaches for bionics and biomimetics 7 Written in a clear and accessible manner

Contents Biological archetypes and robotic pendants.- State of the art in robotics and robotic actuation.- Bio-mimetically inspired robot prototype.- Results.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Programming Techniques



Due November 2012

2013. XII, 94 p. (Biosystems & Biorobotics, Volume 2) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34681-1

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K. Kyamakya, Alpen Adria University of Klagenfurt, Austria; W. A. Halang, Fernuniversität Hagen, Germany; W. Mathis, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany; J. C. Chedjou, Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt, Austria; Z. Li, Fernuniversität Hagen, Germany (Eds)

Selected Topics in Nonlinear Dynamics and Theoretical Electrical EngineeringThis book contains a collection of recent advanced contributions in the field of nonlinear dynamics and synchronization, including selected applica-tions in the area of theoretical electrical engineer-ing. The present book is divided into twenty-one chapters grouped in five parts. The first part focuses on theoretical issues related to chaos and synchronization and their potential applications in mechanics, transportation, communication and security.

Features 7 Post proceedings of Joint Conference INDS 2011 and ISTET 2011 7 Recent advances in non-linear Dynamics and Synchronization as well as in Theoretical Electrical Engineering 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part I Theory of Chaos and Synchronization and Applications in mechanics, transportation, Communication and Security Related System Concepts.- Part II Systems’ Dynamics Modeling and Simulation with applications to real physical systems and phenomena.- Part III Electromagnet-ics Theory, Modeling and Simulation of Real Phys-ical Electromagnetic Prototypes.- Part IV Theory of Stability and Recent Trends.- Part V Further Application Area- Optimization, Data Mining, Pattern Recognition and Image processing.

Fields of interestElectrical Engineering; Nonlinear Dynamics



Due November 2012


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P. Lecca, University of Trento, Italy (Ed)

Biomechanics of Cells and TissuesExperiments, Models and Simulations

The application of methodological approaches and mathematical formalisms proper to Physics and Engineering to investigate and describe biologi-cal processes and design biologicla structures has led to the development of many disciplines in the context of computational biology and biotechnol-ogy. The best known applicative domain is tissue engineering and its branches. Recent domains of interest are in the field of biophysics, e.g.: mul-tiscale mechanics of biological membranes and films and filaments; multiscale mechanics of adhe-sion; biomolecular motors and force generation.

Features 7 Includes recent advances on experimental and bioengineering techniques 7 Focuses on cell mechanics models suitable for computer simula-tions and analysis 7 Incorporates applications and examples

Contents Preface.- Computer-Aided Tissue Engineering: application to the case of Anterior Cruciate Liga-ment Repair, by C.P. Laurent.- Process Modeling and Rendering of Biochemical Structures: Actin, by Ozan Kahramanogullari.- A model predict-ing rolling cells percentage in inflamed brain venules, by Paola Lecca.- Analysis and modeling of metabolism of cancer, by Miroslava Cuperlovic-Culf.- Modelling the influence of cell signaling on the dynamics of gene regulatory networks, by Chi-ara Damiani.- Mechanistic models of astrocytic glucose metabolism calibrated on PET images, by Paola Lecca.- Author Biographies.- Subject Index.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Biophysics and Biologi-cal Physics; Computational Biology/Bioinformat-ics



Due December 2012

2013. 400 p. (Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics, Volume 9) Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-94-007-5889-6

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G. Li, Tongji University, Shanghai, China; P. Wang, Shandong University, Jinan, China

Advanced Analysis and Design for Fire Safety of Steel StructuresAdvanced Analysis and Design for Fire Safety of Steel Structures systematically presents the latest findings on behaviours of steel structural components in a fire, such as the catenary actions of restrained steel beams, the design methods for restrained steel columns, and the membrane actions of concrete floor slabs with steel decks. Using a systematic description of structural fire safety engineering principles, the authors illustrate the important difference between behaviours of an isolated structural element and the restrained component in a complete structure under fire conditions.

Features 7 Summarizes the most recent research achieve-ments in structural fire safety design 7 Provides advanced analysis method for fire safety of steel structures in a fire 7 Develops design methods considering the interaction between structural components in a fire, such as catenary action of re-strained steel beams, membrane action of concrete slabs and bowing effect of restrained steel columns

Contents Fire in Building.- Properties of steel at elevated temperatures.- Fire-resistance of isolated steel components.- Fire-resistance of restrained flexural components.- Fire-resistance of restrained steel columns.- Fire-resistance of concrete slabs with steel deck.- Analysis of steel moment-resistant frames subjected to fire.- Analysis and design for large space steel structures subjected to fire.

Fields of interestStructural Mechanics; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Basics of Construction



Due February 2013

Jointly published with Zhejiang University Press, Hangzhou

Distribution rights in China: Zhejiang University Press

2013. Approx. 400 p. 110 illus. (Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-34392-6

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M. Losurdo, National Council of Research (CNR-IMIP) Bari, Italy; K. Hingerl, Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz, Austria (Eds)

Ellipsometry at the NanoscaleContents Preamble.- Preface.- A Brief History and State of the Art of Ellipsometry.-Advanced Mueller Ellipsometry Instrumentation and Data Analy-sis.- Data Analysis for Nanomaterials: Effec-tive Medium Approximation, its Limits and Implementations.- Relationship between Surface Morphology and Effective Medium Roughness.- Plasmonics and Effective-Medium Theory.- Thin films of Nanostructured Plasmonic Noble Metals.- Spectroscopic Ellipsometry on Metallic Grat-ings.- Mueller matrix applied to nanostructures.- Spectroscopic Ellipsometry and Magneto-Optical Kerr Spectroscopy of Magnetic Garnet Thin Films Incorporating Plasmonic Nanoparticles.- General-ized Ellipsometry Characterization of Sculptured Thin Films made by Glancing Angle Deposition.- THz Generalized Ellipsometry characterization of highly-ordered 3-dimensional Nanostruc-tures.- Infrared ellipsometric investigations of free carriers and lattice vibrations in superconducting cuprates.- Real-time Ellipsometry for Probing charge-transfer processes at the nanoscale.- Po-larimetric and other Optical Probes for the Solid - Liquid Interface.- Spectroscopic Ellipsometry for functional nano-layers of flexible organic electronic devices.- Spectroscopic Ellipsometry of Nanoscale Materials for Semiconductor Device Applications.- Ellipsometry of semiconductor nanocrystals.- Spectroscopic Ellipsometry for Inline Process Control in the Semiconductor Industry.- Thin film applications in research and industry characterized by spectroscopic ellipsom-etry. [...]

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Measure-ment Science and Instrumentation; Characteriza-tion and Evaluation of Materials



Due January 2013

2013. XVIII, 741 p. 423 illus., 106 in color. Hardcover7 $279.00ISBN 978-3-642-33955-4

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P. Mhaskar, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; J. Liu, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; P. D. Christofides, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Fault-Tolerant Process ControlMethods and Applications

Fault-Tolerant Process Control focuses on the development of general, yet practical, methods for the design of advanced fault-tolerant control systems; these ensure an efficient fault detection and a timely response to enhance fault recovery, prevent faults from propagating or developing into total failures, and reduce the risk of safety hazards.

Features 7 Numerous comments and remarks provide fundamental understanding of fault detection and isolation and fault-tolerant control system design problems 7 Many detailed examples of industrial relevance are easily tailored by practitioners to their specific applications 7 Gives the reader a rich collection of state-of-the art, rigorous yet practical methods, new research topics, and refer-ences to significant recent work on the design of integrated fault detection and isolation and fault-tolerant control systems for chemical processes

Contents Background on Nonlinear Systems and Control.- Integrated Fault-Detection and Fault-Tolerant Control.- Integrated Fault-Detection and Isolation and Fault-Tolerant Control.- Safe-Parking.- Fault Diagnosis and Robust Safe-Parking.- Utilizing FDI Insights in Controller Design and PID Monitor-ing.- Isolation and Handling of Sensor Faults.- Control and Fault-Handling Subject to Asynchro-nous Measurements.

Fields of interestControl; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engi-neering; Systems Theory, Control



Due January 2013

2013. XXIV, 272 p. 118 illus., 32 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4807-4

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New SeriesNonlinear Systems and ComplexitySeries editor: A. C. Luo

Nonlinear Systems and Complexity provides a place to systematically summarize recent develop-ments, applications, and overall advance in all aspects of nonlinearity, chaos, and complexity as part of the established research literature, beyond the novel and recent findings published in primary journals. The aims of the book series are to publish theories and techniques in nonlinear systems and complexity; stimulate more research interest on nonlinearity, synchronization, and complex-ity in nonlinear science; and fast-scatter the new knowledge to scientists, engineers, and students in the corresponding fields. Books in this series will focus on the recent developments, findings and progress on theories, principles, methodol-ogy, computational techniques in nonlinear systems and mathematics with engineering ap-plications. The Series establishes highly relevant monographs on wide ranging topics covering fundamental advances and new applications in the field. Topical areas include, but are not limited to: Nonlinear dynamics Complexity, nonlinearity, and chaos Computational methods for nonlinear systems Stability, bifurcation, chaos and fractals in engineering Nonlinear chemical and biological phenomena Fractional dynamics and applications Discontinuity, synchronization and control

A. C. Luo, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL, USA

Regularity and Complexity in Dynamical SystemsRegularity and Complexity in Dynamical Systems describes periodic and chaotic behaviors in dynamical systems, including continuous, discrete, impulsive, discontinuous, and switching systems. In traditional analysis, the periodic and chaotic behaviors in continuous, nonlinear dynamical sys-tems were extensively discussed even if unsolved. In recent years, there has been an increasing amount of interest in periodic and chaotic behav-iors in discontinuous dynamical systems because such dynamical systems are prevalent in engineer-ing. Usually, the smoothening of discontinuous dynamical system is adopted in order to use the theory of continuous dynamical systems.

Features 7 Illustrates new concepts and methodology in discontinuous dynamical systems 7 Uses dif-ferent ideas to describe complicated dynamical systems in real worlds 7 Discusses the mecha-nism of chaos and diffusion in impulsive sys-tems 7 Discusses strange attractor fragmentation and hidden mathematical structures 7 Contains intuitive illustrations and systematical descrip-tion 7 Has complete example demonstrations

Contents Nonlinear Continuous Dynamical Systems.- Nonlinear Discrete Dynamical Systems.- Chaos and Multifractality.- Complete Dynamics and Synchronization.- Switching Dynamical Systems.- Mapping Dynamics and Symmetry.- Appendix A. Linear Continuous Dynamical Systems.- Appen-dix B. Linear Discrete Dynamical Systems.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Complex Systems; Numerical and Computational Physics



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2012. XI, 493 p. 196 illus. (Nonlinear Systems and Complexity, Volume 1) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-6168-5

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M. Mihelj, J. Podobnik, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Haptics for Virtual Reality and TeleoperationThis book covers all topics relevant for the design of haptic interfaces and teleoperation systems. The book provides the basic knowledge required for understanding more complex approaches and more importantly it introduces all issues that must be considered for designing efficient and safe hap-tic interfaces. Topics covered in this book provide insight into all relevant components of a haptic system. The reader is guided from understand-ing the virtual reality concept to the final goal of being able to design haptic interfaces for specific tasks such as nanomanipulation. The introduc-tion chapter positions the haptic interfaces within the virtual reality context. In order to design haptic interfaces that will comply with human capabilities at least basic understanding of human sensors-motor system is required. An overview of this topic is provided in the chapter related to human haptics.

Features 7 Introduces all information for the design of a safe haptic interface 7 Reader is guided through topics in a consistent way 7 Provides general solutions

Contents 1 Introduction to virtual reality.- 2 Introduction to haptics.- 3 Human haptic system.- 4 Haptic displays.- 5 Collision detection.- 6 Haptic render-ing.- 7 Control of haptic interfaces.- 8 Stability analysis of haptic interfaces.- 9 Teleoperation.- 10 Virtual fixtures.- 11 Micro/nanomanipulation.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); User Interfaces and Human Com-puter Interaction



Due January 2013

2013. VIII, 217 p. 125 illus., 9 in color. (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Volume 64) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-5717-2

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D. Milutinović, J. Rosen, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (Eds)

Redundancy in Robot Manipulators and Multi-Robot SystemsThe trend in the evolution of robotic systems is that the number of degrees of freedom increases.

Features 7 Presents the most recent work on the design of redundant robot systems, their control, perfor-mance, human-robot interaction and reliability analysis 7 Based on contributions presented at the IROS 2011 Workshop on Redundancy in Ro-bot Manipulators and Multi-Robot Systems, held in Septemebr 2011, San Francisco 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Performance of Serial Underactuated Mecha-nisms: Number of Degrees of Freedom and Actua-tors.- Low-Cost Multi-Robot Localization.- Using torque redundancy to optimize contact forces in legged robots.- Exploiting Heterogeneity in Robotic Networks.- Variational Analysis of Snake-like Robots.- Robustness in the Presence of Task Differentiation in Robot Ensembles.- Cooperating Mobile Cable Robots:.- Deployment algorithms for dynamically constrained mobile robots.- Kal-man Smoothing for Distributed Optimal Feedback Control of Unicycle Formations.- M*: A Complete Multirobot Path Planning Algorithm with Opti-mality Bounds.- Individual Control of Redundant Skeletal Muscles using an Exoskeleton Robot.- Synthesizing Redundancy Resolution Criteria of the Human Arm Posture in Reaching Movements.

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



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2013. VIII, 241 p. 80 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 57) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-33970-7

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W. Ostachowicz, Polish Academy of Sciences, Gdansk, Poland; A. Güemes, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain (Eds)

New Trends in Structural Health MonitoringA motivation for structural health monitoring. Structural health monitoring of aircraft structures. Vibration-based damage diagnosis and monitor-ing of external loads.Statistical time series meth-ods for vibration based structural health monitor-ing. Fiber optic sensors. Damage localisation using elastic waves propagation methods experimental techniques. Application for wind turbine blades. Experts actively working in structural health monitoring and control techniques present the current research, areas of application and tenden-cies for the future of this technology, including various design issues involved. Examples using some of the latest hardware and software tools, experimental data from small scale laboratory demonstrators and measurements made on real structures illustrate the book.

Features 7 Systematic and unique treatment of statisti-cal time series methods for SHM 7 Illustrated examples on the use of the methods 7 Numerous experimental results

Contents A motivation for structural health monitor-ing.- Structural health monitoring of aircraft structures.- Vibration-based damage diagnosis and monitoring of external loads.- Statistical time series methods for vibration based structural health monitoring.- Fiber optic sensors.- Dam-age localisation using elastic waves propagation methods experimental techniques.- Application for wind turbine blades.

Fields of interestStructural Mechanics; Structural Materials; Aero-space Technology and Astronautics



Due December 2012

2013. 436 p. 284 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 542) Hardcover7 $249.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1389-9

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E. Pap, University of Novi Sad, Serbia (Ed)

Intelligent Systems: Models and ApplicationsRevised and Selected Papers from the 9th IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Systems and Informatics SISY 2011

The theory and applications of intelligent systems is today an important field of research. This book is an up-to-date collection of seventeen chapters, written by recognized experts in the field. In an introductory mathematical foundations part an overview of generalizations of the integral inequal-ities for nonadditive integrals and a construction of the General Prioritized Fuzzy Satisfaction Problem is given. Then different aspects of robot-ics are presented, such as the differences between human beings and robots, the motion of bipedal humanoid robots, and an evaluation of different autonomous quadrotor flight controllers.

Features 7 Latest research on Intelligent Systems and Informatics 7 Results from the 9th IEEE Inter-national Symposium on Intelligent Systems and Informatics SISY 2011 held on September 8-10, 2011 in Subotica, Serbia 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Part I Mathematical Base.- Part II Robots.- Part III Applications of Fuzzy Systems.- Part IV Applica-tions in Medicine.- Part V Applications in trans-portation, network monitoring, and localization of pedestrians in images.




Due November 2012

2013. XII, 338 p. (Topics in Intelligent Engineering and Informatics, Volume 3) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-33958-5

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N. Pina, Superior School of Technology of Setúbal, Portugal; J. Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; J. Filipe, Polytechnic Institute of Setubal, Portugal (Eds)

Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and ApplicationsInternational Conference, SIMULTECH 2011 Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, July 29‑31, 2011 Revised Selected Papers

Contents Integration of Traffic Simulation and Propul-sion Modeling to Estimate Energy Consumption for Battery Electric Vehicles.- Speeding Up the Evaluation of a Mathematical Model for VANETs using OpenMP.- The Stability Box for Minimizing Total Weighted Flow Time under Uncertain Data.- Numerical Modelling of Nonlinear Diffusion Phenomena on a Sphere.- Simulation, Parameter Estimation and Optimization of an Industrial-scale Evaporation System.- High Detailed Lava Flows Hazard Maps by a Cellular Automata Ap-proach.- A Consistent Preliminary Design Process for Mechatronic Systems.- A Process based on the Model-driven Architecture to Enable the Definition of Platform-independent Simulation MODELS.- Dynamic Response of a Wind Farm Consisting of Doubly-fed Induction Generators to Network Disturbance.- Educational Simulators for Industrial Process Control.- Simulation-based De-velopment of Safety Related Interlocks.- Modelling Molecular Processes by Individual-based Simula-tions Applied to Actin Polymerisation.- Marine Ecosystem Model Calibration through Enhanced Surrogate-based Optimization. [...]

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Statistics for Engi-neering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences



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2013. XII, 286 p. 162 illus. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Volume 197) Softcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34335-3

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New SeriesBiosystems & BioroboticsSeries editor: E. Guglielmelli

The BIOSYSTEMS & BIOROBOTICS (BioSysRob) series publishes the latest research developments in three main areas: 1) understanding biological systems from a bioengineering point of view, i.e. the study of biosystems by exploiting engineer-ing methods and tools to unveil their function-ing principles and unrivalled performance; 2) design and development of biologically inspired machines and systems to be used for different purposes and in a variety of application contexts. In particular, the series welcomes contributions on novel design approaches, methods and tools as well as case studies on specific bio-inspired systems; 3) design and developments of nano-, micro-, macro- devices and systems for biomedi-cal applications, i.e. technologies that can improve modern healthcare and welfare by enabling novel solutions for prevention, diagnosis, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation and independent living. On one side, the series focuses on recent methods and technologies which allow multi-scale, multi-physics, high-resolution analysis and modeling of biological systems. A special emphasis on this side is given to the use of mechatronic and robotic systems as a tool for basic research in biology. On the other side, the series authoritatively reports on current theoretical and experimental challenges and developments related to the “biomechatronic” design of novel biorobotic machines. A special emphasis on this side is given to human-machine interaction and interfacing, and also to the ethical and social implications of this emerging research area, as key challenges for the acceptability and sustainability of biorobotics technology. The main target of the series are engineers interested in biol-ogy and medicine, and specifically bioengineers and bioroboticists. Volume published in the series comprise monographs, edited volumes, lecture notes, as well as selected conference proceedings and PhD theses. The series also publishes books purposely devoted to support education in bioen-gineering, biomedical engineering, biomechatron-ics and biorobotics at graduate and post-graduate levels.

J. L. Pons, D. Torricelli, M. Pajaro, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain (Eds)

Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on NeurorehabilitationRestoring human motor and cognitive function has been a fascinating research area during the last century. Interfacing the human nervous system with electro-mechanical rehabilitation machines is facing its crucial passage from research to clinical practice, enhancing the potentiality of therapists, clinicians and researchers to rehabilitate, diagnose and generate knowledge.

Features 7 Latest research advances and clinical devel-opments aimed at restoring human motor and cognitive function 7 Include contributions from different fields: clinical rehabilitation, ap-plied neurophysiology and biomedical engi-neering 7 Contributions in this book where presented at the international conference on NeuroRehabilitation (ICNR 2012, Toledo, Spain, November 14-16, 2012) 7 Edited and written by leading experts in the field

Contents Theme 1 - Neurorobotics & prosthetics.- Theme 2 - Neurosignals modeling and process-ing.- Theme 3 - Brain-neural interfaces.- Theme 4 - Biomechanics & movement analysis.- Theme 5 - Novel rehabilitation paradigms.- Work-shops (WS).

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Rehabilitation Medicine; Robotics and Automation



Due November 2012

2013. 350 p. (Biosystems & Biorobotics, Volume 1) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-34545-6

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P. A. Prieto, Asociación para el Estudio de los Recursos Energéticos, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain; C. A. Hall, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY, USA

Spain’s Photovoltaic RevolutionThe Energy Return on Investment

Features 7 Presents the first comprehensive study of the EROI of large-scale solar PV systems in a devel-oped country 7 Uses real-world operational data rather than laboratory approximations and extrapolations 7 Describes the dependence of one alternative energy source on the goods and services of a fossil-fueled economy 7 Has global implications for the potential of renewable energy sources to replace dwindling reserves of fossil fuels 7 Written with the first-hand knowledge of the chief, on-site engineer for many solar installations in Spain together with the leader in the development and application of the concept of EROI

Contents Preface.- Chapter 1. Solar Energy and Human Civilization.- Chapter 2. The Evolution of the Demand for Primary Energy and Electricity in Spain.- Chapter 3. The historical, Legal, Political, Social and Economic Context of Solar Photovolta-ics in Spain.- Chapter 4. Calculating the Energy Return on Energy Invested (EROI) for Spain’s Solar Photovoltaic Energy in 2008.- Chapter 5. Methods: Calculating the Energy Output. The En-ergy Returned (ER or Eout).- Chapter 6. Methods: Calculating the Energy Input. The energy invested (EI or Ein).- Chapter 7. Results, Sensitivity Analy-sis and Conclusions.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Technology



Due December 2012

2013. X, 137 p. 17 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in Energy / Energy Analysis) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4419-9436-3

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A. Przepiórkowski, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; M. Piasecki, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland; K. Jassem, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland; P. Fuglewicz, TiP, Katowice, Poland (Eds)

Computational LinguisticsApplications

The ever-growing popularity of Google over the recent decade has required a specific method of man-machine communication: human query should be short, whereas the machine answer may take a form of a wide range of documents. This type of communication has triggered a rapid development in the domain of Information Extraction, aimed at providing the asker with a more precise information. The recent success of intelligent personal assistants supporting us-ers in searching or even extracting information and answers from large collections of electronic documents signals the onset of a new era in man-machine communication – we shall soon explain to our small devices what we need to know and expect valuable answers quickly and automatically delivered.

Features 7 Latest research on Computational Linguis-tics 7 Carefully edited outcome of the Com-putational Linguistics-Applications Conference – CLA'11 held in Warszawianka Hotel Wellness & Spa in Jachranka (near Warsaw, Poland) on 17-19 October 2011 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents NLP Toolkits.- Information Extraction.- Multilin-guality.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Language Transla-tion and Linguistics; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



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K. S. Rao, S. G. Koolagudi, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India

Emotion Recognition using Speech Features“Emotion Recognition Using Speech Features” provides coverage of emotion-specific features present in speech. The author also discusses suit-able models for capturing emotion-specific infor-mation for distinguishing different emotions. The content of this book is important for designing and developing natural and sophisticated speech systems. In this Brief, Drs. Rao and Koolagudi lead a discussion of how emotion-specific informa-tion is embedded in speech and how to acquire emotion-specific knowledge using appropriate sta-tistical models. Additionally, the authors provide information about exploiting multiple evidences derived from various features and models.

Features 7 Discusses complete state-of -art features, models and databases in the context of emotion recognition 7 Explores implicit and explicit excitation source features for discriminating the emotions 7 Proposes pitch synchronous and sub-syllabic spectral features, in addition to conventional spectral features, for characterizing emotions

Contents Introduction.- Speech Emotion Recognition: A Review.- Emotion Recognition Using Excitation Source Information.- Emotion Recognition Using Vocal Tract Information.- Emotion Recogni-tion Using Prosodic Information.- Summary and Conclusions.- Linear Prediction Analysis of Speech.- MFCC Features.- Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM)

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; User Inter-faces and Human Computer Interaction; Compu-tational Linguistics



Due November 2012

2013. X, 124 p. 26 illus., 6 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering / SpringerBriefs in Speech Technology) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-5142-6

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New SeriesSungkyunkwan University Outstanding ResearchSeries editor: S. Lee

The Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) outstand-ing research series aims at timely dissemination of original theses and research of Sungkyunkwan University, selected by international reviewers as outstanding in their impact on the state-of-the-art literature. The series intends to cover all the disciplines under the subject of SKKU theses research, including engineering, natural and social sciences, art and literature. The aim of the series is to emphasize on research that draws a broader attraction from the researchers and practitioners of the related fields world-wide.

K.‑H. Song, C.‑H. Kim, SungKyunKwan University, Suwon, Korea

Sialo-Xenoantigenic GlycobiologyMolecular Glycobiology of Sialylglycan‑Xenoantigenic Determinants in Pig to Human Xenotransplantation

Carbohydrate antigens on glycoconjugates of mammalian cells play crucial roles in various biological processes and are epitopes recognized by the immune system, as glycobiology has hugely been progressed during the past two decades. The book focuses on sialic acid–based xenoantigenes. In pig to human xenotransplantation, exposure of pig organs to human blood results in hyper acute rejection (HAR), caused by differences in carbo-hydrate epitopes between human and pig vascular endothelia.

Features 7 Latest research on Sialo-Xenoantigenic Glyco-biology 7 Focuses on carbohydrate antigens in-cluding sialic acids as xenoantigenic determinant in human 7 Written by leading experts in the fiel

Contents Screening of pig glycosyltransferase genes related to xenoantigens and their masking.- Cloning and tissue specific expression of pcmah and its alterna-tive transcripts.- Functional characterization of pCMAH in the synthesis of N-glycolylneuraminic acid as the xenoantigenic determinant in pig-to-human xenotransplantation.- Identification of two alternative promoters of the pig CMP-N-acetylneuraminic acid hydroxylase gene.- Screen-ing for xenoantigenic determinants formed by sialyltransferases.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Molecular Medicine; Human Genetics



Due January 2013

2013. XII, 56 p. (Sungkyunkwan University Outstanding Research, Volume 1) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34093-2

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S. Subramaniam, George Wahington University, Washington, DC, USA; M. Brandt‑Pearce, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; P. Demeester, Ghent University - IBBT, Ghent, Belgium; C. Vijaya Saradhi, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Eds)

Cross-Layer Design in Optical NetworksContents Introduction.- A tutorial of physical layer impair-ments in optical networks.- Dynamic Impairment-Aware Routing and Wavelength Assignment.- Routing andWavelength Assignment in WDM Networks with Mixed Line Rates.- Considering Linear and Non-Linear Impairments in Planning WDM Networks.- Cross-Layer Control of Semi-Transparent Optical Networks under Physical-Pa-rameter Uncertainty.- Analytical models for QoT-aware RWA performance.- Impairment-Aware Control Plane Architectures to Handle Optical Networks of the Future.- QoT-Aware Survivable Network Design.- Energy-efficient traffic engi-neering.- Multi-layer Protection with Integrated Routing in MPLS-over-WDM Optical Networks.- Cross-Layer Survivability.- Photonics Grids and Clouds.- Bringing Optical Network Control to the User Facilities: Evolution of the User Controlled Light Path Provisioning Paradigm.-Cross-Layer Network Design and Control Testbeds.- Free Space Optical Wireless Network.

Fields of interestEngineering Design; Computer Communication Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due December 2012

2013. VII, 446 p. 153 illus., 103 in color. (Optical Networks, Volume 15) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5670-4

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K. L. Sundarkrishnaa, Chennai, India

Friction Material CompositesMaterials Perspective

Friction Material Composites is the first volume of the five volumes which strongly educates and updates engineers and other professionals in brak-ing industries, research and test labs. It explains besides the formulation of design processes and its complete manufacturing input. This book gives an idea of mechanisms of friction and how to control them by designing .

Features 7 Explains in stages a new concept of BFMC Brake friction material composite 7 Explains friction from the basic to the latest understanding at the nanolevel applied to braking needs 7 De-fines the system as non linear supported with the detailed test results and with many illustra-tions 7 Discusses in detailed processes and route selection based on material sensitivities and func-tional requirements 7 Gives clear instructions to auto industry for designing the brake system

Contents Frictional force.- Rolling motion.- Design es-sentials for brake friction composite material - automobile and rail applications.- Formulation design.- General property requirements in a fric-tion material design.- Friction material laws and rules governautomobile and rail ing a design.-Functional role of raw materials in brake friction material composite design.- Useful manufacturing guidelines for secondary market automobile brake friction material pad/liner suppliers.- Quality control design most suited for friction material industry ISO 9000, 9001, QS 9000, QS 14000 and TQM.

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Continuum Mechan-ics and Mechanics of Materials; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials



Due January 2013

2013. XX, 360 p. 141 illus., 57 in color. (Springer Series in Materials Science, Volume 171) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-33450-4

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D. Vasquez, University of Ulm, Germany; R. Gruhn, SVOX Deutschland GmbH, Munich, Germany; W. Minker, University of Ulm, Germany

Hierarchical Neural Network Structures for Phoneme RecognitionIn this book, hierarchical structures based on neural networks are investigated for automatic speech recognition. These structures are mainly evaluated within the phoneme recognition task under the Hybrid Hidden Markov Model/Artifi-cial Neural Network (HMM/ANN) paradigm. The baseline hierarchical scheme consists of two levels each which is based on a Multilayered Perceptron (MLP). Additionally, the output of the first level is used as an input for the second level. This system can be substantially speeded up by removing the redundant information contained at the output of the first level.

Features 7 Simplifies the analysis in spoken language dialogue systems 7 Investigates hierarchical structures based on neural networks for automatic speech recognition 7 Written for academic and industrial researchers in speech recognition

Contents Background in Speech Recognition.- Phoneme Recognition Task.- Hierarchical Approach and Downsampling Schemes.- Extending the Hierarchical Scheme: Inter and Intra Phonetic Information.- Theoretical framework for phoneme recognition analysis.

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; User Inter-faces and Human Computer Interaction; Compu-tational Intelligence



Due November 2012

2013. XII, 122 p. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34424-4

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L. Vázquez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain; S. Jiménez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Newtonian Nonlinear Dynamics for Complex Linear and Optimization ProblemsNewtonian Nonlinear Dynamics for Complex Linear and Optimization Problems explores how Newton’s equation for the motion of one particle in classical mechanics combined with finite dif-ference methods allows creation of a mechanical scenario to solve basic problems in linear algebra and programming. The authors present a novel, unified numerical and mechanical approach and an important analysis method of optimization.

Features 7 Presents mechanical method for determin-ing matrix singularity or non-independence of dimension and complexity 7 Illustrates novel mathematical applications of classical Newton’s law 7 Offers a new approach and insight to basic, standard problems 7 Includes numerous examples and applications

Contents Elements of Newtonian Mechanics.- Solution of Systems of Linear Equations.- Linear Systems: Numerical Simulations.- Eigenvalue Problems.- Eigenvalue Problems: Numerical Simulations.- Linear Programming.- Quadratic Programming.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Operations Research, Management Science; Linear and Multilinear Algebras, Matrix Theory



Due November 2012

2013. X, 135 p. 37 illus. (Nonlinear Systems and Complexity, Volume 4) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5911-8

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E. Wachspress, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA

The ADI Model ProblemFeatures 7 Provides complete ADI theory for both real and complex spectra with one or two variables Includes application to Lyapunov and Sylvester equations of full or low rank Offers new similarity reduction of matrices from full to banded form Presents new application to low-rank control theory problems across a range of engineering disciplines Features MATLAB programs for imple-mentation 7 Includes application to Lyapunov and Sylvester equations of full or low rank Offers new similarity reduction of matrices from full to banded form Presents new application to low-rank control theory problems across a range of engi-neering disciplines Features MATLAB programs for implementation 7 Offers new similarity reduction of matrices from full to banded form Presents new application to low-rank control theory problems across a range of engineer-ing disciplines Features MATLAB programs for implementation 7 Presents new application to low-rank control theory problems across a range of engineering disciplines Features MATLAB pro-grams for implementation 7 Features MATLAB programs for implementation

Contents The Peaceman-Rachford Model Problem.- The Two-Variable ADI Problem.- Model Problems and Preconditioning.- Complex Spectra.- Lyapu-nov and Sylvester Matrix Equations.- MATLAB Implementation.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Numerical Analysis; Control, Robot-ics, Mechatronics



Due December 2012

2013. X, 131 p. Hardcover7 approx. $129.95ISBN 978-1-4614-5121-1

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H.‑J. Wagner, Ruhr-University of Bochum, Germany; J. Mathur, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India

Introduction to Wind Energy SystemsBasics, Technology and Operation

The present book was written to address the needs of those readers interested in wind energy con-verters. The authors have tried to strike a balance between a short book chapter and a very detailed book for experts in the field. There were three prime reasons behind doing so: first, the field is highly interdisciplinary and requires a more acces-sible format for non-experts. The second reason for this more compact version is that both authors have encountered many students and technically oriented people who were searching for this type of book on wind energy. The third reason and mo-tivation for writing this book was to provide some initial information to people who are embarking on a career in the wind industry. It is this group of people that the present book is targeted at.

Features 7 Presents the basic concepts of wind ener-gy 7 Halfway between a short book chapter and a very detailed book for subject experts 7 Suit-able for beginners in this field 7 With many detailed illustrations

Contents Wind Energy Today.- Wind: Origin and Local Effects.- Physics of wind energy.- Components of a wind energy converter.- Design Considerations.- Operation and Control of Wind Energy Convert-ers.- Economics and policy issues.- Life Cycle Assessment of a Wind Farm.- Outlook.

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Mechanical Engi-neering; Energy Systems



Available

2nd ed. 2013. IX, 103 p. 39 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-32975-3

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M. Wygralak, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland

Intelligent Counting Under Information ImprecisionApplications to Intelligent Systems and Decision Support

Counting belongs to the most elementary and frequent mental activities of human beings. Its results are a basis for coming to a decision in a lot of situations and dimensions of our life. This book presents a novel approach to the advanced and sophisticated case, called intelligent counting, in which the objects of counting are imprecisely, fuzzily specified. Formally, this collapses to count-ing in fuzzy sets, interval-valued fuzzy sets or I-fuzzy sets (Atanassov’s intuitionistic fuzzy sets). The monograph is the first one showing and em-phasizing that the presented methods of intelligent counting are human-consistent: are reflections and formalizations of real, human counting proce-dures performed under imprecision and, possibly, incompleteness of information.

Features 7 Recent advance in intelligent counting under imprecision of information 7 A self-contained presentation of the subject matter equipped with many figures, examples, and references to the source literature 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents Part I Elements of Fuzzy Sets and their Exten-sions.- Part II Methods of Intelligent Counting under Information Imprecision.

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



Due November 2012

2013. 296 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 292) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34684-2

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A. Zein, Braunschweig University of Technology, Germany

Transition Towards Energy Efficient Machine ToolsEnergy efficiency represents a cost-effective and immediate strategy of a sustainable development. Due to substantial environmental and economic implications, a strong emphasis is put on the electrical energy requirements of machine tools for metalworking processes. The improvement of energy efficiency is however confronted with di-verse barriers, which sustain an energy efficiency gap of unexploited potential. The deficiencies lie in the lack of information about the actual energy requirements of machine tools, a minimum en-ergy reference to quantify improvement potential and the possible actions to improve the energy demand.

Features 7 Provides unique data about industrial trends affecting the energy demand of machine tools 7 Presents a comprehensive methodol-ogy to assess the energy efficiency of machining processes 7 Contains an integrated manage-ment concept to implement energy performance measures into existing industrial systems 7 In-cludes an industrial case study with two exemplary applications

Contents Energy Demand of Machine Tools and Perfor-mance Management.- Review on the State of the Research in Improving Energy Performance of Machine Tools.- Performance Management Concept to Evaluate and Improve the Energy Ef-ficiency of Machine Tools.- Towards Implementa-tion.- Summary and Outlook.

Fields of interestManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Energy Ef-ficiency (incl. Buildings); Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management



Due January 2013

2013. XV, 207 p. 87 illus. (Sustainable Production, Life Cycle Engineering and Management) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-32246-4

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H. Zhang, Northeastern University, Shenyang, PR China; D. Liu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China; Y. Luo, Northeastern University, Shenyang, PR China; D. Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PR China

Adaptive Dynamic Programming for ControlAlgorithms and Stability

There are many methods of stable controller design for nonlinear systems.

Features 7 Convergence proofs of the algorithms pre-sented teach readers how to derive necessary stability and convergence criteria for their own systems 7 Establishes the fundamentals of ADP theory so that student readers can extrapolate their learning into control, operations research and related fields 7 Applications examples show how the theory can be made to work in real example systems

Contents Optimal Stabilization Control for Discrete-time Systems.- Optimal Tracking Control for Discrete-time Systems.- Optimal Stabilization Control for Nonlinear Systems with Time Delays.- Optimal Tracking Control for Nonlinear Systems with Time-delays.- Optimal Feedback Control for Continuous-time Systems via ADP.- Several Spe-cial Optimal Feedback Control Designs Based on ADP.- Zero-sum Games for Discrete-time Systems Based on Model-free ADP.- Nonlinear Games for a Class of Continuous-time Systems Based on ADP.- Other Applications of ADP.

Fields of interestControl; Optimization; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due February 2013

2013. XII, 449 p. 164 illus., 5 in color. (Communications and Control Engineering) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4756-5

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K. Zhang, B. Jiang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China; P. Shi, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia

Observer-Based Fault Estimation and Accomodation for Dynamic SystemsDue to the increasing security and reliability demand of actual industrial process control systems, the study on fault diagnosis and fault tolerant control of dynamic systems has received considerable attention. Fault accommodation (FA) is one of effective methods that can be used to enhance system stability and reliability, so it has been widely and in-depth investigated and become a hot topic in recent years. Fault detection is used to monitor whether a fault occurs, which is the first step in FA.

Features 7 Presents the theory and technology of fault estimation and accommodation for dynamic systems 7 Establishes a systemic and com-prehensive framework of fault estimation and accommodation for continuous/discrete-time systems 7 In-depth study of problems of fault estimation and accommodation

Contents ntroduction.- FAFE of continuous-time Sys-tems.- FAFE of continuous-time Linear Systems with Time Delay.- Fast FA for Loss of Actuator Effectiveness.- FFEO Based FA for Linear Sys-tems.- RFEO Based FA for Linear Systems.- FA for T-S Fuzzy Models Based Nonlinear Systems.- He-licopter Platform Applications.- Conclusions and Future Research Directions.

Fields of interestControl; Complexity; Systems Theory, Control



Due November 2012

2013. XIV, 181 p. 63 illus. (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 436) Softcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-33985-1

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W. Zhou, Shanghai Nanotechnology Promotion Center, China

Nanoimprint Lithography: An Enabling Process for NanofabricationNanoimprint Lithography: An enabling process for nanofabrication presents a comprehensive description of nanotechnology that is one of the most promising low-cost, high-throughput technologies for manufacturing nanostructures, and an emerging lithography candidates for 22, 16 and 11 nm nodes. It provides the exciting, multidisciplinary field, offering a wide range of topics covering: principles, process, material and application. This book would be of specific interest for researchers and graduate students in the field of nanoscience, nanotechnology and nanofab-rication, material, physical, chemical, electric engineering and biology. Dr.

Features 7 Provides consistent multi-disciplinary ap-proach demonstrating principles of the field including latest achievements in hot areas such as nanofabrication and nanotechnology 7 Includes approximately 200 figures and tables to explain the topic 7 Presents current status and future trends of nanoimprint lithography research

Contents Principles and statues of nanoimprint lithogra-phy.- Stamp Fabrication.- stamp surface treat-ment.- Nanoimprint lithography resists.- Na-noimprint lithography process.- Modeling and Simulation of NIL.- Application of NIL in Light emitting Diodes.- Application of NIL in memory devices.- Application of NIL in solar cell.

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Optical and Electronic Materials; Nanotechnology



Due December 2012

2013. XII, 288 p. 212 illus., 107 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-34427-5

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