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springer.com/NEWSonline 71Springer News 9/2010 Engineering

N. Altay, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA; L. A. Litteral, University of Richmond, VA, USA (Eds.)

Service Parts ManagementDemand Forecasting and Inventory Control

With the pressure of time-based competition increasing, and customers demanding faster service, availability of service parts becomes a critical component of manufacturing and servicing operations. Service Parts Management first focuses on intermittent demand forecasting and then on the management of service parts inventories. It guides researchers and practitioners in finding better management solutions to their problems and is both an excellent reference for key concepts and a leading resource for further research.

Features7 Provides an overview and detailed treatment on forecasting and inventory management of items with intermittent demand 7 Reviews service parts management comprehensively in a single volume 7 Guides researchers and practitioners in finding better management solutions to their problems

Contents1. Intermittent Demand: Estimation and Statistical Properties.- 2. Distributional Assumptions for Parametric Forecasting of Intermittent Demand.- 3. Decision Trees for Forecasting Trended Demand.- 4. The Impact of Aggregation Level on Lumpy Demand Management.- 5. Bayesian Forecasting of Spare Parts Using Simulation.- 6. A Review of Bootstrapping for Spare Parts Forecasting.- 7. A New Inventory Model for Aircraft Spares.- 8. Forecasting and Inventory Management for Spare Parts: An Installed Base Approach.- 9. A Decision Making Framework for Managing Maintenance Spare Parts In Case of Lumpy Demand: Action Research in the Avionic Sector.- 10. Configuring Single-Echelon Systems using Demand Categorization.- 11. Optimal and Heuristic Solutions for the Spare Parts Inventory Control Problem.

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools; Operations Research/Decision Theory

Target groupsResearch

H. Altenbach, Universität Halle, Germany; A. Öchsner, Technical University of Malaysia, Jodor, Malaysia (Eds.)

Cellular and Porous Materials in Structures and Processes

The book covers the state-of-the-art treatment in modelling and experimental investigation of the mechanical behaviour of cellular and porous mate-rials. Starting from the continuum mechanical modelling, to the numerical simulation, several important questions related to applications such as the fracture and impact behaviour are covered.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate-rials; Structural Mechanics; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering


G. Anders, University of Lodz, Poland; A. Vaccaro, Università degli studi del Sannio, Benevento, Italy (Eds.)

Innovations in Power Systems Reliability

Electrical grids are, in general, among the most reliable systems in the world. These large intercon-nected systems, however, are subject to a host of challenges - aging infrastructure, transmission expansion to meet growing demand, distributed resources, and congestion management, among others. Innovations in Power Systems Reliability aims to provide a vision for a comprehensive and systematic approach to meet the challenges of modern power systems.Innovations in Power Systems Reliability is focused on the emerging technologies and methodologies for the enhance-ment of electrical power systems reliability. It addresses many relevant topics in this area, ranging from methods for balancing resources to various reliability and security aspects.

Features7 Focuses on emerging technologies and method-ologies 7 Provides roadmaps for the implemen-tation of discussed technologies 7 Informs the reader about current best practice

From the contents1. Strategies and Roadmaps to Meet Grid Chal-lenges for Safety and Reliability.- 2. Optimal Maintenance Policies for Power Equipment.- 3. Mathematical and Physical Properties of Reliability Models in View of their Application to Modern Power System Components.- 4. Adequacy Assess-ment of Wind Integrated Composite Generation and Transmission Systems.- 5. Strategic Lines and Substations in an Electric Power Network.- 6. Transmission Expansion Planning: A Methodology to Include Security Criteria and Uncertainties Using Optimization Techniques.- 7. The Economic Evaluation of System Security Criterion in a Competitive Market Environment.

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks


Type of publicationMonograph

Due December 2010

2011. XIV, 340 p. 186 illus., 93 in color. Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £86.507 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-0-85729-038-0

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Type of publicationContributed volume

Due September 2010

2010. XII, 334 p. 141 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 521) Hardcover

7 € 149,00 | £134.507 * € (D) 159,43 | € (A) 163,90 | sFr 214,00ISBN 978-3-7091-0296-1

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Due October 2010

2011. XXVI, 426 p. 214 illus., 107 in color. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-0-85729-087-8

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K. Arczewski, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland; W. Blajer, Technical University of Radom, Poland; J. Fraczek, M. Wojtyra, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland (Eds.)

Multibody DynamicsComputational Methods and Applications

The ECCOMAS Thematic Conference “Multibody Dynamics 2009” was held in Warsaw, representing the fourth edition of a series which began in Lisbon (2003), and was then continued in Madrid (2005) and Milan (2007), held under the auspices of the European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS). The conference provided a forum for exchanging ideas and results of several topics related to compu-tational methods and applications in multibody dynamics, through the participation of 219 scien-tists from 27 countries, mostly from Europe but also from America and Asia. This book contains the revised and extended versions of invited conference papers, reporting on the state-of-the-art in the advances of computational multibody models, from the theoretical developments to practical engineering applications.

Features7 Recent developments in the field of multibody dynamics 7 Extended versions of selected (best) conference papers 7 Contributions by leading experts

Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Mechan-ical Engineering; Computational Intelligence


N. Ashgriz, University of Toronto, ON, Canada (Ed.)

Handbook of Atomization and SpraysTheory and Applications

Atomization and sprays are used in a wide range of industries: mechanical, chemical, aerospace, and civil engineering; material science and metallurgy; food; pharmaceutical, forestry, environmental protection; medicine; agriculture; meteorology and others. Some specific applica-tions are spray combustion in furnaces, gas turbines and rockets, spray drying and cooling, air conditioning, powdered metallurgy, spray painting and coating, inhalation therapy, and many others. The Handbook of Atomization and Sprays will bring together the fundamental and applied material from all fields into one comprehensive source. Subject areas included in the reference are droplets, theoretical models and numerical simula-tions, phase Doppler particle analysis, applications, devices and more.

Features7 Includes fundamental physics of the atomiza-tion process, the theoretical models and numerical simulations of spray 7 Covers a wide range of industrial applications including but not limited to spray coating, medical, healthcare and agricultural sprays, spray cooling, and mass spectrometry, to name a few 7 Discusses experimental techniques for spray characterization and applications and mechanisms of atomization

ContentsPrinciples of atomization.- Computational methods in atomization and sprays.- Droplets and spray processes.- Spray and droplet generation.- Spray application in combustion systems.- Powder production via spray methods.- Spray coating.- Other spray applications.- Spray diagnostic techniques.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Vibration, Dynam-ical Systems, Control


V. Barbu

Stabilization of Navier-Stokes Flows

Stabilization of Navier–Stokes Flows presents recent notable progress in the mathematical theory of stabilization of Newtonian fluid flows. Finite-dimensional feedback controllers are used to stabilize exponentially the equilibrium solutions of Navier–Stokes equations, reducing or eliminating turbulence. Stochastic stabilization and robust-ness of stabilizable feedback are also discussed. The analysis developed here provides a rigorous pattern for the design of efficient stabilizable feedback controllers to meet the needs of practical problems and the conceptual controllers actually detailed will render the reader’s task of application easier still.Stabilization of Navier–Stokes Flows avoids the tedious and technical details often present in mathematical treatments of control and Navier–Stokes equations and will appeal to a sizeable audience of researchers and graduate students interested in the mathematics of flow and turbulence control and in Navier-Stokes equations in particular.

Features7 Provides applied mathematicians with methods for control of fluids as examples of more general partial-differential-equation-control problems 7 Gives the control researcher a more sophisti-cated method of treating flow-control problems than traditional passivity-based approaches 7 Provides conceptual designs for controllers to start readers on the path to their own practical flow control systems

ContentsPreliminaries.- Stabilization of Abstract Parabolic Systems.- Stabilization of Navier–Stokes Flows.- Stabilization by Noise of Navier–Stokes Equa-tions.- Robust Stabilization of the Navier–Stokes Equation via the H-infinity Control Theory.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Fluid- and Aerodynamics



Due November 2010

2011. IV, 296 p. (Computational Methods in Applied Sciences, Volume 23) Hardcover

7 € 139,95 | £126.007 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 201,00ISBN 978-90-481-9970-9

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Type of publicationHandbook

Due October 2010

2010. X, 970 p. Hardcover

7 € 249,00 | £224.507 * € (D) 266,43 | € (A) 273,90 | sFr 357,00ISBN 978-1-4419-7263-7

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Due November 2010

2011. XII, 264 p. 4 illus., 2 in color. (Communications and Control Engineering, Volume 76) Hardcover

7 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 115,00ISBN 978-0-85729-042-7

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W. Bauer, Weinheim, Germany

Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems

Hydropneumatic suspensions systems combine the excellent properties of gas springs with the favourable damping properties of hydraulic fluids. The advantages of these systems are particularly appropriate for automotive applications, such as passenger cars, trucks and agricultural equipment. In this book, Dr. Bauer provides an extensive overview of hydropneumatic suspension systems. Starting with a comparison of different types of suspension systems, the author subsequently describes the theoretical background associated with spring and damping characteristics of hydro-pneumatic systems and furthermore explains the design of the most important system components. Additionally he gives an overview of level control systems and various special functions. Finally the technology is illustrated by design examples and the outlook for future hydropneumatic suspen-sions is discussed.

Features7 Extensive Introduction into theory and design of Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems 7 Includes many examples from the automotive industry 7 Written for experts in that field

ContentsSuspension systems basics.- Spring and damping characteristics of hydropneumatic suspension systems.- Dimensioning of the hydropneumatic suspension hardware.- Hydraulic components design.- Level control.- Special functions of hydro-pneumatic suspension systems.- Design examples.- Important patents.- Looking into the future.

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

L. Bauer, J. Henkel, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

Run-time Adaptation for Reconfigurable Embedded Processors

Embedded processors are the heart of embedded systems. Reconfigurable embedded processors comprise an extended instruction set that is imple-mented using a reconfigurable fabric (similar to a field-programmable gate array, FPGA). This book presents novel concepts, strategies, and imple-mentations to increase the run-time adaptivity of reconfigurable embedded processors. Concepts and techniques are presented in an accessible, yet rigorous context. A complex, realistic H.264 video encoder application with a high demand for adaptivity is presented and used as an example for motivation throughout the book. A novel, run-time system is demonstrated to exploit the potential for adaptivity and particular approaches/algorithms are presented to implement it.

Features7 Presents a new approach to increase the adaptivity of embedded processors 7 Describes a novel approach to increasing the adaptivity for reconfigurable processors, explained in a very visual/imaginable manner, as well a very precise/formal manner 7 Presents a complex, realistic H.264 video encoder application with a high demand for adaptivity and uses that example for motivation/in-depth evaluation throughout the book

ContentsIntroduction.- Background and related work.- Modular Special Instructions.- The RISPP Run-time System.- RISPP Architecture Details.- Benchmarks and Comparisons.- Conclusion and outlook.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engi-neering (CAD, CAE) and Design


A. van Bezooijen, EPCOS Netherlands B.V., Nijmegen, The Netherlands; R. Mahmoudi, A. van Roermund, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Adaptive RF Front-Ends for Hand-held Applications

The RF front-end – antenna combination is a vital part of a mobile phone because its perfor-mance is very relevant to the link quality between hand-set and cellular network base-stations. The RF front-end performance suffers from changes in operating environment, like hand-effects, that are often unpredictable. Adaptive RF Front-Ends for Hand-Held Applications presents an analysis on the impact of fluctuating environmental param-eters. In order to overcome undesired behavior two different adaptive control methods are treated that make RF frond-ends more resilient: adaptive impedance control, and adaptive power control.

Features7 Tunable and re-configurable RF front-ends for mobile phones have much research interest 7 The cellular phone industry seems to move gradually towards adaptive RF front-ends 7 A similar book on adaptive RF frond-ends is not available

ContentsSymbols.- Abbreviations.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Adaptive RF frond-ends.- 3 Adaptive impedance control.- 4 Adaptive power control.- 5 Conclu-sions.- Appendix A Overview of adaptively controlled matching networks.- Appendix B A dual-banding technique.- Appendix C Tran-sistor breakdown voltages.- References.- Summary.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Solid State Physics; Input/Output and Data Communications



Due November 2010

Translation of Bauer: Hydropneumatische Federungs-systeme, 1st ed., Springer 2008, (978-3-540-73640-0)

2011. 250 p. Hardcover

7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-15146-0

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Due November 2010

2011. X, 190 p. 200 illus., 100 in color. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £86.507 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 148,50ISBN 978-1-4419-7411-2

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Due October 2010

2011. 200 p. 200 illus., 100 in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing, Volume 0)

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-90-481-9934-1

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A. Birolini, Firenze, Italy

Reliability EngineeringTheory and Practice

This book shows how to build in, evaluate, and demonstrate reliability & availability of compo-nents, equipment, systems. It presents the state-of-the-art of reliability engineering, both in theory and practice, and is based on the author’s 30 years experience in this field, half in industry and half as Professor of Reliability Engineering at the ETH, Zurich. The structure of the book allows rapid access to practical results. Besides extensions to cost models and approximate expressions, new in this edition are investigations on common cause failures, phased-mission systems, availability demonstration and estimation, confidence limits at system level, trend tests for early failures or wearout, as well as a review of maintenance strate-gies, an introduction to Petri nets and dynamic FTA, and a set of problems for home-work. Methods and tools are given in a way that they can be tailored to cover different reliability require-ment levels and be used for safety analysis as well.

Features7 Design guidelines for reliability, maintain-ability, and software quality 7 Checklists for design reviews 7 More than 100 practice oriented examples 7 Based on over 30 years of industrial and academic experience

ContentsBasic Concepts, Quality and Reliability Assurance of Complex Equipment & Systems.- Reliability Analysis During the Design Phase.- Qualification Tests for Components and Assemblies.- Maintain-ability Analysis.- Design Guidelines for Reliability, Maintainability, and Software Quality.- Reliability and Availability of Repairable Systems.- Statistical Quality Control and Reliability Tests.- Quality & Reliability Assurance During the Production Phase.

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Orga-nization/Planning; R & D/Technology Policy


E. Brujan, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Cavitation in Non-Newtonian Fluidswith biomedical and bioengineering applications

Non-Newtonian properties on bubble dynamics and cavitation are fundamentally different from those of Newtonian fluids. The most significant effect arises from the dramatic increase in viscosity of polymer solutions in an extensional flow, such as that generated about a spherical bubble during its growth or collapse phase. In addition, many biological fluids, such as blood, synovial fluid, and saliva, have non-Newtonian properties and can display significant viscoelastic behaviour. This monograph elucidates general aspects of bubble dynamics and cavitation in non-Newtonian fluids and applies them to the fields of biomedicine and bioengineering. In addition it presents many examples from the process industries.

Features7 Applies Cavitation in non-Newtonian fluids to biomedicine and bioengineering 7 With many examples from chemical and biological processing 7 Helps researchers to think intuitively about the diverse physics in the interdisciplinary field

ContentsNon-Newtonian fluids.- Nucleation.- Bubble dynamics.- Hydrodynamic cavitation.- Cavitation erosion.- Cardiovascular cavitation,- Nanocavita-tion for cell surgery.- Cavitation in other non-newtonian biological fluids.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerody-namics; Biomedical Engineering


E. Bruns, D. Ohlhorst, Berlin Institute of Technology, Germany; B. Wenzel, Ingenieurbüro für neue Energien (IfnE), Teltow, Germany; J. Köppel, Berlin Institute of Technology, Germany

Renewable Energies in Germany’s Electricity MarketA Biography of the Innovation Process

This cross-sectional, interdisciplinary study traces the “history of innovation” of renewable energies in Germany. It features five renewable energy sectors of electricity generation: biomass, photovoltaic, wind energy, geothermal energy and hydropower. The study tracks the development of the respective technologies as well as their contribution to electricity generation. It focuses on driving forces and constraints for renewable energies in the period between 1990 and today.

Features7 Relevant to the current understanding and deployment of renewable energies in Europe and beyond 7 Offers an in-depth overview of each of the renewable energy sources 7 Provides invaluable information and tips on the solutions for renewable energy policymaking as well as key information on the drivers for innovation

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Introduction to the Method-ology.- 3. Cross-Sectoral Interventions, Events and Processes.- 4. Innovation Framework For Gener-ating Biogas and Electricity From Biogas.- 5. Innovation Framework for Generating Elec-tricity From Solar Power.- 6. Innovation Frame-work For Generating Electricity From Geothermal Power.- 7. Innovation Framework For Generating Electricity From Wind Power.- 8. Innovation Framework For Generating Electricity From Hydropower.- 9. Cross-Sectional Comparison.- 10. Insights Into the Drivers of Innovation.- 10.1 Phase-Specific Adjustment of Policies.

Fields of interestRenewable Energy Sources; Political Science; Environment, general



Due September 2010

6th ed. 2010. 600 p.


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Due October 2010

2011. VI, 400 p. Hardcover


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Due November 2010

2011. XV, 363 p. 14 illus., 7 in color. Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-90-481-9904-4

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J. Burghartz, Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart, Germany (Ed.)

Ultra-thin Chip Technology and Applications

Ultra-thin chips are the “smart skin” of a conven-tional silicon chip. This book shows how very thin and flexible chips can be fabricated and used in many new applications in microelectronics, Micro-systems, biomedical and other fields. It provides a comprehensive reference to the fabrication technology, post processing, characterization and the applications of ultra-thin chips.

Features7 Provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges in ultra-thin chip fabrication, post processing, properties and applications by leaders in the field sharing their newest results and ideas 7 Compares strengths and weaknesses of three leading, generic fabrication processes for ultra-thin chips 7 Describes electronic, mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of ultra-thin chips that are different from those of conventional, thick chips

ContentsFabrication technologies for ultra-thin chips.- Post-processing techniques and issues.- Properties of ultra-thin chips; Applications.



C.I.R.P. Office International Institution for Production Research, Paris, France (Ed.)

Dictionary of Production Engineering/Wörterbuch der Fertigungstechnik/ Dictionnaire des Techniques de Production Mechanique Vol IVAssembly/Montage/Assemblage

Vol. IV of the dictionary deals with tasks of assembly in manufacturing, the methods and mechanisms of controlling them. Thus, the volume is interesting for both production engineers and managers. It covers pure technical terminology but also related subjects like organization and quality. Correspondingly, it also contains a broad range of terms and definitions. Band IV enthält Begriffe und Definitionen aus der Montagetechnik, zu den Methoden, zur Organisation und der Ablaufüber-wachung. Der Band wendet sich an Spezialisten in der Montagetechnik wie auch im Management, die internationalen fachlichen Austausch benötigen. Neben den spezifischen Fachausdrücken wurden wichtige Definitionen aufgenommen. Neben den rein technischen Begriffen werden auch organisa-torische Themen wie Qualität und Verfügbarkeit einbezogen. Le Volume IV traite des procédés d’assemblage, des méthodes et techniques qu’ils font intervenir. Ce Volume est d’intérêt tant pour les ingénieurs de production que les managers. Il couvre bien sûr les termes techniques mais également ceux reliés aux sujets connexes comme la gestion et la qualité. Son éventail de termes et définitions est plutôt large.

Features7 International terminology in English and their corresponding meaning in German and French 7 Terms from production technology according to the standard of CIRP 7 Terminology and definitions

Fields of interestIndustrial and Production Engineering; Manufac-turing, Machines, Tools


G. Campardo, F. Tiziani, Numonyx Agrate, Agrate Brianza, Italy; M. Iaculo, Data Business Group, Arzano Napoli. Italy (Eds.)

Memory Mass Storage“Memory mass storage” describes the funda-mental storage technologies like Semiconductor, Magnetic, Optical and Uncommon, detailing the main characteristics of the storage devices. It shows not only semiconductor and hard disk memory, but also different ways to produce memo-ries or assembly them are shown and the memories application to satisfy market requirement. It also provides a deep introduction about optical mass storage technologies as well as an overview on the human brain, an interesting excursus about biological memory and their organization to better understanding how the best memory we have, our brain, is able to imagine and design memory.

Features7 Shows on all storage devices and their funda-mental characteristcs 7 Includes an overview on the human brain memory storage

ContentsIntroduction on memory market evolution.- Modern Hard Disk Drive Systems: Fundamentals and Future Trends.- Mass Storage using Milliped Technology.- Solid State .- Assembly and pack-aging evolution to increase dice packing .- Single-Die 3D.- Optical Storage.- Human Memory .- From the Silicon Memory to the Human Memory.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems

Target groupsProfessional/practitionerType of publication

Monograph

Due November 2010



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Type of publicationDictionary

Due November 2010

2011. 300 p. 230 illus., Hardcover

7 € 229,00 | £206.507 * € (D) 245,03 | € (A) 251,90 | sFr 328,50ISBN 978-3-642-12006-0

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Due September 2010

2010. 290 p.


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D. Capecchi, G. Ruta, Università La Sapienza, Roma, Italy

La Scienza delle costruzioni in Italia nell’Ottocento

Il libro tratta dei fondamenti teorici della Scienza delle costruzioni, partendo dalle origini della teoria moderna dell’elasticità. La situazione italiana viene inquadrata in quella europea, esaminando e commentando gli studiosi che hanno avuto un ruolo essenziale per gli sviluppi della meccanica dei corpi continui e delle strutture e delle tecniche di calcolo grafico. Esso è diretto a tutti quei laureati in ingegneria, ma anche in architettura, che vogliano avere una visione più globale e critica della disciplina che hanno studiato per anni. È poi diretto naturalmente agli studiosi di storia della meccanica di qualunque formazione.

Features7 Numerose citazioni in lingua originale, affiancate da traduzioni in italiano 7 Prima trat-tazione sistematica della storia della scienza delle costruzioni in Italia 7 Originali considerazioni approfondite sulle metodologie del passato

Fields of interestMeccanica del continuum e meccanica dei mate-riali; Meccanica delle strutture;


J. Casillas, F. J. Martínez López, University of Granada, Spain (Eds.)

Marketing Intelligent Systems Using Soft Computing

The success of companies is partly dependent on the generation of suitable knowledge upon which to base decision-making, and due to the centrality of the marketing function in organizations, marketing-related knowledge is of strategic rele-vance. In this connection, it is unlikely to reach a full understanding of any set of systems supporting marketing management without paying the neces-sary attention to the Artificial Intelligence-based methodologies applied to aid marketing-related decisions. However, as yet these methods are both under-developed and under-used.

Features7 Develops and applies intelligent systems based on Soft Computing methods for marketing 7 State-of-the-Art book 7 Written by leading experts

ContentsPart 1 Essays.- Part 2 Segmentation and Targeting.- Part 3 Marketing Modeling.- Part 4 Communica-tion/Direct Marketing.- Part 5 Product.- Part 6 E-Commerce.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Marketing


O. Castillo, Tijuana Institute of Technology, Chula Vista, CA, USA; J. Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; W. Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Eds.)

Soft Computing for Intelligent Control and Mobile Robotics

This book describes in a detailed fashion the application of hybrid intelligent systems using soft computing techniques for intelligent control and mobile robotics. Soft Computing (SC) consists of several intelligent computing paradigms, including fuzzy logic, neural networks, and bio-inspired optimization algorithms, which can be used to produce powerful hybrid intelligent systems. The prudent combination of SC techniques can produce powerful hybrid intelligent systems that are capable of solving real-world problems. This is illustrated in this book with a wide range of appli-cations, with particular emphasis in intelligent control and mobile robotics. The book is organized in five main parts, which contain a group of papers around a similar subject.

Features7 Recent research in Soft Computing for Intel-ligent Control and Mobile Robotics 7 Carefully edited book 7 Written by experts in the field

ContentsPart I Theory and Algorithms.- Part II Intelligent Control.- Part III Optimization of Fuzzy Control-lers.- Part IV Time Series Prediction and Intel-ligent Agents.- Part V Vision and Robotics.

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


Type of publicationMonografia

Pubblicazione prevista per il mese di gennaio 2011

2011. Ca. 420 pagg. 50 figg. (UNITEXT / Ingegneria) Brossura

7 € 28,80 | £25.997 * € (D) 30,81 | € (A) 31,68 | sFr 41,50ISBN 978-88-470-1713-9

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Due September 2010

2010. 356 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 258) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-15605-2

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Due September 2010

2010. 499 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 318) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-15533-8

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Y. Chan, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA

Location Theory and Decision Analysis

Employing state-of-the-art quantitative models and case studies, “Location Theory and Deci-sion Analysis” provides the decision-theoretic methodologies behind the siting of such facilities as transportation terminals, warehouses, housing, landfills, state parks and industrial plants. It is of value to engineering and business programs that offer courses in Decision and Risk Analysis, Multi-criteria Decision-Making, and Facility Location and Layout. It should also be of interest to public policy programs that use Geographic Informa-tion Systems and satellite imagery to support their analyses. Included as part of the book, a CD-ROM contains self-standing computer programs that run on any PC. Included in the CD are data files for execution and for use in class presentations and homework assignments.

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Geographical Information Systems/Cartography; Human Geography


X. Chen, China State Construction Engineering Corporation, Beijing, China

Settlement Calculation on High-Rise BuildingsTheory and Application

This volume discusses, for the first time, the latest developments in settlement calculation theory and case studies including analysis and research results for more than thirty high-rise buildings with a height of 100m-420m. Rigorously reviewed, this book provides a number of useful methods and a unique practical perspective on settle-ment calculation of high-rise buildings. It covers soft soil constitutive model and computation parameters, the theory of soil stress and strain, and new methods of settlement calculation in super long pile and space-varying rigidity group piles, box(raft), pile-box(raft), diaphragm wall-pile-box(raft) and rock foundation.

Features7 Provides a number of useful methods and a unique practical perspective on settlement calcula-tion of high-rise buildings 7 Includes detailed research results of settlement data of more than thirty tall buildings (100m-420m high) 7 Useful design and construction resource for scientists and engineers, as well as for professionals in structural mechanics and geotechnical engineering

From the contentsDetermination for Soft Soil Constitutive Model and Parameter of the Settlement Computation.- Mechanics Problems of the Settlement Analysis for Tall Buildings.- Deformation Analysis of Deep Foundation.- Settlement Computation Method and Cases Researches of Box (Raft)Foundation for Tall Buildings.- Settlement Computation of Super Long Pile Foundation.

Fields of interestStructural Mechanics; Geotechnical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering


R. Cierniak, Technical University of Częstochowa, Poland

X-Ray Computed Tomography in Biomedical Engineering

Computed Tomography gives a detailed overview of various aspects of computed tomography. It discusses X-ray CT tomography from a historical point of view, the design and physical operating principles of computed tomography apparatus, the algorithms of image reconstruction and the quality assessment criteria of tomography scanners. Algo-rithms of image reconstruction from projections, a crucial problem in medical imaging, are consid-ered in depth. The author gives descriptions of the reconstruction methods related to tomography scanners with a parallel X-ray beam, trough solu-tions with fan-shaped beam and successive modifi-cations of spiral scanners. Computed Tomography contains a dedicated chapter for those readers who are interested in computer simulations based on studies of reconstruction algorithms. The informa-tion included in this chapter will enable readers to create a simulation environment in which virtual tomography projections can be obtained in all basic projection systems.

Features7 Provides the latest information on computed tomography 7 Gives general information on history 7 Offers readers practical information on a computer simulation environment

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Some Words About the History of Computed Tomography.- 3. Technical Concepts of X-ray Computed Tomography Scanners.- 4. The Physics of Data Acquisition.- 5. Reconstruction from Parallel-beam Projections.- 6. Reconstruction from Fan-beam Projections.- 7. Spiral Tomog-raphy.- 8. Algebraic Reconstruction Techniques.- 9. Evaluation of CT Devices.- 10. Computer Generated Projections for Simulations.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Imaging / Radiology; Signal, Image and Speech Processing



Due November 2010

Originally published by South Western College Publishing

2nd ed. 2011. 540 p. With CD-ROM. Hardcover


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Due September 2010

Distribution rights in China: Science Press.

Jointly published with Science Press. Based on an original Chinese edition: Chenjiang Jisuan Lilun Ji Gongcheng Shili, Science Press, 2005.

2010. 310 p. 305 illus., 1 in color. Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-15569-7

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Due October 2010

2011. XII, 353 p. 408 illus., 204 in color. Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £114.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 232,50ISBN 978-0-85729-026-7

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G. Cybulski, Medical Research Centre of Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland

Ambulatory Impedance CardiographyThe Systems and their Applications

The book is divided in 4 parts. In the first one, the importance of the analysis of the cardiac dynamics using the ambulatory monitoring technique is presented. The second part contains the descrip-tion of foundations of impedance cardiography (ICG), the models used to describe the ICG technique and the description of available systems for ambulatory monitoring of cardiac hemody-namics. The third part is devoted to the validation of the ambulatory ICG method, the verification of the quality of long term ICG recordings and the discussion of the limitations of this technique. In the last part, some clinical and research applica-tions of the ICG ambulatory monitoring are presented.

Features7 No similar book stating the topic (there are only chapters or some papers available in the field) 7 All available systems for ICG ambulatory monitoring described in one book 7 Review of Ambulatory ICG applications

ContentsIntroduction.- Impedance Cardiography.- Ambu-latory Impedance Cardiography.- Validation of the method.- Clinical and physiological applications of Ambulatory Impedance Cardiography.- Final conclusions and future directions.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Cardiology; Biophysics and Biological Physics


A. Deraemaeker, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium; K. Worden, University of Sheffield, UK (Eds.)

New Trends in Vibration Based Structural Health Monitoring

This book is a collection of articles covering the six lecture courses given at the CISM School on this topic in 2008. It features contributions by estab-lished international experts and offers a coherent and comprehensive overview of the state-of-the art research in the field, thus addressing both post-graduate students and researchers in aerospace, mechanical and civil engineering.

Features7 Gathers contributions from leading experts in the field who have developed the approaches 7 There are no competing monographs 7 Books on structural health monitoring are very scarce, there are none currently focussed on the vibration-based approach 7 Leads the reader from basic principles to the frontiers of research in a unique manner

Fields of interestMechanical Engineering; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Civil Engineering

Target groupsGraduate

A. Dewan, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India

Tackling Turbulent Flows in Engineering

The emphasis of this book is on engineering aspects of fluid turbulence. The book explains for example how to tackle turbulence in industrial applications. It is useful to several disciplines, such as, mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace engineers and also to professors, researchers, beginners, under graduates and post graduates. The following issues are emphasized in the book: Modeling and computations of engineering flows: The author discusses in detail the quantities of interest for engineering turbulent flows and how to select an appropriate turbulence model; also, a treatment of the selection of appropriate boundary conditions for the CFD simulations is given. Modeling of turbulent convective heat transfer: This is encountered in several practical situations. It basically needs discussion on issues of treatment of walls and turbulent heat fluxes. Modeling of buoyancy driven flows, for example, smoke issuing from chimney, pollutant discharge into water bodies, etc

Features7 Explains for example how to tackle turbulence in industrial applications 7 Useful to many disciplines 7 Emphasis on applications and not on mathematics

ContentsIntroduction.- Reynolds-Averaging and Closure Problem.- Models Based on Boussinesq Approxi-mation.- Standard k-e Model.- Reynolds Stress Transport Models.- Direct Numerical Simulation.- Large Eddy Simulation.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerody-namics; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer



Due November 2010

2010. 150 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 76) Hardcover


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Due October 2010

2011. VIII, 302 p. 149 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 520)


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Due September 2010

2010. 200 p.


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Y. I. Dimitrienko, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Russia

Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics and Large Inelastic Deformations

The book provides a rigorous axiomatic approach to continuum mechanics under large deformation. In addition to the classical nonlinear continuum mechanics – kinematics, fundamental laws, the theory of functions having jump discontinuities across singular surfaces, etc. - the book presents the theory of co-rotational derivatives, dynamic deformation compatibility equations, and the principles of material indifference and symmetry, all in systematized form. The focus of the book is a new approach to the formulation of the constitutive equations for elastic and inelastic continua under large deformation. This new approach is based on using energetic and quasi-energetic couples of stress and deformation tensors. This approach leads to a unified treatment of large, anisotropic elastic, viscoelastic, and plastic deformations.

Features7 Rgorous axiomatic approach to continuum mechanics 7 New approach to the formulation of constitutive equations for nonlinear continua 7 Advanced models for visco-elastic materials under large deformation 7 Advanced models for plastic materials under large deformation 7 Comparison of experimental data and results computed by different models

ContentsFundamental Axioms of Continuum Mechanics .- 1. Kinematics of Continua.- 2. Balance Laws.- 3. Constitutive Equations.- 4. Relations at Singular Surfaces.- 5. Elastic Continua at Large Deforma-tions.- 6. Continua of the Differential Type.- 7. Viscoelastic Continua at Large Deformations.- 8. Plastic Continua at Large Deformations.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate-rials; Mechanical Engineering; Computational Intelligence


A. Doboli, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY, USA; E. H. Currie, Beechhurst, NY, USA

Introduction to Mixed-Signal, Embedded Design

This textbook is written for junior/senior under-graduate and first-year graduate students in the electrical and computer engineering depart-ments. Using PSoC mixed-signal array design, the authors define the characteristics of embedd design, embedded mixed-signal architectures, and top-down design. Optimized implementations of these designs are included to illustrate the theory. Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter for practice. Topics covered include the hardware and software used to implement analog and digital interfaces, various filter structures, amplifiers and other signal-conditioning circuits, pulse-width modulators, timers, and data structures for handling multiple similar peripheral devices.

Features7 Weaves theory and applications together 7 Numerous exercises at the end of each chapter provide practice for the student 7 More than 300 illustrations and 70 tables further the under-standing of the subject 7 Examples and exercises use PSoC, which provides a broad range of the various components of a mixed-signal embedded system 7 Accompanying DVD contains a wealth of additional information

Contents1. An Overview of Mixed-Signal, Embedded System Design.- 2. Microcontroller Architecture.- 3. Hardware and Software Subsystems of Mixed-Signal Architectures.- 4. Performance Improve-ment by Customization.- 5. Programmable Data Communication Blocks.- 6. Continuous-Time, Analog Building Blocks.- 7. Switched Capacitor Blocks.- 8. Analog and Digital Filters.- 9. Analog to Digital Converters.- 10. Future Directions in Mixed-Signal Design Automation.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronics and Micro-electronics, Instrumentation; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design


A. Eskandarian, The George Washington University, Ashburn, VA, USA (Ed.)

Handbook of Intelligent Vehicles

The Handbook of Intelligent Vehicles provides a complete coverage of the fundamentals, new technologies, and sub-areas essential to the development of intelligent vehicles; it also includes advances made to date, challenges, and future trends.Significant strides in the field have been made to date; however, so far there has been no single book or volume which captures these advances in a comprehensive format, addressing all essential components and subspecialties of intelligent vehicles, as this book does. Since the intended users are engineering practitioners, as well as researchers and graduate students, the book chapters do not only cover fundamentals, methods, and algorithms but also include how software/hardware are implemented, and demonstrate the advances along with their present challenges.

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Control, Robotics, Mechatronics



Due November 2010

2011. 600 p. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 174) Hardcover

7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-94-007-0033-8

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Type of publicationGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due November 2010

2011. XIV, 472 p. 300 illus. With online files/update. Hardcover


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Type of publicationHandbook

Due August 2011

2011. 1500 p. 600 illus. (In 2 volumes, not available separately) Hardcover


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7 approx. € 699,00 | £629.007 approx. ** € (D) 831,81 | € (A) 838,80 | sFr 1053,00ISBN 978-0-85729-085-4

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M. Essaaidi, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetuan, Morocco; M. Malgeri, Università di Catania, Italy; C. Badica, University of Craiova, Romania (Eds.)

Intelligent Distributed Computing IVProceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Intelligent Distributed Computing – IDC 2010, Tangier, Morocco, September 2010

This book represents the combined peer-reviewed proceedings - IDC 2010 and of the Second International Workshop on Multi-Agent Systems Technology and Semantics – MASTS’2010. Both events were held in Tangier, Morocco. The 33 contributions published in this book address many topics related to theory and applications of intelligent distributed computing and multi-agent systems, including: agent-based e-business, ambient intelligence, bio-informatics, collaborative systems, cryptography and security, distributed algorithms, distributed data mining, distributed simulation, grid computing, image processing, information extraction, knowledge management, logic programming, mobile agents, ontologies, pervasive computing, Petri nets, process modeling, self-organizing systems, semantic web services, service oriented computing, social networks and trust, swarm intelligence, web applications, wire-less sensor networks.

Features7 Presents latest results in Intelligent Distributed computing 7 Written by leading experts 7 State-of-the-Art-book

ContentsInvited Papers.- Information extraction and Web applications.- Collaborative systems.- Distributed algorithms and complex systems.- Pervasive, ambi-ental and grid computing.- Ontologies and rules.- Modeling and security.- MASTS’2010 Papers.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Applications of Mathematics


T. Fan, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Mathematical Theory of Elasticity of Quasicrystals and Its Applications

This inter-disciplinary work covering the continuum mechanics of novel materials, condensed matter physics and partial differential equations discusses the mathematical theory of elasticity of quasicrystals (a new condensed matter) and its applications by setting up new partial differential equations of higher order and their solutions under complicated boundary value and initial value conditions. The new theories developed here dramatically simplify the solving of complicated elasticity equation systems. Large numbers of complicated equations involving elasticity are reduced to a single or a few partial differential equations of higher order. System-atical and direct methods of mathematical physics and complex variable functions are developed to solve the equations under appropriate boundary value and initial value conditions, and many exact analytical solutions are constructed.

Features7 First monograph published on this subject area 7 Includes theoretical system and methodology of elasticity and a series of analytic solutions for dislocations and cracks in various quasicrystal systems 7 Offers an in-depth, original and inno-vational presentation of mathematical derivations and solutions 7 Includes many results in new area such as plasticity, elasto-/hydrodynamics and the fracture theory of quasicrystals

Contents

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate-rials; Condensed Matter Physics; Applications of Mathematics


A. Gegov, University of Portsmouth, UK

Fuzzy Networks for Complex Systems

This book introduces the novel concept of a fuzzy network whose nodes are rule bases and the connections between the nodes are the interactions between the rule bases in the form of outputs fed as inputs. The concept is presented as a systematic study for improving the feasibility and transpar-ency of fuzzy models by means of modular rule bases whereby the model accuracy and efficiency can be optimised in a flexible way. The study uses an effective approach for fuzzy rule based model-ling of complex systems that are characterised by attributes such as nonlinearity, uncertainty, dimensionality and structure.

Features7 Novel research results in the emerging area of fuzzy rule based networks 7 Written by leading experts in this field 7 State-of-the-Art book

ContentsProblems of Fuzzy Rule Based Systems.- Founda-tions of Fuzzy Rule Based Networks.- Mathemat-ical Models for Fuzzy Networks.- Formal Opera-tions in Fuzzy Networks.- Structural Properties of Fuzzy Networks.- Analysis of Feedforward Fuzzy Networks.- Analysis of Feedback Fuzzy Networks.- Synthesis of Feedforward Fuzzy Networks.- Synthesis of Feedback Fuzzy Networks.- Overall Evaluation of Fuzzy Networks.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity



Due September 2010

2010. Approx. 310 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 315) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-15210-8

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Due September 2010

Distribution rights in China: Science Press.

Jointly published with Science Press.

2010. 350 p. 40 illus., 8 in color. Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-14642-8

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Due September 2010


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-15599-4

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G. Gogniat, D. Milojevic, A. Morawiec, A. Erdogan (Eds.)

Algorithm-Architecture Matching for Signal and Image ProcessingBest papers from Design and Architectures for Signal and Image Processing 2007 & 2008 & 2009

Advances in signal and image processing together with increasing computing power are bringing mobile technology closer to applications in a variety of domains like automotive, health, tele-communication, multimedia, entertainment and many others. The development of these leading applications, involving a large diversity of algo-rithms (e.g. signal, image, video, 3D, communi-cation, cryptography) is classically divided into three consecutive steps: a theoretical study of the algorithms, a study of the target architecture, and finally the implementation. Such a linear design flow is reaching its limits due to intense pressure on design cycle and strict performance constraints.

Features7 Provides last optimization techniques for implementing signal and image processing 7 Highlights advanced techniques for dynamic and partial reconfigurable systems 7 Introduces next generation CAD tools for signal and image processing 7 Present emerging RTOS and sched-uling techniques for embedded systems

ContentsPart I: Architectures for embedded applications.- 1: Architectures for image processing.- 2: Architectures for signal and telecommunica-tion processing.- Part II: Data acquisition and embedded systems.- 3: Sensors for data acquisi-tion.- 4: Operators for embedded systems.- 5: Partial and dynamic reconfiguration for signal and image processing.- Part III: Embedded systems design.- 6: RTOS for embedded systems.- 7: Scheduling of embedded systems.- 8: CAD tools for signal and image processing.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Processor Architectures; Algorithms


G. Gogu, French Institute of Advanced Mechanics, Aubière, France

Structural Synthesis of Parallel RobotsPart 3: Topologies with Planar Motion of the Moving Platform

The originality of this work resides in the fact that it combines the new formulae for mobility, connec-tivity, redundancy and over constraints, and the evolutionary morphology in a unified approach of structural synthesis giving interesting innovative solutions for parallel robotic manipulators. This is the first book of robotics presenting solutions of coupled, decoupled, uncoupled, fully-isotropic and maximally regular parallel robotic manipula-tors with planar motion of the moving platform systematically generated by using the structural synthesis approach proposed in Part 1. Non-redundant/redundant, over constrained/isostatic solutions with simple/complex limbs actuated by linear/rotary actuators with/without idle mobilities are proposed. Many solutions are presented here for the first time in the literature.

Features7 Structural solutions of parallel robots in a systematic approach 7 Including maximally regular and fully-isotropic solutions 7 Repre-sented for the first time in the literature

ContentsLinks, joints and kinematic chains.- Serial, parallel and hybrid robots.- Methodology of structural synthesis.- New formulae for mobility, connec-tivity, redundancy and overconstraint of parallel robots.- Evolutionary morphology approach.- Types of parallel robots with respect to motion coupling.- Parallel robots with planar motion of the moving platform.- Overconstrained planar parallel robots with coupled motions.- Basic solu-tions.- Fully-parallel solutions.- Non fully-parallel solutions.- Derived solutions.- Non overcon-strained planar parallel robots with coupled motions.- Fully-parallel solutions.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics


Ü. Gülçat, Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Istanbul, Turkey

Fundamentals of Modern Unsteady Aerodynamics

In this textbook, the author introduces the concept of unsteady aerodynamics and its underlying prin-ciples. He provides the readers with a full review of fundamental physics, the terminology, and basic equations of aerodynamics. The book also covers the modern topics concerning the developments made during the last years, especially on related to wing flappings for propulsion. The book is written for graduate students in Aerodynamics and it serves as well as a reference for experienced researchers. Each chapter includes ample exam-ples, questions, problems and relevant references.

Features7 Clear introduction to the fundamental physics and basic equations of aerodynamics 7 Covers modern topics concerning the developments made during the last years 7 Treats wing flappings for propulsion

ContentsIntroduction.- Fundamental Equations.- Incom-pressible Flow About An Airfoil.- Incompressible Flow About Thin Wings.- Subsonic And Super-sonic Flows.- Transonic Flow.- Hypersonic Flow.- Modern Subjects.- Aerodynamics: The Outlook For The Future.

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Fluid- and Aerodynamics; Numerical Analysis



Due October 2010


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-90-481-9964-8

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Due September 2010

2010. XVIII, 686 p. (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, Volume 173) Hardcover

7 € 199,95 | £180.007 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 287,00ISBN 978-90-481-9830-6

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Due September 2010

2010. 6 p. Hardcover


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K. Harada, AIST Humanoid Research Group, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan; E. Yoshida, AIST-CNRS Joint Japanese-French Robotics Laboratory, Japan; K. Yokoi, AIST-CNRS Joint Japanese-French Robotics Laboratory, Namiki, Ibaraki, Japan (Eds.)

Motion Planning for Humanoid Robots

Research on humanoid robots has been mostly with the aim of developing robots that can replace humans in the performance of certain tasks. Motion planning for these robots can be quite difficult, due to their complex kinematics, dynamics and environment. It is consequently one of the key research topics in humanoid robotics research and the last few years have witnessed considerable progress in the field. Motion Plan-ning for Humanoid Robots surveys the remark-able recent advancement in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of humanoid motion planning. Various motion planning frameworks are presented in Motion Planning for Humanoid Robots, including one for skill coordination and learning, and one for manipulating and grasping tasks. The problem of planning sequences of contacts that support acyclic motion in a highly constrained environment is addressed and a motion planner that enables a humanoid robot to push an object to a desired location on a cluttered table is described.

Features7 Introduces the latest research on motion plan-ning for humanoid robots 7 Covers both the theoretical and the practical aspects of humanoid motion planning to give readers a thorough understanding of the topics 7 Provides a motion planner to enable the reader to get a humanoid robot to push an object to a desired location on a cluttered table

ContentsWhole Body Motion Planning.- Motion/Gait Planning.- Whole Body Manipulation Planning.- Grasp/Manipulation Planning.- Learning/Cogni-tion.



L. Hering, verstorben; H. Hering, TUEV-Nord Hannover, Germany

How to Write Technical ReportsUnderstandable Structure, Good Design, Convincing Presentation

“Writing technical reports” conveys the important and necessary knowledge of writing and presenting technical and scientific work. It answers typical questions about the formal layout and structure, typically arising during the writing process. In addition, it provides many tips ands tricks as well as examples from the real life. Thanks to it clear and easy writing, the book is perfectly suitable for autodidacts. This practical guide through tech-nical writing is based on the fifth edition of very successful German book by the same authors.

Features7 A step by step Guide to scientific writing 7 Indispensable for students, Reference for expe-rienced Scientists 7 Clear and easy writing 7 Includes a chapter for oral presentations

ContentsIntroduction.- Planning the Technical Report.- Writing and creating the Technical Report.- Useful behavior for working on your project and writing the Technical Report.- Presenting the Technical Report.- Summary.- References.- A Lists of figures, tables and checklists.- B Glossary – terms of printing technology.- C Index.

Fields of interestEngineering, general; Popular Science in Math-ematics/Computer Science/Natural Science/Technology


M. Hinze, Universität Hamburg, Germany; P. Benner, TU-Chemnitz, Germany; E. J. Maten, NXP Semiconductors, Eindhoven, Netherlands (Eds.)

Model Reduction for Circuit Simulation

Simulation plays a major role in computer aided design of integrated circuits (ICs). Mathematical models describe the dynamical processes and interactions of electrical devices. Verification of a circuit’s behaviour by means of solving these model equations in time and frequency domain is a mandatory task in the design process. The struc-tures’ sizes are decreasing, the packing density gets higher and so do the driving frequencies. This requires to use refined models and take into account secondary, parasitic effects. The very high dimensional problems that emerge in this way may be solvable with the help of computer algebra in an unreasonable amount of time only. Clearly, this conflicts with the short time-to-market demands in industry. Model-Order-Reduction (MOR) presents a way out of this dilemma. Redundan-cies are resolved, less relevant quantities are replaced by the most significant ones. In this way, the problem’s complexity is reduced, keeping the main characteristics. Solving lower dimensional problems one can get statements on the circuit’s performance more quickly.

Features7 Models-Order-Reduction is a key tool for simulations of nano-technology designs, hence timely education is needed 7 The current number of books in this area is very limited 7 Multi-disciplinary with relevance in other application areas such as mechanical multibody systems, and systems arising in chemistry and to biology 7 Reflects the interaction between three active research projects in this area

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Optical and Electronic Materials



Due September 2010

2010. XVI, 320 p. 157 illus., 5 in color. Hardcover


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Type of publicationProfessional book

Due September 2010

Original German edition published by Vieweg, 2007

2010. 300 p. Softcover

7 € 29,95 | £26.997 * € (D) 32,05 | € (A) 32,95 | sFr 43,00ISBN 978-3-540-69928-6

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Due September 2010

2011. Approx. 400 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 74) Hardcover


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M. Hübner, J. Becker, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany (Eds.)

Multiprocessor System-on-ChipHardware Design and Tool Integration

The purpose of this book is to evaluate strategies for future system design in multiprocessor system-on-chip (MPSoC) architectures. Both hardware design and integration of new development tools will be discussed. Novel trends in MPSoC design, combined with reconfigurable architectures are a main topic of concern. The main emphasis is on architectures, design-flow, tool-development, applications and system design.

Features7 Provides a state-of-the-art overview of system design using MPSoC architectures 7 Describes current trends in on-chip communication archi-tectures 7 Offers extensive coverage of system design integrating MPSoC architectures with reconfigurable hardware 7 Includes coverage of challenges in physical design for multi- and many-core hardware architectures

ContentsPart 1: Application Mapping and Communica-tion Infrastructure: Virtualization in NOCs--Enhanced MPSOC Robustness and Performance Verification.-HW Support to Exploit Parallelism in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Multicore System-on-Chip.-PALLAS: Mapping Applications onto Manycore.-Part 2: Reconfigurable Hardware in Multiprocessor Systems: Adaptive Multipro-cessor System on Chip Architecture.-Designing FPGA Systems with Many Processors.-Part 3: Physical Design of Multiprocessor Systems: Design tools and methods for chip physical design.-Chal-lenges in Physical Design for Multi- and Manycore Hardware Architectures.



T. Ito, M. Zhang, V. Robu, S. Fatima, T. Matsuo, H. Yamaki (Eds.)

Innovations in Agent-based Complex Automated Negotiations

These issues are explored by researchers from different communities in Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent systems. They are, for instance, being studied in agent negotiation, multi-issue negotia-tions, auctions, mechanism design, electronic commerce, voting, secure protocols, matchmaking brokering, argumentation, and co-operation mech-anisms. This book is also edited from some aspects of negotiation researches including theoretical mechanism design of trading based on auctions, allocation mechanism based on negotiation among multi-agent, case-study and analysis of automated negotiations, data engineering issues in negotia-tions, and so on.

Features7 Complex Automated Negotiations have been widely studied and are becoming an important, emerging area in the field of Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems 7 Written by leading experts in this field 7 State-of-the-Art book

From the contentsSimulation of Sequential Auction Markets Using Priced Options to Reduce Bidder Expo-sure.- Desire-Based Negotiation in Electronic Marketplaces.- The Influence of Culture on ABMP Negotiation Parameters.- Supporting the Design of General Automated Negotiators.- Common Testbed Generating Tool based on XML for Multiple Interdependent Issues Negotiation Prob-lems.- Simulation of Sequential Auction Markets Using Priced Options to Reduce Bidder Exposure.- Constraint and Bid Quality Factor for Bidding and Deal Identification in Complex Automated Nego-tiations.- Acting While Negotiating in the Convoy Formation Problem.- Multi-player Multi-issue Negotiation with Complete Information.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)


M. J. Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; J. P. Davim, University of Aveiro, Portugal (Eds.)

Machining with AbrasivesAbrasive machining is one of the most important processes used in manufacturing engineering to remove unwanted material and to obtain the desired geometry and surface quality. Abrasive machining processes are processes where material is removed from a work piece using a multi-tude of hard angular abrasive particles or grains which may or may not be bonded to form a tool. Abrasive Machining discusses the fundamentals and advances in the abrasive machining processes, and provides a complete overview of the newly developing areas in the field including but not limited to, high efficiency deep grinding and micro and nanogrinding.

Features7 Discusses laser-based and diamond dressing techniques 7 Discusses high-efficiency deep grinding 7 Discusses peel grinding and new grinding wheels 7 Comprehensive coverage of the latest in micro- and nano-grinding

ContentsAbrasive tools and bonding systems.- Mechanics of grinding.- Grinding wheel design.- Dressing of grinding wheels.- Surface integrity in grinding.- Process control in grinding.- Micro- and nanogrinding.- Loose abrasive machining.- Impact abrasive machining.

Fields of interestOperating Procedures, Materials Treatment; Elec-tronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Mechanical Engineering



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Due September 2010


7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-15611-3

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Due November 2010

2011. X, 460 p. Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-1-4419-7301-6

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L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; C. P. Lim, University of Science Malaysia, Malaysia (Eds.)

Handbook on Decision MakingVol 1: Techniques and Applications

The present “Vol 1: Techniques and Applications” of the “Handbook on Decision Making” presents a useful collection of AI techniques , as well as other complementary methodologies, that are useful for the design and development of intelligent decision support systems. Application examples of how these intelligent decision support systems can be utilized to help tackle a variety of real-world problems in different domains, such as business, management, manufacturing, transportation and food industries, and biomedicine, are presented. The handbook includes twenty condensed chapters, which are divided into two parts, i.e., (i) modelling and design techniques for intel-ligent decision support systems; and (ii) reviews and applications of intelligent decision support systems.

Features 7 Techniques and applications of intelligent decision making 7 Includes a variety of real-world problems in different domains, such as busi-ness, management, manufacturing, transportation and food industries, and biomedicine 7 Most recent research on Decision Making 7 Written by experts in the field

ContentsPart I Modelling and Design Techniques for Intel-ligent Decision Support Systems.- Part II Reviews and Applications of Intelligent Decision Support Systems.

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


R. Jeansoulin, IGM Université Paris Est, France; O. Papini, LSIS UMR CNRS, Marseille, France; H. Prade, Université Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France; S. Schockaert, Ghent University, Belgium (Eds.)

Methods for Handling Imperfect Spatial Information

Spatial information is pervaded by uncertainty. Indeed, geographical data is often obtained by an imperfect interpretation of remote sensing images, while people attach ill-defined or ambiguous labels to places and their properties. As another example, medical images are often the result of measurements by imprecise sensors (e.g. MRI scans). Moreover, by processing spatial informa-tion in real-world applications, additional uncer-tainty is introduced, e.g. due to the use of interpo-lation/extrapolation techniques or to conflicts that are detected in an information fusion step. To the best of our knowledge, this book presents the first overview of spatial uncertainty which goes beyond the setting of geographical information systems. Uncertainty issues are especially addressed from a representation and reasoning point of view.

Features7 Recent research on Uncertainty Handling in Spatial Information Processing 7 State-of-the Art book 7 Written by leading experts in this field

ContentsPart 1: Describing spatial congurations.- Part 2 Symbolic reasoning and information merging.- Part 3: Prediction and interpolation.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering


M. Kaneko, Osaka University, Japan; Y. Nakamura, University of Tokyo, Japan (Eds.)

Robotics ResearchThe 13 International Symposium ISRR

The International Symposium of Robotics Research (ISRR) continues to be the premiere meeting of the International Foundation of Robotics Research (IFRR). The 13th International Symposium of Robotics Research took place Novemb3r 26-29, 2007, in Hiroshima, Japan, and was organized by the two editors of this book. This volume brings a collection of a broad range of topics in robotics. The content of these contribu-tions provides a wide coverage of the current state of robotics research: the advances and challenges in its theoretical foundation and technology basis, and the developments in its traditional and novel areas of applications. Historically, the proceedings of the ISRR have featured ground-breaking work of the highest caliber, which influenced genera-tions to come. The present volume promises to be no exception. The collection of scientific articles in this volume provides new insights to impor-tant problems in robotics, written by some of the leaders in the field.

Features7 The International Symposium of Robotics Research (ISRR) continues to be the premiere meeting of the International Foundation of Robotics Research (IFRR) 7 Written by leading experts 7 State-of-the Art book

ContentsSession 1: Diamond .- Session 2: Anthropomor-phism .- Session 3: Learning .- Session 4: Under-standing Session .- 5: Mechanism Innovation Session .- 6: Vision Innovation Session .- 7: Sensing Innovation Session.- 8: Planning Session.- 9: Robot Programming Session.- 10: Manipulation Session.- 11: Interaction.


Target groupsResearchType of publication

Monograph

Due September 2010

2010. 540 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 4) Hardcover

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S. J. Kazemitabar, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA

Coping with Interference in Wireless Networks

Unlike wired networks where transmitters have no effect on receivers other than their own, in wireless networks we are limited by interference. The traditional routing methods are not optimal any more when it comes to a wireless medium. The maximum data rate on each link depends not only on the power in that link but also on the transmitted power from adjacent links. That is why the problem of power optimal routing needs to be solved jointly with scheduling. This suggests a cross layer design method as opposed to tradi-tional networking where the algorithm for each layer is designed separately. In Coping with Inter-ference in Wireless Networks we introduce several methods engaging different layers of network to mitigate interference in a wireless network.

Features7 Usage of the new physical layer advances, e.g. multiple-antenna (MIMO) techniques 7 Math-ematical support for all the algorithms mentioned 7 Simulation-based performance analysis of the methods introduced 7 Deeply involving all the layers to find the optimal solution

ContentsDedication.- List of Figures.- List of Tables.- Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Multi-User Communication and Interference Cancellation.- 3 Diversity Analysis of Multiple-Antenna Multi-User Systems.- 4 Global Optimal Routing, Scheduling and Power Control for Multi-hop Wireless Networks with Interfer-ence.- 5 Connectivity in Wireless Networks.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Computer Communication Networks


T. Kazmierski, S. Beeby, University of Southampton, UK (Eds.)

Energy Harvesting SystemsPrinciples, Modeling and Applications

Kinetic energy harvesting converts movement or vibrations into electrical energy, enables battery free operation of wireless sensors and autono-mous devices and facilitates their placement in locations where replacing a battery is not feasible or attractive. This book provides an introduction to operating principles and design methods of modern kinetic energy harvesting systems and explains the implications of harvested power on autonomous electronic systems design. It describes power conditioning circuits that maximize available energy and electronic systems design strategies that minimize power consumption and enable operation. The principles discussed in the book will be supported by real case studies such as battery-less monitoring sensors at water waste processing plants, embedded battery-less sensors in automotive electronics and sensor-networks built with ultra-low power wireless nodes suitable for battery-less applications.

Features7 First comprehensive book on energy harvesting systems 7 Covers the operating principles, design methods and real applications 7 Enables low-power autonomous electronic systems design

ContentsThe energy harvesting revolution.- Principles of kinetic energy harvesting.- Modeling, performance optimization and automated design of mixed-tech-nology energy harvester systems.- Power simula-tion of ultra-low power sensor networks.- Battery free condition monitoring.- Remote sensing of car tire pressure.- Ultra low power wireless data transmission.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design


J. Keinert, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, Erlangen, Germany; J. Teich, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany

Design of Image Processing Embedded Systems Using Multidimensional Data Flow

This book presents a new set of embedded system design techniques called multidimensional data flow, which combine the various benefits offered by existing methodologies such as block-based system design, high-level simulation, system analysis and polyhedral optimization. It describes a novel architecture for efficient and flexible high-speed communication in hardware that can be used both in manual and automatic system design and that offers various design alternatives, balancing achievable throughput with required hardware size. This book demonstrates multidimensional data flow by showing its potential for modeling, analysis, and synthesis of complex image processing applications. These applications are presented in terms of their fundamental properties and resulting design constraints.

Features7 First book on multidimensional data flow, including various different models of computa-tion 7 Presents modeling, system analysis and hardware synthesis, using multidimensional data flow, along with a detailed discussion of related approaches to demonstrate what fits designers’ needs best 7 Describes how multidimensional data flow can coexist with classical, one-dimen-sional models of computation

ContentsDesign of Image Processing Applications.- Funda-mentals and Related Work.- Electronic System Level Design with SystemCoDesigner.- Windowed Data Flow.- Memory Mapping Functions for Efficient Implementation of WDF Edges.- Buffer Analysis for Complete Application Graphs.- Multi-dimensional Communication Synthesis.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design



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2011. 200 p. (Signals and Communication Technology)

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2011. X, 290 p. 100 illus. (Embedded Systems) Hardcover

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M. Kikuchi, Naka Fusion Institute, Japan

Frontiers in Fusion ResearchPhysics and Fusion

Frontiers in Fusion Research provides a systematic overview of the latest physical principles of fusion and plasma confinement. It is primarily devoted to the principle of magnetic plasma confinement, that has been systematized through 50 years of fusion research.

Features7 Provides readers with the latest research in the field of fusion 7 Gives a detailed comparison between fusion energy and other resources 7 Written by an expert

Contents1. Sun on the Earth: Endless Energy from Hydrogen.- 2. Hydrogen Fusion: Light Nuclei and Theory of Fusion Reactions.- 3. Confine-ment Bottle: Topology of Magnetic Bottle and Force Equilibrium.- 4. Charged Particle Motion: Lagrange-Hamilton Orbital Dynamics.- 5. Plasma Kinetic Theory: Collective Equation in Phase Space.- 6. Magneto Hydromagnetic Stability: Energy Principle, Flow and Dissipation.- 7. Wave Dynamics: Propagation and Resonance in Inho-mogeneous Plasma.- 8. Collisional Transport: Neoclassical Transport in a Torus.- 9. Plasma Turbulence: Self-organized Criticality and Its Local Relaxation.- 10. Towards the Realization of Fusion Energy.

Fields of interestNuclear Engineering; Nuclear Fusion; Renewable Energy Sources


J. K. Kim, K. Pal, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongnam, Korea

Recent Advances in the Processing of Wood-Plastic Composites

Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is a non-recyclable composite material lumber or timber made of recycled plastic and wood wastes which has become one of the most dynamic sectors of the plastics industry in this decade. It is used in numerous applications, such as, outdoor deck floors, railings, fences, landscaping timbers, park benches, window and door frames. This book starts with a brief glimpse at the basic structures and properties of WPCs. Aspects such as surface treatment, machinery used and testing types of WPCs are also covered. The following chapters of the book give a view of foam technology, flame retardant properties and colour retardant proper-ties of WPCs. The way morphology affects or controls the physical and mechanical behaviours of the finished materials is discussed. Finally, the authors give an overview of the applications of wood-plastic composites in daily life. The book may serve as a source book for scientists wishing to work in this field.

Features7 Environment friendly and cost effective tech-nique is described 7 Comprehensive for begin-ners in the field 7 Up-to-date review 7 Written for all experts in this field

ContentsIntroduction.- Surface Treatment.- Processing Machinery & Equipment.- Recent Developments in Wood-Plastic Compsitives.- Foamed WPC.- Applications.- Testing.

Fields of interestOperating Procedures, Materials Treatment; Structural Materials; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials


R. Klingeler, IFW Dresden, Germany; R. B. Sim, University of Oxford, UK (Eds.)

Carbon Nanotubes for Biomedical Applications

This book explores the potential of multi-func-tional carbon nanotubes for biomedical applica-tions. It combines contributions from chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and medicine. The complete overview of the state-of-the-art addresses different synthesis and biofunctionalisation routes and shows the structural and magnetic properties of nanotubes relevant to biomedical applications. Particular emphasis is put on the interaction of carbon nanotubes with biological environments, i.e. toxicity, biocompatibility, cellular uptake, intra-cellular distribution, interaction with the immune system and environmental impact. The inser-tion of NMR-active substances allows diagnostic usage as markers and sensors, e.g. for imaging and contactless local temperature sensing. The potential of nanotubes for therapeutic applications is highlighted by studies on chemotherapeutic drug filling and release, targeting and magnetic hyperthermia studies for anti-cancer treatment at the cellular level.

Features7 Presents promising new ways for diagnostic and therapeutic applications 7 Combines contri-butions from chemistry, physics, biology, engi-neering, and medicine 7 Highlights the potential of nanotubes for therapeutic applications

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Biophysics and Biological Physics; Biomaterials



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2010. 300 p. 100 illus., 50 in color. (Engineering Materials, P 32) Hardcover


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Z. Krishans, A. Mutule, Institute of Physical Energetics, Riga, Latvia; Y. Merkuryev, Riga Technical University, Latvia; I. Oleinikova, Institute of Physical Energetics, Riga, Latvia

Dynamic Management of Sustainable DevelopmentMethods for Large Technical Systems

Dynamic management of systems development is a precondition for the realization of sustainable system development. This approach allows for the usage of systems theory methods that take into consideration the interaction of decisions made over time and space. A characteristic feature of this kind of method is that the process of sophisti-cated object development over time is examined for optimal decision selection. This requires the application of modelling methods that represent properties of the developing objects, high speed calculation methods for the estimation of technical and economic characteristics, as well as effective optimization methods.

Features7 Paves the way for the development of new IT systems with an original approach to the manage-ment of large technical systems sustainable devel-opment 7 Includes optimal initial state methods that consider up to 60 alternative development activities 7 Describes methods that have already been tried and tested in Europe

Contents1. Problem Statement.- 2. Mathematical Basics of LTS Sustainable Development Dynamic Manage-ment.- 3. Modelling LTS D-process.- 4. LTS D-process Dynamic Optimization on All D-states.- 5. Optimal Initial States (OIS) Method.- 6. Optimal Initial States Searching Methods.- 7. LTS Sustain-able Development Management Approximate Methods.- 8. Information Technology for Sustain-able Development of Electric Power Systems.- 9. The Database.- 10. Software System for Sustain-able Development Management.

Fields of interestRenewable Energy Sources; Mathematical Modeling and Mathematics in Industry; Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems


A. Kumar, Eindhoven University, Netherlands and National University of Singapore, Singapore; H. Corporaal, B. Mesman, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; Y. Ha, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Multimedia Multiprocessor SystemsAnalysis, Design and Management

Modern multimedia systems are becoming increasingly multiprocessor and heterogeneous to match the high performance and low power demands placed on them by the large number of applications. The concurrent execution of these applications causes interference and unpredict-ability in the performance of these systems. In Multimedia Multiprocessor Systems, an analysis mechanism is presented to accurately predict the performance of multiple applications executing concurrently. With high consumer demand the time-to-market has become significantly lower. To cope with the complexity in designing such systems, an automated design-flow is needed that can generate systems from a high-level architec-tural description such that they are not error-prone and consume less time.

Features7 Analyzing performance of multiple applications executing concurrently on heterogeneous multi-processor platforms 7 This number of use-cases is exponential in the number of applications present in the system 7 Systematic way to design and program multi-processor platforms 7 Fast design space exploration technique

ContentsPreface. 1. trends and challenges in multimedia systems. 2. application modeling and scheduling. 3. probabilistic performance prediction. 4. resource management. 5. multiprocessor system design and synthesis. 6. multiple use-cases system design. 7. conclusions and open problems. References. Index.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Processor Architectures


B. Lantos, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary; L. Márton, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Targu Mures, Romania

Nonlinear Control of Vehicles and Robots

The main classes of nonlinear systems and stability methods are summarized and basic nonlinear control methods, useful in manipulator and vehicle control, are presented. Formation control of ground robots and ships is discussed. The book also deals with the modeling and control of robotic systems in the presence of non-smooth nonlineari-ties. Robust adaptive tracking control of robotic systems with unknown payload and friction in the presence of uncertainties is treated. Theoretical and practical aspects of the control algorithms under discussion are detailed. Examples are included throughout the book allowing the reader to apply the control and modeling techniques in their own research and development work.

Features7 Offers a unified approach of the dynamic models of ground, aerial and marine robots 7 The examples will help the reader to apply the presented control and modeling techniques in their research and development work 7 The influence of the presence of non-smooth nonlin-earities on control performances of motion control systems is analyzed 7 Theoretical and practical aspects of the control algorithms are discussed

ContentsBasic Nonlinear Control Methods.- Dynamic Models of Ground, Aerial and Marine Robots.- Nonlinear Control of Industrial Robots, Cars, Airplanes, Helicopters, Surface Ships.- Forma-tion Control of Vehicles.- Modeling Mechanical Systems with Non-smooth Nonlinearities.- Mechanical Control Systems with Non-smooth Nonlinearities.- Model-based Identification and Adaptive Compensation of Non-smooth Nonlin-earities.- Conclusions and Future.

Fields of interestControl; Robotics and Automation; Artificial Intel-ligence (incl. Robotics)



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2011. 200 p. (Embedded Systems) Hardcover

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R. Lee, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA (Ed.)

Computer and Information Science 2010

The purpose of the 9th IEEE/ACIS International Conference on Computer and Information Science (ICIS 2010) was held on August 18-20, 2010 in Kaminoyama, Japan is to bring together scientist, engineers, computer users, students to share their experiences and exchange new ideas, and research results about all aspects (theory, applications and tools) of computer and information science, and to discuss the practical challenges encountered along the way and the solutions adopted to solve them. The conference organizers selected the best 18 papers from those papers accepted for presentation at the conference in order to publish them in this volume. The papers were chosen based on review scores submitted by members of the program committee, and underwent further rigorous rounds of review.

Features7 Recent research Computer and Information Science 7 Edited outcome of the 9th ACIS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Science, held in Kaminoyama, Japan on August 18-20 7 Written by leading experts in the field

From the contentsAdaptive Practice on Software Reliability based on IEEE Std. 1633 in Frequent Requirement Modifica-tions.- On Influence of Refractory Parameter in Incremental Learning.- Deadlock Detection for Parallel Composition of Components.- Mobility Modelling for Vehicular Communication Data Dissemination.- Study of the Key Techniques for Implementing Barcode Network.- Programming Expertise during Incremental Software Develop-ment: An Empirical Study.- General Flow Charac-teristics of P2P Streaming Considering Impact to Network Load.- An Exploration of the Intention to Use Online Store.



P. Lokuciejewski, P. Marwedel, TU Dortmund, Embedded Systems Group, Germany

Worst-Case Execution Time Aware Compilation Techniques for Real-Time Systems

For real-time systems, the worst-case execution time (WCET) is the key objective to be considered. Traditionally, code for real-time systems is gener-ated without taking this objective into account and the WCET is computed only after code generation. Worst-Case Execution Time Aware Compilation Techniques for Real-Time Systems presents the first comprehensive approach integrating WCET considerations into the code generation process. Based on the proposed reconciliation between a compiler and a timing analyzer, a wide range of novel optimization techniques is provided. Among others, the techniques cover source code and assembly level optimizations, exploit machine learning techniques and address the design of modern systems that have to meet multiple objec-tives.

Features7 First book on compiler optimization techniques for real-time systems 7 Novel approaches to avoid typical trial-and-error procedure during generation of real-time software 7 Numerous optimization techniques at source code and assembly level 7 Useful for developers of real-time systems to cut down costs 7 Vast diversity of methods including abstract interpretation, machine learning, and multi-objective optimiation

ContentsWCET Analysis Techniques.- WCC - WCET-Aware C Compiler.- WCET-Aware Source Code Level Optimizations.- WCET-Aware Assembly Level Optimizations.- Machine Learning Tech-niques in Compiler Design.- Multi-Objective Opti-mizations.- Summary and Future Work.- Abstract Interpretation.- Transformation of Conditions.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Programming Languages, Compilers, Interpreters; Processor Architectures


T. López, R. Elferich, Philips Research Laboratories, Aachen, Germany; E. Alarcón, Technical University of Catalunya , Barcelona, Spain

Voltage Regulators for Next Generation Microprocessors

This book deals with energy delivery challenges of the power processing unit of modern computer microprocessors. It describes in detail the consequences of current trends in miniaturization and clock frequency increase, upon the power delivery unit, referred to as voltage regulator. This is an invaluable reference for anybody needing to understand the key performance limitations and opportunities for improvement, from both a circuit and systems perspective, of state-of-the-art power solutions for next generation CPUs.

Features7 Provides a comprehensive survey of the state-of-the-art in energy delivery for the power processing unit of modern microprocessors 7 Describes in detail key technological improve-ments required to fulfill the new load specifica-tions 7 Explains from both a circuit and systems perspective the key performance limitations and opportunities for improvement of state-of-the-art power solutions

ContentsIntroduction.- Model level 0: Switching behavior of power MOSFETs.- Model level 1: Piecewise linear analytical switching model.- Model level 2: Power loss model.- Model level 3: Optimization.- Roadmap Targets.- Conclusion.




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2011. 270 p. 160 illus., 80 in color. (Embedded Systems) Hardcover

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J. T. Machado, Institute of Engineering, Porto, Portugal; A. C. Luo, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, USA; R. S. Barbosa, M. S. Silva, L. B. Figueiredo, Institute of Engineering, Porto, Portugal (Eds.)

Nonlinear Science and Complexity

This book contains selected papers of NSC08, the 2nd Conference on Nonlinear Science and Complexity, held 28-31 July, 2008, Porto, Portugal. It focuses on fundamental theories and principles, analytical and symbolic approaches, computational techniques in nonlinear physics and mathematics. Topics treated include: Chaotic Dynamics and Transport in Classic and Quantum Systems, Complexity and Nonlinearity in Molecular Dynamics and Nano-Science, Complexity and Fractals in Nonlinear Biological Physics and Social Systems, Lie Group Analysis and Applications in Nonlinear Science, Nonlinear Hydrodynamics and Turbulence, Bifurcation and Stability in Nonlinear Dynamic Systems, Nonlinear Oscillations and Control with Applications, Celestial Physics and Deep Space Exploration, Nonlinear Mechanics and Nonlinear Structural Dynamics, Non-smooth Systems and Hybrid Systems, Fractional dynamical systems.

Features7 Nonlinear Science and Complexity is an area of research and development and novel results are presently emerging and documented in this work

ContentsI Nonlinear Dynamics of Continuous and Discon-tinuous Dynamical Systems; II Lie Group Analysis and Applications in Nonlinear Sciences; III Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy: Methods and Applications; IV Mathematical Modeling of Nonlinear Struc-tures in Bose-Einstein; V Mathematical Models in Engineering; VI Fractional Calculus Applications; VII Computational Techniques for Engineering Sciences; VIII Nonlinear Systems.

Fields of interestComplexity; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis


Augmented Vision and RealitySeries editors: R. I. Hammoud, L. B. Wolff

The objective of this book series is to highlight cutting edge advances and state-of-the-art work being made in the exponentially growing field of Augmented Vision & Reality along its three main axis: Algorithms, Sensors and Applications. This field involves deep theoretical research in sub-areas of machine vision, pattern recognition, robotics, augmented and mixed reality within and beyond the visible spectrum. It presents also a suitable framework for building solid advanced vision based systems. Augmented Vision & Reality systems include but are not limited to:Avionics systems Driver vision enhancement systems Medical systems Defence systems “Wearable” computers Remote sensing The scope of the book series includes state-of-the-art advancements in different aspects of this technology:Computer Vision and Graphics AlgorithmsApplications Areas Cognitive and Psychophysical Aspects

R. W. McMillan, US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (TBD), Washington, DC, USA; K. Ikeuchi, University of Tokyo, Japan; R. Hammoud, DynaVox Technologies, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; G. Fan, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA (Eds.)

Machine Vision Beyond Visible Spectrum

The material of this book encompasses many disciplines, including visible, infrared, far infrared, millimeter wave, microwave, radar, synthetic aperture radar, and electro-optical sensors as well as the very dynamic topics of image processing, computer vision and pattern recognition.

Features7 Gives a comprehensive overview on this fertile area for growth 7 Includes many new devel-opments 7 Written by research experts from industry

Contents1. Target Recognition in Infrared: Local Feature Based Person Detection and Tracking Beyond the Visible Spectrum.- Fuzzy mixture of Gaussians for the detection of moving objects in and beyond visible spectrum.- Dynamic Appearance Learning by Adaptive Kalman Filters for Robust Infrared Tracking.- Pedestrian Association and Localiza-tion in Monocular FIR Video Sequence.- Vehicle Matching and Recognition under Large Variations of Pose and Illumination.- 2. Multi-Sensor Fusion and Smart Sensors: Fusion of a Camera and a Laser Range Sensor for Vehicle Recognition.- Geometric Sequence (GS) Imaging with Bayesian Smoothing for Optical and Capacitive Imaging Sensors.- A System Approach to Adaptive Multimodal Sensor Designs.-3. Hyperspectral Image Analysis: Statistical Affine Invariant Hyperspectral Texture Descriptors Based Upon Harmonic Analysis.- Face Tracking and Classification Using Hyperspectral Video Sequences.- On near real-time moving Object Detection and Tracking in Multi-spectral Aerial imagery.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Image Processing and Computer Vision; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics



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A. Madureira, University of Porto, Portugal (Ed.)

Computational Intelligence for Engineering SystemsEmergent Applications

Computational Intelligence for Engineering Systems provides an overview and original analysis of new developments and advances in several areas of computational intelligence. Computa-tional Intelligence have become the road-map for engineers to develop and analyze novel techniques to solve problems in basic sciences (such as physics, chemistry and biology) and engineering, environmental, life and social sciences. The contri-butions are written by international experts, who provide up-to-date aspects of the topics discussed and present recent, original insights into their own experience in these fields. The authors also include methods that apply to diverse fields such as manufacturing, tourism, power systems, computer science, robotics, chemistry, and biology.

Features7 State of the art scientific results on compu-tational intelligence for engineering systems 7 Written by world leading experts 7 Applications in a wide range of topics

ContentsPreface.- Intention Recognition with Evolution Prospection and Causal Bayes Networks.- Sched-uling a Cutting and Treatment Stainless Steel Sheet Line with Self-Management Capabilities.- A sensor classification strategy for robotic manipulators using multidimensional scaling technique.- Collec-tive-Intelligence and Decision-Making.-Analysis of Crossover Operators for Cluster Geometry Optimization.- A Support Vector Machine based Framework for Protein Membership Prediction.- Modeling and Control of a Dragonfly-Like Robot.- Emotion Based Control of Reasoning and Decision Making.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Computing Method-ologies; Power Engineering


L. Magnani, Università di Pavia, Italy; W. Carnielli, CLE State University of Campinas, SP, Brazil; C. Pizzi, Università di Siena, Italy (Eds.)

Model-Based Reasoning in Science and TechnologyAbduction, Logic, and Computational Discovery

The volume is based on the papers that were presented at the international conference Model-Based Reasoning in Science and Technology (MBR09_BRAZIL), held at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil, December 2009. The presentations given at the conference explored how scientific cognition, but several other kinds as well, use models, abduction, and explanatory reasoning to produce important or creative changes in theories and concepts. Some speakers addressed the problem of model-based reasoning in technology, and stressed the issue of science and technological innovation. The various contributions of the book are written by interdis-ciplinary researchers who are active in the area of creative reasoning in logic, science, and tech-nology: the most recent results and achievements about the topics above are illustrated in detail in the papers.

Features7 Deals with the logical, epistemological, and cognitive aspects of modeling practices employed in science and technology 7 Written by leading experts in this field 7 State-of-the-Art book

ContentsPart I Abduction, Problem Solving, and Practical Reasoning.- Part II Formal and Computational Aspects of Model Based Reasoning.- Part III Models, Mental Models, Representations.

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


L. I. Manevitch, Russia Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia; O. V. Gendelman, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

Tractable Models of Solid MechanicsProblems and Paradoxes in Formulation, Analysis and Interpretation

This book describes significant tractable models used in solid mechanics - classical models used in modern mechanics as well as new ones. The models are selected to illustrate the main ideas which allow scientists to describe compli-cated effects in a simple manner and to clarify basic notations of solid mechanics. A model is considered to be tractable if it is based on clear physical assumptions which allow the selection of significant effects and relatively simple math-ematical formulations. The first part of the book briefly reviews classical tractable models for a simple description of complex effects developed from the 18th to the 20th century and widely used in modern mechanics. The second part describes systematically the new tractable models used today for the treatment of increasingly complex mechan-ical objects – from systems with two degrees of freedom to three-dimensional continuous objects.

Features7 Presents the new idea of "tractable models" – an approach for a systematic description of Solid Mechanics 7 The idea of tractable models is illus-trated by reviewing classical models as tractable models and worked out systematically worked out for models used in modern Solid mechanics 7 Written for experts in this field

Fields of interestMechanical Engineering; Computational Intel-ligence; Mechanics



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2011. 350 p. (Foundations of Engineering Mechanics) Hardcover

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S. K. Mazumder, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA (Ed.)

Wireless Networking Based Control

This book will have a broad appeal in the area of Wireless Networking-Based Control. Various engineering disciplines, control and communica-tion science organizations will be interested in purchasing the book with a new, emerging, and important theme. Also, industry such as Honey-well and those (e.g. power industry, automo-tive industry, aerospace industry) interested in implementing wireless network control to express interest in purchasing this book.

Features7 Covers both control theory and wireless sensors 7 Includes contributions by leading researchers from communications and controls 7 Utilizes wireless network to achieve a distributed control

ContentsJoint optimization of wireless control-communi-cation network.- Robust stabilization of wired and wireless packet based networked control systems.-Rendezvous problem and consensus protocols.-Decentralized control of networked autonomous vehicles, theory and implementation.-Analysis, design, and application of 802.11 wireless feedback control.-Stability of wireless networked control systems in the presence of delays and packet dropouts.-Consensus based overlapping decentral-ized estimation and control in lossy networks.-Control scalability in the presence of channel interference.-Wireless nodal architecture based on software-defined and cognitive radio concepts for enhanced network capacity based distributed control.-Distributed crosslayer delay optimization for network control.-Wireless communication architecture for the active aircraft.-Distributed control of interactive power network over wireless information network.-Wireless network control for industrial automation.-Additional topics

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Control; Computer Communication Networks


P. Melin, Tijuana Institute of Technology, Chula Vista, CA, USA; J. Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland; W. Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada (Eds.)

Soft Computing for Recognition based on Biometrics

We describe in this book, bio-inspired models and applications of hybrid intelligent systems using soft computing techniques for image analysis and pattern recognition based on biometrics and other information sources. Soft Computing (SC) consists of several intelligent computing para-digms, including fuzzy logic, neural networks, and bio-inspired optimization algo-rithms, which can be used to produce powerful hybrid intelligent systems. The book is organized in five main parts, which contain a group of papers around a similar subject.

Features7 Recent research in Soft Computing for Recog-nition based on Biometrics 7 Carefully edited book 7 Written by experts in the field

ContentsI Classification Algorithms and Applications.- II Pattern Recognition.- III Optimization Methods.- IV Theory and Algorithms.- V Computer Vision Applications.

Fields of interestEngineering Design; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Biometrics


P. Moriarty, D. Honnery, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Rise and Fall of the Carbon CivilisationResolving Global Environmental and Resource Problems

A vast amount has been written on climate change and what should be our response. Rise and Fall of the Carbon Civilisation suggests that most of this literature takes a far too optimistic position regarding the potential for conventional mitigation solutions to achieve the deep cuts in greenhouse gases necessary in the limited time frame we have available. In addition, global environmental prob-lems, as exemplified by climate change, and global resource problems – such as fossil fuel depletion or fresh water scarcity – have largely been seen as separate issues. Further, proposals for solution of these problems often focus at the national level, when the problems are global. The authors argue that the various challenges the planet faces are both serious and interconnected.

Features7 Provides a technically-informed view of various environmental and resource problems 7 Gives readers a higher degree of critical awareness regarding frequently suggested solutions to envi-ronmental problems 7 Written by experts

Contents1. The Problems We Face.- 2. Global Climate Change.- 3. Earth’s Resources Are Finite.- 4. Uncertainty in Global Environmental and Resource Problems.- 5. Renewable Energy: Too Little, Too Late?.- 6. Nuclear Energy: The Ultimate Technological Fix?.- 7. Engineering for Greater Energy Efficiency.- 8. Getting Rid of Atmospheric Carbon: Sequestration and Air Capture.- 9. Great and Desperate Measures: Geo-engineering.- 10. The New Economy.- 11. Conclusions.

Fields of interestRenewable Energy Sources; Climate Change; Social Policy



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Due September 2010


7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-3-642-15110-1

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Due October 2010

2011. XIV, 218 p. 23 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £89.957 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-1-84996-482-1

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N. Nguyen, A. Zgrzywa, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland; A. Czyzewski, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland (Eds.)

Advances in Multimedia and Network Information System Technologies

Growth of knowledge, unparalleled in the history of the human race, results in the rapid develop-ment of technology. The solutions that until quite recently remained in the domain of science-fiction now become a part of our everyday life. Informa-tion systems and their technologies enter all the spheres of human’s existence. Their influence is multiplied by network connections and by multi-media presentations and communications. Our intention was to offer to the readers of this monograph a very broad review of the recent scientific problems in that area. Searching for their solutions had became a principal task of numerous scientific teams all over the world. Preparing this book we have asked for cooperation many European research teams. In effect the monograph is a collection of carefully selected and the most representative – in our opinion - investigations, solutions, and applications presented by different scientific groups from nine countries.

Features7 Presents latest research in Multimedia and Network Information System Technologies 7 Up to date information on data processing in informa-tion systems 7 Written by experts in the field

ContentsPart I - Multimedia Information Technology.- Part II - Data Processing in Information Systems.- Part III - Information Systems Applications.- Part IV - Web Systems and Network Technolo-gies.- Part V - E-Learning Platforms.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Multimedia Information Systems


M. Nicolaidis, CNRS, Grenoble, France (Ed.)

Soft Errors in Modern Electronic Systems

This book provides a comprehensive presentation of the most advanced research results and tech-nological developments enabling understanding, qualifying and mitigating the soft errors effect in advanced electronics, including the fundamental physical mechanisms of radiation induced soft errors, the various steps that lead to a system failure, the modelling and simulation of soft error at various levels (including physical, electrical, netlist, event driven, RTL, and system level model-ling and simulation), hardware fault injection, accelerated radiation testing and natural environ-ment testing, soft error oriented test structures, process-level, device-level, cell-level, circuit-level, architectural-level, software level and system level soft error mitigation techniques.

Features7 Provides a comprehensive presentation of the most advanced research results and technological developments enabling understanding, qualifying and mitigating the soft errors effect in advanced electronics

ContentsSoft Errors from Space to Ground: Historical Overview, Empirical Evidence, and Future Trends.- Radiation Induced Single-Event Effects: Physical Mechanisms and Classification.- JEDEC Standard on Measurement and Reporting of Alpha Particles and Terrestrial Cosmic Ray-Induced Soft Errors.- Cell-Level Modelling and Simulation.- Circuit and System Level Modelling and Simula-tion.- Hardware Fault Injection.- Accelerated Radiation Testing for Space Applications.- Testing for Ground-Level Applications.- Soft Error Mitiga-tion Techniques.- Convergence of Mitigation Techniques for Soft Errors and Other Reliability Issues and Power Aware Mitigation Techniques.- Software Level Soft-Error Mitigation Techniques.- System Level Soft-Error Mitigation Techniques.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; System Performance and Evaluation; Performance and Reliability


T. Nomura, Y. Asai, Osaka University, Japan

Harnessing Biological ComplexityAn Introduction to Computational Physiology

The challenge for the biosciences in the twenty-first century is to integrate genome sequencing information into a better understanding of biology, physiology, and human pathology. Such attempts at integration are moving the world toward a new generation of bioscience and bioengineering, where biological, physiological, and pathological information from humans and other living animals can be quantitatively described in silico across multiple scales of time and size and through diverse hierarchies of organization — from molecules to cells and organs, to individuals. To “harness” such complexity, international commu-nities of integrative bioscientists and bioengineers aim to establish frameworks and information infrastructures for describing biological structures and physiological functions on multiple scales of time and space.

Features7 This book aims to establish a seamless educa-tional system for engineers and clinicians who play a key role as leaders in relevant fields, based on advanced knowledge in engineering, informatics, medicine, and clinical practices 7 The develop-ment of physiome and systems biology will change conventional medicine which has been based on experience and expectation into "predictive medicine

ContentsI. Introduction.- II. Modeling Cellular Dynamics.- III. Dynamics of Cellular Networks.- IV. Applica-tion of ISIDE to Create Models.- V. Key Consepts of insilicoML.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Molecular Medicine; Medicinal Chemistry



Due September 2010

2010. 340 p. (Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing, Volume 80) Softcover

7 € 189,95 | £171.007 * € (D) 203,25 | € (A) 208,94 | sFr 272,50ISBN 978-3-642-14988-7

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Due October 2010

2011. XII, 368 p. 118 illus., 59 in color. (Frontiers in Electronic Testing, Volume 41) Hardcover


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Due January 2011

2011. X, 190 p. (A First Course in “In Silico Medicine”, Volume 1) Softcover

7 € 59,95 | £53.997 * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 86,00ISBN 978-4-431-53879-0

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M. Papadrakakis, M. Fragiadakis, N. Lagaros, National Technical University of Athens, Greece (Eds.)

Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering

This book provides an insight in advanced methods and concepts for the design and analysis of seismic loading. The book consists of 25 chap-ters dealing with a wide range of timely issues in contemporary Earthquake Engineering (assess-ment of collapse, record selection, the effect of soil conditions, current problems in seismic design, protection of monuments, earth dam struc-tures and liquid containers, numerical methods, lifetime assessment, post-earthquake measures). A common ground of understanding is provided between the communities of Earth Sciences and Computational Mechanics towards mitigating seismic risk.

Features7 Participation of leading experts in the fields of Earthquake Engineering and Computational Mechanics 7 The constantly increasing interest in topic 7 Unique approach combining two aspects of subject

ContentsCollapse Assessment of Steel Moment Resisting Frames under Earthquake Shaking.- Seismic Induced Global Collapse of Non-Deteriorating Frame Structures.- On the evaluation of EC8- based record selection procedures for the dynamic analysis of buildings and bridges.- Site Effects In Ground Motion Models For Structural Perfor-mance Estimation.- Problems in pushover analysis of bridges sensitive to torsion.- Spatial Displace-ment Patterns of R.C. Buildings under Seismic Loads.- Constitutive Modelling Of Concrete Behaviour: Need For Reappraisal.- Numerical simulation of gusset plate connection with rhs shape brace under cyclic loading.

Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Computa-tional Intelligence; Geotechnical Engineering


M. Papadrakakis, G. Stefanou, V. Papadopoulos, National Technical University of Athens, Greece (Eds.)

Computational Methods in Stochastic Dynamics

At the dawn of the 21st century, computational stochastic dynamics is an emerging research fron-tier. This book focuses on advanced computational methods and software tools which can highly assist in tackling complex problems in stochastic dynamic/seismic analysis and design of structures. The book is primarily intended for researchers and post-graduate students in the fields of compu-tational mechanics and stochastic structural dynamics. Nevertheless, practice engineers as well could benefit from it as most code provisions tend to incorporate probabilistic concepts in the analysis and design of structures.

Features7 The participation of leading experts in the promising and growing field of computational stochastic dynamics within computational mechanics

ContentsModel Reduction and Uncertainties in Struc-tural Dynamics.- Resonant Damping of Flexible Structures under Random Excitation.- Importance sampling of nonlinear structures using adapted process.- Use of time-variant spectral character-istics of non-stationary random processes in the first-passage problem for earthquake engineering applications.- Stochastic seismic analysis of large linear structural systems under fully non-stationary spectrum compatible ground motion.- Soil spatial variability and structural reliability of buried networks subjected to earthquakes.- An Efficient First-Order Scheme for Reliability Based Optimization of Stochastic Systems.

Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Compu-tational Intelligence; Computational Science and Engineering


M. Patel, Pinaki, UK; S. Nagl, UCL Cancer Institute, London, UK (Ed.)

The Role of Model Integration in Complex Systems ModellingAn Example from Cancer Biology

This will be the first book on this topic which is of outstanding importance for systems biology and tumour modeling. There are no comparable books, to the best of our knowledge, and we are very familiar and up-to-date with the literature in this field. Texts that one may think of as ‘related books’ are only quite indirectly related, such as service-oriented architecture or XML books for example – these only describe service-oriented architecture or XML as a technology, not computational model integration. The link there would be limited to the fact that we employed some aspects of these technologies in our methodology. Papers in the literature present various approaches to what we call ‘shallow integration’ – collections of models that communicate with each other through output-input linking. Our method (which we call ‘deep integration’) goes far beyond that.

Features7 First book on Complex Systems Science And Systems Biology of Cancer with outstanding importance for systems biology and tumour modeling 7 Contains advanced mathematical and computation principles applied to complex systems theory using tumours as an example 7 Includes an in-depth critical study of the current state of the literature concerning model-ling and simulation of tumour systems

ContentsPart 1 Introduction.- Part 2 Nature to Numbers: Complex Systems Modelling of Cancer.- Part 3 Coping with Complexity: Modelling of Complex Systems.- Part 4 Complexity and Model Integration: Formalisations.- Part 5 Novel Strategies for Inte-grating Models into Systems-level Simulations.- Part 6 Experiments in Model Integration.- Part 7 Discussion.

Fields of interestComplexity; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity; Systems Biology



Due October 2010

2011. 446 p. (Computational Methods in Applied Sciences, Volume 21) Hardcover

7 € 189,95 | £171.007 * € (D) 203,25 | € (A) 208,94 | sFr 272,50ISBN 978-94-007-0052-9

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Due November 2010

2011. 296 p. (Computational Methods in Applied Sciences, Volume 22) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-90-481-9986-0

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Due September 2010

2010. 176 p. (Understanding Complex Systems) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-15602-1

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J. Pittner, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA; M. A. Simaan, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA

Tandem Cold Metal Rolling Mill ControlUsing Practical Advanced Methods

This book deals with a novel and practical advanced method for control of tandem cold metal rolling processes based on the emerging state-dependent Riccati equation technique. After a short history of tandem cold rolling, various types of cold rolling processes are described. A basic mathematical model of the process is discussed, and the diverse conventional control methods are compared. A detailed treatment of the theoretical and practical aspects of the state-dependent algebraic Riccati equation technique is given, with specific details of the new procedure described and results of simulations performed to verify the control model and overall system performance with the new controller coupled to the process model included. These results and data derived from actual operating mills are compared showing the improvements in performance using the new method. Material is included which shows how the new technique can be extended to the control of a broad range of large-scale complex nonlinear processes.

Features7 Showcases the latest research in the control of an important set of large-scale nonlinear systems 7 Shows the industrial metal processing prac-titioner new methods for increasing robustness to disturbance and process uncertainty, raising product quality 7 Provides comparative treat-ment of the plusses and minuses of classical and advanced methods of cold rolling control

ContentsCold Mill Types.- Mathematical Modeling.- Control Techniques.- Simulations.- Broader Impacts Beyond Tandem Cold Rolling.

Fields of interestControl; Operating Procedures, Materials Treat-ment; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials


R. Prasad, Aalborg University, Denmark; S. Dixit, HP Labs, Bangalore, India; R. van Nee, Qualcom, Waalre, The Netherlands; T. Ojanpera, Nokia, Espoo, Finland (Eds.)

Globalisation of Mobile and Wireless CommunicationsToday and in 2020

Globalisation of Mobile and Wireless Commu-nications is a collection of cutting-edge research in mobile and wireless communications with impact on developments as far forward as 2020 and beyond. The book draws upon the insights and performed research work of leading experts in the field. Topics of discussion are related but not limited to spectrum-efficient radio interface technologies, enabling technologies for recon-figurability, wireless sensor networks, cogni-tive networks, coherent wireless transmission, algorithmic design, middleware for novel services and applications. The material has been edited to provide a vision for the future of mobile and wire-less, towards a dynamic communication system that breaks down the barriers between communi-cations means; and evolves and integrates business models and culture to match the technological evolution. In addition, strategies on how to over-come the technological challenges for achieving that vision are also outlined.

Features7 Introduces the notion of globalization of wire-less communication 7 Covers the key technolo-gies (past, present, and future) and their enablers to make mobile wireless a global phenomenon Does not just cover technology aspects, but addresses applications and techno-economic aspects

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Computer Systems Organization and Communica-tion Networks


S. Prasad, L. M. Bruce, Mississippi State University, MS, USA; J. Chanussot, Grenoble INP, France (Eds.)

Optical Remote SensingAdvances in Signal Processing and Exploitation Techniques

Optical remote sensing relies on exploiting multi-spectral and hyper spectral imagery possessing high spatial and spectral resolutions respectively. These modalities, although useful for most remote sensing tasks, often present challenges that must be addressed for their effective exploitation. This book presents current state-of-the-art algorithms that address the following key challenges encoun-tered in representation and analysis of such optical remotely sensed data. Challenges in pre-processing images, storing and representing high dimensional data, fusing different sensor modalities, pattern classification and target recognition, visualization of high dimensional imagery.

Features7 Presents current state-of-the-art algorithms 7 Addresses key challenges for an effective exploi-tation 7 Written by key scientists in the field

Contentspre-processing images.- storing and representing high dimensional data.- fusing different sensor modalities.- pattern classification and target recog-nition.- visualization of high dimensional imagery.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Pattern Recognition; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engi-neering



Due December 2010

2011. XVIII, 216 p. 194 illus., 97 in color. (Advances in Industrial Control) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £79.957 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-0-85729-066-3

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Due November 2010

2011. 300 p. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-0106-9

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Due October 2010

2010. 300 p. (Augmented Vision and Reality, Volume 3) Hardcover


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R. V. Rao, S.V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, India

Advanced Modeling and Optimization of Manufacturing ProcessesInternational Research and Development

Advanced Modeling and Optimization of Manufacturing Processes presents a comprehen-sive review of the latest international research and development trends in the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes, with a focus on machining. It uses examples of various manufacturing processes to demonstrate advanced modeling and optimization techniques. Both basic and advanced concepts are presented for various manufacturing processes, mathematical models, traditional and non-traditional optimization techniques, and real case studies. The results of the application of the proposed methods are also covered and the book highlights the most useful modeling and optimization strategies for achieving best process performance.

Features7 Covers the advanced modeling and optimisa-tion aspects of the broad spectrum of manufac-turing processes 7 Examines the latest techno-logical advances in manufacturing 7 Includes algorithms and computer codes for meta-heuristic optimization techniques

Contents1. Overview.- 2. Modeling and Optimization of Machining Processes.- 3. Modeling and Optimiza-tion of Modern Machining Processes.- 4. Modeling and Optimization of Nano-finishing Processes.- 5. Modeling and Optimization of Rapid Prototyping Processes.- 6. Environmental Aspects of Manufac-turing Processes.

Fields of interestManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Mathematical Modeling and Mathematics in Industry; Simula-tion and Modeling


S. D. Romano, P. A. Sorichetti, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dielectric Spectroscopy in Biodiesel Production and Characterization

Dielectric Spectroscopy in Biodiesel Produc-tion and Characterization presents the applica-tion of dielectric techniques in the production process of biodiesel, and in the characterization of biofuels, raw materials and effluents. In this comprehensive text, the reader will find informa-tion about biodiesel, production processes and biofuel characterization, including a description of dielectric techniques that are a useful alternative to – and have some important advantages over – international standards. Dielectric Spectroscopy in Biodiesel Production and Characterization is written in a language that is easy for both special-ists and non-specialists to understand. It provides the concepts and tools needed for the application and correlation of the results of dielectric measure-ment with those from other techniques that are included in international standards.

Features7 Consolidates in book form information only previously available in articles 7 Provides reader with the concepts and tools required for the application of dielectric measurement techniques 7 Includes a description of standard dielectric techniques, as well as useful alternatives

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Introduction to Biodiesel Production.- 3. Standards for Fuel Characteriza-tion.- 4. Electric Properties of Liquids.- 5. Introduction to Dielectric Spectroscopy (DS).- 6. Dielectric Techniques for the Characteriza-tion of Raw Materials and Effluents in Biodiesel Production.- 7. Application of Dielectric Spectros-copy to the Characterization of FAME in Biodiesel Production.- 8. Relations Between the Properties Required by International Standards and Dielectric Properties of Biodiesel.

Fields of interestRenewable Energy Sources; Renewable and Green Energy


K. Roy, University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA (Ed.)

Biomaterials as Stem Cell Niche

Recent developments in stem cell biology have opened new directions in cell therapy. This book provides the state-of-the-art developments in using biomaterials as artificial niches for engi-neering stem cells, both for the purpose of better understanding their biology under 3D biomimetic conditions as well as for developing new strategies for efficient long term maintenance and directed differentiation of stem cells into various thera-peutic lineages. Animal and human stem cells of both embryonic and adult origin are discussed with applications ranging from nerve regeneration, orthopedics, cardiovascular therapy, blood cell generation and cancer therapy. Both synthetic and natural biomaterials are reviewed with emphasis on how material-stem cell interactions direct specific signaling pathways and ultimately modu-late the cell fate. This book is valuable for biomate-rial scientists, tissue engineers, clinicians as well as stem cell biologists involved in basic research and applications of adult and embryonic stem cells.

Features7 Provides the state-of-the-art developments in using biomaterials as artificial niches for engi-neering stem cells 7 Gives a better understanding stem cell biology under 3D biomimetic conditions

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Stem Cells; Biomaterials



Due December 2010

2011. XII, 392 p. 112 illus., 56 in color. (Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £98.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-0-85729-014-4

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Due October 2010

2010. VIII, 121 p. 96 illus., 48 in color. (Green Energy and Technology)

7 € 99,95 | £89.957 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-1-84996-518-7

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Due September 2010

2010. 350 p. (Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Volume 2) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-13892-8

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I. J. Rudas, J. Fodor, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary; J. Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (Eds.)

Computational Intelligence and InformaticsPrinciples and Practice

This volume contains a careful selection of papers that are based on and are extensions of corresponding lectures presented at the jubilee conference. The main subject area called Computational Intelligence includes diverse topics. Therefore, we offer snapshots rather than a full coverage of a small particular subject to the interested reader. This principle is also supported by the common national root of the authors.

Features7 State of the art of Computational Intelligence in Engineering 7 Carefully edited outcome of the 10th International Symposium of Hungarian Researchers on Computational Intelligence and Informatics held November 12-14 2009 in Buda-pest 7 Written by leading experts in the field

ContentsPart I Information Systems and Communication. – Part II Robotics and Control. – Part III Computa-tional Techniques and Algorithms. – Part IV Fuzzy Systems and Neural Networks. – Part V Modeling and Optimization.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Engineering, general


M. Saka, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan (Ed.)

Metallic Micro and Nano MaterialsFabrication with Atomic Diffusion

This book focuses on the metallic Nano- and Micro-materials (NMMs) fabricated by physical techniques such as atomic diffusion. A new tech-nology for fabricating NMMs by atomic diffusion is presented. Two kinds of atomic diffusion are treated; one is a phenomenon caused by electron flow in high density and called electromigration and the other is stress migration which depends on a gradient of hydrostatic stress in a material. In three parts, the book describes the theory of atomic diffusion, the evaluation of physical proper-ties and the treatment and applications of metallic NNMS. The new methods such as atomic diffusion are expected are expected to be crucial for the fabrication of NNMs in the future and to partially replace methods based on chemical reactions.

Features7 Presents a new method for the Micro- and Nanomaterial fabrication

ContentsIntroduction.- Basis of atomic diffusion.-Fabri-cation of nano/micoromaterials.-Evaluation of mechanical properties.- Evaluation of electrical properties.- Modification of nano/micromaterials.- Device and system integration.- Summary

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Nano-technology; Solid State Physics


H. Sawai, Kobe, Japan (Ed.)

Biological Functions for Information and Communication TechnologiesTheory and Inspiration

By incorporating biologically-inspired functions into ICT, various types of new-generation informa-tion and communication systems can be created. Just some example of areas already benefiting from such design inspiration are network architectures, information processing, molecular communica-tion, and complex network modeling for solving real world-problems. This book provides the theoretical basis for understanding these develop-ments and explains their practical applications. Highlighted inserts appears throughout to help readers to understand the very latest topics in these emerging research fields. The book ends with a more philosophical discussion on how new ICT solutions can be found by looking at analogous systems in biology.

Features7 Uniquely combines Life Science and Communi-cation Technology to tackle current problems 7 Specifically, explains how information processing can be modeled on the brain and evolu-tionary mechanisms and intermolecular interac-tions 7 Offers a comprehensive introduction to molecular communication and network-based computing 7 Provides readers with ideas and direction for further ICT innovations

ContentsPrologue.- Reconsidering Information and Communications Technology From Life.- Molec-ular Communication as a Biological ICT.- Artifi-cial Chemistry and Molecular Networks.- Signal Transduction in Biological Systems and Its Possible Uses in Computation and Communication Systems.- For Deeper Understanding.

Fields of interestEngineering Design; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Complexity



Due September 2010


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Due September 2010

2010. 250 p. (Engineering Materials) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-15410-2

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Due October 2010

Originally published by Ohmsa Ltd., Tokyo, Japan 2009

2011. 280 p. 140 illus. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 320) Hardcover


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W. Schiehlen, Universität Stuttgart, Germany; V. Parenti-Castelli, DIEM University of Bologna Viale, Italy (Eds.)

ROMANSY 18 – Robot Design, Dynamics and Control

The papers in this volume provide a vision of the evolution of the robotics disciplines and indicate new directions in which these disciplines are foreseen to develop. Paper topics include, but are not limited to, novel robot design and robot modules/components, service, education, medical, space, welfare and rescue robots, humanoid robots, bio-robotics, multi-robot, embodied multi-agent systems, challenges in control, modeling, kinematical and dynamical analysis of robotic systems, innovations in sensor systems for robots and perception, and recent advances in robotics. In particular, many contributions on humanoid robots from leading Japanese researchers are included.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control


V. Sgurev, M. Hadjiski, Institute of Information Techologies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria; J. Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (Eds.)

Intelligent Systems: From Theory to Practice

This volume contains a selection of peer reviewed most interesting extended versions of papers presented at IEEE-IS’2008 complemented with some relevant works of top people who have not attended the conference. The topics covered include virtually all areas that are considered to be relevant for the development of broadly perceived intelligent systems. They start from logical founda-tions, including works on classical and non-classical logics, notably fuzzy and intuitionistic fuzzy logic, and – more generally – foundations of computational intelligence and soft computing. A significant part of about 30 contributions included in this volume is concerned with intelligent autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, and ontologies. Issues related to intelligent control, intelligent knowledge discovery and data mining, and neural/fuzzy-neural networks are discussed in many papers.

Features7 Recent research on theoretical and applied intelligent systems 7 Tiggered by vivid discus-sions on various aspects related to intelligent systems at The 4th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Systems: Methodology, Models and Applications in Emergent Technologies held in Varna, Bulgaria, on September 6-8, 2008

From the contentsTagging and Fuzzy Sets.- Intelligent Control of Uncertain Complex Systems by Adaptation of Fuzzy Ontologies.- Network Digest Analysis Driven by Association Rule Discoverers.- Group Classification of Objects with Qualitative Attri-butes: Multiset Approach.- Empirical Evaluation of Selected Algorithms for Complexity-Based Clas-sification of Software Modules and a New Model.



A. Sheibanyrad, F. Pétrot, TIMA Laboratory, Grenoble, France; A. Janstch, ECS / ICT / KTH, Kista, Sweden (Eds.)

3D Integration for NoC-based SoC Architectures

This book presents the research challenges that are due to the introduction of the 3rd dimension in chips for researchers and covers the whole architectural design approach for 3D-SoCs. Nowa-days the 3D-Integration technologies, 3D-Design techniques, and 3D-Architectures are emerging as interesting, truly hot, broad topics. The present book gathers the recent advances in the whole domain by renowned experts in the field to build a comprehensive and consistent book around the hot topics of three-dimensional architectures and micro-architectures. This book includes contribu-tions from high level international teams working in this field.

Features7 Provides a detailed background on the state of error control methods for on-chip intercon-nects, including Error Control Coding, Double Sampling, and On-Line Testing 7 Describes the use of more complex concatenated codes such as Hamming Product Codes with Type-II HARQ, while emphasizing integration techniques for on-chip interconnect links 7 Presents techniques for managing intermittent and permanent errors using a non-interrupting in-line test method with spare wire replacement

From the contentsThe Promises and Limitation of 3-D Integration.- Testing 3D Stacked ICs Containing Through-Silicon Vias.- Design and Computer Aided Design of 3DIC.- Physical Analysis of NoC Topologies for 3-D Integrated Systems.- Three-Dimensional Networks-on-Chip: Performance Evaluation.- Asynchronous 3D-NoCs.- Design of Application-Specific 3D Networks-on-Chip Architectures.- 3D Network on Chip Topology Synthesis: Designing Custom Topologies for Chip Stacks.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Software Engineering



Due September 2010

2010. XII, 491 p. 291 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 524) Hardcover

7 € 179,00 | £161.507 * € (D) 191,53 | € (A) 196,90 | sFr 257,00ISBN 978-3-7091-0276-3

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Due September 2010


7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-3-642-13427-2

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Due November 2010

2011. X, 290 p. 200 illus., 100 in color. (Integrated Circuits and Systems) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-1-4419-7617-8

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A. Shtub, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel (Ed.)

Project Management Simulation with PTB Project Team Builder

The Project Team Builder (PTB) meets the need for an effective teaching and training tool of project management. The software introduces the user to the full dynamics of project planning, monitoring and control, moving scenario-wise from the easy, fundamental issues to the more involved, complex ones. Based on a sound concep-tual foundation, it provides the ideal individual and team training support for bringing projects to completion effectively and efficiently in a dynamic stochastic environment. The Engineering Project Management School of the Israeli Electric Company (IEC) used the Project Team Builder simulator developed at the Technion. Using PTB, it was possible to practice risk management when uncertainty is presented in resources availability, duration of activities and cash flow. The challenges presented to the students increased motivation. The quality of the learning process, as well as the end results, was excellent.

Features7 Cutting edge learning tool to save time and money training project managers, whether in school or on the job 7 Perfect complement to traditional texts 7 Learning history features allow scenarios to be replayed and improved upon

ContentsThe Project Team Builder (PTB).- The PTB Video Tutorials.- The PTB User Manual.- The Tutorial Scenarios.- The Advanced Scenarios.- Using PTB with Microsoft Project.- Using PTB with Some Simple Project Management Tools and Techniques.

Fields of interestIndustrial and Production Engineering; Construc-tion Management; Operations Research/Decision Theory


L. Spaanenburg, Lund University, Sweden; H. Spaanenburg, Heterogeneous Computing LLC, Durham, NC, USA

Cloud Connectivity and Embedded Sensory Systems

Sensor networks are meant to create awareness in space and time. They may be measuring the presence of an object or a condition, characterizing an object stream or a situational pattern, or even detect abnormalities that are to occur. This book provides new theory on the design of wireless sensor networks, based on concepts developed for large-scale, distributed computing environ-ments known as “cloud computing.” It provides a single-source entry into the world of intelligent sensory networks, with a step-by-step discussion of building case studies that capture the require-ments, taking into account practical limitations of creating ambient intelligence. The reader will not only achieve a better understanding of sensory clouds, swarms and flocks but is also guided by examples of how to design such networks taking the typical characteristics of diverse application areas into account.

Features7 Offers readers a single-source entry into the world of intelligent, embedded sensor networks 7 Presents sensor networks in the context of “cloud computing” 7 Focuses on topological and communication constraints, while adding intel-ligence, security and safety to the overall desired system functionality

ContentsAmbient Intelligence Limitations.- Topo-logical Considerations.- Software Infrastruc-ture.- Network Safety and Security.- System Development.- Applications: Android-in-the-Cloud.- Wear-Free Transmission.- Body-Area Networks.- Patient Monitoring.- Environmental Monitoring.



D. Srinivasan, National University of Singapore, Singapore; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Innovations in Multi-Agent Systems and Application – 1

This book provides an overview of multi-agent systems and several applications that have been developed for real-world problems. Multi-agent systems is an area of distributed artificial intel-ligence that emphasizes the joint behaviors of agents with some degree of autonomy and the complexities arising from their interactions. Multi-agent systems allow the subproblems of a constraint satisfaction problem to be subcon-tracted to different problem solving agents with their own interest and goals. This increases the speed, creates parallelism and reduces the risk of system collapse on a single point of failure. Different multi-agent architectures, that are tailor-made for a specific application are possible. They are able to synergistically combine the various computational intelligent techniques for attaining a superior performance. This gives an opportunity for bringing the advantages of various techniques into a single framework.

Features7 Latest research on the applications of multia-gents in engineering systems 7 State-of-the-Art book 7 Written by leading experts in thus field

From the contentsHybrid Multi-agent Systems.- A Framework for Coordinated Control of Multi-Agent Systems.- A Use of Multi-Agent Intelligent Simulator to Measure the Dynamics of US Wholesale Power Trade: A Case study of the California Electricity Crisis.- Argument Mining from RADB and its Usage in Arguing Agents and Intelligent Tutoring System.- Grouping and Anti-predator Behaviors for Multi-agent Systems based on Reinforcement Learning Scheme.- Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning: An Overview.- Multi-Agent Technology for Fault Tolerant and Flexible Control.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due December 2010

2011. VIII, 186 p. 226 illus., 214 in color. With online files/update. Hardcover

7 € 49,95 | £44.997 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 77,50ISBN 978-1-4419-6462-5

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Due November 2010


7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-1-4419-7544-7

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Due September 2010


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-14434-9

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M. Stefanovic, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA; M. G. Safonov, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Safe Adaptive ControlData-driven Stability Analysis and Robust Synthesis

Safe Adaptive Control gives a formal and complete algorithm for assuring the stability of a switched control system when at least one of the available candidate controllers is stabilizing. The possibility of having an unstable switched system even in the presence of a stabilizing candidate controller is demonstrated by referring to several well-known adaptive control approaches, where the system goes unstable when a large mismatch between the unknown plant and the available models exists (“plant-model mismatch instability”). Sufficient conditions for this possibility to be avoided are formulated, and a “recipe” to be followed by the control system designer to guarantee stability and desired performance is provided. The problem is placed in a standard optimization setting. Unlike the finite controller sets considered elsewhere, the candidate controller set is allowed to be continu-ously parametrized so that it can deal with plants with a very large range of uncertainties.

Features7 Helps the reader achieve rapid plant adaptation in quickly-changing environments and fast conver-gence to target parameter values 7 Provides the reader with rigorous treatment of adaptive system stability 7 Gives the reader a method of analysing "model-mismatch" instability with a view to avoiding it

ContentsIntroduction.- Definitions and Preliminary Facts.- Stability Results.- Generalization to the Time-varying Case.- Switched Adaptive Controller: Robust Synthesis.- Comparison with Other Switching Adaptive Schemes.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Optimization


W. Tang, Q. Wu, The University of Liverpool, UK

Condition Monitoring and Assessment of Power Transformers Using Computational Intelligence

In recent years, rapid changes and improvements have been witnessed in the field of transformer condition monitoring and assessment, especially with the advances in computational intelligence techniques. Condition Monitoring and Assess-ment of Power Transformers Using Computational Intelligence applies a broad range of computational intelligence techniques to deal with practical transformer operation problems. The approaches introduced are presented in a concise and flowing manner, tackling complex transformer modelling problems and uncertainties occurring in trans-former fault diagnosis.

Features7 Provides a thorough background introduction for each analytical solution 7 Includes links to toolboxes for the implementation of the method-ologies introduced 7 Allows readers to optimise the accuracy of their own modelling

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Evolutionary Computation.- 3. Methodologies Dealing With Uncertainty.- 4. Thermoelectric Analogy Thermal Models for Power Transformers.- 5. Thermal Model Parameter Identification and Verification Using Genetic Algorithm.- 6. Transformer Condition Assessment Using Dissolved Gas Analysis.- 7. Fault Classifica-tion for Dissolved Gas Analysis Using Genetic Programming.- 8. Dealing with Uncertainty for Dissolved Gas Analysis.- 9. Winding Frequency Response Analysis for Power Transformers.- 10. Winding Parameter Identification Using an Improved Particle Swarm Optimiser.- 11. Evidence-Based Winding Condition Assessment.

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Computational Intelligence; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk


J. Tejchman, J. Kozicki, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk-Wrzeszcz, Poland (Eds.)

Experimental and Theoretical Investigations of Steel-Fibrous Concrete

Concrete is still the most widely used construction material since it has the lowest ratio between cost and strength as compared to other available mate-rials. However, it has two undesirable properties, namely: low tensile strength and large brittleness that cause the collapse to occur shortly after the formation of the first crack. To improve these two negative properties and to achieve a partial substitute of conventional reinforcement, an addi-tion of short discontinuous randomly oriented steel fibres can be practiced among others. In spite of positive properties, fibrous concrete did not find such acknowledgment and application as usual concrete. There do not still exist consistent dimensioning rules due to the lack sufficient large-scale static and dynamic experiments taking into account the effect of the fibre orientation.

Features7 Summarizes the most important mechanical and physical properties of steel-fibre-added concrete and reinforced concrete on the basis of numerous experiments 7 Describes a fracture process at meso-scale both in plain concrete and fibrous concrete 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

ContentsPart 1. Introduction.- Part 2. General.- Part 3. Literature Overview.- Part 4. Theoretical Models.- part 5. Discrete Lattice Model.- Part 6 Epilogue.

Fields of interestStructural Foundations, Hydraulic Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics



Due December 2010

2010. Approx. 160 p. 10 illus. (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 405) Softcover

7 € 79,95 | £69.997 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 124,50ISBN 978-1-84996-452-4

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Due October 2010

2011. XVIII, 200 p. 150 illus., 75 in color. (Power Systems) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-0-85729-051-9

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Due September 2010

2010. 291 p. (Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-14602-2

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X. Tian, National University of Singapore; T. M. Le, St-Laurent, QC, Canada; Y. Lian, National University of Singapore

Entropy Coders of the H.264/AVC StandardAlgorithms and VLSI Architectures

This book presents a collection of algorithms and VLSI architectures of entropy (or statistical) codecs of recent video compression standards, with focus on the H.264/AVC standard. For any visual data compression scheme, there exists a combination of one, two, or all of the following three stages: spatial, temporal, and statistical compression. General readers are first introduced with the various algorithms of the statistical coders. The VLSI implementations are also reviewed and discussed. Readers with limited hardware design background are also intro-duced with a design methodology starting from performance-complexity analysis to software/ hardware co-simulation. A typical design of the Context-based Adaptive Binary Arithmetic Coding (CABAC) encoder is also presented in details. To support System-on-Chip design environment, the CABAC design is wrapped with a SoC-based Wishbone system bus interface.

Features7 Opens a way to impressive compression perfor-mance and a new multimedia applications 7 Presents the Design and Architecture of a Context Adaptive Binary Arithmetic Coding(CABAC) Encoder

ContentsIntroduction to Video Compression.- Review of Arithmetic Coding and CABAC.- Review of Existing Statistical Codec Designs.- Design of a CABAC Encoder.- Efficient Architecture of Context Modeling of CABAC Encoder.- Design of System Bus Interface & Inter-connection of SoCbased CABAC Encoder.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks


K. P. Valavanis, University of Denver, CO, USA; I. A. Raptis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Athens, GA, USA

Linear and Nonlinear Control of Small-Scale Unmanned Helicopters

The purpose of the book is twofold: i) provide a comprehensive study of modeling and control of small unmanned rotorcraft (helicopters) addressing all technical challenges faced when dealing with such unstable, nonlinear and under actuated systems, and, ii) provide a detailed reference text that if followed step-by-step allows scientists, engineers, researchers and practitio-ners to model accurately and control (fly) small unmanned helicopters. A key component of the book will be information related to experimental observations, sensor issues and ways around problems not observed when one deals only with simulation studies. A second key component of the book is that all developments and controller designs will be first validated using the X-Plane Simulator (an FAA approved flight simulator), before experimental testing.

Features7 The comprehensive study of modeling and control of small unmanned rotorcraft (helicop-ters) addressing all technical challenges faced when dealing with such unstable, nonlinear and underactuated systems;A detailed reference text that if followed step-by-step allows scientists, engineers, researchers and practitioners to model accurately and control (fly) small unmanned helicopters;Reference point-by-point analytical ‘tool’ that should be next to every small unmanned rotorcraft

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Engineering Design; Systems Theory, Control


P. Van de Laar, T. Punter, Embedded Systems Institute, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (Eds.)

Views on Evolvability of Embedded Systems

Evolvability, the ability to respond effectively to change, represents a major challenge to today’s high-end embedded systems, such as those devel-oped in the medical domain by Philips Healthcare. These systems are typically developed by multi-disciplinary teams, located around the world, and are in constant need of upgrading to provide new advanced features, to deal with obsolescence, and to exploit emerging enabling technologies. Despite the importance of evolvability for these types of systems, the field has received scant attention from the scientific and engineering communities. Views on Evolvability of Embedded Systems focuses on the topic of evolvability of embedded systems from an applied scientific perspective. In particular, the book describes results from the Darwin project that researched evolvability in the context of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems.

Features7 Presents a comprehensive overview of evolv-ability within embedded systems 7 Presents up-to-date research as a result of ESI’s Darwin project (applied research project which was conducted from 2006 - 2010 at Philips Healthcare) 7 Contributions from academia and industry

Contents1 Researching evolvability; Piërre vd Laar. 2 Archi-tecting for improved evolvability; Pierre America, Piërre van de Laar. 3 Complementing software documentation; Pieter vd Spek. 4 Identifying and investing evolution type decomposition weak-nesses; Adam Vanya. 5 Transferring evolutionary couplings to industry; Piërre van de Laar. 6 An execution viewpoint catalog for software-intensive and embedded systems; Trosky Callo. 7 Researching reference architectures; Gerrit Muller, Piërre van de Laar.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems

Target groupsResearchType of publication

Monograph

Due October 2010

2011. 230 p. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-14702-9

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Due November 2010

2011. 206 p. (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Volume 45) Hardcover


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Due November 2010

2010. 300 p. (Embedded Systems) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-90-481-9848-1

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J. D. Velásquez, University of Chile Republica, Santiago, Chile; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Advanced Techniques in Web Intelligence -1

The present book aims to introduce a selection of research applications in the area of Web Intel-ligence. We have selected a number of researchers around the world, all of which are experts in their respective research areas. Each chapter focuses on a specific topic in the field of Web Intelligence. Furthermore the book consists of a number of innovative proposals which will contribute to the development of web science and technology for the long-term future, rendering this collective work a valuable piece of knowledge. It was a great honour to have collaborated with this team of very talented experts. We also wish to express our gratitude to those who reviewed this book offering their constructive feedbacks.

Features7 Contains the latest research in the area of web intelligence 7 Witten by leading experts in this field 7 State-of-the-Art book

ContentsPart 1 Innovations in Web Intelligence.- Part 2 Advanced Techniques in Web Data Pre-Processing and Cleaning.- Part 3 Web Pattern Extraction and Storage.- Part 4 Web Content Mining Using Micro-Genres.- Part 5 Web Structure Mining.- Part 6 Web Usage Mining.- Part 7 User-centricWeb Services for Ubiquitous Computing.- Part 8 Ontological Engineering and the SemanticWeb.- Part 9 Web Intelligence on the Social Web.- Part 10 Intelligent Ubiquitous Services Based on Social Networks.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet)


P. K. Verma, W. Ling, Engineering Center, Norman, OK, USA (Eds.)

Voice over IP NetworksQuality of Service, Pricing and Security

This book addresses three important issues in VoIP networks: Quality of Service, pricing and security. In addressing Quality of Service (QoS), it introduces the notion of delay not exceeding an upper limit, termed the bounded delay, to measure the Quality of Service in VoIP networks. Queuing models are introduced to measure performance in terms of bounded delays. Closed form solu-tions relating the impact of bounding delays on throughput of VoIP traffic are provided. Traffic that exceeds the delay threshold is treated as lost throughput. The results addressed can be used in scaling resources in a VoIP network for different thresholds of acceptable delays. Both single and multiple switching points are addressed.

Features7 Assesses the impact of risks constituted by a number of transportation channels 7 Develops a pricing model based on the Quality of Service provided in VoIP networks 7 Extends and applies the delay throughput analysis

ContentsVoice over Internet Protocol.- Traffic Character-ization.- Impact of Bounded Delays on Resource Consumption in Packet Switched Networks with M/M/1 Traffic.- Impact of Bounded Delay on Resource Consumption-M/D/1 Model.- Impact of Bounded Jitter on Resource Consumption in Multi-hop Networks.- Cost and Quality in Packet Switched Networks: An Abstract Approach.- Cumulative Impact of Inhomogeneous Channels on Risk.- A Network Based Authentication Scheme for VoIP.- Conclusions and Future Work.

Field of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks


A. Visioli, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Italy; Q. Zhong, University of Liverpool, UK

Control of Integral Processes with Dead Time

Control of Integral Processes with Dead Time provides a unified and coherent review of the various approaches devised for the control of integral processes, addressing the problem from different standpoints. In particular, the book treats the following topics: How to tune a PID controller and assess its performance; How to design a two-degree-of-freedom control scheme in order to deal with both the set-point following and load disturbance rejection tasks; How to modify the basic Smith predictor control scheme in order to cope with the presence of an integrator in the process; and how to address the presence of large process dead times.The methods are presented sequentially, highlighting the evolution of their rationale and implementation and thus clearly characterising them from both academic and industrial perspectives.

Features7 Helps process engineers solve their control problems with the best available cost:benefit ratio 7 Provides academics with up-to-date research in commonly-employed control systems 7 Gives readers a single structured source of methods as a basis for future research

ContentsPart I: PID Control Schemes.- PID Tuning Methods.- Stability Region under PI and PID Control.- Performance Assessment.- Plug&Control.- Part II: Two-degree of Freedom Control Schemes.- Noncausal Feedforward Control.- Schemes with an Inner Loop.- Smith-predictor-based Control Schemes.- Smith-prin-ciple-based PID-type Controller.- Disturbance-observer-based Control Scheme.- Quantitative Analysis.- Practical Issues.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Industrial and Production Engineering



Due September 2010


7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-14460-8

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Due November 2010

2011. XXIII, 262 p. 55 illus. (Advances in Industrial Control) Hardcover


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S. Whiteson, Universiteit van Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Adaptive Representations for Reinforcement Learning

This book presents new algorithms for reinforce-ment learning, a form of machine learning in which an autonomous agent seeks a control policy for a sequential decision task. Since current methods typically rely on manually designed solution representations, agents that automatically adapt their own representations have the potential to dramatically improve performance. This book introduces two novel approaches for automatically discovering high-performing representations.

Features7 Recent research in Adaptive Representations for Reinforcement Learning 7 Written by leading experts in this field 7 State-of-the Art book

ContentsPart 1 Introduction.- Part 2 Reinforcement Learning.- Part 3 On-Line Evolutionary Computa-tion.- Part 4 Evolutionary Function Approxima-tion.- Part 5 Sample-Efficient Evolutionary Func-tion Approximation.- Part 6 Automatic Feature Selection for Reinforcement Learning.- Part 7 Adaptive Tile Coding.- Part 8 RelatedWork.- Part 9 Conclusion.- Part 10 Statistical Significance.



P. Wolfrum, Munich, Germany

Information Routing, Correspondence Finding, and Object Recognition in the Brain

This book covers recent research on cortical signal processing and plasticity, with an emphasis on object recognition. The focus is on assemblies of neurons and how they can collectively represent information patterns and their dynamic relation-ships - leading to novel concepts for how the brain routes information in a purposeful way, how it detects correspondences between patterns, and how sensory inputs are recognized. Further-more the question which neural substrates are necessary for such capabilities, and how they can self-organize in the developing organism are treated. The readership is aimed at all students and researchers in neuroscience interested in exploring new paradigms of brain function. Experimen-talists may draw inspiration from the book for designing anatomical and physiological experi-ments that lead the way from the current focus on static receptive fields to investigating the dynamic, functional connectivity of cortex. Theoreticians are invited to incorporate the discussed concepts into their own modeling, and to improve on the models presented in the book.

Features7 Provides understanding of the (Self)Organiza-tion of Cortical Networks 7 Recent research on Information Routing, Correspondence Finding, 7 and Object Recognition in the Brain 7 Written by an expert in the field

Contents1 Introduction.- 2 Background and Concepts.- 3 Models for Face Recognition.- 4 Switchyards–Routing Structures in the Brain.- 5 Ontogenesis of Switchyards.- 6 A Full Framework for Recogni-tion.- 7 Discussion and Outlook.- Appendix.

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


S. Xie, University of Auckland, New Zealand

Rapid One-of-a-kind Product DevelopmentStrategies, Algorithms and Tools

This book discusses research in the development of new enabling technologies for small and medium companies. Scientific advancements presented include a novel product data modelling scheme to model product design, manufacturability and knowledge under a common data object; custom-ised product development in a distributed envi-ronment; and new adaptive scheduling methods for the optimal production of a wide variety of customised products, taking into consideration all of the possible changes from customers and the uncertainties in manufacturing.

Features7 Addresses problems in recent approaches to internet-based design and manufacturing systems 7 Provides electronic versions of algorithms, tools and product knowledge bases 7 Gives a modern approach

Contents1. Motivation and Background.- 2. Review of Rapid OKP Product Development.- 3. Recent Development on Product Modelling.- 4. Integrated Product Development System for Rapid Product Development.- 5 Compound Method to Speed up the Sheet Metal Part/Product Development.- 7. Generic Product Modelling Framework.- 8. EXPRESS Data Model.- 9. Generic Product Modelling Framework: Case Study.- 10. Informa-tion Framework for Rapid Product Development.- 11.- Product Development Cost Estimation and Optimisation.- 12. Integrated Data Structure for Supporting Rapid Product Development.- 13. Product Information Management System for Rapid and Integrated Mould Product Develop-ment.- 14. Internet Based DFX for Rapid Tool/Mould Making.- 15. Management of Product Process Knowledge in OKP Enterprises.- 16. Conclusions and Future Work.

Fields of interestIndustrial and Production Engineering; Manu-facturing, Machines, Tools; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design



Due September 2010

2010. 133 p. 11 illus. in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 291) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-13931-4

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Due September 2010


7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-15253-5

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Due January 2011

2010. 587 p. 115 illus. Hardcover


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F. Yuan, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada

CMOS Circuits for Passive Wireless Microsystems

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of CMOS circuits for passive wireless microsystems. Major topics include: an overview of passive wire-less microsystems, design challenges of passive wireless microsystems, fundamental issues of ultra-low power wireless communications, radio-frequency power harvesting, ultra-low power modulators and demodulators, ultra-low power temperature-compensated current and voltage references, clock generation and remote calibra-tion, and advanced design techniques for ultra low-power analog signal processing.

Features7 Presents CMOS circuit implementation of passive wireless microsystems 7 Provides in-depth comparison of the pros and cons of different topologies of CMOS circuits for passive wireless microsystems 7 Focuses on topics such as radio-frequency power harvesting, voltage multipliers, ultra-low power current and voltage references for passive wireless microsystems

ContentsIntroduction to Passive Wireless Microsystems.- Fundamental Issues of Passive Wireless Micro-systems.- Radio-Frequency Power Harvesting.- Modulation and Demodulation.- Ultra-Low Power Temperature-Compensated Precision References.- Clock Generation and Remote Calibration.- Ultra-Low Power Analog-to-Digital Converters.



O. Zwikael, J. Smyrk, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Project Management for the Creation of Organisational Value

Projects and programmes are approved and funded to generate benefits. Project Management for the Creation of Organisational Value proposes a complete framework that seeks to support such an objective – from project selection and definition, through execution, and beyond implementation of deliverables until benefits are secured. Because it is preoccupied with deliverables, accepted project management practice is flawed. Project Management for the Creation of Organi-sational Value proposes an alternative approach, which seeks a flow of target outcomes for the organisation investing in the project.

Features7 Critiques current project management approaches 7 Suggests specific project manage-ment processes that improve project success 7 Contains a comprehensive project management glossary

Contents1. Projects: An Executive Context.- 2. The Input-Transform-Outcome (ITO) Model of a Project.- 3. Achieving Success in Projects.- 4. The Project Environment.- 5. Starting a New Project.- 6. Plan-ning a Project: The Roles of the Key Players.- 7. Executing a Project: The Roles of the Key Players.- 8. Realising Outcomes from a Project: The Roles of the Key Players.

Field of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing



Due November 2010

2011. X, 286 p. 100 illus. Hardcover


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Type of publicationGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due October 2010

2011. XIV, 376 p. 118 illus., 59 in color. Hardcover


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