Mobile Phone Security and Intelligent Routines Forensics ......Mathcad, Mathematica and Maple Real Analysis is a discipline of intensive study in many institutions of higher education,

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G. A. Anastassiou, University of Memphis, TN, USA; I. F. Iatan, Technical University of Civil Engineering, Bucharest, Romania

Intelligent RoutinesSolving Mathematical Analysis with Matlab, Mathcad, Mathematica and Maple

Real Analysis is a discipline of intensive study in many institutions of higher education, because it contains useful concepts and fundamental results in the study of mathematics and physics, of the technical disciplines and geometry. This book is the first one of its kind that solves mathematical analysis problems with all four related main soft-ware Matlab, Mathcad, Mathematica and Maple. Besides the fundamental theoretical notions, the book contains many exercises, solved both mathematically and by computer, using: Matlab 7.9, Mathcad 14, Mathematica 8 or Maple 15 programming languages. The book is divided into nine chapters, which illustrate the application of the mathematical concepts using the computer.

Features 7 Solves mathematical analysis problems with all four related main software Matlab, Mathcad, Ma-thematica and Maple 7 Contains many exercises, solved both mathematically and by computer, using: Matlab 7.9, Mathcad 14, Mathematica 8 or Maple 15 programming languages 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Sequences and Series of Numbers.- Power Series.- Differentiation Theory of the Functions.- Funda-mentals of Field Theory.- Implicit Functions.- Ter-minology About Integral Calculus.- Equations and Systems of Linear Ordinary Differential Equa-tions.- Line and Double Integral Calculus.- Triple and Surface Integral Calculus.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Computational Ma-thematics and Numerical Analysis; Analysis

Target groupsResearch

Product categoryMonograph

Due March 2012

2012. XII, 572 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 39) Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-3-642-28474-8

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I. I. Androulidakis, Technical Committee on Security & Privacy, Anatoli Ioannina, Greece

Mobile Phone Security and ForensicsA Practical Approach

Mobile Phone Security and Forensics provides both theoretical and practical background of secu-rity and forensics for mobile phones. Security and secrets of mobile phones will be discussed such as software and hardware interception, fraud and other malicious techniques used “against” users will be analyzed. Readers will also learn where forensics data reside in the mobile phone and the network and how to conduct a relevant analysis.

Features 7 Discusses the fraudsters’ modus operandi and protection methods 7 Presents topics such as roaming, subscription fraud, PRS fraud, Internal fraud, SIM Boxing, Dealer fraud, prepaid fraud, SMS attacks (Spam, Spoofing, Fake, Flooding), and GPRS overbilling 7 Covering how to detect attacks and how to protect mobile infrastructures from attacks

Contents GSM/UMTS theory.- The status of security, a survey.- Threats-Fraud-Dangers.- Attacking the Internet interfaces.- Detecting attacks and protec-tion against mobile infrastructures.- Voice, SMS, IMSI and IMEI interception in GSM.

Fields of interestsCommunications Engineering, Networks; Systems and Data Security; Security Science and Techno-logy


Product categoryBrief

Due April 2012

2012. X, 116 p. 39 illus., 37 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-1649-4

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C. Baskar, Myongji University, Gyeonggido, Republic of South Korea; S. Baskar, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India; R. S. Dhillon, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India (Eds.)

Biomass ConversionThe Interface of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Materials Science

Features 7 Gives state-of-the-art of biomass conversion plus future development 7 Connects the appli-cations into the fields of biotechnology, microbio-logy, chemistry, materials science 7 Written by international experts

Contents Biomass Conversion to Energy.- Biomass Energy.- Lignocellulose Pretreatment by Ionic Liquids: A Promising Start Point for Bio-Energy Production.- Application of Ionic Liquids in the Conversion of Native Lignocellulosic Biomass to Biofuels.- Catalysts in Thermochemical Biomass Conver-sion.- Fatty Acids Derived Fuels from Biomass via Catalytic Deoxygenation.- Biobutanol: The Future Biofuel.- Molecular Genetic Strategies for Enhancing Plant Biomass for Cellulosic Ethanol Production.- Production of Bioethanol From Food Industry Waste: Microbiology, Biochemistry and Technology.- Enhancement of Bio-Hydrogen Production by Two-Stage Systems: Dark and Photo-Fermentation.- Organosolv Fractionati-on of Lignocelluloses for Fuels, Chemicals and Materials: A Biorefinery Processing Perspective.- Lignin as Source of Fine Chemicals: Vanillin and Syringaldehyde.- Liquefaction of Softwoods and Hardwoods in Supercritical Methanol: A Novel Approach to Bio-Oil Production.- Bioextrac-tion: The Interface of Biotechnology and Green Chemistry.

Fields of interestsRenewable and Green Energy; Biotechnology; Organic Chemistry



Due May 2012

2012. X, 520 p. 109 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $189.00ISBN 978-3-642-28417-5

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A. Benzaouia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh, Morocco

Saturated Switching SystemsSaturated Switching Systems treats the problem of actuator saturation, inherent in all dynamical sys-tems by using two approaches: positive invariance in which the controller is designed to work within a region of non-saturating linear behaviour; and saturation technique which allows saturation but guarantees asymptotic stability.

Features 7 Readers are shown novel means for applying multiple Lyapunov functions and linear matrix integrals to switched systems 7 Provides readers with methods for overcoming saturation in the actuators of process, automotive, aerospace and other systems 7 Widespread use of MATLAB® modelling examples makes the material easily accessible to students and practitioners

Contents The Regulator Problem for Linear Systems with Constrained Control.- Introduction to Switched Systems.- Constrained Control of Switching Sys-tems: A Positive Invariance Approach.- Stabiliza-tion of Saturated Switching Systems.- Stabilization of Saturated Switching Systems with Uncertain-ties.- Stabilization of Uncertain State Constrained Discrete-time Switched Systems.- Stability Ana-lysis of Positive Switching Linear Discrete-time Systems.- Srabilization of Discrete 2-d Switching Systems by State Feedback Control.- Stabilization of 2-d Switching Systems by Output Feedback Control.- Stabilization of Switching Takagi–Su-geno Systems.- Stability of Discrete-time Linear Systems with Markovian Jumping Parameters and Constrained Control.

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



Due March 2012

2012. XII, 283 p. 54 illus., 50 in color. (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 426) Softcover7 $159.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2899-1

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I. Bostan, Technical University of Moldova, Chişinău, Republic of Moldova; A. Gheorghe, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA; V. Dulgheru, I. Sobor, Technical University of Moldova, Chişinău, Republic of Moldova; V. Bostan, Technical University of Moldova, Chişinău, Moldova; A. Sochirean, Technical University of Moldova, Chişinău, Republic of Moldova

Resilient Energy SystemsRenewables: Wind, Solar, Hydro

Contents Introduction.- I Use of Renewable Energy – World, European and National Perspectives.- 1. Recent Consumption of Primary Energy at World and National Levels.- 2. Energy and Environment .- 3. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Develop-ment .- References.- II Solar Energy.- 1. The Sun as Energy Source.- 2. Solar Energy Potential.- 3. Solar Energy Conversion Systems.- References.- III Kinetical Energy of River Running Water.- 1. Energy Potential.- 2. Hydraulic Energy Conversi-on Systems.- 3. Micro Hydroelectric Power Plant with Pintle and Blades with Rectilinear Profile in Normal Section.- 4. Micro Hydroelectric Power Plant with Horizontal Axle and Helical Turbine.- 5. Micro Hydroelectric Power Plant with Rotor’s Pintle and Hydrodynamic Profile of Blades .- References.- Chapter IV Wind Energy.- 1. Wind as Energy Source.- 2. Estimation of the Wind Energy Resources .- Statistics of Wind Climatology and the Wind Atlas.- 4. Conversion of the Air Flow Kinetic Energy into Mechanical Energy – Betz Limit .- 5. Evolution of Wind Technology Deve-lopment .- 6. Large Wind Turbines and Farms .- 7. Evolution of Wind Technology Development .- References.- Chapter V Permanent Magnet Generators (PMG) for Wind Turbines and Micro Hydro Turbines. [...]

Fields of interestsEnergy Technology; Renewable and Green Ener-gy; Energy Technology



Due March 2012

2012. IX, 332 p. 374 illus., 348 in color. (Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, Volume 19) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-4188-1

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V. E. Brimkov, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA; R. P. Barneva, State University of New York, Fredonia, NY, USA (Eds.)

Digital Geometry AlgorithmsTheoretical Foundations and Applications to Computational Imaging

Contents Preface.- List of Contributors.- Part I General.- 1 Digital Geometry in Image-Based Metrolo-gy; Alfred M. Bruckstein.- 2 Provably Robust Simplification of Component Trees of Multidi-mensional Images; Gabor T. Herman, T. Yung Kong, and Lucas M. Oliveira.- Part II Topolo-gy, Transformations.- 3 Discrete Topological Transformations for Image Processing; Michel Couprie and Gilles Bertrand.- 4 Modeling and Manipulating Cell Complexes in Two, Three and Higher Dimensions; Lidija Čomić and Leila De Floriani.- 5 Binarization of Gray-Level Images Based on Skeleton Region Growing; Xiang Bai, Quannan Li, Tianyang Ma, Wenyu Liu, and Lon-gin Jan Latecki.- 6 Topology Preserving Parallel 3D Thinning Algorithms; Kálmán Palágyi, Gábor Németh, and Péter Kardos.- 7 Separable Dis-tance Transformation and its Applications; David Coeurjolly and Antoine Vacavant.- 8 Separability and Tight Enclosure of Point Sets; Peter Veela-ert.- Part III Image and Shape Analysis.- Digital Straightness, Circularity, and their Applications to Image Analysis; Partha Bhowmick and Bhargab B. Bhattacharya.- 10 Shape Analysis with Geome-tric Primitives; Fabien Feschet.- 11 Shape from Silhouettes in Discrete Space; Atsushi Imiya and Kosuke Sato.- 12 Combinatorial Maps for 2D and 3D Image Segmentation; Guillaume Damiand and Alexandre Dupas. [...]

Fields of interestsSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Gra-phics; Algorithms



Due June 2012

2012. 400 p. 100 illus. (Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics, Volume 2) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-4173-7

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R. Carlson, G. Kardomateas, J. Craig, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Mechanics of Failure Mechanisms in StructuresFeatures 7 Modern introduction to damage mechanisms and structural failure 7 Written by experi-enced 7 Well-known specialists in the field

Contents Preface.- 1. Stability in Metallic Elements.- 1.1 Time Independent Tensile Loading.- 1.2 Tensile Creep Rupture.- 1.3 Time Independent Compres-sive Loading.- 1.4 Time Dependent Compressive Loading.- 1.5 Static Buckling Experiments.- 1.6 Three Dimensional Problems.- 1.7 Dynamic Stability.- References.- 2. Fracture Mechanics.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Fracture in Metals with Tough-nes Gradients.- 2.3 Metallurgical Embrittlement Effects.- 3. Fatigue in Metals.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 The Stress-Life Strategy.- 3.3 Fatigue Crack Growth.- 3.4 Crack Initiation Mechanisms.- 3.5 Multi-Site Fatigue Cracking.- 3.6 Variable Amp-litude Loading.- 3.7 Temperature.- 3.8 Corrosi-on.- 3.9 Creep and Fatigue Interaction.- Referen-ces.- 4. Ceramic Materials.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Ceramic Matrix Composites.- References.- 5. Polymeric Materials.- 5.1 Fatigue Failure.- 5.2 Environmental Effects on Composites.- Referen-ces.- 6. Metallic Matrix Composites.- 6.1 Introduc-tion.- 6.2 Experimental and Analytical Results.- 7. Biomaterials.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Prosthetic Heart Valves.- 7.3 Prosthetic Hip Joints.- Referen-ces.- 8. Failure in Structural Systems.- 8.1 Truss Failure.- 8.2 Beam Failure.- 8.3 Creep Buckling Failure.- 8.4 Discussion.- References. Index Index.

Fields of interestsContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Mechanical Engineering



Due April 2012

2012. VIII, 102 p. 105 illus., 5 in color. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 187) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-4251-2

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B. Catania, University of Genoa, Italy; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Advanced Query ProcessingVolume 1: Issues and Trends

This research book presents key developments, directions, and challenges concerning advanced query processing for both traditional and non-traditional data. A special emphasis is devoted to approximation and adaptivity issues as well as to the integration of heterogeneous data sources. The book will prove useful as a reference book for senior undergraduate or graduate courses on advanced data management issues, which have a special focus on query processing and data inte-gration. It is aimed for technologists, managers, and developers who want to know more about emerging trends in advanced query processing.

Features 7 Contains the latest research on data mining research and its applications to intelligent query processing 7 The state of the art of data mining for intelligent query processing is presented in a handbook style 7 Written by leading experts in this field

Contents From the content: Advanced Query Processing: An Introduction.- On Skyline Queries and how to Choose from Pareto Sets.- Processing Framework for Ranking and Skyline Queries.- Preference-Based Query Personalization.- Approximate Queries for Spatial Data.- Approximate XML Query Processing.- Progressive and Approximate Join Algorithms on Data Streams.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery



Due March 2012

2012. Approx. 420 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 36) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-28322-2

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A. Das, CDAC, Kolkata, India

Signal ConditioningAn Introduction to Continuous Wave Communication and Signal Processing

“Signal Conditioning” is a comprehensive intro-duction to electronic signal processing. The book presents the mathematical basics including the implications of various transformed domain re-presentations in signal synthesis and analysis in an understandable and lucid fashion and illustrates the theory through many applications and ex-amples from communication systems. The ease to learn is supported by well-chosen exercises which give readers the flavor of the subject. Supplemen-tary electronic material is available on http://extras.springer.com including MATLAB codes illuminating applications in the domain of one dimensional electrical signal processing, image processing, and speech processing.

Features 7 Presents the mathematical basics in an under-standable and lucid fashion Illustrates the theory through many applications 7 Includes many examples and well-chosen exercises 7 Extra electronic material available on the web

Contents Introduction to Signal Conditioning.- Fourier Series and its application.- Fourier Transform and spectral analysis of signals.- Z-Transform.- Amp-litude modulation.- Angle modulation: Frequency and Phase modulation.- Analog multiplexing and multiple access.- Random signals and noise in communication system.- Noise performance of Analog Communication systems.- Upgrading communication systems from analog to digi-tal.- Security issues in communication: digital vs. Analog.

Fields of interestsSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Communica-tions Engineering, Networks


Product categoryProfessional book

Due May 2012

2012. 250 p. (Signals and Communication Technology, Volume 180) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-28274-4

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M. J. de Lemos, Instituto Tecnologico de Aeronautica, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

Turbulent Impinging Jets into Porous MaterialsThis short book deals with the mathematical modeling of jets impinging porous media. It starts with a short introduction to models describing turbulences in porous media as well as turbulent heat transfer. In its main part, the book presents the heat transfer of impinging jets using a local and a non-local thermal equilibrium approach.

Feature 7 Deals with the mathematical modeling of jets impinging porous media

Contents Impinging Jets.- Mathematical Modeling of Turbulence in Porous Media.- Turbulent Heat Transfer Modeling: One- and Two-Energy Equation Modeling.- Flow Structure of Impinging Jets.- Heat Transfer using the Local Thermal Equilibrium Approach.- Heat Transfer using the Local Non-Thermal Equilibrium Approach.- Con-cluding Remarks and Future Work.

Fields of interestsEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Engineering Ther-modynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Characteri-zation and Evaluation of Materials



Due March 2012

2012. VIII, 96 p. 47 illus., 17 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology, 20) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-28275-1

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V. A. Eremeyev, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany; L. P. Lebedev, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia; H. Altenbach, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany

Foundations of Micropolar MechanicsThis book presents the basics of micropolar continuum including short but comprehensive introduction of stress and strain measures, deri-vation of motion equations. This part of the book demonstrates the difference between Cosserat and the classic theory. The second part considers more specific problems related to the constitutive modeling, i.e. constitutive inequalities, symmetry groups, variational formulations, and some more.

Feature 7 Presents the basics of micropolar continuum including short but comprehensive introduction of stress and strain measures

Contents Basics of Micropolar Continuum.- Specific Pro-blems.

Fields of interestsContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Mechanics; Field Theory and Polynomials



Due April 2012

2012. 80 p. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Continuum Mechanics) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-28352-9

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F. L. Gaol, Bina Nusantara University, Caking, Indonesia; Q. V. Nguyen, University of Western Sydney, Penrith, NSW, Australia (Eds.)

Proceedings of the 2011 2nd International Congress on Computer Applications and Computational ScienceVolume 1

The latest inventions in computer technology influence most of human daily activities.

Features 7 Latest research on Computer Applications and Computational 7 Science 7 Results of the 2nd International Congress on Computer 7 Appli-cations and Computational Science (CACS 2011), held on 15-17 November 2011, Bali Dynasty Resort, Bali, Indonesia 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: A Microrobotic Gripper and Force Sensor.- On-Line Path Planning for UAV in Dynamic Environment.- An Automatic Portal Radiograph Verification System for Proton Therapy.- Compensation of Hydraulic Drag for an Underwater Manipulator Using a Real-time SPH Fluid Simulator: Application in a Master-Slave Teleoperation.- Design of bipedal bionic electric mobile platform based on MATLAB.- On the Design and Implementation of A Wearable Hybrid Assisted Lower Limb Orthosis.- 3D Point Sets Matching Method Based On Moravec Vertical Interest Operator.- Improvement and Simulation of Contract-Net-Based Task Allocation for Multi-Robot System.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Computer Applica-tions



Due March 2012

2012. XII, 474 p. (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing, Volume 144) Softcover7 $259.00ISBN 978-3-642-28313-0

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F. L. Gaol, Bina Nusantara University, Caking, Indonesia; Q. V. Nguyen, University of Western Sydney, Penrith, NSW, Australia (Eds.)

Proceedings of the 2011 2nd International Congress on Computer Applications and Computational ScienceVolume 2

The latest inventions in computer technology influence most of human daily activities. In the near future, there is tendency that all of aspect of human life will be dependent on computer applications.

Features 7 Latest research on Computer Applications and Computational 7 Science 7 Results of the 2nd International Congress on Computer 7 Appli-cations and Computational Science (CACS 2011), held on 15-17 November 2011, Bali Dynasty Resort, Bali, Indonesia 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: A novel approach for extracting nociceptive-related time-frequency features in event-related potentials.- Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Flow through a Francis Turbine Runner.- Learning is a team sport….- Static Power Optimization for Homogeneous Multiple GPUs Based on Task Partition.- A Dynamic Structure of Counting Bloom Filter.- Draft Line Detection Based on Image Processing For Ship Draft Sur-vey.- High Throughput Computing Application to Transit Priority Modeling.- Towards An Organic PLM Approach Providing a Semantic Engineering Desktop.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Computer Applica-tions



Due March 2012

2012. XII, 512 p. (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing, Volume 145) Softcover7 $259.00ISBN 978-3-642-28307-9

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Z. Gong, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China; Y. Lin, Slippery Rock University, PA, USA; T. Yao, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China

Uncertain Fuzzy Preference Relations and Their ApplicationsOn the basis of fuzzy sets and some of their relevant generalizations, this book systematically presents the fundamental principles and applica-tions of group decision making under different scenarios of preference relations.

Features 7 This book systematically presents the funda-mental principles and applications of group decisi-on making under different scenarios of preference relations 7 This book addresses post-graduate and graduate students, as well as scholars and researchers in both management and information science 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Relevant Theories of Reciprocal Preference and Fuzzy Preference Relations.- Complementary Preference Relations of Interval Fuzzy Num-bers.- Complementary Preference Relations of Triangular Fuzzy Numbers.- Two-Tuple Linguistic Preference Relations.- Preference Relations of Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers.- Group Decision Making for Different Fuzzy Preference Relations.- Intuitionistic Fuzzy Preference Relations.- Con-clusion.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Applications of Mathematics; Economics/Management Science, general



Due March 2012

2012. XII, 176 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 281) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-28447-2

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G. Halevi, Technion, Tel Aviv, Israel

All-Embracing ManufacturingAll-embracing manufacturing is a system that aims to dissolve the complexity of the manufactu-ring process and restore the inherent simplicity. It claims that production is very simple and flexible by nature. However, the complexity is a result of the production system approach which makes it rigid and therefore complex.

Features 7 Introduces simplicity to the manufacturing process 7 Guides the reader step by step by clear definition of objectives, algorithms and examples 7 Allows the reader to write his own production planning software

Contents Preface.- Chapter 1.- 1. Introduction.- 2. All-embracing manufacturing technology.- 3. All-embracing technology system architecture.- 4. Summary.- Chapter 2.- 1. Introduction.- 2. First stage - proces planning.- 3. Second stage – transformator.- 4. Stage 3 - routing generator.- 5. Conclusion.- Chapter 3.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Pro-duction management strategy.- 3. Shop floor con-trol.- Chapter 4.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The planning steps.- Chapter 5.- . Introduction.- Chapter 6.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Assembly oriented planning.- 3. Design constraints for assembly.- 4. Component design for placement.- 5. Summary.- Chapter 7.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Plant performance .- measure-ment.- 3. Reasorce planning.- 4. Maximum profit criterion of proces planning optimization.- 5. Determining proces for maximum profit.- 6. Determining delivery date and cost.

Fields of interestsIndustrial and Production Engineering; Compu-ter-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design; Management of Computing and Information Systems



Due March 2012

2012. XVI, 184 p. 34 illus., 1 in color. (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Volume 59) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-4179-9

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W. Hoffelner, SUPPREM, Switzerland

Materials for Nuclear PlantsFrom Safe Design to Residual Life Assessments

The clamor for non-carbon dioxide emitting energy production has directly impacted on the development of nuclear energy. As new nuclear plants are built, plans and designs are continually being developed to manage the range of challen-ging requirement and problems that nuclear plants face especially when managing the greatly increa-sed operating temperatures, irradiation doses and extended design life spans. Materials for Nuclear Plants: From Safe Design to Residual Life Assess-ments provides a comprehensive treatment of the structural materials for nuclear power plants with emphasis on advanced design concepts. Materials for Nuclear Plants: From Safe Design to Residual Life Assessments approaches structural materials with a systemic approach.

Features 7 Examples and solutions help the reader learn quickly 7 Includes information on current nuc-lear power plants to ensure readers' knowledge is up-to-date 7 Shows how to model simple system dynamics problems

Contents Preface.- Introduction.- 1.Nuclear Plants.- 2.Mate-rials.- 3.Components and Production.- 4.Mecha-nical Testing of Nuclear Materials.- 5.Irradiation Damage.- 6. Environmental damage in Nuclear Plants.- 7. Advanced Mechanical Testing and Ana-lysis Methods.- 8. Design, Life-time and Residual Life.

Fields of interestsNuclear Engineering; Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings; Operating Procedures, Materials Treat-ment



Due April 2012

2012. XXVII, 565 p. 357 illus. Hardcover7 $229.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2914-1

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Z. Huang, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China; Q. Li, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China; H. Ding, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, China

Theory of Parallel MechanismsContents Part I Screw Theory.- Chapter 1 Basics of Screw Theory.- Introduction.- 1.1 Equation of a Line.- 1.2 Mutual Moment of Two Lines.- 1.3 Line Vectors and Screws.- 1.3.1 The line vec-tor.- 1.3.2 The screw.- 1.4 Screw Algebra.- 1.4.1 Screw Sum.- 1.4.2 Product of a scalar and a screw.- 1.4.3 Reciprocal Product.- 1.5 Instantane-ous Kinematics of a Rigid Body.- 1.5.1 Instan-taneous Rotation.- 1.5.2 Instantaneous Trans-lation.- 1.5.3 Instantaneous screw motion.- 1.6 Statics of a Rigid Body.- 1.6.1 A Force Acting on a Body.- 1.6.2 A Couple Acting on a Body.- 1.6.3 A Twist Acting on a Body.- References.- Chapter 2 Dependency and Reciprocity of Screws.- 2.1 Concept of Screw Systems.- 2.2 Second-order screw system.- 2.2.1 Linear combination of two screws.- 2.2.2 Special two-screw system.- 2.3 Third-order screw system.- 2.3.1 Principal screws.- 2.3.2 Special three-screw systems.- 2.4 Grassmann line geometry.- 2.5 Screw dependen-cy in different geometrical spaces.- 2.5.1 Basic concepts.- 2.5.2 Different geometrical spaces.- 2.6 Reciprocal screws.- 2.6.1 Concept of a reciprocal screw.- 2.6.2 Dualism in the physical meaning of reciprocal screws.- 2.7 Reciprocal screw system.- 2.8 Reciprocal screw and constrained motion.- 2.8.1 Three skew lines in space.- 2.8.2 Three lines parallel to a plane without a common normal.- 2.8.3 Three non-concurrent coplanar lines.- 2.8.4 Three coplanar and concurrent line vectors.- 2.8.5 Three line vectors concurrent in space.- 2.8.6 Three line vectors parallel in space.- References. [...]

Fields of interestsMachinery and Machine Elements; Structural Mechanics; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics



Due April 2012

2012. Approx. 435 p. (Mechanisms and Machine Science, Volume 6) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-4200-0

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D. Koch, University of Oslo, Norway

Partial Reconfiguration on FPGAsArchitectures, Tools and Applications

This is the first book to focus on designing run-time reconfigurable systems on FPGAs, in order to gain resource and power efficiency, as well as to improve speed. Case studies in partial reconfi-guration guide readers through the FPGA jungle, straight toward a working system. The discussion of partial reconfiguration is comprehensive and practical, with models introduced together with methods to implement efficiently the correspon-ding systems.

Features 7 Provides comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art partial run-time reconfiguration tech-niques, including architectures, methods, and tools 7 Focuses on real applications that will benefit from partial reconfiguration 7 Describes methods and tools to implement efficient, recon-figurable systems that can substantially improve cost, power consumption, or speed (throughput/latency) 7 Includes practical use-cases that act as design patterns for a wide range of applications

Contents Preemptive Hardware Task execution.- Intra-FP-GA Communication Architectures for Reconfigu-rable Systems.- Building Partially Reconfigurable Systems – Methods and Tools.- Applications and Use Cases.

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



Due May 2012

2012. IX, 322 p. 145 illus., 81 in color. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 153) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1224-3

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T. L. Lam, Y. Xu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

Tree Climbing RobotDesign, Kinematics and Motion Planning

Climbing robot is a challenging research topic that has gained much attention from researchers. Most of the robots reported in the literature are desig-ned to climb on manmade structures, but seldom robots are designed for climbing natural environ-ment such as trees. Trees and manmade structures are very different in nature. It brings different aspects of technical challenges to the robot design. In this book, you can find a collection of the cut-ting edge technologies in the field of tree-climbing robot and the ways that animals climb. It provides a valuable reference for robot designers to select appropriate climbing methods in designing tree-climbing robots for specific purposes. Based on the study, a novel bio-inspired tree-climbing robot with several breakthrough performances has been developed and presents in this book. It is capable of performing various actions that is impossible in the state-of-the-art tree-climbing robots, such as moving between trunk and branches.

Features 7 First book specifically focusing on tree climbing robots 7 Systematic monograph with competitive literature review presenting a detailed design of a novel tree climbing robot 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- State-of-the-Art Tree-climbing Robots.- Methodology of Tree Climbing.- A Novel Tree-climbing Robot: Treebot.- Optimization of the Fastening Force.- Kinematics and Workspace Analysis.- Autonomous Climbing.- Global Path and Motion Planning.- Conclusions and Future Work.

Fields of interestsRobotics and Automation; Engineering Design



Due March 2012

2012. 230 p. (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, Volume 78) Hardcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-28310-9

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C. Liu, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA; V. K. Mago, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada

Cross Disciplinary Biometric SystemsCross disciplinary biometric systems help boost the performance of the conventional systems. Not only is the recognition accuracy significantly improved, but also the robustness of the systems is greatly enhanced in the challenging environ-ments, such as varying illumination conditions. By leveraging the cross disciplinary technologies, face recognition systems, fingerprint recognition systems, iris recognition systems, as well as image search systems all benefit in terms of recogniti-on performance. Take face recognition for an example, which is not only the most natural way human beings recognize the identity of each other, but also the least privacy-intrusive means because people show their face publicly every day.

Features 7 Latest research in Cross Disciplinary Biometric Systems 7 Includes applications to face recog-nition, iris recognition and fingerprint recogniti-on 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Feature Local Binary Patterns.- New Color Features for Pattern Recognition.- Gabor-DCT Features with Application to Face Recognition.- Frequency and Color Fusion for Face Verifica-tion.- Mixture of Classifiers for Face Recognition Across Pose.- Wavelet Features for 3D Face Reco-gnition.- Minutiae-based Fingerprint Matching.- Iris segmentation: state of the art and innovative methods.- Various Discriminatory Features for Eye Detection.- LBP and Color Descriptors for Image Classification.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Biometrics; Pattern Recognition



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D. B. Marghitu, Auburn University, AL, USA; M. Dupac, Bournemouth University, Poole, Dorset, UK

Advanced DynamicsAnalytical and Numerical Calculations with MATLAB

Advanced Dynamics: Analytical and Numerical Calculations with MATLAB provides a thorough, rigorous presentation of kinematics and dynamics while using MATLAB as an integrated tool to solve problems. Topics presented are explained thoroughly and directly,allowing fundamen-tal principles to emerge through applications from areas such as multibody systems, robotics, spacecraft and design of complex mechanical devices. This book differs from others in that it uses symbolic MATLAB for both theory and applications. Special attention is given to solutions that are solved analytically and numerically using MATLAB. The illustrations and figures generated with MATLAB reinforce visual learning while an abundance of examples offer additional support.

Features 7 Provides solutions both analytically and numerically using MATLAB 7 Illustrations and graphs generated with MATLAB reinforce visual learning for students as they study 7 Covers Modern technical advancements in areas like multibody systems, robotics, spacecraft, control and design of complex mechanical devices and mechanisms 7 Includes a comprehensive solu-tions manual

Contents Vector Algebra.- Centroids and Moments of Inertia.- Kinematics of a Particle.- Dynamics of a Particle.- Kinematics of Rigid Bodies.- Dynamics of Rigid Bodies.- Analytical Dynamics.

Fields of interestsTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Control, Ro-botics, Mechatronics; Mechanical Engineering

Target groupsGraduate

Product categoryGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due June 2012

2012. X, 593 p. 300 illus. With online files/update. Hardcover7 $119.00ISBN 978-1-4614-3474-0

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R. Marks, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA; M. Behe, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA; W. Dembski, Discovery Institute, Seattle, WA, USA; B. Gordon, Ewing, NJ, USA; J. C. Sanford, Cornell University, Geneva, NY, USA (Eds.)

Biological Information: New PerspectivesIn the spring of 2011, a diverse group of scientists gathered at Cornell University to discuss their research into the nature and origin of biological information. This symposium brought together experts in information theory, computer science, numerical simulation, thermodynamics, evolu-tionary theory, whole organism biology, deve-lopmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, physics, biophysics, mathematics, and linguistics. This volume presents new research by those invi-ted to speak at the conference. The contributors to this volume use their wide-ranging expertise in the area of biological information to bring fresh insights into the explanatory difficulties that biolo-gical information raises.

Features 7 Presents new perspectives regarding the nature and origin of biological information 7 Demons-trates how our traditional ideas about biological information are collapsing under the weight of new evidence 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Dynamics of Charged Particulate Systems.- Bio-logical Information and Genetic Theory.- Theore-tical Molecular Biology.- Biological Information and Self-Organizational Complexity Theory.

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



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P. J. Marrón, D. Minder, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany; S. Karnouskos, SAP AG, Karlsruhe, Germany

The Emerging Domain of Cooperating ObjectsDefinitions and Concepts

This book provides a classification of current and future applications for the domain of Cooperating Objects. The book has been created with a very strong participation of the industry and taking into account current research trends and industri-al roadmaps

Feature 7 Provides a classification of current and future applications for the domain of Cooperating Objects

Contents Foundation.- Related Concepts.- Enabling Tech-nologies.- Conclusions and Outlook.

Fields of interestsCommunications Engineering, Networks; In-formation Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due April 2012

2012. VIII, 50 p. 8 illus. in color. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering / SpringerBriefs in Cooperating Objects) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-28468-7

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C. Mikolajczak, M. Kahn, K. White, R. T. Long, Exponent Failure Analysis Associates, Inc., Menlo Park, CA, USA

Lithium-Ion Batteries Hazard and Use AssessmentLithium-Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment examines the usage of lithium-ion batteries and cells within consumer, industrial and transporta-tion products, and analyzes the potential hazards associated with their prolonged use. This book also surveys the applicable codes and standards for lithium-ion technology. Lithium-Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment is designed for prac-titioners as a reference guide for lithium-ion bat-teries and cells. Researchers working in a related field will also find the book valuable.Lithium-Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment is designed for practitioners as a reference guide for lithium-ion batteries and cells. Researchers working in a related field will also find the book valuable.

Contents Introduction to Lithium-Ion Cells and Batteries.- Lithium-Ion Technology Applications.- Summary of Applicable Codes and Standards.- Lithium-Ion Battery Failures.- Life Cycles of Lithium-Ion Cells.- Lithium-Ion Fire Hazard Assessment.- Lithium-Ion Fire Hazard Gap Analysis.- Appendix A: Limitations.

Fields of interestsEnergy Technology; Renewable and Green Ener-gy; Energy Economics

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due March 2012

2011 copyright

2011. X, 109 p. 42 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Fire) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-3485-6

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A. Paipetis, University of Ioannina, Greece; V. Kostopoulos, University of Patras, Greece (Eds.)

Carbon Nanotube Enhanced Aerospace Composite MaterialsA New Generation of Multifunctional Hybrid Structural Composites

Contents Preface.- Carbon Nanotubes for novel hybrid structural composites with enhanced damage tolerance and self-sensing/actuating abilities, by A. S. Paipetis and V. Kostopoulos.- On the use of electrical conductivity for the assessment of damage in Carbon nanotubes enhanced aerospace composites, by Antonios I. Vavouliotis and Vassilis Kostopoulos.- Carbon nanotube structures with sensing and actuating capabilities, by C. Jaillet, N.D. Alexopoulos, P. Poulin.- Mechanical disper-sion methods for carbon nanotubes in aerospace composite matrix systems, by Sergiy Grishchuk, Ralf Schledjewski.- Chemical Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes for dispersion in epoxy matrices, by Dimitrios J. Giliopoulos, Kostas S. Triantafyllidis and Dimitrios Gournis.- Stress Induced Changes in the Raman Spectrum of Car-bon Nanostructures and their Composites, by A. S. Paipetis.- Mechanical and Electrical Response Models of Carbon Nanotubes, by T C Theodosiou and D A Saravanos.- Improved Damage Tolerance Properties of Aerospace Structures by the Addi-tion of Carbon Nanotubes, by Petros Karapappas and PanayotaTsotra.- Environmental degradation of carbon nanotube hybrid aerospace composites, by Nektaria-Marianthi Barkoula.

Fields of interestsTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Nanotech-nology; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials


Product categoryContributed volume

Due May 2012

2012. Approx. 495 p. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 188) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-4245-1

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M. Patan, The University of Zielona Góra, Poland

Optimal Sensor Networks Scheduling in Identification of Distributed Parameter SystemsSensor networks have recently come into prominence because they hold the potential to revolutionize a wide spectrum of both civilian and military applications. An ingenious characteristic of sensor networks is the distributed nature of data acquisition. Therefore they seem to be ideally prepared for the task of monitoring processes with spatio-temporal dynamics which constitute one of most general and important classes of systems in modelling of the real-world phenomena.

Features 7 Presents a comprehensive treatment of sensor scheduling problems in the context of sensor net-works 7 Demonstrates many original solutions dedicated to the networks with scanning and mobile sensor nodes 7 Offers numerous effective algorithms for sensor scheduling and trajectory pl-anning 7 Contains various numerical examples related to engineering applications

Contents Introduction.- Experimental design in sensor scheduling.- Sensor activation for scanning networks.- Resource aware mobile sensor routing.- Decentralized sensor scheduling using randomized gossip algorithms.- Combinatorial approach to sensor activation.- Sensor location under parametric and location uncertainty.- Sensor network design for fault diagnosis in DPSs.- Extensions toward challenging problems of network scheduling.- Conclusions and further research directions.

Fields of interestsControl; Systems Theory, Control



Due March 2012

2012. XII, 266 p. (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 425) Softcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-3-642-28229-4

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New SeriesTopics in Intelligent Engineering and InformaticsSeries editors: I. J. Rudas, J. Fodor

This book series is devoted to the publication of high-level books that contribute to topic areas related to intelligent engineering and informatics. This includes advanced textbooks, monographs, state-of-the-art research surveys, as well as edited volumes with coherently integrated and well-balanced contributions within the main subject. The main aim is to provide a unique forum to publish books on mathematical models and computing methods for complex engineering problems that require some aspects of intelligence that include learning, adaptability, improving efficiency, and management of uncertain and imprecise information. Intelligent engineering systems try to replicate fundamental abilities of humans and nature in order to achieve sufficient progress in solving complex problems. In an ideal case multi-disciplinary applications of different modern engineering fields can result in synergi-stic effects. Informatics and computer modeling are the underlying tools that play a major role at any stages of developing intelligent systems. Soft computing, as a collection of techniques exploiting approximation and tolerance for imprecision and uncertainty in traditionally intractable problems, has become very effective and popular especially because of the synergy derived from its compo-nents. The integration of constituent technologies provides complementary methods that allow developing flexible computing tools and solving complex engineering problems in intelligent ways.




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R.‑E. Precup, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania; S. Kovács, University of Miskolc, Hungary; S. Preitl, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania; E. M. Petriu, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada (Eds.)

Applied Computational Intelligence in Engineering and Information TechnologyRevised and Selected Papers from the 6th IEEE International Symposium on Applied Computational Intelligence and Informatics SACI 2011

Contents From the content: Towards More Realistic Human Behaviour Simulation: Modelling Concept, Deri-ving Ontology and Semantic Framework.- DOF and Fuzzy Control Extensions of Symmetrical Optimum Design Method. Applications and Perspectives.- Mixed Multidimensional Risk Aversion.- Strong Berge and Strong Berge Pareto Equilibrium Detection Using an Evolutionary Ap-proach.- A Proposal of the Information Retrieval System Based on the Generalized One-Sided Con-cept Lattices.- Visualization and Simulation Tool for Analyzing P-graph based Workflow Systems.- Benchmark Based Comparison of Two Fuzzy Rule Base Optimization Methods.

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



Due March 2012

2012. XII, 352 p. (Topics in Intelligent Engineering and Informatics, Volume 1) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-28304-8

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V. Saari, EPCOS Nordic Oy, Espoo, Finland; J. Ryynänen, Aalto University, Espoo, Finland; S. Lindfors, Texas Instruments, Espoo, Finland

Continuous-Time Low-Pass Filters for Integrated Wideband Radio ReceiversThis book presents a new filter design approach and concentrates on the circuit techniques that can be utilized when designing continuous-time low-pass filters in modern ultra-deep-submicron CMOS technologies for integrated wideband radio receivers. Coverage includes system-level issues related to the design and implementation of a complete single-chip radio receiver and related to the design and implementation of a filter circuit as a part of a complete single-chip radio receiver.

Features 7 Presents a new filter design approach, empha-sizing low-voltage circuit solutions that can be implemented in modern, ultra-deep-submicron CMOS technologies 7 Includes filter circuit im-plementations designed as a part of a single-chip radio receiver in modern 1.2V 0.13um and 65nm CMOS 7 Describes design and implementation of a continuous-time low-pass filter for a mul-ticarrier WCDMA base-station 7 Emphasizes system-level considerations throughout

Contents Introduction.- Overview of Analog Baseband Fil-ters in Radio Receivers.- Integrated Continuous-time Low-pass Filters.- Prototype and Synthesis of Active Filters.- Opamp-RC Filters for Multicarrier WCDMA Base-station Receivers.- Gm-C Filters for CMOS Direct-conversion Receivers.- Experi-mental CMOS gm-C Filter Circuits.- Conclusions.

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



Due March 2012

2012. XVII, 207 p. 92 illus., 9 in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-3365-1

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J. Singh, Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna, India; S. P. Mohanty, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA; D. K. Pradhan, University of Bristol, UK

Robust SRAM Designs and AnalysisThis book provides a guide to Static Random Ac-cess Memory (SRAM) bitcell design and analysis to meet the nano-regime challenges for CMOS de-vices and emerging devices, such as Tunnel FETs. Since process variability is an ongoing challenge in large memory arrays, this book highlights the most popular SRAM bitcell topologies (bench-mark circuits) that mitigate variability, along with exhaustive analysis. Experimental simulation setups are also included, which cover nano-regime challenges such as process variation, leakage and NBTI for SRAM design and analysis. Emphasis is placed throughout the book on the various trade-offs for achieving a best SRAM bitcell design.

Features 7 Provides a complete and concise introduction to SRAM bitcell design and analysis 7 Offers techniques to face nano-regime challenges such as process variation, leakage and NBTI for SRAM de-sign and analysis 7 Includes simulation set-ups for extracting different design metrics for CMOS technology and emerging devices 7 Emphasizes different trade-offs for achieving the best possible SRAM bitcell design

Contents Introduction to SRAM.- Design Metrics of SRAM Bitcell.- Single-ended SRAM Bitcell Design.- 2-Port SRAM Bitcell Design.- SRAM Bitcell Design Using Unidirectional Devices.- NBTI and its Effect on SRAM.

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



Due May 2012

2012. CCXXXVI, 10 p. 134 illus., 25 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-0817-8

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L. Swan, Longmont, CO, USA; R. Gordon, Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory, Panacea, FL, USA; J. Seckbach, Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel (Eds.)

Origin(s) of Design in NatureA Fresh, Interdisciplinary Look at How Design Emerges in Complex Systems, Especially Life

Contents Foreword.- Preface.- Introduction.- PART I: Origin of Design.- The Initial Low Gravitational Entropy of the Universe as the Origin of Design in Nature.- On the Biological Origin of Design in Nature.- Creativity in Nature.- PART II: Philo-sophical aspects of design.- Plato’s Pythagorean Cosmos: Order and Chaos in the Intelligence of Natural Design.- War or Peace? Huxley and Kropotkin’s Battle Over the Design of Virtue.- Free Will in God’s Dice Game.- Does Biology Need a New Theory of Explanation? A biological perspective on Kant’s Critique of Teleological Judgment.- Pragmatism, Inquiry, and Design: A Dynamic Approach.- The Natural Design of Intelligence in Dewey’s Philosophy.- PART III: Theological aspects of design.- The Best Mislaid Plans: A Religious Approach to the Question of the Planning of Reality.- Judaism and Evolution in Four Dimensions: Biological, Spiritual, Cultural, and Intellectual.- Random Natural Laws Versus Direct Trends: A Cabbalistic Interpretation Based on the Teachings of Rabbi Kook.- The Identity of Designer and Design.- In the Beginning There Was Lightning: Fulguro-Genesis and Eduard Loewenthal’s Religion of Religions.- Structure and Creativeness: A Reinterpretation of the Neo-Con-fucian Binary Category Li and Qi.- Evolution: The Biblical Accounts of Life’s Development.- PART IV: Darwinism as the backbone of the life scien-ces.- Design and disorder: Gould, adaptationism and evolutionary psychiatry. [...]

Fields of interestsComplexity; Cosmology; Developmental Biology



Due May 2012

2012. XXXV, 465 p. 57 illus., 23 in color. (Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, Volume 23) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-94-007-4155-3

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J. Tejchman, J. Bobiński, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland

Continuous and Discontinuous Modelling of Fracture in Concrete Using FEMThe book analyzes a quasi-static fracture process in concrete and reinforced concrete by means of constitutive models formulated within continu-um mechanics. A continuous and discontinuous modelling approach was used. Using a continuous approach, numerical analyses were performed using a finite element method and four different enhanced continuum models: isotropic elasto-plastic, isotropic damage and anisotropic smeared crack one. The models were equipped with a cha-racteristic length of micro-structure by means of a non-local and a second-gradient theory. So they could properly describe the formation of localized zones with a certain thickness and spacing and a related deterministic size effect. Using a discon-tinuous FE approach, numerical results of cracks using a cohesive crack model and XFEM were pre-sented which were also properly regularized. Fini-te element analyses were performed with concrete elements under monotonic uniaxial compression, uniaxial tension, bending and shear-extension.

Features 7 Analyzes a quasi-static fracture process in concrete and reinforced concrete 7 Presents a continuous and discontinuous finite elements mo-delling approach 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- General.- Literature Overview.- Theoretical Models.- Discrete Lattice Model.- Epi-logue.

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



Due March 2012

2012. Approx. 420 p. (Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-28462-5

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E. Tlelo‑Cuautle, INAOE, Puebla, Mexico (Ed.)

Integrated Circuits for Analog Signal ProcessingFeatures 7 Presents analysis and synthesis methods to generate all circuit topologies from which the designer can select the best one for the desired ap-plication 7 Includes design guidelines for active devices/elements with low voltage and low power constraints 7 Offers guidelines for selecting the right active devices/elements in the design of line-ar and nonlinear circuits 7 Discusses optimiza-tion of the active devices/elements for process and manufacturing issues of nanometer technology

Contents Analysis, Design and Optimization of Active De-vices.- Nullors, their Bipolar CMOS Implementa-tions and Applications in Analog Circuit Synthesis and Design.- Current Feedback Op-Amps, their Variants, Integratable Implementations and Appli-cations in Analog Signal Processing.- Generation of Grounded Capacitors Minimum Component Oscillators.- Active Filter Design Using a Two-Graph Based Transformation Technique.- Ana-log Baseband Filter Design Considerations for Wireless Receivers.- Flexible Nanometer CMOS Low-Noise Amplifiers for the Next-Generation Software-Defined-Radio Mobile Systems.- Clocked Nanometer CMOS Comparators.- Low-Power Electronics for Biomedical Sensors.- Sensor Conditioning Circuits.- Steady State Simulation of Mixed Analog/Digital Circuits.- Variability-Aware Optimization of RF Integrated Inductors in Nanometer-Scale Technologies.- A Survey on the Static and Dynamic Translinear Paradigm.

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



Due May 2012

2012. IV, 309 p. 207 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-1382-0

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C. Tropea, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany; H. Bleckmann, University of Bonn, Germany (Eds.)

Nature-Inspired Fluid MechanicsResults of the DFG Priority Programme 1207 ”Nature‑inspired Fluid Mechanics” 2006‑2012

This book is the closing report of the national priority program Nature-Inspired Fluid Mecha-nics (Schwerpunktprogramm SPP 1207: Strö-mungsbeeinflussung in der Natur und Technik). Nature-inspired fluid mechanics is one subset of biomimetics, a discipline which has received increased attention over the last decade, with nu-merous faculties and degree courses devoted solely to exploring ‘nature as a model’ for engineering applications. To save locomotion energy, evolution has optimized the design of animals such that friction loss is minimized.

Features 7 A timely summary of flow control concepts found in nature 7 Presents how flow control concepts can be understood and applied to engi-neering systems 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Flow Control in Single Cell Organisms.- Flow Control in Insects and Birds.- Flow Control in Fish, Dolphins and Seals.- Flow Control in Human Swimmers.- Flow Control with Aid of Compliant Walls, Airfoils, Wave-like Riblets.

Fields of interestsEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Computational Biology/Bioinformatics; Appl.Mathematics/Com-putational Methods of Engineering



Due March 2012

2012. 280 p. (Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design, Volume 119) Hardcover7 $219.00ISBN 978-3-642-28301-7

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E. A. Ural, Loss Prevention Science and Technologies, Inc., Stoughton, MA, USA

Towards Estimating Entrainment Fraction for Dust LayersTowards Estimating Entrainment Fraction for Dust Layers closely examines the factors that can affect the assessment of a dust hazard, and outlines a new strawman method designed to help practi-tioners estimate the fraction of the dust accumu-lations that can become airborne. This book also aims to provide aid in the removal of aerodynamic disturbances of dust particles or agglomerates from layers or piles of cohesive and non-cohesive dusts. Towards Estimating Entrainment Fraction for Dust Layers is designed for practitioners as a reference guide for improving dust hazard assess-ment. Researchers working in a related field will also find the book valuable.

Feature 7 None

Contents Preface.- Introduction.- Literature Review.- Pro-posed Strawman Method.- Validation Plan.- Bi-bliography.- Appendix A: Ad Hoc Methods to Characterize Material Dustiness and Entrainabili-ty.- Appendix B: Alternative Mechanism on Dust Cloud Generation.

Fields of interestsQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Facility Management; Industrial and Production Engineering



Due March 2012

2011. XII, 75 p. 28 illus., 14 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Fire) Softcover7 $39.95ISBN 978-1-4614-3371-2

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T. Villa, Universita‘ di Udine, Italy; N. Yevtushenko, Tomsk State University, Russia; R. K. Brayton, A. Mishchenko, UC Berkeley, CA, USA; A. Petrenko, CRIM, Montreal, Canada; A. Sangiovanni‑Vincentelli, UC Berkeley, CA, USA

The Unknown Component ProblemTheory and Applications

Features 7 Provides a complete account by a unified mathematical model of a synthesis problem that appears in different areas of computer science and design of electronic systems 7 Presents different types of mathematical models that can be used to specify the components of a system 7 Casts the problem of computing the unknown component in the common frame of solving equations over languages and automata

Contents 1. Synopsis.- 2. Equations over Languages and Finate Automata.- 3. Equations over Finite State Machines.- 4. Equations Over w-Automata.- 5. A Survey of Relevant Literature.- 6. Implementation of Automata Manipulations.- 7. Manipulations of FSMs Represented as Sequential Circuits.- 8. The Software Package BALM.- 9. Fundamental Operations in BALM.- 10. Computation of Flexi-bility in Sequential Networks.- 11. Computation of Sequential Flexibility in Netlists by Windo-wing.- 12. Computation of Sequential Flexibility in Networks of FSMs by Windowing.- 13. Language Solving Using Simulation Relations.- 14. Exploi-tation of Flexibility in Sequential Networks.- 15. Supervisory Control.- 16. Testing.- 17. Synthesis of Strategies for Games.- 18. Extending BALM to Synchronous Equations Over co-Büchi Specifica-tions.- 19. Conclusions and Open Problems.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Logic Design; Electrical Engineering



Available

2012. XV, 311 p. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-0-387-34532-1

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Y. Wang, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA; I. I. Hussein, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA

Search and Classification Using Multiple Autonomous VehiclesDecision‑Making and Sensor Management

Search and Classification Using Multiple Autono-mous Vehicles provides a comprehensive study of decision-making strategies for domain search and object classification using multiple autonomous vehicles (MAV) under both deterministic and probabilistic frameworks. It serves as a first discus-sion of the problem of effective resource alloca-tion using MAV with sensing limitations, i.e., for search and classification missions over large-scale domains, or when there are far more objects to be found and classified than there are autonomous vehicles available.

Features 7 Shows the reader how to undertake effective resource allocation in multiple-vehicle systems with sensing limitations and in large-scale mission domains 7 Detailed analysis, simulation and results demonstrate algorithm implementation in a manner that readers can easily replicate and develop further 7 Treats both deterministic and probabilistic approaches to domain search and object classification in a comprehensive and well-referenced style so that readers can select the more appropriate approach

Contents Coverage Control.- Awareness-based Decision-making Strategy.- Bayesian-based Decision-ma-king Strategy.- Risk-based Sequential Decision-making Strategy.- Risk-based Sensor Management for Integrated Detection and Estimation.- Conclu-sion and Future Work.

Fields of interestsControl; Systems Theory, Control; Robotics and Automation



Due May 2012

2012. XVI, 165 p. 54 illus., 47 in color. (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 427) Softcover7 $109.00ISBN 978-1-4471-2956-1

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A. M. Yaglom, Formerly of MIT, Cambridge, MA, USAU. Frisch, CNRS, Lab. Cassiopée, Observatoire de la Côte d‘Azur, Nice, France (Ed.)

Hydrodynamic Instability and Transition to TurbulenceThis book is a complete revision of the part of Monin & Yaglom‘s famous two-volume work „Statistical Fluid Mechanics: Mechanics of Turbu-lence“ that deals with the theory of laminar-flow instability and transition to turbulence. It includes the considerable advances in the subject that have been made in the last 15 years or so. It is intended as a textbook for advanced graduate courses and as a reference for research students and profes-sional research workers. The first two Chapters are an introduction to the mathematics, and the experimental results, for the instability of laminar (or inviscid) flows to infinitesimal (in practice „small“) disturbances.

Features 7 Review of fluid flows and the work of the late Professor A. Yaglom 7 Reviewed, edited, brought together and finished as a tribute to Pro-fessor Yaglom's work 7 Historical overview of an important phase in the research on fluid flows

Contents Contents.- Foreword by Uriel Frisch.- In Memory of Akiva M. Yaglom: Obituary by Peter Brads-haw.- 1The equations of fluid dynamics and some of their consequences.- 2 Basic experimental facts and introduction to linear stability theory.- 3 More about linear stability theory.- studies of the initial-value problem.- 4 Stability to finite disturbances: energy method and Landau‘s equa-tion.- 5 Further weakly-nonlinear approaches to laminar-flow stability: Blasius boundary layer flow as a paradigm.

Fields of interestsEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerody-namics



Due May 2012

2012. Approx. 500 p. (Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 100) Hardcover7 approx. ISBN 978-94-007-4236-9

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S. Hays, J. Robert, C. A. Miller, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA; I. Bennett, Consortium for Science, Policy, & Outcomes, Tempe, AZ, USA (Eds.)

Nanotechnology, the Brain, and the FutureContents I. Introduction and key resources.- 1. Nanotech-nology, the brain, and the future: Anticipatory governance via end-to-end real-time technology assessment Jason Scott Robert, Ira Bennett, and Clark A. Miller.- 2. The complex cognitive systems manifesto Richard P. W. Loosemore.- 3. Analysis of bibliometric data for research at the intersection of nanotechnology and neuroscience Christina Nulle, Clark A. Miller, Harmeet Singh, and Alan Porter.- 4. Public attitudes toward nanotechno-logy-enabled human enhancement in the United States Sean Hays, Michael Cobb, and Clark A. Miller.- 5. U.S. news coverage of neuroscience na-notechnology: How U.S. newspapers have covered neuroscience nanotechnology during the last de-cade Doo-Hun Choi, Anthony Dudo, and Dietram Scheufele.- 6. Nanoethics and the brain Valerye Milleson.- 7. Nanotechnology and religion: A di-alogue Tobie Milford.- II. Brain repair.- 8. The age of neuroelectronics Adam Keiper .- 9. Cochlear implants and Deaf culture Derrick Anderson.- 10. Healing the blind: Attitudes of blind people toward technologies to cure blindness Arielle Silverman.- 11. Ethical, legal and social aspects of brain-implants using nano-scale materials and techniques Francois Berger et al. .- 12. Nanotech-nology, the brain, and personal identity Stephanie Naufel.- III. Brain enhancement.- 13. Narratives of intelligence: the sociotechnical context of cognitive enhancement Sean Hays.- 14. Towards responsible use of cognitive-enhancing drugs by the healthy Henry T. Greeley et al. . [...]

Fields of interestsNanotechnology and Microengineering; Neurosci-ences; Neurobiology



Due May 2012

2012. X, 290 p. 10 illus. (Yearbook of Nanotechnology in Society, Volume 3) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-94-007-1786-2

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X.‑P. Zhang, University of Birmingham Edgbaston, UK; C. Rehtanz, ABB Corporate Research China , Beijing, China; B. Pal, Imperial College London, UK

Flexible AC Transmission Systems: Modelling and ControlFeatures 7 Presents advanced modeling, analysis and control techniques of FACTS 7 Covers com-prehensively a range of power system control problems 7 Is timely and of great value to power engineering engineers and students for modeling, simulation and control design of FACTS

Contents FACTS-Devices and Applications.- Modeling of Multi-Functional Single Converter FACTS in Po-wer Flow Analysis.- Modeling of Multi-Converter FACTS in Power Flow Analysis.- Modeling of FACTS-Devices in Optimal Power Flow Analy-sis.- Modeling of FACTS in Three-Phase Power Flow and Three-Phase OPF Analysis.- Steady State Power System Voltage Stability Analysis and Control with FACTS.- Steady State Voltage Sta-bility of Unbalanced Three-Phase Power Systems .- Congestion Management and Loss Optimization with FACTS.- Non-Intrusive System Control of FACTS.- Autonomous Systems for Emergency and Stability Control of FACTS.- Wide Area Control of FACTS.- Modeling of Power Systems for Small Signal Stability Analysis with FACTS.- Linear Control Design and Simulation of Power System Stability with FACTS.- Power System Stability Control with FACTS Considering Multiple Ope-rating Points.- Power Electronic Control for Wind Generators.

Fields of interestsPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Energy Technology; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics



Due February 2012

2nd ed. 2012. Approx. 500 p. (Power Systems) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-28240-9

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T. I. Zohdi, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA

Dynamics of Charged Particulate SystemsModeling, Theory and Computation

The objective of this monograph is to provide a concise introduction to the dynamics of systems comprised of charged small-scale particles. Flow-ing, small-scale, particles („particulates‘‘) are ubi-quitous in industrial processes and in the natural sciences. Applications include electrostatic copiers, inkjet printers, powder coating machines, etc., and a variety of manufacturing processes. Due to their small-scale size, external electromagnetic fields can be utilized to manipulate and control charged particulates in industrial processes in order to achieve results that are not possible by purely mechanical means alone. A unique feature of small-scale particulate flows is that they exhibit a strong sensitivity to interparticle near-field forces, leading to nonstandard particulate dynamics, agglomeration and cluster formation, which can strongly affect manufactured product quality.

Features 7 Latest research on Dynamics of Charged Particulate Systems 7 Presents Modeling, Theory and Computation 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents Introduction: dynamics of an individual charged particle.- Dynamics of rigid clusters of charged particles.- Dynamics of flowing charged particles.- Charged particle impact on electrified surfaces.- An introduction to mechanistic modeling of swarms.

Fields of interestsTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control



Due April 2012

2012. X, 130 p. 47 illus., 9 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-28518-9

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T. I. Zohdi, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA

Electromagnetic Properties of Multiphase DielectricsA Primer on Modeling, Theory and Computation

Recently, several applications, primarily driven by microtechnology, have emerged where the use of materials with tailored electromagnetic (dielec-tric) properties are necessary for a successful ove-rall design. The ``tailored‘‘ aggregate properties are achieved by combining an easily moldable base matrix with particles having dielectric properties that are chosen to deliver (desired) effective properties. In many cases, the analysis of such materials requires the simulation of the macroscopic and microscopic electromagnetic response, as well as its resulting coupled thermal response, which can be important to determine possible failures in ``hot spots.‘‘ This necessitates a stress analysis.

Features 7 Recent research on Electromagnetic Properties of Multiphase Dielectrics 7 A Primer on Mode-ling, Theory and Computation 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents Multiphase continua, an introduction.- Elementa-ry notation and mathematical operations.- Gover-ning electromagnetics: Maxwell’s equations.- Clas-sical linear constitutive behavior.- Extraction of macroscopic effective properties.- Coupled effects: Joule-heating.- Some basic principles of continu-um mechanics.- Basic time-stepping schemes.- A model problem: dielectrics undergoing multifield processes.- Concluding remarks and emerging applications in the biological sciences.

Fields of interestsTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials



Due March 2012

2012. XII, 170 p. (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computational Mechanics, Volume 64) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-28426-7

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