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V. Acary, O. Bonnefon, B. Brogliato, INRIA, Saint-Ismier, France

Nonsmooth Modeling and Simulation for Switched Circuits

Nonsmooth Modeling and Simulation for Switched Circuits concerns the modeling and the numerical simulation of switched circuits with the nons-mooth dynamical systems (NSDS) approach, using piecewise-linear and multivalued models of electronic devices like diodes, transistors, switches. Numerous examples (ranging from introduc-tory academic circuits to various types of power converters) are analyzed and many simulation results obtained with the INRIA open-source SICONOS software package are presented. Comparisons with SPICE and hybrid methods demonstrate the power of the NSDS approach. Nonsmooth Modeling and Simulation for Switched Circuits is intended to researchers and engineers in the field of circuits simulation and design, but may also attract applied mathematicians interested by the numerical analysis for nonsmooth dynamical systems, as well as researchers from Systems and Control.

Features7 Shows that using piecewise linear and multi-valued models of electronic components with a suitable numerical method may be of interest for the virtual prototyping of circuits 7 Essentially dedicated to the numerical implementation, with a lot of numerical results obtained with the open-source simulation platform SICONOS developed at the INRIA 7 Files for the simulation will be available on the SICONOS website so that anyone can use them to make his/her further simulations and comparisons

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Simulation and Modeling

Target groupsResearch

D. Allerkamp, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany

Tactile Perception of Textiles in a Virtual-Reality System

This work was part of the EU funded HAPTEX project, which aimed at developing a VR system for the visual and haptic presentation of textiles. The project was coordinated by the MIRALab at the University of Geneva which also contributed the physical based simulation system of the fabrics.

Features7 Presents the state of the art of Virtual Reality based tactile perception 7 Devoted to the special case of tactile perception of textiles 7 Written by experts in the field

ContentsIntroduction .- Human Perception.- Devices for Tactile Simulation.- Generation of Virtual Surfaces.- Tactile Rendering.- Summary and Outlook.- A Fabrics.

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


A. Anandarajah, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA

Computational Methods in Elasticity and Plasticity: Solids and Porous MediaSolids and Porous Media

The book presents the latest developments in the area of elasto-plastic finite element modeling of solids, particulates and pressure-dependent materials and structures. It covers the following topics in depth: the mathematical foundations of solid mechanics, the finite element equa-tions for solids and porous media, the theory of plasticity (as applied to constitutive modeling), as well as: Complete coverage of elasto-plastic modeling, presenting details of the finite element method, constitutive models, implementation and boundary value application results, an easy to use finite element software program used to generate the one-element and multi-element problems is available for download, discussion of recent advances in the analysis of porous materials and pressure-dependent materials in more detail than other books currently available.

Features7 Complete coverage of elasto-plastic modeling, presenting details of the finite element method, constitutive models, implementation and boundary value application results 7 An easy to use finite element software program used to generate the one-element and multi-element prob-lems is available for download 7 Discusses recent advances in the analysis of porous materials and pressure-dependent materials in more detail than other books currently available

From the contentsIntroduction.- Mathematical Foundations.- Governing Equations in Solid Mechanics.- Elastic Constitutive Laws.- Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Structures.- Governing Equations in Porous Media.- Finite Element Analysis of Porous Media.- Methods of Nonlinear Analysis.- Theory of Rate-Independent Elasto-Plasticity

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Computa-tional Mathematics and Numerical Analysis

Target groupsGraduate

Type of publicationMonograph

Due October 2010

2011. 305 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 69) Hardcover

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Due August 2010

2010. 130 p. (Cognitive Systems Monographs, Volume 10) Hardcover

7 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 124,50ISBN 978-3-642-13973-4

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Type of publicationGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due August 2010

2010. XV, 685 p. Hardcover

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D. Annaratone, Politecnico di Bari, Italy

Handbook for Heat Exchangers and Tube Banks design

When a heating fluid transfers heat to a heated fluid through a wall, if the fluids are in parallel flow or counter flow it is possible to compute exactly both the transferred heat and the tempera-tures of the fluids via well-known equations. This holds true both for design and verification computation. However, the motion of the fluids is never in parallel flow or counter flow in heat exchangers and in tube banks. Instead, it is rather complex and consists of a combination of various cross flows. Hence, a precise design of the above components requires, on a case-by-case basis, the availability of the value of certain crucial factors or of corrective factors so as to make it possible to use the equations relative to parallel flow or counter flow. This handbook contains the introduction to the problem, its design criteria, and about 70 tables for the exact design and verification computation. It also indicates how to proceed in the case of cross flow.

Features7 Uniquely deals with the precise calculation of Flows in Heat Exchangers and in Tube Banks 7 Contains a concise introduction to design criteria 7 Includes many tables for exact design and verification computation

ContentsIntroduction to Computation.- Design Computa-tion.- Verification Computation.- Apendix A – Corrective Factors for Design Computation.- Appendix B – Factor ψ or Corrective Factors for Verification Computation.

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engi-neering; Engineering Design


G. Armano, University of Cagliari, Italy; M. d. Gemmis, G. Semeraro, University of Bari, Italy; V. Eloisa, University of Cagliari, Italy (Eds.)

Intelligent Information AccessThe book aims to investigate current developments and new insights into methods, techniques and technologies for intelligent information access from a multidisciplinary perspective. It comprises six chapters authored by participants in the research event Intelligent Information Access, held in Cagliari (Italy) in December 2008.

Features7 Recent research on Intelligent Information Access 7 State-of-the-art book 7 Writteny by leading experts in this field

ContentsEnhancing Conversational Access to Information through a Social Intelligent Agent.- Annotating and Identifying Emotions in Text.- Improving Ranking by Respecting the Multidimensionality and Uncertainty of User Preferences.- Data Mining on Folksonomies.- A uniform theoretic approach to opinion and information retrieval.- A Suite of Semantic Web Tools Supporting Development of Multilingual Ontologies.

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


F. Barbir, FESB, University of Split, Croatia; S. Ulgiati, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy (Eds.)

Energy Options Impact on Regional SecurityProceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Energy Options Impact on Regional Security, Split, Croatia, 22-25 April 2009

This book addresses energy-related issues in light of the options available to the European and Mediterranean countries. The articles attempt to identify and analyse the economic, environ-mental, societal and regional security issues that may emerge from those options. It is clear that a coherent energy strategy is required, addressing energy supply and demand, security of access, financial issues, market dynamics, and also taking into account the whole energy lifecycle including fuel production, transmission and distribution. In the short term, the aim should be to achieve higher energy efficiencies and increased supply from local energy sources, in particular renewable energy sources. In the long term, redesign of life styles, further increase of alternative energy sources and shift to new energy technologies and carriers is expected to contribute to solve or alleviate the problems generated by declining availability of fossil fuels.

Features7 Covers different aspects of future energy supply 7 Discusses many options for energy supply on national and regional level 7 Presents unique multi-criteria multi-scale analyses of energy supply and use 7 Deals with energy technology, plan-ning, policy, environment and security

Fields of interestPower Engineering; Sustainable Development; Renewable Energy Sources



Due August 2010

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Due July 2010

2010. 150 p. 1 illus. in color. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 301) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-13999-4

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Type of publicationProceedings

Due September 2010

2010. 380 p. (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security) Hardcover

7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 264,00ISBN 978-90-481-9564-0

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I. Bichindaritz, University of Washington, Tacoma, WA, USA; L. C. Jain, S. Vaidya, A. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Computational Intelligence in Healthcare 4Advanced Methodologies

This book is a continuation of the volumes providing various perspectives on computational intelligence in healthcare [1-3]. This book is aimed to provide a sample of the state of art in the practical applications of compu-tational intelligence paradigms in healthcare. It includes nineteen chapters on using various computational intelligent paradigms in health-care such as intelligent agents and case-based reasoning. A number of applications and case studies are presented. This book is targeted towards scientists, applica-tion engineers, professors, health professionals, professors and students.

Features7 Applications of advanced computational intel-ligence paradigms in medicine 7 State-of-the-Art book 7 Written by leading experts

ContentsPart 1: Introduction.- Part 2: Artificial Agents in Healthcare.- Part 3: Case-Based in Healthcare.- Part 4: Sample Applications and Case Studies.

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


A. Brabazon, M. O'Neill, University College Dublin Belfield, Ireland; D. G. Maringer, University of Basel, Switzerland (Eds.)

Natural Computing in Computational FinanceVolume 3

This book consists of eleven chapters each of which was selected following a rigorous, peer-reviewed, selection process. The chapters illustrate the application of a range of cutting-edge natural computing and agent-basedmethodologies in computational finance and economics. While describing cutting edge applications, the chapters are written so that they are accessible to a wide audience. Hence, they should be of interest to academics, students and practitioners in the fields of computational finance and economics. The inspiration for this book was due in part to the success of EvoFIN 2009, the 3rd European Work-shop on Evolutionary Computation in Finance and Economics. This book follows on from Natural Computing in Computational Finance Volumes I and II.

Features7 Reports recent research results Computation Intelligence in Finance 7 Written by leading experts in this field 7 Inspired by EvoFIN 2009, the 3rd European Workshop on Evolutionary Computation in Finance and Economics

From the contents1 Natural Computing in Computational Finance (volume 3): Introduction.- Part I Financial and Agent-Based Models.- 2 Robust Regression with Optimisation Heuristics.- 3 Evolutionary Estimation of a Coupled Markov Chain Credit Risk Model.- 4 Evolutionary Computation and Trade Execution.- 5 Agent-based Co-operative Co-evolutionary Algorithms for Multi-objective Portfolio Optimization.- Part II Dynamic Strate-gies and Algorithmic Trading.- 6 Inferring Trader’s Behavior From Prices.- 7 Index Mutual Fund Replication.

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


P. Buddharaju, J. Oey, Posedge Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, U.S.A.

ASIC Physical DesignA practical guide to ASIC design implementation

ASIC Physical Design is for anyone who would like to learn VLSI physical design as practiced in the industry. It is an essential introduction for senior undergraduates, graduates or for anyone starting work in the field of VLSI physical design. It covers all aspects of physical design, with related topics such as logic synthesis (from a physical design viewpoint), IP integration and design for manufacturing. It treats the physical design of very large scale integrated circuits in deep-submicron processes in a gradual and systematic manner. There are separate chapters dedicated to all the different tasks associated with ASIC physical design. In each chapter, real world examples show how decisions need to be made depending on the type of chips as well as the primary goals of the design methodology. It discusses the current capabilities of the available commercial EDA tools wherever applicable.

Features7 Practical guide to ASIC physical design with current real world examples 7 High-level and detailed description of the entire ASIC physical design process 7 Focus on 65nm and beyond process technologies 7 Provides guidance in making tradeoffs in methodology depending on project priorities such as schedule, die-size, performance and power 7 Provides insight into the interaction of physical design team with other teams

From the contentsPreface.- 1. Logic Synthesis.- 2. Floorplanning.- 3. Power distribution.- 4. Clock distribution.- 5. Automated Place and Route.- 6. Signal Integ-rity.- 7.Timing.- 8. Layout verification.- 9. Design for Manufacturing / Design for Yield.- 10. IP integration.- 11. 65nm, 45nm, 32nm & beyond.

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

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due August 2010

2010. 453 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 309) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-3-642-14463-9

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2010. 350 p. Hardcover


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S. Büttgenbach, A. Burisch, J. Hesselbach, TU Braunschweig, Germany (Eds.)

Design and Manufacturing of Active Microsystems

This book presents the design and manufacturing of microsystems as well as necessary key technolo-gies developed within the Collaborative Research Center 516. The research efforts of this collabora-tion are focused on active micro systems which are based on the electromagnetic actuator principle. The travel of the investigated actuator systems is on the order of several millimeters. The total construction size of the actuator is on the range of several centimeters whereas essential structures being several micrometers. The methods and the production technologies that are investigated on the basis of various research models incorporate the fundamental process chains of microsystems.

Features7 State-of-the-art design and application of elec-tromagnetic microactuators 7 Newly developed microproduction technologies

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Design and Construction.- 3. Guiding and Measuring in Active Microsys-tems.- 4. Manufacturing and Fabrication.- 5. Microassembly.- 6.Industrial Applications.

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Mechatronics; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment


T. H. Cao, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Conceptual Graphs and Fuzzy LogicA Fusion for Representing and Reasoning with Linguistic Information

In this volume, first we formulate a framework of fuzzy types to represent both partial truth and uncertainty about concept and relation types in conceptual graphs. Like fuzzy attribute values, fuzzy types also form a lattice laying a common ground for lattice-based computation of fuzzy granules. Second, for automated reasoning with fuzzy conceptual graphs, we develop foundations of order-sorted fuzzy set logic programming, extending the theory of annotated logic programs of Kifer and Subrahmanian (1992). Third, we show some recent applications of fuzzy conceptual graphs to modelling and computing with generally quantified statements, approximate knowledge retrieval, and natural language query under-standing.

Features7 Fusing conceptual graphs and fuzzy logic into a formalism for computing with words; fusing conceptual graphs and fuzzy logic into a formalism for computing with words 7 State-of-the-Art book 7 Written by leading experts

ContentsPart 1 Introduction.- Part 2 Fuzzy Conceptual Graphs.- Part 3 Annotated Fuzzy Logic Program-ming .- Part 4 Fuzzy Conceptual Graph Program-ming .- Part 5 Modeling and Computing with Generally Quantified Statements.- Part 6 Approximate Knowledge Retrieval.- Part 7 Natural Language Query Understanding.- Part 8 Appendices.- Part 9 References



F. Catthoor, P. Raghavan, A. Lambrechts, M. Jayapala, A. Kritikakou, J. Absar, IMEC, Leuven, Belgium

Ultra-Low Energy Domain-Specific Instruction-Set Processors

Modern consumers carry many electronic devices, like a mobile phone, digital camera, GPS, PDA and an MP3 player. The functionality of each of these devices has gone through an important evolution over recent years, with a steep increase in both the number of features as in the quality of the services that they provide. However, providing the required compute power to support (an uncompromised combination of) all this functionality is highly non-trivial. Designing processors that meet the demanding requirements of future mobile devices requires the optimization of the embedded system in general and of the embedded processors in particular, as they should strike the correct balance between flexibility, energy efficiency and perfor-mance. In general, a designer will try to minimize the energy consumption (as far as needed) for a given performance, with a sufficient flexibility. However, achieving this goal is already complex when looking at the processor in isolation, but, in reality, the processor is a single component in a more complex system. In order to design such complex system successfully, critical decisions during the design of each individual component should take into account effect on the other parts, with a clear goal to move to a global Pareto optimum in the complete multi-dimensional exploration space.

Features7 A systematic methodology for exploiting word-width information in embedded compilers 7 Software method to enable heterogeneous data parallelism (SIMD) 7 Technique for a context-driven strength reduction for constant multipli-cations, including a trade-off with application accuracy requirements

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Processor Architectures



Due November 2010

2010. Approx. 450 p. 30 illus. in color. (Microtechnology and MEMS) Hardcover


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7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-14086-0

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Due August 2010

2010. 400 p. (Embedded Systems) Hardcover

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L. Chen, Osaka Sangyo University, Osaka, Japan; R. Wang, Shanghai University, Shanghai, PR China; C. Li, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, PR China; K. Aihara, The University of Tokyo, Japan

Modeling Biomolecular Networks in CellsStructures and Dynamics

Modeling Biomolecular Networks in Cells shows how the interaction between the molecular compo-nents of basic living organisms can be modelled mathematically and the models used to create arti-ficial biological entities within cells. Such forward engineering is a difficult task but the nonlinear dynamical methods espoused in this book simplify the biology so that it can be successfully understood and the synthesis of simple biological oscillators and rhythm-generators made feasible. Such simple units can then be co-ordinated using intercellular signal biomolecules. The formation of such man-made multicellular networks with a view to the production of biosensors, logic gates, new forms of integrated circuitry based on “gene-chips” and even biological computers is an important step in the design of faster and more flexible “electronics”. The book also provides theoretical frameworks and tools with which to analyze the nonlinear dynamical phenomena which arise from the connection of building units in a biomolecular network.

Features7 Shows the reader how nature has often evolved different more efficient solutions from those produced by traditional human approaches to circuits and systems 7 Gives the reader math-ematical tools to produce simplified models of molecular networks and interactions 7 Demon-strates how simple biological systems can be synthesised with controllable properties facilitating their use in novel forms of electronics

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering


L. Chiariglione, CEDEO, Italy (Ed.)

The MPEG Digital Representation of Information

More and more information, audio and video but also a range of other information type, is generated, processed and used by machines today, even though the end user may be a human. The result over the past 15 years has been a substantial increase in the type of information and change in the way humans generate, classify, store, search, access and consume information. Conversion of information to digital form is a prerequisite for this enhanced machine role, but must be done having in mind requirements such as compactness, fidelity, interpretability etc. This book presents new ways of dealing with digital information and new types of digital information underpinning the evolution of society and business.

Features7 Offers an overview of what’s behind MP3, digital television, online movies and why these innovations changed the world 7 Provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of signal digitization; 7 Presents not only the state-of-the-art, but also what are the drivers of what is coming next and what is developing in key R&D labs 7 Provides examples of new human sense experiences for all sorts of users and new business opportunities these offer 7 Represents an invalu-able reference for anyone interested in the state-of-the-art of digital media

ContentsDigital video – the early days; Digital video – today.-The future of digital video.-Digital audio – the early days; Digital audio – today.-The future of digital audio.-3D Graphics compression.-Composing audio-visual information.-Describing audio-visual information.-Making business with audio-visual information.-New standards for new services.-The process of standardization.-The role of patents.-Conclusion.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

H. I. Christensen, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA; G. M. Kruijff, DFKI GmbH, Saarbrücken, Germany; J. L. Wyatt, University of Birmingham, UK (Eds.)

Cognitive SystemsDesign of cognitive systems for assistance to people poses a major challenge to the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. The Cognitive Systems for Cognitive Assistance (CoSy) project was organized to address the issues of i) theoretical progress on design of cognitive systems ii) methods for implementation of systems and iii) empirical studies to further understand the use and interaction with such systems. To study, design and deploy cognitive systems there is a need to considers aspects of systems design, embodiment, perception, planning and error recovery, spatial insertion, knowledge acquisition and machine learning, dialog design and human robot interac-tion and systems integration. The CoSy project addressed all of these aspects over a period of four years and across two different domains of applica-tion – exploration of space and task / knowledge acquisition for manipulation. The present volume documents the results of the CoSy project.

Features7 Wide coverage of the emerging field of cogni-tive systems 7 Provides the basis for a graduate course on cognitive system 7 Overview of an EU project cognitive syystems for cognitive assistants 7 Can serve both as a reference and as a basis for a graduate course cognitive systems

From the contentsPart I Introduction.- 1 Cognitive Systems Intro-duction.- Part II Component Science.- 2 Archi-tecture and Representations.- 3 The Sensorimotor Approach in CoSy: The Example of Dimensionality Reduction.- 4 Categorical Perception.- 5 Semantic Modelling of Space.- 6 Planning and Failure Detection.- 7 Multi-modal Learning.- 8 Situated Dialogue Processing for Human-Robot Interac-tion.- Part III Integration and Systems.- 9 The PlayMate System.- 10 The Explorer System.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity



Due September 2010

2010. Approx. 330 p. 108 illus., 8 in color. Hardcover


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Due November 2010

2010. Approx. 240 p. Hardcover

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2010. 500 p. (Cognitive Systems Monographs, Volume 8) Hardcover

7 € 119,95 | £108.007 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-11693-3

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A. Deshpande, J. M. Krishnan, P. B. Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, India (Eds.)

Rheology of Complex FluidsThe aim of the School on Rheology of Complex fluids is to bring together young researchers and teachers from educational and R&D institu-tions, and expose them to the basic concepts and research techniques used in the study of rheolog-ical behavior of complex fluids. The lectures will be delivered by well-recognized experts. The book contents will be based on the lecture notes of the school.

Features7 Discusses how to understand multicomponent-multiphase systems of which most of complex fluids are examples 7 Covers a wide variety of application areas from polymers, emulsions to biological systems 7 Introduces active fluids and their rheology, with chemical energy generation 7 Involves multidisciplinary tools, the book proposes to bring together contributors from different backgrounds

ContentsBackground.- Review of Fluid Mechanics.-Introduction to non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics.- Rheology.- Multi-Constituent Materials Rheology.- Experimental and Simulation Techniques.- Rheology-Experimental Techniques.- Flow Visualization.- Simulation Techniques.-Stability.- Applications.-Polymer Physics.- Special Topics in Rheology of Polymers.- Active Fluids.- Granular Materials.

Field of interestComplexity


J. Diederich, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; C. Gunay, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA; J. M. Hogan, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Recruitment LearningThis monograph provides an overview of recruit-ment learning ap-proaches from a computational perspective. Recruitment learning is a unique machine learning technique that: (1) explains the physical or functional acquisition of new neurons in sparsely connected networks as a biologically plausible neural network method; (2) facilitates the acquisition of new knowledge to build and extend knowledge bases and ontologies as an artificial intelligence technique; (3) allows learning by use of background knowledge and a limited number of observations, consistent with psychological theory.

Features7 Provides an overview of recruitment learning approaches from a computational perspective 7 State-of-the-art book 7 Written by leading experts in this field

ContentsPART I: Recruitment in Discrete Time Neural Networks .- Recruitment Learning – An Intro-duction.- One-shot learning - Specialization and Generalization.- Connectivity and Candidate Structures.- Representation and Recruitment.- Cognitive Applications .- PART II: Recruitment in Continuous Time Neural Networks.- Spiking Neural Networks and Temporal Binding .- Synchronised Recruitment in Cortical .- The Stability of Recruited Concepts.- Conclusions.

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


Y. Fan, Z. Zilic, McGill University, Montreal, ON, Canada

Accelerating Test, Validation and Debug of High Speed Serial Interfaces

Testing of high-speed serial interfaces has been a challenging topic because of signal integrity issues, long test time and the need of expensive instruments. Accelerating Test, Validation and Debug of High Speed Serial Interfaces provides detailed instructions on how to arrive to practical test of modern high-speed interfaces. Innovative test approaches is proposed that can speed up the testing by 1000 times. A low cost solution is also presented, where no expensive high-speed test instrument is needed.

Features7 Detailed instructions on how to arrive to prac-tical test of modern high-speed interfaces 7 Self-contained, with the background and tuto-rial included 7 Explains statistical measures of confidence and the ways to arrive at them 7 Presents novel multi-GHz infrastructure that allows designers to test without buying extremely expensive automated test equipment 7 Presents the solid ways to inject jitter and bit errors

From the contentsAbstract. List of Figures. List of Tables. Chapter 1 – Introduction. 1.1 Motivation. 1.2 Contributions. 1.3 Overview of the Book. Chapter 2 – Background. 2.1. High-Speed Serial Communication. 2.2 Timing Jitter. 2.3 Amplitude Noise. Chapter 3 – Accelerating Receiver Jitter Tolerance Testing on ATE. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Jitter Test Signal Generation. 3.3 Receiver Bit Error Monitoring. 3.4 Jitter Tolerance Extrapola-tion. 3.5 Other Applications of the New Method. Chapter 4 – Transmitter Jitter Extraction on ATE. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2. Test Setup for Data Acquisi-tion. 4.3. Jitter Extraction. 4.4. Experimental Results. Chapter 5 – Testing HSSIs with or without ATE Instruments. 5.1 DFT in HSSIs.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems



Due October 2010

2010. X, 290 p. 200 illus., 100 in color. Hardcover


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Due August 2010

2010. Approx. 250 p. (Studies in Computational Intel-ligence, Volume 303) Hardcover

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2010. 250 p. 120 illus., 60 in color. Hardcover


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A. Finn, L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Innovations in Defence Support Systems – 1

Innovations in the area of Defence Support Systems are multi-disciplinary, cover a broad range of technologies, and could not possibly be covered within a single volume. The book is directed to the application engineers, research students, profes-sors, decision makers and scientists & engineers working in defence and related areas.

Features7 Latest research in the area of intelligent defence support systems 7 State-of-the-art book 7 Written by leading experts

ContentsOn the Transition of Innovation and Technology in Defence.- Inserting Innovations In-service.- Classification of Battlefield Ground Vehicles based on the Acoustic Emissions.- Convoy Movement Problem – An Optimization Perspective.- Machine Vision Algorithms for Autonomous Aerial Refu-eling for UAVs using the USAF Refueling Boom Method.- Motion Optimization Scheme for Coop-erative Mobile Robots.- An Automated Decision System for Landmine Detection and Classification Using Metal Detector Signals.

Field of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering


F. S. Fogliatto, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil; G. J. Silveira, University of Calgary, AB, Canada (Eds.)

Mass CustomizationEngineering and Managing Global Operations

Mass customization (MC) has been hailed as a successful operations strategy across manufac-turing and service industries for the past three decades. However, the wider implications of using MC approaches in the broader industrial and economic environment are not yet clearly understood.

Features7 Covers mass customization in the context of global industrial economics and operations 7 Includes case studies from the service industry 7 Contains chapters written by international experts

From the contents1. Designing and Planning for Mass Customization in a Large Scale Global Production System.- 2. Process Typology of Mass Customizers.- 3. Service Customization Through Dramaturgy.- 4. NPD-SCM Alignment in Mass Customization.- 5. Managing Technological Innovations Affecting Product Complexity, Modularity and Supply Chain Structure.- 6. The Platform Formation Problem.- 7. Shape Commonalization to Develop Common Platforms for Mass Customization.- 8. A Platform Identification Method for Service Family Design using a Process Model and a Clustering Method.- 9. A STEP-Compliant Online Product Digital Library for Customized Products.- 10. Production Planning and Control for Mass Customization.- 11. Designing and Planning of Material Handling Systems for Mass Customization.- 12. Design for Changeover (DFC): Enabling Flexible and Highly Responsive Manufacturing.- 13. Additive Manu-facturing for Mass Customization.

Fields of interestManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Operations Research/Decision Theory; Industrial Organiza-tion


S. Fukuda, Stanford University, Stanford, USA (Ed.)

Emotional EngineeringService Development

In an age of increasing complexity, diversifica-tion and change, customers expect services that cater to their needs and to their tastes. Emotional Engineering describes how their expectations can be satisfied and managed throughout the product life cycle, if producers focus their attention more on emotion. Emotion plays a crucial role in value recognition, but it is also important for team work, which extends beyond human-human to human-machine and human-environment to enable people to cope with frequently and exten-sively changing situations. Emotional Engineering proposes the development of services beyond product realization and the creation of value on a lifetime, not just a one-off, basis.

Features7 Proposes an engineering version of Web 2.0 to transform customer relationships 7 Provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the combination of emotion and engineering 7 Contains numerous figures

From the contents1. Emotion: A Gateway to Wisdom Engineering.- 2. Shoji: A Communication Terminal for Sending and Receiving Ambient Information.- 3. A Mixed Reality-based Emotional Interac-tions and Communications for Manufacturing Skills Training.- 4. Exploitation of Designers and Customers’ Skills and Creativity in Product Design and Engineering.- 5. A Study on the Relation-ships between Drivers’ Emotion and HUD Image Designs.- 6. Emotional Design in the Virtual Envi-ronment.- 7. Emotional Robot Competence and its Use in Robot Behavior Control.- 8. Shape Design and Modeling with 1/F Fluctuation Characteris-tics.- 9. Human-Entrained Embodied Interaction and Communication Technology.- 10. Personal Cognitive Characteristics in Affordance Percep-tion: Case Study in a Lobby.-11. Emotion-Oriented Human Computer Interaction.

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Production/Logistics; Computers and Society



Due August 2010


7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-14083-9

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Due November 2010

2010. X, 398 p. 97 illus. (Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing) Hardcover


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Due November 2010

2010. XIV, 412 p. 278 illus. Hardcover


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W. Gao, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

Precision NanometrologySensors and Measuring Systems for Nanomanufacturing

Precision Nanometrology describes the new field of precision nanometrology, which plays an impor-tant part in nanoscale manufacturing of semi-conductors, optical elements, precision parts and similar items. It pays particular attention to the measurement of surface forms of precision work-pieces and to stage motions of precision machines. The first half of the book is dedicated to the description of optical sensors for the measurement of angle and displacement, which are fundamental quantities for precision nanometrology. The second half presents a number of scanning-type measuring systems for surface forms and stage motions.

Features7 Presents the techniques and basics of precision nanotechnology for nanoscale manufacturing 7 Includes methods for reducing Abbe errors in various systems 7 Describes applications of nanoscale motion-control and nanoscale machining

Contents1. Angle Sensor for Measurement of Surface Slope and Tilt Motion.- 2. Laser Autocollimator for Measurement of Multi-axis Tilte Motion.- 3. Surface Encoder for Measurement of In-plane Motion.- 4. Grating Encoder for Measurement of In-plane and Out-of-plane Motion.- 5. Scan-ning Multi-probe System for Measurement of Roundness.- 6. Scanning Error Separation System for Measurement of Straightness.- 7. Scanning Micro-stylus System for Measurement of Micro-aspherics.- 8. Large Area Scanning Probe Micro-scope for Micro-textured Surface.- 9. Automatic Alignment Scanning Probe Microscope System for Measurement of 3D Nanostructure.- 10. Scanning Image-sensor System for Measurement of Micro-dimension.

Fields of interestManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Measurement Science and Instrumentation; Nanotechnology


F. Giri, Laboratoire GREYC, Caen, France; E. Bai, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA (Eds.)

Block-oriented Nonlinear System Identification

Block-oriented Nonlinear System Identification deals with an area of research that has been very active since the turn of the millennium. The book makes a pedagogical and cohesive presentation of the methods developed in that time. These include: iterative and over-parameterization techniques; stochastic and frequency approaches; support-vector-machine, subspace, and separable-least-squares methods; blind identification method; bounded-error method; and decoupling inputs approach. The identification methods are presented by authors who have either invented them or contributed significantly to their develop-ment. All the important issues e.g., input design, persistent excitation, and consistency analysis, are discussed. The practical relevance of block-oriented models is illustrated through biomedical/physiological system modelling. The book will be of major interest to all those who are concerned with nonlinear system identification whatever their activity areas. This is particularly the case for educators in electrical, mechanical, chemical and biomedical engineering and for practising engi-neers in process, aeronautic, aerospace, robotics and vehicles control. Block-oriented Nonlinear System Identification serves as a reference for active researchers, new comers, industrial and education practitioners and graduate students alike.

Features7 An exhaustive treatment of an important area of nonlinear systems research 7 Large and international author pool ensures authoritative treatment 7 Presents results illustrated by appli-cations in biomedical and physiological systems

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Systems Biology


H. E. Graeb, Technische Universität München, Germany (Ed.)

Analog Layout SynthesisA Survey of Topological Approaches

Integrated circuits are fundamental electronic components in biomedical, automotive and many other technical systems. A small, yet crucial part of a chip consists of analog circuitry. This part is still in large part designed by hand and therefore represents not only a bottleneck in the design flow, but also a permanent source of design errors responsible for re-designs, costly in terms of wasted test chips and in terms of lost time-to-market. Layout design is the step of the analog design flow with the least support by commercially available, computer-aided design tools. This book provides a survey of promising new approaches to automated, analog layout design, which have been described recently and are rapidly being adopted in industry.

Features7 Offers a tutorial introduction to analog layout 7 Presents a comprehensive survey of promising new methods for automated, analog layout design 7 Represents a one-of-a-kind, single-source refer-ence to the latest advances in analog layout design

ContentsDevice-level topological placement with symmetry constraints.- Hierarchical placement with layout constraints.- Enhanced shape functions for deter-ministic analog placement.- Free-Shape Routing for Analog and RF circuits.- Closing the gap between electrical and physical design of analog circuits: the layout-aware solution.- Analog layout retargeting.- Template-driven analog layout auto-mation.- Place and route of analog circuits.

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



Due July 2010

2010. XIV, 355 p. 337 illus. (Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing) Hardcover


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Due October 2010

2010. XIX, 431 p. 50 illus. (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 410) Softcover


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Due October 2010

2011. X, 240 p. 200 illus., 100 in color. Hardcover


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P. Grammelis, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas / Institute for Solid Fuels Technology & Applications (CERTH/ISFTA), Athens, Greece

Solid Biofuels for EnergyA Lower Greenhouse Gas Alternative

Fossil fuels are widely used for electricity generation and heating, creating greenhouse gas emissions and other toxic pollutants, which should be minimised according to the most recent environmental legislation. The utilisation of solid fuels with biogenic origin could contribute to the minimisation of these emissions. Solid Biofuels for Energy presents the current status of the engineering disciplines in this specific area, providing an improved background on the energy exploitation options of solid biomass. Within this framework, all thematic priorities related to the solid bioenergy potential and standardisation, commercialised and emerging energy technolo-gies, and quality of solid residues are presented.

Features7 Provides comprehensive information on all key aspects of the exploitation of solid biofuels for energy 7 Is accessible, even for amateurs 7 Gives practical information on European standards

Contents1. Supply of Solid Biofuels: Potential Feedstocks, Cost and Sustainability Issues in EU27.- 2. Euro-pean Standards for Fuel Specification and Classes of Solid Biofuels.- 3. Biomass-coal Cofiring: An Overview of Technical Issues.- 4. Experiences on Co-firing Solid Recovered Fuels in the Coal Power Sector.- 5. Biomass Combustion Characteristics and Implications for Renewable Energy.- 6. Fluidized Bed Combustion of Solid Biomass for Electricity and/or Heat Generation.- 7. Gasifica-tion Technology and its Contribution to Deal with Global Warming.- 8. The Integration of Micro-CHP and Biofuels for Decentralized CHP Applica-tions.- 9. Ash Formation, Slagging and Fouling in Biomass Co-firing in Pulverised-fuel Boilers.- 10. Utilization of Biomass Ashes.

Fields of interestRenewable Energy Sources; Power Engineering; Biochemical Engineering


D. Gross, W. Hauger, Technical University Darmstadt, Germany; J. Schröder, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany; W. Wall, Technical University of Munich, Germany; J. Bonet, Swansea University, UK

Engineering Mechanics 2Mechanics of Materials

Mechanics of Materials is the second volume of a three-volume textbook on Engineering Mechanics. It was written with the intention of presenting to engineering students the basic concepts and principles of mechanics in as simple a form as the subject allows. A second objective of this book is to guide the students in their efforts to solve problems in mechanics in a systematic manner. The simple approach to the theory of mechanics allows for the different educational backgrounds of the students. Another aim of this book is to provide engineering students as well as practising engineers with a basis to help them bridge the gaps between undergraduate studies, advanced courses on mechanics and practical engineering problems.

Features7 Bestseller in engineering mechanics education in German-speaking countries 7 This bestselling German textbook, now available in English, presents undergraduates in mechanical and civil engineering with a clear knowledge of engineering mechanics 7 Numerous topics are covered, and each chapter contains a variety of problems and solutions

Contents1 Tension and Compression.- 2 Stress.- 3 Strain, Hooke´s Law.- 4 Bending of Beams.- 5 Torsion.- 6 Energy Methods.- 7 Buckling of Bars.

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Structural Mechanics

Target groupsLower undergraduate

G. Gudehus, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany

Physical Soil MechanicsSoil is matter in its own right. Its nature can be captured by means of monotonous, cyclic and strange attractors. Thus material properties are defined by the asymptotic response of sand- and clay-like samples to imposed deformations and stresses. This serves to validate and calibrate elas-toplastic and hypoplastic relations with compara-tive plots. Extensions capture thermal and seismic activations, limitations occur due to localiza-tions and skeleton decay.Attractors in the large characterize boundary value problems from model tests via geotechnical operations up to tectonic evolutions. Validations of hypoplastic calculations are shown with many examples, possible further applications are indicated in detail. This approach is energetically justified and limited by critical points where the otherwise legitimate continuity gets lost by localization and decay. You will be fascinated by the fourth element although or just as it is so manifold.

Features7 Soils are complex in composition, state and behaviour 7 Graphical representation helps to lighten the constitutive relations 7 The concept of related evolutions of state and shape works throughout more complex boundary value prob-lems 7 It is a powerful tool which is useful for the description of soils and their properties

ContentsPrologue.- introduction.- simple psammoids.- simple peloids.- psammoids with reversals.- peloids with reversals.- pore fluid.- bridging gaps.- localization.- fabric.- boundary conditions.- one-dimensional evolutions.- plane-parallel evolu-tions without ssi.- plane-parallel evolutions with ssi.- axi-symmetric evolutions.- less symmetric evolutions.- critical phenomena.- epilogue.- refer-ences.- symbols and acronyms.

Fields of interestStructural Foundations, Hydraulic Engineering; Engineering, general; Geotechnical Engineering



Due November 2010

2010. VIII, 258 p. 96 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover


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Type of publicationUndergraduate textbook

Due September 2010

2010. Approx. 300 p. 140 illus. in color. Softcover

7 € 29,95 | £26.997 * € (D) 32,05 | € (A) 32,95 | sFr 46,50ISBN 978-3-642-12885-1

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Due August 2010

2010. 850 p. 750 illus. (Advances in Geophysical and Environmental Mechanics and Mathematics) Hardcover

7 € 199,95 | £181.507 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,95 | sFr 332,00ISBN 978-3-540-36353-8

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P. Gumbsch, Fraunhofer Institut für Werkstoffmechanik, IWM, Freiburg, Germany; R. Pippan, Erich Schmid Institute of Material Sciences, Leoben, Austria (Eds.)

Multiscale Modelling of Plasticity and Fracture by Means of Dislocation Mechanics

The latest state of simulation techniques to model plasticity and fracture in crystalline materials on the nano- and microscale is presented. Discrete dislocation mechanics and the neighbouring fields molecular dynamics and crystal plasticity are central parts. The physical phenomena, the theoretical basics, their mathematical description and the simulation techniques are introduced and important problems from the formation of dislocation structures to fatigue and fracture from the nano- to microscale as well as it’s impact on the macro behaviour are considered.

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


A. Hakansson, Kista, Sweden; R. Hartung, Franklin University, Columbus, OH, USA; N. T. Nguyen, Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland (Eds.)

Agent and Multi-agent Technology for Internet and Enterprise Systems

Research in multi-agent systems offers a promising technology for problems with networks, online trading and negotiations but also social structures and communication. This is a book on agent and multi-agent technology for internet and enterprise systems. The book is a pioneer in the combina-tion of the fields and is based on the concept of developing a platform to share ideas and presents research in technology in the field and application to real problems. The chapters range over both applications, illustrating the possible uses of agents in an enterprise domain, and design and analytic methods, needed to provide the solid foundation required for practical systems.

Features7 Latest research in the area of Agent and Multi-agent Technology for Internet and Enterprise Systems 7 State-of-the-Art Book 7 Written by leading experts in this field

ContentsPerformance models for multi-agent systems and mobile agent network.- Service Oriented Architecture and Agents: parallels and opportuni-ties.- Service Fusion in Mobile Contexts.- Envi-ronmental Impact Assessment by Multi-Agent Systems.- Multiagent Forex Trading System.- Information coordination using Meta-Agents in Information Logistics Processes.- Social Network Analysis Based Approach to Trust Modeling for Autonomous Multi-agent Systems.- Logical Analysis of Multi-Agent Systems.- Multi-agent systems and large state spaces.- Automatically creating hierarchies of agents and meta-agents using clustering.-A Role-based Cognitive Archi-tecture for Multi-Agent Teaming.

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


T. Hara, Osaka University, Japan; V. I. Zadorozhny, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA; E. Buchmann, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany (Eds.)

Wireless Sensor Network Technologies for the Information Explosion Era

This volume aims to cover both theoretical and practical aspects related to this challenge, and it explores directions for future research to enable efficient utilization of WSNs in the information-explosion era. The book is organized in three main parts that consider (1) technical issues of WSNs, (2) the integration of multiple WSNs, and (3) the develop-ment of WSNs systems and testbeds for conducting practical experiments. Each part consists of three chapters.

Features7 Contains the latest research in the area of wire-less sensor networks 7 State-of-the-art book 7 Written by leading experts

ContentsPart I: Scheduling and Data Management.- Part II: Networked Sensing Systems.- Part III: Implementation and Development Support

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


Type of publicationContributed volume

Due August 2010

2010. 402 p. 187 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 522) Hardcover

7 € 179,00 | £161.507 * € (D) 191,53 | € (A) 196,90 | sFr 278,00ISBN 978-3-7091-0282-4

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Due July 2010


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-3-642-13525-5

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Due July 2010


7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-13964-2

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P. Harpe, Holst Centre - IMEC, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; H. Hegt, A. van Roermund, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Smart AD and DA ConversionWhile technology evolution is beneficial for digital circuits, it can cause performance limitations for analog circuits. To benefit from the technology evolution for analog circuits as well, the smart concept aims at improving the analog performance by using digital intelligence. In Smart AD and DA Conversion, the smart concept is applied to AD and DA converters by using on-chip intelligence to detect analog imperfections and to correct for them. First, general trends and challenges in data converter design are studied and a generalized view on smart conversion is introduced. Then, the smart concept is applied to solve specific imper-fections in two design examples: a sub-binary variable-radix current-steering DA converter and a time-interleaved open-loop track&hold circuit. In both cases, the developed concepts are supported by theory and implemented test chips. The examples show that the smart concept can be successfully applied to improve the performance of AD and DA converters with respect to chip area, power consumption, static accuracy and/or dynamic accuracy.

Features7 Selection of relevant smart concepts to improve the performance 7 Development and analysis of the selected smart concepts, including methods for detection, processing and correction 7 Implementation and evaluation of the selected smart concepts

ContentsList of symbols and abbreviations.- 1. Introduc-tion.- 2. AD And DA Conversion.- 3. Smart Conversion.- 4. Smart DA Conversion.- 5. Design Of A Sub-Binary Variable-Radix DAC.- 6. Smart AD Conversion.- 7. Design of an Open-Loop T&H Circuit.- 8. T&H Calibration.- 9. T&H Calibration for Time-Interleaved ADCS.- 10. Conclusions. References. Index.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Solid State Physics


K. Holmberg, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland; A. Adgar, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK; A. Arnaiz, Centro Tecnológico Tekniker, Eibar, Spain; E. Jantunen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland; J. Mascolo, Centro Ricerche Fiat S.C.p.A, Orbassano, Italy; S. Mekid, King Fahd University Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, KSA (Eds.)

E-maintenanceE-maintenance is the synthesis of two major trends in today’s society: the growing importance of maintenance as a key technology and the rapid development of information and communication technology. E-maintenance gives the reader an overview of the possibilities offered by new and advanced information and communication tech-nology to achieve efficient maintenance solutions in industry, energy production and transportation, thereby supporting sustainable development in society.

Features7 Gives the reader an overview of the possibili-ties that the new and advanced information and communication technology offers to achieve efficient maintenance solutions in industry 7 Includes five industrial cases to make the subject of practical use to the reader 7 Outlines a global application solution so the reader can apply this to his/her own work

ContentsMaintenance Today and Future Trends.- Informa-tion and Communication Technologies Within E-maintenance.- A New Integrated E-maintenance Concept.- Intelligent Wireless Sensors.- MEMS Sensors.- Lubricating Oil Sensors.- Smart Tags.- Mobile Devices and Services.- Wireless Commu-nication.- Semantic Web Services for Distributed Intelligence.- Strategies for Maintenance Cost-effectiveness.- Dynamic and Cost-effective Main-tenance Decisions.- Industrial Demonstrations of E-maintenance Solutions.- E-training in Mainte-nance.- Conclusions and Future Perspective.

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design; Information Systems


Y. P. Hong, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan; W. Huang, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan; C. J. Kuo, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Cooperative Communications and NetworkingTechnologies and System Design

Cooperative and relay communications have recently become the most widely explored topics in communications, whereby users cooperate in transmitting their messages to the destination, instead of conventional networks which operate independently and compete among each other for channel resources. As the field has progressed, cooperative communications have become a design concept rather than a specific transmission technology. This concept has revolutionized the design of wireless networks, allowing increased coverage, throughput, and transmission reliability even as conventional transmission techniques gradually reach their limits. Cooperative and relay technologies have also made their way toward next generation wireless standards, such as IEEE802.16 (WiMAX) or LTE, and have been incorporated into many modern wireless applications, such as cognitive radio and secret communications.

Features7 Provides a comprehensive treatment of coop-erative communications 7 Introduces the reader to various cooperation and relay techniques 7 Provides a survey of the next generation wire-less standards

ContentsIntroduction.- Basics in Wireless Communications and Diversity Techniques. - Fundamental Limits in Cooperative Systems.- Two-User Coopera-tive Relay Channels.- Cooperation with Multiple Relays.- Cooperative Multiple Access System.- Cooperative Multi-Hop Networks.- Cooperative Medium Access Control Protocols.- Cross-Layered Networking and High-Layer Perspectives.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Coding and Information Theory; Computer Communica-tion Networks



Due August 2010

2010. IX, 190 p. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover


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Due August 2010

2010. XXII, 516 p. 241 illus. Hardcover


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Due August 2010

2010. XX, 402 p. 100 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover


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V. Issakov, Infineon Technologies, Neubiberg, Germany

Microwave Circuits for 24 GHz Automotive Radar in Silicon-based Technologies

There are continuous efforts focussed on improving road traffic safety worldwide. Numerous vehicle safety features such as driver assistance systems have been invented. Many driver assis-tance features rely on radar-based sensors, but are highly-priced. Realization of low-cost radar front-end circuits would enable their implementa-tion in less expensive economy cars, consider-ably contributing to traffic safety. Cost reduction requires high-level integration of the microwave front-end circuitry, specifically analog and digital circuit blocks co-located on a single chip. The book presents the design, implementation, and charac-terization of microwave receiver circuits in CMOS and SiGe bipolar technologies. The applicability of a standard digital 0.13 μm CMOS technology for realization of a 24 GHz narrow-band radar front-end sensor is investigated. The presented circuits are suitable for automotive, industrial and consumer applications, as e.g. lane-change assis-tant, door openers or alarms.

Features7 Describes advanced circuits and techniques around 24GHz for radar applications 7 Uniquely compares circuits in CMOS and SiGe technology 7 Systematic comparison of active and passive mixers 7 Complies handy methods and tips for de-embedding, numerical calculations etc.

ContentsIntroduction.- 2 Radar Systems.- 3 CMOS and Bipolar Technologies.-4 Modeling Techniques.- 5 Measurement Techniques.- 6 Radar Receiver Circuits.- 7 Radar Transceiver Circuits.- 8 Conclusions and Outlook.- A LFMCW Radar.- B FSCW Radar .- C Surface Charge Method.- D Measurement of Active Circuits.- Bibliography.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Automotive Engineering

Target groupsLower undergraduate

A. B. Kahng, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA; J. Lienig, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany; I. L. Markov, J. Hu, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

VLSI Physical Design: From Graph Partitioning to Timing Closure

Design and optimization of integrated circuits are essential to the creation of new semiconductor chips, and physical optimizations are becoming more prominent as a result of semiconductor scaling. Modern chip design has become so complex that it is largely performed by specialized software, which is frequently updated to address advances in semiconductor technologies and increased problem complexities. A user of such software needs a high-level under-standing of the underlying mathematical models and algorithms. On the other hand, a developer of such software must have a keen understanding of computer science aspects, including algorithmic performance bottlenecks and how various algo-rithms operate and interact. VLSI Physical Design: From Graph Partitioning to Timing Closure introduces and compares algorithms that are used during the physical design phase of integrated-circuit design, wherein a geometric chip layout is produced starting from an abstract circuit design. The emphasis is on essential and fundamental techniques, ranging from hypergraph partitioning and circuit placement to timing closure.

Features7 Comprehensive coverage of Physical Design of Integrated Circuits, PCBs and MCMs, with emphasis on practical algorithms and methodolo-gies 7 A chapter on timing closure that includes a discussion of design flows 7 Detailed illustra-tions of key concepts, numerous examples 7 Brief surveys of recent research results with up-to-date references for further reading 7 Accessible to beginniners and students 7 Problem sets for students, with solutions

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Logic Design; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation


A. Kelly, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; K. Iagnemma, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA; A. Howard, CalTech Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA (Eds.)

Field and Service RoboticsResults of the 7th International Conference

The seventh edition of Field and Service Robotics, edited by Andrew Howard, Karl Iagnemma and Alonzo Kelly, offers an eleven chapter collection of a broad range of topics spanning: design, percep-tion and control; tracking and sensing; localiza-tion and mapping; multi-robot cooperation and human-robot interaction; mining, maritime and planetary robotics. The volume’s forty-five contri-butions represent a cross-section of the current state of robotics research from one particular aspect: field and service applications. Pursuing technologies aimed at realizing robots operating in complex and dynamic environments, as well as robots working closely with humans, is the over-arching theme running throughout this collection.

Features7 Post-conference proceedings of the 7th Inter-national Conference on Field and Service Robotics held in Cambridge, USA at July 2007 7 State-of-the-Art Book 7 Written by leading experts in this field

ContentsPart 1: Mechanism Design.- Part 2: Perception and Control.- Part 3: Tracking and Servoing.- Part 4: Localization.- Part 5: Mapping.- Part 6: Underwater Localization and Mapping.- Part 7: Multi-Robot Cooperation.- Part 8: Human Robot Interaction.- Part 9: Mining Robotics.- Part 10: Maritime Robotics.- Part 11: Planetary Robotics.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Machinery and Machine Elements; Systems Theory, Control



Due August 2010

2010. XIV, 208 p. Hardcover


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Due August 2010

2010. 270 p. 150 illus. Hardcover

7 approx. € 65,37 | £59.997 approx. € (D) 69,95 | € (A) 71,91 | *sFr 110,00ISBN 978-90-481-9590-9

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Due July 2010

2010. 471 p. 201 illus. in color. (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, Volume 62) Hardcover

7 € 119,95 | £108.007 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-13407-4

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R. Khosla, La Trobe University, Melbourne VIC, Australia; T. Nishida, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; N. Bianchi-Berthouze, University College London, London, UK

Context-aware Emotion-based Multi-agent Systems

This is the first book to systematically cover the modelling of emotions and emotional states in human decision-making and to describe how human problem-solving may be integrated with intelligent technologies and intelligent agents. The result is an intelligent multi-agent architecture whose application is described in real-world appli-cations of the internet in business. The authors’ expertise covers research and real business and industry experience in computer science, manage-ment, HCI and computer vision and e-business, thus providing a well-balanced survey of an important multi-disciplinary topic.

Features7 The only book to cover HCI with an integrated coverage of context-aware, emotion-based systems and multi-agent architectures 7 Integrates human problem solving and decision support models with human emotions, intelligent tech-nologies and Intelligent agents in a systematic and coherent manner 7 Describes the application of the layered, distributed, intelligent, multi-agent architecture in real world applications in business

Fields of interestComplexity


S. Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, Kyunggi-Do, Republic of Korea; R. Suárez, Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; B. W. Choi, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Ansan, Korea (Eds.)

Frontiers of Assembly and ManufacturingSelected papers from ISAM’09’

The objective of this volume is to show how the assembly and manufacturing technologies evolve along with the advancement of enabling technolo-gies and how the emergence of a high complexity of micro/nano system products dictate the devel-opment of new technologies and tools for their assembly and manufacturing. To this end, we have chosen 19 papers, top-rated yet relevant, out of the 140 papers accepted to present at the 7th IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Manu-facturing. The 19 papers chosen are further revised into the final manuscripts for book chapters that are organized into three parts: Part I: Fixture, Grasping and Manipulation in Assembly and Manufacturing, Part II: Micro/Macro Assembly and Disassembly, and Part III: Manufacturing System Scheduling and Control. Part I, II and III are reviewed and organized by the co-editors of this volume, Prof. Raul Suarez, Prof. Sukhan Lee and Dr. Byungwook Choi, respectively.

Features7 State of the art of assembly and manufacturing incl. the hot fields of Micro Assembly, printed electronics manufacturing, and human robot cooperative assembly 7 Presents the edited outcome of the IEEE International Symposium on Assembly and Manufacturing ISAM 2009 held in Seoul, Korea in November 2009 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)


A. Lenk, University of Technology, Dresden, Germany; R. G. Ballas, R. Werthschützky, University of Technology, Darmstadt, Germany; G. Pfeifer, University of Technology, Dresden, Germany

Electromechanical Systems in Microtechnology and MechatronicsElectrical, Mechanical and Acoustic Networks, their Interactions and Applications

Electromechanical systems consisting of electrical, mechanical and acoustic subsystems are of special importance in various technical fields, e.g. precision device engineering, sensor and actuator technology, electroacoustics and medical engineering. Based on a circuit-oriented representation, providing readers with a descrip-tive engineering design method for these systems is the goal of this textbook. It offers an easy and fast introduction to mechanical, acoustic, fluid, thermal and hydraulic problems through the application of circuit-oriented basic knowledge. The network description methodology, presented in detail, is extended to finite network elements and combined with the finite element method (FEM): the combination of the advantages of both description methods results in novel approaches, especially in the higher frequency range. The book offers numerous current examples of both the design of sensors and actuators and that of direct coupled sensor-actuator systems. The appendix provides more extensive fundamentals for signal description, as well as a compilation of important material characteristics.

Features7 Text book for students of graduate and post-graduate level in the fields of microtechnology and precision engineering, technical acoustics, mechatronics, automation engineering 7 Reference book for engineers working in different fields of industries, e.g. measurement and sensor technology, automation engineering, preci-sion engineering, medical engineering, communi-cation engineering 7 Combination with FEM

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Mechanical Engineering; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control



Due November 2010

2011. Approx. 400 p. 75 illus. (Decision Engineering) Hardcover


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Due August 2010


7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-14115-7

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Due October 2010

2010. Approx. 450 p. (Microtechnology and MEMS) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-3-642-10805-1

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B. Liu, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (Ed.)

Uncertainty TheoryA Branch of Mathematics for Modeling Human Uncertainty

Uncertainty theory is a branch of mathematics based on normality, monotonicity, self-duality, countable subadditivity, and product measure axioms. Uncertainty is any concept that satisfies the axioms of uncertainty theory. Thus uncer-tainty is neither randomness nor fuzziness. It is also known from some surveys that a lot of phenomena do behave like uncertainty. How do we model uncertainty? How do we use uncertainty theory? In order to answer these questions, this book provides a self-contained, comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of uncertainty theory, including uncertain programming, uncertain risk analysis, uncertain reliability analysis, uncertain process, uncertain calculus, uncertain differen-tial equation, uncertain logic, uncertain entail-ment, and uncertain inference. Mathematicians, researchers, engineers, designers, and students in the field of mathematics, information science, operations research, system science, industrial engineering, computer science, artificial intel-ligence, finance, control, and management science will find this work a stimulating and useful refer-ence.

Features7 Recent research in Agents and multi-agent systems in distributed systems 7 Presents new applications of multi-agent systems to digital economy and e-commerce 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

ContentsUncertainty Theory.- Uncertain Programming.- Uncertain Risk Analysis.- Uncertain Reliability Analysis.- Uncertain Process .- Uncertain Calculus.- Uncertain Differential Equation.- Uncertain Logic.- Uncertain Entailment.- Uncer-tain Set Theory.- Uncertain Inference.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); e-Commerce/e-business


S. Liu, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China; J. Y. Forrest, Slippery Rock University, PA, USA (Eds.)

Advances in Grey Systems Research

This book contains contributions by some of the leading researchers in the area of grey systems theory and applications. All the papers included in this volume are selected from the contributions physically presented at the 2009 IEEE Interna-tional Conference on Grey Systems and Intel-ligent Services, November 11 – 12, 2009, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China. This event was jointly sponsored by IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society, Natural Science Foundation of China, and Grey Systems Society of China. Additionally, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics also invested heavily in this event with its direct and indirect financial and adminis-trative supports.

Features7 Recent research on Grey Systems; contain the edited outcome of the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Grey Systems and intelligent Services (IEEE GSIS 2009), November 10 – 12, 2009, Nanjing, PR China 7 Systematically presents the fundamental theory, methods, and techniques of practical application of grey systems theory 7 Presents methods and models with prac-tical applicability 7 Written by leading experts in the field

ContentsPart 1: buffer operator and theoretical basis of grey systems theory.- Part 2: grey incidence analysis and application.- Part 3: grey cluster evaluation models.- Part 4: grey forecast model.- Part 5: grey decision-making.- Part 6: grey cybernetics and intelligent services.

Fields of interestComplexity; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity


W. A. Lodwick, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, USA; J. Kacprzyk, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (Eds.)

Fuzzy OptimizationRecent Advances and Applications

Optimization is an extremely important area in science and technology which provides powerful and useful tools and techniques for the formula-tion and solution of a multitude of problems in which we wish, or need, to to find a best possible option or solution. The volume is divided into a coupe of parts which present various aspects of fuzzy optimization, some related more general issues, and applications.

Features7 Overview over the latest research and applica-tions in fuzzy optimization 7 Written by leading experts 7 State-of-the-art book

ContentsPart I: Introductory Sections.- Part II. Basic Issues.- Part III. Various Types of Fuzzy Optimi-zation and Fuzzy Mathematical Programming Models.- Part IV. Fuzzy Network and Combinato-rial Optimization.- Part V. Applications.




Due August 2010


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Due July 2010

2010. 853 p. (Understanding Complex Systems, Preliminary) Hardcover

7 € 159,95 | £144.007 * € (D) 171,15 | € (A) 175,94 | sFr 248,50ISBN 978-3-642-13937-6

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Due October 2010

2010. 533 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 254) Hardcover

7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 264,00ISBN 978-3-642-13934-5

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S. Louwsma, E. v. Tuijl, Axiom IC, Enschede, The Netherlands; B. Nauta, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands

Time-interleaved Analog- to-Digital Converters

Time-interleaved Analog-to-Digital Converters describes the research performed on time-inter-leaved Analog-to-Digital Converters. A detailed theoretical analysis is made of the time-interleaved Track & Hold, since it must be capable of handling signals in the GHz range, while consuming little power. Timing calibration is not attractive, and therefore design techniques are presented which do not require timing calibration. The design of power efficient subADCs is addressed with a theoretical analysis of a successive approxima-tion converter and a pipeline converter. It turns out that the first can be about 10 time less power consuming and this conclusion is supported by literature. Time-interleaved Analog-to-Digital Converters describes the design of a high performance time-interleaved ADC, with much attention for practical design aspects, aiming at both industry and research. Measurements show best-in-class performance with a sample-rate of 1.8 GS/s, 7.9 ENOBs and a power efficiency of 1 pJ/conversion-step.

Features7 Comprehensive theoretical analysis of the building blocks of a time-interleaved ADC 7 Easy readable with a lot of practical design techniques aiming at both industry and research 7 Focus on low-power design techniques including successive approximation ADCs 7 Presentation of a state-of-the-art high-speed low-power 1.8 GS/s ADC

Contents1. Introduction. – 2. Time-interleaved Track and Holds.- 3. Sub-ADC architectures for time-inter-leaved ADCs. – 4. Implementation of a high-speed time-interleaved ADC. – 5. Summary and conclusions.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems


Q. Luo, Wuhan Institute of Technology, China (Ed.)

Advances in Wireless Networks and Information Systems

This volume contains revised and extended research articles written by prominent researchers participating in WNIS 2009 conference. Topics covered include Wireless Information Networks, Wireless Networking Technologies, Mobile Soft-ware and Services, intelligent computing, network management, power engineering, control engi-neering, Signal and Image Processing, Machine Learning, Control Systems and Applications, The book will offer the states of arts of tremendous advances in Wireless Networks and Information Systems and also serve as an excellent refer-ence work for researchers and graduate students working on Wireless Networks and Information Systems.

Features7 Presents recent advances in wireless networks and information systems 7 Edited outcome of the 2009 International Conference on Wireless Networks and Information Systems (WNIS 2009) incl. selected papers

From the contentsWeb Services Discovery in Metric Space through Similarity Search.- An Effective Measure of Semantic Similarity.- Improved Run-Length Coding for Gray Level Images Using Gouraud Shading Method .- Factors Affecting Consumer Intentions to Acceptance Banking Services in China.- Comparative Study of Workload Control Methods for Autonomic Database System.- Consensus of Mobile Agent Systems Based on Wireless Information Networks and Pinning Control.- Dynamic Evolution in System Modeling of Knowledge-Intensive Business Services’ Organizational Inertia.- Research on Java Imaging Technology and Its Programming Framework.- The Performance of SFN in Multi-Media System.

Fields of interestMicrowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Communications Engineering, Networks; Infor-mation Systems and Communication Service


Z. Ma, L. Yan, Northeastern University, Liaoning, China (Eds.)

Soft Computing in XML Data ManagementIntelligent Systems from Decision Making to Data Mining, Web Intelligence and Computer Vision

This book covers in a great depth the fast growing topic of techniques, tools and applications of soft computing in XML data management. It is shown how XML data management (like model, query, integration) can be covered with a soft computing focus. This book aims to provide a single account of current studies in soft computing approaches to XML data management. The objective of the book is to provide the state of the art information to researchers, practitioners, and graduate students of the Web intelligence, and at the same time serving the information technology professional faced with non-traditional applications that make the applica-tion of conventional approaches difficult or impossible.

Features7 Presents recent technologies and applications of soft computing technologies in XML data manage-ment 7 Introduces new concepts

From the contentsPart I: Uncertainty in XML.- An XML Schema for Managing Fuzzy Documents.- Formal Translation from Fuzzy XML to Fuzzy Nested Relational Data-base Schema.- Human Centric Data Representa-tion: From Fuzzy Relational Databases into Fuzzy XML.- Data Integration Using Uncertain XML.- Part II: Flexibility in XML Data Management.- Exploiting Vague Queries to Collect Data from Heterogeneous XML Sources.- Fuzzy XQuery.- Attractive Interface for XML: Convincing Naive Users to Go Online.- An Overview of XML Duplicate Detection Algorithms.- Part III: Devel-opments and Applications.- Fuzzy-EPC Markup Language: XML Based Interchange Formats for Fuzzy Process Models.




Due October 2010

2011. 180 p. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover

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Due August 2010

2010. 325 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 255) Hardcover

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T. Marwala, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Finite Element Model Updat-ing Using Computational Intelligence TechniquesApplications to Structural Dynamics

FEM updating allows FEMs to be tuned better to reflect measured data. It can be conducted using two different statistical frameworks: the maximum likelihood approach and Bayesian approaches. This book applies both strategies to the field of structural mechanics, using vibration data. Computational intelligence techniques including: multi-layer perceptron neural networks; particle swarm and GA-based optimization methods; simulated annealing; response surface methods; and expectation maximization algorithms, are proposed to facilitate the updating process. Based on these methods, the most appropriate updated FEM is selected, a problem that traditional FEM updating has not addressed. This is found to incor-porate engineering judgment into finite elements through the formulations of prior distributions. Case studies, demonstrating the principles test the viability of the approaches, and. by critically analysing the state of the art in FEM updating, this book identifies new research directions.

Features7 Shows the reader advanced methods for tuning finite element simulations to measured data 7 Dual use of expectation maximization and response surface methods compensates for computational complexity 7 Robust optimisation techniques reconcile local with global models

From the contentsIntroduction to Finite Element Model Updating.- Finite Element Model Updating Using Neural Networks.- Maximum Likelihood Approach to Finite Element Model Updating.- Finite Element Model Updating Using Evolutionary Optimiza-tion Techniques: Genetic Algorithms and Particle Swarm Optimization.- Finite Element Model Updating Using Simulated Annealing.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Structural Mechanics; Computational Science and Engineering


A. Mersmann, München, Germany; M. Kind, Universtität Karlsruhe, Germany; J. Stichlmair, Universität München, Germany

Thermal Separation TechnologyFundamentals and Methods

The English edition of the well known reference book on Thermal Separation Technology is very useful for product development and industrial research as well as scientific research. Above all it is a reference for deeper understanding of the procedural context in process engineering. The basic methods and techniques are described, based on the thermodynamics of heat and mass transfer and fluid dynamics in general. Thus, the practi-tioners find useful information on the selection, the design and operation of equipment. Important basics of thermal process engineering as described in detail include distillation, rectification, absorp-tion, and crystallization. The authors show how basic approaches for fluid dynamics and kinetic processes can be applied in industrial processes.

Features7 Basic methods and their application for indus-trial process engineering 7 Selected important aspects of reaction engineering, formation of nano-scale particles by precipitation, and of chromatography are covered 7 Contributions of thermal separation processes to the global chal-lenge of CO2-emissions are treated

From the contentsPhase equilibria .- Basics of single and multi-phase flow.- Accounting, heat and mass transfer.- Distil-lation, rectification, absorption.- Extraction.- Evaporation, condensation.-Crystallization.

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engi-neering; Engineering Fluid Dynamics


F. Milano, University of Castilla, Spain

Power System Modelling and Scripting

Power system modelling and scripting is a quite general and ambitious title. Of course, to embrace all existing aspects of power system modelling would lead to an encyclopedia and would be likely an impossible task. Thus, the book focuses on a subset of power system models based on the following assumptions: (i) devices are modelled as a set of nonlinear differential algebraic equations, (ii) all alternate-current devices are operating in three-phase balanced fundamental frequency, and (iii) the time frame of the dynamics of interest ranges from tenths to tens of seconds. These assumptions basically restrict the analysis to tran-sient stability phenomena and generator controls. The modelling step is not self-sufficient. Mathe-matical models have to be translated into computer programming code in order to be analyzed, under-stood and “experienced”. It is an object of the book to provide a general framework for a power system analysis software tool and hints for filling up this framework with versatile programming code.

Features7 A systematic methodology for computer modelling of electric power systems 7 State-of-the-art algorithms for power system analysis 7 Hybrid between a monograph about electrical power system modelling and a practical guide 7 for power system scripting 7 Support of theo-retical concepts with a complete and well-assessed software package 7 The software package (avail-able via authors webpage) is open source so that the reader can freely and fully hack the code

ContentsI Introduction.- II Power System Analysis.- III Device Models.- IV Spare Material and Concluding Remarks.- V Appendices.

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Power Engineering; Simulation and Modeling



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2010. XVI, 247 p. 18 illus., 2 in color. Hardcover

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Type of publicationProfessional book

Due November 2010

2010. 650 p. 430 illus. (VDI-Buch / Chemische Technik / Verfahrenstechnik) Hardcover


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2010. 570 p. (Power Systems) Hardcover


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C. A. Monje, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain; Y. Chen, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA; B. M. Vinagre, Universidad de Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain; D. Xue, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China; V. Feliu, Universidad Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Fractional-order Systems and ControlsFundamentals and Applications

Fractional-order Systems and Controls details the use of fractional calculus in the description and modeling of systems, and in a range of control design and practical applications. It is largely self-contained, covering the fundamentals of frac-tional calculus together with some analytical and numerical techniques and providing MATLAB® codes for the simulation of fractional-order control (FOC) systems. Many different FOC schemes are presented for control and dynamic systems problems. Practical material relating to a wide variety of applications is also provided. All the control schemes and applica-tions are presented in the monograph with either system simulation results or real experimental results, or both. Fractional-order Systems and Controls provides readers with a basic under-standing of FOC concepts and methods, so they can extend their use of FOC in other industrial system applications, thereby expanding their range of disciplines by exploiting this versatile new set of control techniques.

Features7 Gives readers powerful tools for dealing with control in systems with overshoot and resonance, as well as time-diffuse applications 7 Shows readers the uses of fractional-order control in real control systems related to a variety of real-world problems from fields like mechatronics, civil engi-neering and biological systems

From the contentsPart I: Fundamentals of Fractional-order Control.- Introduction.- Fundamental Definitions of Frac-tional Calculus.- Fractional-order Control.- Part II: Fractional-order Controllers: PID and Other Fractional-order Control Strategies.- Fractional-order Proportional Integral Controller Tuning for First-order-plus Delay Time Plants..


S. Montani, Universita' del Piemonte Orientale, Alessandria, Italy; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Successful Case-based Reasoning Applications

Case-based reasoning (CBR) is an Artificial Intel-ligence (AI) technique to support the capability of reasoning and learning in advanced deci-sion support systems. CBR exploits the specific knowledge collected on previously encountered and solved situations, which are known as cases. In this book, we have collected a selection of papers on very recent CBR applications. These, after an in-depth analysis of their specific application domain needs, propose proper methodological solutions and give encouraging evaluation results, which have in some cases led to the commercial-ization step. The collected contributions demon-strate the capability of CBR to solve or handle issues which would be too difficult to manage with other classical AI methods and techniques, such as rules or models. The heterogeneity of the involved application domains indicates the flexibility of CBR, and its applicability in all those fields where experiential knowledge is (readily) available.

Features7 Latest research using Based-Based Reasoning paradigms in healthcare 7 Surveys the use of advanced Cased-Based Reasoning Paradigms 7 State-of-the-art book

From the contentsInnovations in Case-based Reasoning Applica-tions.- Case-Based Reasoning for Medical and Industrial Decision Support Systems.- Develop-ment of Industrial Knowledge Management Applications with Case-Based Reasoning.- Case based Reasoning for Supporting Strategy Deci-sion Making in Small and Medium Enterprises.- Heterogeneity in Ontological CBR Systems.- The Adaptation Problem in Medical Case-Based Reasoning Systems.- Prototype-based Classifica-tion in Unbalanced Biomedical Problems.

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


S. C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand; H. Leung, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada (Eds.)

Advances in Wireless Sensors and Sensor Networks

In recent times wireless sensors and sensor networks have become a great interest to research, scientific and technological community. Though the sensor networks have been in place for more than a few decades now, the wireless domain has opened up a whole new application spaces of sensors. Wireless sensors and sensor networks are different from traditional wireless networks as well computer networks and therefore pose more challenges to solve such as limited energy, restricted life time, etc. This book intends to illustrate and to collect recent advances in wireless sensors and sensor networks, not as an encyclo-pedia but as clever support for scientists, students and researchers in order to stimulate exchange and discussions for further developments.

Features 7 Presents recent advances in Wireless Sensors and Sensor Networks 7 Overviews the state of the art of wireless sensor networks 7 Written by experts in the field

From the contents1. Security for Wireless Sensor Networks –Configu-ration Aid.- 2. Low Power Wireless Buoy Platform for Environmental Monitoring.- 3. A Detail Performance Evaluation of the Novel Mechanisms Ensuring Maximum Connectivity and Data Trans-mission Between Nodes, Based on the Heuristics under 5-Color Clustered Response Approach.- 4. Inventory Management in The Packaged Gas Industry Using Wireless Sensor Networks.- 5. An EM-IMM Method For Simultaneous Regis-tration And Fusion of Multiple Radars and ESM Sensors.- 6. Locatable, Sensor-Enabled Multis-tandard RFID Tags.- 7. Optimal Sensor Network Configuration based on Control Theory.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Biomed-ical Engineering; Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks



Due July 2010

2010. XXII, 418 p. 100 illus. With online files/update. (Advances in Industrial Control) Hardcover

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Due August 2010

2010. 330 p. 130 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 64) Hardcover

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A. Myers, Myers Consulting, La Habra Heights, CA, USA

Complex System ReliabilityMulti-Channel Systems with Imperfect Fault Coverage

Complex System Reliability presents a state-of-the-art treatment of complex multi-channel system reliability assessment and provides the requisite tools, techniques and algorithms required for designing, evaluating and optimizing ultra-reliable redundant systems.

Features7 Considers the treatment of redundant systems subject to imperfect fault coverage 7 Provides the most recent techniques for assessing the reliability of redundant systems 7 Includes numerous fully worked examples

ContentsBasic Elements of System Reliability.- Complex System Reliability.- Imperfect Fault Coverage.- Complex System Modeling Using BSV.- CPM Using BSV.- Binary Decision Diagrams.- FCASE Introduction.- Digital Fly-by-Wire System.- Limits on Achievable Reliability.- Architectural Consid-erations.

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Complexity; Aerospace Technology and Astro-nautics


C. Ocampo-Martinez, Parc Tecnològic de Barcelona, Spain

Model Predictive Control of Wastewater Systems

This book shows how sewage systems can be modelled and controlled within the framework of model predictive control (MPC). Several MPC-based strategies are proposed, accounting for the inherently complex dynamics and the multi-objective nature of the control required. The effect of system disturbance, represented by data from real rain episodes, on the performance of the control loop, is also accommodated. Complemen-tary to these considerations is the incorporation of the closed-loop system within a fault-tolerant architecture and the study of faults in system actuators. Actuator faults are represented using hybrid modelling techniques, avoiding the loss of convexity of the related optimisation problem when the linear case is considered. The methods and control designs described in this book can easily be extrapolated to other complex systems of similar nature. A MATLAB® toolbox (available for download) will assist readers in implementing the MPC methods described within a sewer network.

Features7 Introduces readers to the implementation of a powerful and increasingly popular control method in a group of applications of vital importance

From the contentsIntroduction.- Part I: Background and Case-study Modelling.- Background.- Principles of Math-ematical Modelling on Sewer Networks.- Part II: Model Predictive Control on Sewer Networks.- Model Predictive Control Problem Formulation.- MPC Problem Formulation Based on Models with Hybrid Dynamics.- Suboptimal Model Predictive Control for Hybrid Systems.- Part III: Fault Toler-ance Capabilities of Model Predictive Control.- Model Predictive Control and Fault Tolerance.- Actuator Fault Tolerance Evaluation.

Fields of interestControl; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollu-tion Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution


V. Ostasevicius, R. Dauksevicius, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

Microsystems DynamicsIn recent years microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have emerged as a new technology with enormous application potential. MEMS manufac-turing techniques are essentially the same as those used in the semiconductor industry, therefore they can be produced in large quantities at low cost. The added benefits of lightweight, miniature size and low energy consumption make MEMS commer-cialization very attractive. Modeling and simula-tion is an indispensable tool in the process of studying these new dynamic phenomena, develop-ment of new microdevices and improvement of the existing designs. MEMS technology is inherently multidisciplinary since operation of microdevices involves interaction of several energy domains of different physical nature, for example, mechanical, fluidic and electric forces. Dynamic behavior of contact-type electrostatic microactuators, such as a microswitches, is determined by nonlinear fluidic-structural, electrostatic-structural and vibro-impact interactions. The latter is particu-larly important: Therefore it is crucial to develop accurate computational models for numerical analysis of the aforementioned interactions in order to better understand coupled-field effects, study important system dynamic characteristics and thereby formulate guidelines for the develop-ment of more reliable microdevices with enhanced performance, reliability and functionality.

Features7 State-of-the-art science 7 Applicable to modern technology 7 Fast developing field

From the contentsForeword.- Preface.- Introduction to Microsys-tems.- Fabrication Technologies of Microsys-tems.- Overview.- Nickel Surface Micromachining Technology for Fabrication of Microswitches.- UV Lithography for Fabrication of Micromotors.- Common MEMS Actuators.- Parallel Plate Capaci-tors.- Comb Drives.- Electrostatic Micromotors.- Electrostatic Microswitches.

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Engi-neering Design; Structural Mechanics



Due November 2010

2010. XIV, 238 p. 87 illus. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover


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Due October 2010

2010. XXVI, 214 p. 56 illus., 8 in color. With online files/update. (Advances in Industrial Control) Hardcover


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Due August 2010

2010. 200 p. (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Volume 44) Hardcover


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E. Ostertag, University of Strasbourg, France

Mono- and Multivariable Control and EstimationLinear, Quadratic and LMI Methods

This book presents the various design methods of a state-feedback control law, and of an observer for the case the system state is not fully measurable. The considered systems are as well continuous-time as discrete-time, monovari-able or multivariable, the last ones being of main consideration.

Features7 A large number of exercises, all given with their detailed solutions 7 With Matlab programs for download 7 Revised translation and actualiza-tion of the succesfsul French textbook

Contents1 State Space Control Design.- 2 Observer Theory.- 3 Optimal Control.- 4 Noisy Systems – Optimal Linear Filtering.- 5 Optimal Stochastic Control.- 6 Linear Matrix Inequalities.- Appendix A: State Space Representation of Systems.- Appendix B: Complements of Matrix Calculous.- Appendix C: Review of Probability Theory.- Appendix D: Simu-lation Diagrams.- Bibliography.- Index.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Appl.Math-ematics/Computational Methods of Engineering

Target groupsUpper undergraduate

B. K. Panigrahi, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India; A. Abraham, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India; S. Das, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway (Eds.)

Computational Intelligence in Power Engineering

Computational Intelligence (CI) is one of the most important powerful tools for research in the diverse fields of engineering sciences ranging from traditional fields of civil, mechanical engineering to vast sections of electrical, electronics and computer engineering and above all the biological and pharmaceutical sciences. The existing field has its origin in the functioning of the human brain in processing information, recognizing pattern, learning from observations and experiments, storing and retrieving information from memory, etc. In particular, the power industry being on the verge of epoch changing due to deregulation, the power engineers require Computational intel-ligence tools for proper planning, operation and control of the power system. Most of the CI tools are suitably formulated as some sort of optimiza-tion or decision making problems. These CI tech-niques provide the power utilities with innovative solutions for efficient analysis, optimal operation and control and intelligent decision making.

Features7 Reports recent research results Computational Intelligence in Power Engineering 7 Written by experts in the field 7 Introduces new concepts

From the contentsRobust Design of Power System Stabilizers for Multimachine Power Systems Using Differen-tial Evolution.- An AIS-ACO Hybrid Approach For Multi-Objective Distribution System Reconfiguration.-Intelligent Techniques for Trans-mission Line fault Classification.- Fuzzy Reliability Evaluations in Electric Power Systems.- Load Forecasting and Neural Networks: A Prediction Interval-Based Perspective.

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks


M. J. Pelgrom, NXP, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Analog-to-Digital ConversionThe design of an analog-to-digital converter or digital-to-analog converter is one of the most fasci-nating tasks in micro-electronics. In a converter the analog world with all its intricacies meets the realm of the formal digital abstraction. Both disci-plines must be understood for an optimum conver-sion solution. In a converter also system challenges meet technology opportunities. Modern systems rely on analog-to-digital converters as an essential part of the complex chain to access the physical world. And processors need the ultimate perfor-mance of digital-to-analog converters to present the results of their complex algorithms. The same progress in CMOS technology that enables these VLSI digital systems creates new challenges for analog-to-digital converters: lower signal swings, less power and variability issues. Last but not least, the analog-to-digital converter must follow the cost reduction trend. These changing boundary conditions require micro-electronics engineers to consider their design choices for every new design.

Features7 State-of-the-art text book, covering the most relevant developments in Analog-to-digital conversion 7 Extensive treatise of all aspects concerning accuracy, including the statistical aspects A 100-pages summary of the relevant fields of knowledge for the micro-electroncis engineer 7 Many practical tips, from designing a PCB to lay-out aspects

ContentsPreface. Reference tables and figures. List of symbols.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Components and defnitions.- 3 Sampling.- 4 Sample and hold.- 5 Quantization.- 6 Reference circuits.- 7 Digital-to-analog conversion.- 8 Analog-to-digital conver-sion.- 9 Sigma-delta modulation.- 10 Characteriza-tion and specifcation.- 11 Technology.- 12 System aspects of conversion.- Bibliography. Index.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Solid State Physics; Spectroscopy and Microscopy



Due December 2010

2011. 360 p. 100 illus. With online files/update. (Math-ematical Engineering, Volume 2) Softcover

7 € 69,95 | £62.997 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 109,00ISBN 978-3-642-13733-4

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Due August 2010


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X. Peng, Tsinghua University Press, Beijing, China

Micro Transport Phenomena During Boiling

“Micro Transport Phenomena During Boiling” reviews the new achievements and contribu-tions in recent investigations at microscale. The content mainly includes (i) fundamentals for conducting investigations of micro boiling, (ii) microscale boiling and transport phenomena, (iii) boiling characteristics at microscale, (iv) some important applications of micro boiling transport phenomena. This book is intended for researchers and engineers in the field of micro energy systems, electronic cooling, and thermal management in various compact devices/systems at high heat removal and/or heat dissipation. Dr. Xiaofeng Peng, who had passed away on Sep. 10, 2009, was a professor at the Department of Thermal Engineering, Tsinghua University, China.

Features7 Studies micro & nano-scale boiling or heat-transfer phenomena 7 Presents some original research results 7 Discusses topics at the frontier of thermal and fluid sciences that have great applicability

ContentsIntroduction.- Thermal Physical Fundamen-tals.- Nucleation Theory.- Jet Flows.- Bubble Dynamics.- Boiling in Microchannel.- Boiling in Droplets.- Boiling in Micro-Structures and Porous Media.- Explosion Boiling.- Some Special Topics.

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


G. Phillips-Wren, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD, USA; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; K. Nakamatsu, University of Hyogo, Japan; R. J. Howlett, KES International, Shoreham-by-Sea, UK (Eds.)

Advances in Intelligent Decision TechnologiesResearch of the Second KES International Symposium IDT 2010

Intelligent Decision Technologies (IDT) seeks an interchange of research on intelligent systems and intelligent technologies which enhance or improve decision making in industry, government and academia. The focus is interdisciplinary in nature, and includes research on all aspects of intelligent decision technologies, from fundamental develop-ment to the applied system. This volume represents leading research from the Second KES Interna-tional Symposium on Intelligent Decision Tech-nologies (KES IDT’10), hosted and organized by the Sellinger School of Business and Management, Loyola University Maryland, USA, in conjunc-tion with KES International. The symposium was concerned with theory, design development, implementation, testing and evaluation of intel-ligent decision systems.

Features7 Recent research in intelligent decision tech-nologies 7 Edited outcome of the IDT 2010 conference held in Baltimore, US, in July 2010 7 Written by experts in the field

From the contentsPart 1 Keynote Papers.- Part 2 Decision Making Theory.- Part 3 Advances in Intelligent Decision Systems.- Part 4 Intelligent Decision Technologies in Accounting and Finance .- Part 5 Optimization-based Intelligent Techniques in Image Processing.- Part 6 E-commerce and Logistics Management.- Part 7 Intelligent Spatial Decision Analysis.- Part 8 Using Intelligent Systems for Decision Support in Health Systems.- Part 9 Ontology-based KMS and DMSS for Service Systems.

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


J. Pokluda, P. Šandera, Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

Micromechanisms of Fracture and FatigueIn a Multi-scale Context

Micromechanisms of Fracture and Fatigue forms the culmination of 20 years of research in the field of fatigue and fracture. It discusses a range of topics and comments on the state of the art for each. The first part is devoted to models of deforma-tion and fracture of perfect crystals. Using various atomistic methods, the theoretical strength of solids under simple and complex loading is calcu-lated for a wide range of elements and compounds, and compared with experimental data. The connection between the onset of local plasticity in nanoindentation tests and the ideal shear strength is analysed using a multi-scale approach. More-over, the nature of intrinsic brittleness or ductility of perfect crystal lattices is demonstrated by the coupling of atomistic and mesoscopic approaches, and compared with brittle/ductile behaviour of engineering materials.

Features7 Provides a detailed insight into the basic micro-mechanisms of the fracture behaviour of materials 7 Includes applications in the engineering industry 7 Develops new approaches to help readers understand integrated micro- and macro-aspects of materials fracture

Contents1. Deformation and Fracture of Perfect Crys-tals.- 2. Brittle and Ductile Fracture.- 3. Fatigue Fracture.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate-rials; Structural Mechanics; Mechanical Engi-neering



Due October 2010

Distribution rights in China: Tsinghua University Press

Jointly published with Tsinghua University Press

2010. Approx. 400 p. Hardcover

7 € 199,95 | £180.007 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 310,50ISBN 978-3-642-13453-1

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Due August 2010

2010. 730 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technolo-gies, Volume 4) Hardcover

7 € 199,95 | £180.007 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 310,50ISBN 978-3-642-14615-2

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Due August 2010

2010. XIV, 295 p. 137 illus. (Engineering Materials and Processes) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £69.997 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-1-84996-265-0

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A. Qing, National University of Singapore, Singapore; C. K. Lee, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Differential Evolution in Electromagnetics

Differential evolution has proven itself a very simple while very powerful stochastic global optimizer. It has been applied to solve problems in many scientific and engineering fields. This book focuses on applications of differential evolution in electromagnetics to showcase its achievement and capability in solving synthesis and design problems in electromagnetics.

Features7 State-of-the-art review on differential evolution 7 Systematic coverage of applications of differen-tial evolution in electromagnetics providing real-world insights 7 Written by experts in this field

ContentsPart 1 A Literature Survey on Differential Evolu-tion.- Part 2 Basics of Differential Evolution.- Part 3 A Retrospective of Differential Evolution in Electromagnetics.- Part 4 Application of Differ-ential Evolution to a Two-dimensional Inverse Scattering Problem.- Part 5 The Use of Differential Evolution for the Solution of Electromagnetic Inverse Scattering Problems.- Part 6 Modeling of Electrically Large Equipment with Distributed Dipoles Using Metaheuristic Methods.- Part 7 Application of Differential Evolution to a Multi-objective Real-world Frequency Assignment Problem.- Part 8.- Chapter 8. RNN Based MIMO Channel Prediction.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)


D. Ribas, P. Ridao, Parc Científic i Tecnològic de la Universitat de Girona, Spain; J. Neira, Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain

Underwater SLAM for Structured Environments Using an Imaging Sonar

This book is a revised version of the doctoral dissertation presented by D. Ribas in the Depart-ment of Computer Engineering at the University of Girona. The main purpose of this work is to present different techniques developed with the objective of providing a solution to the navigation problem for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) operating in structured environments, with special attention to localization techniques but, particularly, to the application of SLAM (Simultaneous Localization And Mapping) tech-niques as a self-contained system which requires neither previous knowledge of the scenario nor the use of absolute positioning systems like GPS, LBL or USBL.

Features7 Provides solutions to the navigation problem for Autonomous 7 Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) operating in structured environments 7 Presents recent research in autonomous Underwater Research 7 Presents techniques for feature extraction capable of dealing with a mechanically scanned imaging sonar

ContentsPart 1 Introduction.- Part 2 State of the Art.- Part 3 Design and development of the Ictineu AUV.- Part 4 Understanding Mechanically Scanned Imaging Sonars.- Part 5 Localization with an a priori Map.- Part 6 Simultaneous Localization and Mapping.- Part 7 Conclusion.- Part A The Kalman filter.- part B Correlations in DVL measurements.- part C Transformations in 2D.

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


B. Rieger, Trier University, Germany; M. Amouzegar, California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA; S. Ao, International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong, China (Eds.)

Machine Learning and Systems Engineering

A large international conference on Advances in Machine Learning and Systems Engineering was held in UC Berkeley, California, USA, October 20-22, 2009, under the auspices of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science (WCECS 2009). Machine Learning and Systems Engineering contains forty-six revised and extended research articles written by prominent researchers participating in the conference. Topics covered include Expert system, Intelligent decision making, Knowledge-based systems, Knowledge extraction, Data analysis tools, Computational biology, Optimization algorithms, Experiment designs, Complex system identification, Compu-tational modeling, and industrial applications. Machine Learning and Systems Engineering offers the state of the art of tremendous advances in machine learning and systems engineering and also serves as an excellent reference text for researchers and graduate students, working on machine learning and systems engineering.

Features7 Offers the state of the art of tremendous advances in machine learning and systems engi-neering 7 Serves as an excellent reference text for researchers and graduate students, working on machine learning and systems engineering 7 Contains forty-six revised and extended research articles written by prominent researchers

From the contents1. Multimodal Human Spacecraft Interaction In Remote Environments.- 2. A Framework For Collaborative Aspects Of Intelligent Service Robot.- 3. Piecewise Bezier Curves Path Plan-ning With Continuous Curvature Constraint For Autonomous Driving.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Systems and Data Security



Due July 2010

2010. 195 p. 62 illus. in color. (Adaptation, Learning, and Optimization, Volume 4) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-12868-4

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Due August 2010


7 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 124,50ISBN 978-3-642-14039-6

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Due August 2010


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-90-481-9418-6

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F. Rovira Más, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain; Q. Zhang, Washington State University, Prosser, DC, USA; A. C. Hansen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA

Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems for Off-road Vehicles

Rapid developments in electronics over the past two decades have induced a move from purely mechanical vehicles to mechatronics design. Recent advances in computing, sensors, and information technology are pushing mobile equipment design to incorporate higher levels of automation under the novel concept of intelligent vehicles. Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems for Off-road Vehicles introduces this concept, and provides an overview of recent applications and future approaches within this field. Several case studies present real examples of vehicles designed to navigate in off-road environments typically encountered by agriculture, forestry, and construc-tion machines. The examples analyzed describe and illustrate key features for agricultural robotics, such as automatic steering, safeguarding, mapping, and precision agriculture applications.

Features7 Provides an overview of the recent applica-tions within the field of mechatronics design in automated and intelligent vehicles 7 Anticipates future approaches to the study of mechatronics design in automated and intelligent vehicles 7 Contains numerous figures

Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Off-road Vehicle Dynamics.- 3. Global Navigation Systems.- 4. Local Percep-tion Systems.- 5. Three-dimensional Perception and Localization.- 6. Communication Systems for Off-road Intelligent Vehicles.- 7. Electrohydraulic Steering Control.- 8. Design of Intelligent Systems.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Automotive Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)


S. Sakamoto, Productivity Partner Inc., Nara, Japan

Beyond World-Class ProductivityIndustrial Engineering Practice and Theory

From the automotive industry to the semicon-ductor industry, manufacturers are suffering from an overabundance of automation methods that they cannot fully comprehend or afford, and glam-orous leadership techniques that are simply not sustainable. In this respect, management has lost its way. Beyond World-Class Productivity shows why a return to traditional tools and the power of people can help companies meet today’s challenges in the manufacturing sector.

Features7 Case studies illustrate actual productivity results from companies that have employed the author as a consultant 7 Provides new insights into effectiveness in unit labour costs 7 Makes productivity results easy to understand through use of figures

Contents1. Changing Strategy for Productivity and Profit-ability Activity.- 2. Systematic Approach for Manufacturing Strategy.- 3. General Meaning of Engineering as It Relates to Management.- 4. Definition of Productivity/Requirements for Improving It.- 5. Three Dimensions of Produc-tivity.- 6. Methods Design Concept.- 7. Work Measurement.- 8. White-Collar Productivity.- 9. MBM: Measurement/Monitoring Based Management.- 10. Changing for Productivity.

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Technology Management; Organiza-tion/Planning


E. Sanchez-Palencia, Institut Jean Le Rond d’Alembert, Paris, France; O. Millet, La Rochelle University, France; F. Bechet, Metz University, France

Singular Problems in Shell TheoryComputing and Asymptotics

This book deals with various aspects in rela-tion with thin shell theory: general geometric formalism of shell theory, analysis of singulari-ties, numerical computing of thin shell problems, mathematical considerations on boundary values problems which enable to understand the sensitive problems encountered. Therefore, the lecture of this book may not be continuous and the reader who wants to improve his knowledge in a specific area may refer directly to the chapters concerned with.

Features7 State of the art of singular problems in shell theory 7 Written by experts in the field 7 Introduces new concepts

ContentsGeometric formalism of shell theory.- Singularities and boundary layers in thin elastic shell theory.- Anisotropic error estimates in the layers.- Numerical simulation with anisotropic adap-tive mesh.- Singularities of parabolic inhibited shells.- Singularities of hyperbolic inhibited shells.- Singularities of elliptic well-inhibited shells.- Generalities on boundary conditions for equations and systems.- Introduction to sensitive problems- Numerical simulations for sensitive shells.- Examples of non-inhibited shell problems (non-geometrically rigid problems).

Fields of interestStructural Mechanics; Mechanics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials



Due November 2010

2010. IV, 388 p. 201 illus. Hardcover


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Due July 2010

2010. 295 p. (Lecture Notes in Applied and Computa-tional Mechanics, Volume 54) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-13814-0

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S. M. Savaresi, M. Tanelli, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Active Braking Control Systems Design for Vehicles

Active Braking Control Design for Road Vehicles focuses on two main brake system technolo-gies: hydraulically-activated brakes with on–off dynamics and electromechanical brakes, tailored to brake-by-wire control. The physical differences of such actuators enjoin the use of different control schemes so as to be able fully to exploit their characteristics.

Features7 Extensive industrial collaboration during the research presented ensures that results are relevant in the real world as well as in pure academic research 7 Discusses the differences in control systems necessary for two widely-used forms of braking system 7 Offers the reader a structured and detailed treatment, not matched elsewhere, of the uses of control in various aspects of modern automotive braking systems, contributing to vehicle safety and ride quality

ContentsIntroduction.- Active Control of Road Vehicles: An Overview.- Active Braking Control: Dynamic Modeling and Basic Controller Design.- Active Braking Control with Classical Hydraulic Braking Systems with On/Off Dynamics.- Linear Approaches to Brake-by-wire Control.- Nonlinear Approaches to Brake-by-wire Control.- Estimation and Identification Problems for Braking Control Systems.- Analyzing the Interaction between Braking Control and Speed Estimation.

Fields of interestControl; Automotive Engineering; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control


D. Schlichthärle, Bosch Telecom, Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Digital FiltersBasics and Design

The second, strongly enlarged edition of the textbook gives a substantial insight into the characteristics and the design of digital filters. It briefly introduces to the theory of continuous-time systems and the design methods for analog filters. Time-discrete systems, the basic structures of digital filters, sampling theorem, and the design of IIR filters are widely discussed. The author devotes important parts to the design of non-recursive filters and the effects of finite register length. The explanation of techniques like oversampling and noise shaping conclude the book. The author has substantially updated all chapters and added some important topics like Allpass filters. With an emphasize put on the practical implementation of theoretical concepts, the book is a reference for advanced students as well as practicing engineers.

Features7 Essential for engineers in the various applica-tions in communication and information tech-nology 7 Gives insight into the characteristics and the design of digital filters 7 Comprehensive reference for advanced students and practitioners

ContentsContinuous-Time Systems.- Analog Filters.- Discrete-Time Systems.- Sampling Theorem.- Filter Structures.- Design of IIR Filters.- Design of FIR Filters.- Effects of Finite Register Length.- Oversampling and Noise Shaping.- Appendix.- Index.

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

Target groupsGraduate

K. Schrogl, B. Baranes, C. Venet, W. Rathgeber, European Space Policy Institute, Vienna, Austria (Eds.)

Yearbook on Space Policy 2008/2009Setting New Trends

The Yearbook on Space Policy aims to be the refer-ence publication analysing space policy develop-ments. Each year it presents issues and trends in space policy and the space sector as a whole. Its scope is global and its perspective is European. The Yearbook also links space policy with other policy areas. It highlights specific events and issues, and provides useful insights, data and information on space activities. The Yearbook on Space Policy is edited by the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) based in Vienna, Austria. It combines in-house research and contributions of members of the European Space Policy Research and Academic Network (ESPRAN), coordinated by ESPI.

Features7 Unique collection of unique facts and figures for the year (chronology, bibliography) 7 Perspectives on selected issues by profound experts 7 Summary and analysis of the main policy issues of the year

ContentsPART 1: The Year in Space 2008/2009 Chapter 1. European space activities in the global context. Wolfgang Rathgeber and Christophe Venet. Chapter 2. Developments in space policies, programmes and technologies throughout the world and in Europe. Wolfgang Rathgeber and Christophe Venet. PART 2: Views and Insights. PART 3: Facts and Figures: 1. Chronology: July 2008–June 2009, 2. Country profiles, 3. Bibliog-raphy of space policy publications July 2008–June 2009. List of figures and tables. About the authors. Index

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Political Science



Due October 2010

2010. XVIII, 256 p. 150 illus. (Advances in Industrial Control) Hardcover


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Due August 2010

2nd ed. 2010. 516 p. Hardcover

7 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 124,50ISBN 978-3-642-14324-3

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Type of publicationReference work

Due August 2010

2010. XXVI, 364 p. 35 illus. (Yearbook on Space Policy) Hardcover


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G. Sen Gupta, S. C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University, Palmerston, New Zealand

Embedded Microcontroller InterfacingDesigning Integrated Projects

Mixed-Signal Embedded Microcontrollers are commonly used in integrating analog compo-nents needed to control non-digital electronic systems. They are used in automatically controlled devices and products, such as automobile engine control systems, wireless remote controllers, office machines, home appliances, power tools, and toys. Microcontrollers make it economical to digi-tally control even more devices and processes by reducing the size and cost, compared to a design that uses a separate microprocessor, memory, and input/output devices. In many undergraduate and post-graduate courses, teaching of mixed-signal microcontrollers and their use for project work has become compulsory.

Features7 Describes the architecture, operating principles and programming details in high level language of embedded microcontrollers and provides many design examples of interfacing the microcontroller for students’ project 7 Includes many practical tips for students and researchers on designing integrated project environment using embedded microcontroller 7 Written by experts in the field

From the contentsOperational Amplifier and Analog Signal Processing Circuits: A Revision.- Introduction to Silicon Labs C8051F020 Microcontroller.- C Programming for Silabs C8051F020 Micro-controller.- Design Issues of Microcontroller Interfacing.- Embedded Microcontroller Based DC Motor Control: A Project Based approach.- Embedded Microcontroller Based Switched Mode Power Supply: A Student Project.- Embedded Microcontroller Based Magnetic Levitation.

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Control Structures and Microprogramming; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics


A. Shukla, R. Tiwari, R. Kala, ABV-IIITM Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Towards Hybrid and Adaptive ComputingA Perspective

Soft Computing today is a very vast field whose extent is beyond measure. The boundaries of this magnificent field are spreading at an enormous rate making it possible to build computationally intelligent systems that can do virtually any-thing, even after considering the hostile practical limitations. Research over the years by numerous scholars has made this field today stand like a giant in solving all kinds of problems. At one end, the positive developments are a source of great encouragement and motivation for all whose fantasies of future and slowly turning out to be realities of today. At the other end the enormous research along with the gigantic literature is a scary sight for many young researchers who will to master this game. The dynamic nature of the field further ensures a person once on the cliff of awareness soon happens to come at the level of the shore unless updated. The other characteristic of the domain is its multi-disciplinary nature that involves knowledge from different fields to effectively make and deploy a system based on soft computing principles. This has again been the prime reason for the presence of people from different domains who make their contributions into the field in their own way. Further this result in a unique multi-directional development in a collaborative manner.

Features7 Well structured preseantion of the basic concepts of Artificial Neural Networks, Fuzzy Inference Systems and Evolutionary Algorithms that enable better understanding of problem solving using Soft Computing 7 Explores the various hybrid approaches one by one 7 Discusses the important traditional and modern evolutionary approaches



S. Sin, S. U, R. P. Martins, University of Macau, Macao, P.R. China

Generalized Low-Voltage Circuit Techniques for Very High-Speed Time-Interleaved Analog-to-Digital Converters

Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) play an important role in most modern signal processing and wireless communication systems where extensive signal manipulation is necessary to be performed by complicated digital signal processing (DSP) circuitry. This trend also creates the possibility of fabricating all functional blocks of a system in a single chip (System On Chip - SoC), with great reductions in cost, chip area and power consumption. However, this tendency places an increasing challenge, in terms of speed, resolution, power consumption, and noise performance, in the design of the front-end ADC which is usually the bottleneck of the whole system, especially under the unavoidable low supply-voltage imposed by technology scaling, as well as the requirement of battery operated portable devices. General-ized Low-Voltage Circuit Techniques for Very High-Speed Time-Interleaved Analog-to-Digital Converters will present new techniques tailored for low-voltage and high-speed Switched-Capacitor (SC) ADC with various design-specific consider-ations.

Features7 Detailed mathematical analysis in the various imperfections in the design of the data converters 7 Comprehensive analysis on the various low-voltage analog circuits techniques, and their trade-offs 7 Innovative solutions that enable the implementation of ADCs in low-voltage environ-ments 7 This book is based on the practical works published in IEEE Int. Journals, ensure high-level peer-reviewed contents

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Circuits and Systems



Due July 2010

2010. 250 p. 57 illus. in color. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 65) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-13635-1

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Due August 2010

2010. Approx. 450 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 307) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-3-642-14343-4

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Due October 2010

2010. 150 p. 8 illus., 4 in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-90-481-9709-5

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A. Singhee, IBM, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA; R. A. Rutenbar, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA (Eds.)

Extreme Statistics in Na-noscale Memory Design

This book explains the problem of estimating statistics of memory performance variation induced due to IC manufacturing process varia-tions, and provides solutions recently proposed in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) commu-nity. The material serves as a comprehensive refer-ence for researchers and practitioners interested in the problem of estimating extreme statistics for memories.

Features7 Includes a treatment of memory design from the perspective of statistical analysis 7 Covers relevant theoretical background from other fields: statistics, machine learning, optimization, reli-ability 7 Explains the problem of estimating statistics of memory performance variation 7 Shows solutions recently proposed in the Elec-tronic Design Automation (EDA) community 7 Contains chapters contributed from both industry and academia

ContentsIntroduction.- Extreme Statistics in Memories.- Statistical Nano CMOS Variability and its Impact on SRAM.- Importance Sampling-Based Estima-tion: Applications to Memory Design.- Direct SRAM Operation Margin Computation with Random Skews of Device Characteristics.- Yield Estimation by Computing Probabilistic Hyper-volumes.- Most Probable Point Based Methods.- Extreme Value Theory: Application to Memory Statistics.

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


V. P. Sinha, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar, India

Symmetries and Groups in Signal ProcessingAn Introduction

Symmetries and Groups in Signal Processing: An Introduction deals with the subject of symmetry, and with its place and role in modern signal processing. In the sciences, symmetry consider-ations and related group theoretic techniques have had a place of central importance since the early twenties. In engineering, however, a matching recognition of their power is a relatively recent development. Despite that, the related litera-ture, in the form of journal papers and research monographs, has grown enormously. A proper understanding of the concepts that have emerged in the process requires a mathematical background that goes beyond what is traditionally covered in an engineering undergraduate curriculum.

Features7 Highlights the role of modern algebra in signal processing 7 Introduces group theoretic techniques of exploiting symmetry for engineering students 7 Explains group represenation theory with the help of examples 7 Discusses relevance of contemporary theories of measurement and modelling

ContentsPreface.- 1 Signals and Signal Spaces: A Structural Viewpoint.- 2 Algebraic Preliminaries.- 3 Measure-ment, Modeling, and Metaphors.- 4 Symmetries, Automorphisms and Groups.- 5 Representations of Finite Groups.- 6 Signal Processing and Repre-sentation Theory.- A Parentheses, Their Proper Pairing, and Associativity.- Index.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Computer Science, general; Circuits and Systems


M. Stanislas, LML, UMR, CNRS, Villeneuve d'Asq, France; J. Jimenez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain; I. Marusic, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia (Eds.)

Progress in Wall Turbulence: Understanding and ModelingProceedings of the WALLTURB International Workshop held in Lille, France, April 21-23, 2009

This book will consist of a coherent collection of recent results on near wall turbulence including theory, new experiments, DNS, and modeling with RANS, LES and Low Order Dynamical Systems.

Features7 Material presented is original and rich7 Physical understanding and modeling by different approaches in one workshop 7 Some of the WALLTURB results presented are a break-through in the field

ContentsInvited speakers.- Session 1: The WALLTURB LML Experiment.- Session 2: Experiments in Flat Plate Boundary Layers.- Session 3: Experiments in Adverse Pressure Gradient Boundary.- Session 4: Boundary Layer structure and scaling.- Session 5: DNS and LES.- Session 6: Theory.-Session 7: RANS modelling .- Session 8: Dynamical systems.- Session 9: Large Eddy Simulation.- Session 10: skin friction.- Session 11: Modified wall flow.- Session 12: Industrial modeling.

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



Due September 2010

2010. XV, 258 p. 272 illus., 136 in color. (Integrated Circuits and Systems) Hardcover


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Due August 2010

2010. 275 p. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-90-481-9433-9

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Due October 2010

2011. XVI, 454 p. With online files/update. (ERCOFTAC Series, Volume 14) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-90-481-9602-9

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R. L. Streit, Metron Inc., Reston, VA, USA

Poisson Point ProcessesImaging, Tracking, and Sensing

“Poisson Point Processes provides an overview of non-homogeneous and multidimensional Poisson point processes and their numerous applications. Readers will find constructive mathematical tools and applications ranging from emission and trans-mission computed tomography to multiple target tracking and distributed sensor detection, written from an engineering perspective. A valuable discussion of the basic properties of finite random sets is included. Maximum likelihood estimation techniques are discussed for several parametric forms of the intensity function, including Gaussian sums, together with their Cramer-Rao bounds.

Features7 Offers an overview of non-homogeneous Poisson point processes 7 Covers applica-tions ranging from emissions tomography to multi-target tracking 7 Discusses topics wihich competitive texts lack, such as intensity estimation techniques and finite random sets

ContentsIntroduction.- Background.- Intensity estimation.- Beyond the Poisson point process.- Applications: multiple target tracking.- Applications: multiple sensor tracking.- Applications: distributed sensor networks.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes; Probability and Statistics in Computer Science


E. Strømmen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway

Theory of Bridge Aerodynamics

In this second edition a new chapter has been added covering the buffeting theory in a finite element format. The motivation for this has been that a finite element format is becoming more and more dominant in all areas of struc-tural mechanics. It is streamlined for computer programming, and it facilitates the use of general purpose routines that are applicable in several types of structural engineering problems. In this book the finite element formulation of the problem of dynamic response calculations follows the general principle of virtual work, a general principle which may be found in many other text books. While the buffeting wind load itself has with no trouble been included in a finite element format, the main challenge has been to obtain a consistent formulation that includes all the relevant motion induced forces. This has been important, because, while many structures (e.g. long-span suspension bridges) may suffer greatly and become unstable at high wind velocities, the same structures may also benefit from these effects at the design wind velocity. It is well known that motion induced forces will change the stiffness and damping properties of the combined structure and flow system. If calculations are performed for a suitably close set of increasing mean wind veloci-ties and the changing mechanical properties (stiff-ness and damping) are updated from one velocity to the next, then the response of the system may be followed up to wind velocities close to the stability limit, i.e. up to response values that are perceived as unduly large. Finite element calculations may be performed in time domain, in frequency domain or converted into a modal format. All these options have been included.

Features7 Clear and thorough presentation of the basic concepts of Bridge Aerodynamics 7 Written by expert in the field 7 New applications on Theory of Bridge Aerodynamics

Fields of interestStructural Mechanics; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Civil Engineering


A. Thess, Ilmenau University of Technology, Ilmenau, Germany

The Entropy PrincipleA Thermodynamics Textbook Supplement

Entropy- the key concept of thermodynamics finally newly developed and understandable using the classical approaches for the derivation of entropy It is not easy to understand this important concept of thermodyamics. This book presents a new and essentially better structured derivation and formulation which does not “put the cart before the horse” anymore and in this description is suitable even for the basic university courses in thermodynamics. Entropy is the most important and at the same time most difficult to understand term of thermodynamics. Many people are discon-tent with its classical derivation since it is either based on “temperature” or “heat” which both can only exactly defined by entropy, or since it includes concepts such as “molecular disorder” which does not fit in a macroscopic theory. The physicists Elliott Lieb and Jakob Yngvason have recently developed a new description of thermodynamics which is free of these problems.

Features7 Fascinating and entertaining Textbook - Companion for graduate students and researchers in engineering, physics and chemistry 7 New view and understanding view of the entropy principle 7 Based on the recently published Lieb-Yngvason Theory of Thermody-namics 7 A fresh look on entropy 7 Author has taught thermodynamics and heta and mass transfer to students of engineering, chemistry, and physics for years

ContentsPart 1 Introduction.- Part 2 Adiabatic acces-sibility.- Part 3 Entropy.- Part 4 General conclu-sions.- Part 5 Specific applications.- Part 6 Summary.- Part 7 References and further reading.

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



Due September 2010

2011. XIV, 281 p. Hardcover


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Due August 2010

2nd ed. 2010. 300 p. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-13659-7

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Due September 2010


7 € 59,95 | £53.997 * € (D) 64,15 | € (A) 65,95 | sFr 93,00ISBN 978-3-642-13348-0

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G. A. Tsihrintzis, University of Piraeus, Greece; E. Damiani, Universita degli Studi di Milano, Crema, Italy; M. Virvou, University of Piraeus, Greece; R. J. Howlett, KES International, Shoreham-by-Sea, UK; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Intelligent Interactive Multimedia Systems and Services

This volume contains the Proceedings of the 3nd International Symposium on Intelligent Interac-tive Multimedia Systems and Services (KES-IIMSS 2010). This third edition of the KES-IIMSS Sympo-sium was jointly organized by the Department of Informatics of the University of Piraeus, Greece and the Department of Information Technologies of the University of Milan, Italy in conjunction KES International.

Features7 Recent research in Intelligent Interactive Multi-media Systems and Services 7 Edited outcome of the KES_IIMSS 2010 conference held in Baltimore, US, in July 2010 7 Written by experts in the field

ContentsAdapting Spreading Activation Techniques towards a New Approach to Content-based Recommender Systems.- BioStories: Intelligent and Flexible Multimedia Interfaces Based on Real-time Emotion Assessment.- A Framework for Automatic Detection of Abandoned Luggage in Airport Terminal.- A Mobile Phone Based Ambient Assisting Living.- Modeling Student’s Knowledge on Programming Using Fuzzy Tech-niques.- Camera angle invariant shape recognition in surveillance systems.- Multicriteria-based deci-sion for services discovery and selection.- Building a minimalistic multimedia user interface for quad-riplegic patients.- Biofeedback-based brain hemi-spheric synchronizing employing man-machine interface.- Performance of Watermarking-based DTD Algorithm Under Time-varying Echo Path Conditions.

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


G. A. Tsihrintzis, University of Piraeus,Greece; M. Virvou, University of Piraeus, Greece; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Multimedia Services in Intelligent EnvironmentsSoftware Development Challenges and Solutions

This book presents various software development challenges and related solutions that are faced when attempting to accommodate multimedia services in intelligent environments.

Features7 Presents Software Development Challenges and Solutions in multimedia services in intelligent environments 7 Sate-of-the-Art Book 7 Written by leading experts in this field

ContentsPart 1 Multimedia Services in Intelligent Environ-ments – Software Development Challenges and Solutions: Editorial Note.- Part 2 Evaluating the generality of a life-cycle framework for incorpo-rating clustering algorithms in adaptive systems.- Part 3 A Distributed Multimedia Data Manage-ment over the Grid.- Part 4 A View of Monitoring and Tracing Techniques and their Application to Service-based Environments.- Part 5 An onto-logical SW architecture supporting contribution and retrieval of service and process models.- Part 6. Model-driven Quality Engineering of Service-based Systems.- Part 7 Application of Logic Models for Pervasive Computing Environ-ments and Context-Aware Services Support.- Part 8. Intelligent host discovery from malicious software.- Part 9. Swarm Intelligence: The Ant Paradigm.- Part 10 Formulating Discrete Geometric Random Sums for Facilitating Intel-ligent Behaviour of a Complex System under a Major Risk.- Part 11 Incorporating a Discrete Renewal Random Sum in Computational Intel-ligence and Cindynics

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


G. A. Tsihrintzis, M. Virvou, University of Piraeus, Greece; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds.)

Multimedia Services in Intelligent EnvironmentsIntegrated Systems

This book is a continuation of our previous books on multimedia services in intelligent environments [1-4]. It includes fourteen chapters on integrated multimedia systems and services covering various aspects such as geographical information systems, recommenders, interactive entertainment, e-learning, medical diagnosis, telemonitoring, attention management, e-welfare and brain-computer interfaces. Each chapter in the book was reviewed by two independent reviewers for novelty and clarity of the research presented in it.

Features7 Presents an integrated systematic approach of multimedia services in intelligent environ-ments. 7 Advanced evolutionary techniques in the design of multimedia services. 7 Written by leading experts in this fields

From the contentsPart 1 Multimedia Services in Intelligent Environ-ments – Integrated Systems: Editorial Note.- Part 2 Use of GIS and Multi-Criteria Evaluation techniques in environmental problems.- Part 3 Integrating multimedia GIS Technologies in a Recommendation System for Geotourism.- Part 4 Lighting Design Tools for Interactive Enter-tainment.- Part 5 Utilization of Fuzzy Rules in Computer Character Animation.-Part 6. Instruc-tional Design of a Requirements Engineering Education for Professional Engineers.- Part 7 Building Intelligent e-Learning Systems by Activity Monitoring and Analysis.- Part 8 Supporting the Search for Explanations of Medical Exceptions.-Part 9 Security in Medical Telediagnosis.-Part 10. Audio Content Analysis in the Urban Area Telemonitoring System.

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



Due August 2010

2010. 380 p. (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Volume 6) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-3-642-14618-3

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Due September 2010


7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-642-13354-1

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Due September 2010


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-3-642-13395-4

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B. Vanderborght, Boechout, Belgium

Dynamic Stabilisation of the Biped Lucy Powered by Actuators with Controllable Stiffness

This book reports on the developments of the bipedal walking robot Lucy. Special about it is that the biped is not actuated with the classical elec-trical drives but with pleated pneumatic artificial muscles. In an antagonistic setup of such muscles both the torque and the compliance are control-lable. From human walking there is evidence that joint compliance plays an important role in energy efficient walking and running. Moreover pneumatic artificial muscles have a high power to weight ratio and can be coupled directly without complex gearing mechanism, which can be benefi-cial towards legged mechanisms. Additionally, they have the capability of absorbing impact shocks and store and release motion energy. This book gives a complete description of Lucy: the hardware, the electronics and the software. A hybrid simula-tion program, combining the robot dynamics and muscle/valve thermodynamics, has been written to evaluate control strategies before implementing them in the real biped.

Features7 Reports recent research in bipedal walking exercised with the robot Lucy; the biped robot Lucy is introduced which is not actuated with the classical electrical drives but with pleated pneu-matic artificial muscles 7 State- of-the Art Book 7 Written by leading experts in this field

ContentsPart 1 Introduction.- Part 2 Description of Lucy.- Part 3 Trajectory generator.- Part 4 Trajectory tracking.- Part 5 Compliance.- Part 6 General conclusions and future work.

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


A. D. Vasquez Govea, ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Incremental Learning for Motion Prediction of Pedestrians and Vehicles

The monograph written by Alejandro Dizan Vasquez Govea focuses on the practical problem of moving in a cluttered environment with pedestrians and vehicles. A framework based on Hidden Markov models is developed to learn typical motion patterns which can be used to predict motion on the basis of sensor data. All the theoretical results have been implemented and validated with experiments, using both real and simulated data. Remarkably, the monograph is based on the author’s doctoral thesis, which received the prize of the Eight Edition of the EURON Georges Giralt PhD Award devoted to the best PhD thesis in Robotics in Europe. A very fine addition to STAR!

Features7 Recent research in the area of motion predic-tion of Pedestrians and Vehicles 7 Presents the modeling, learning and prediction of motion 7 Based on the winning thesis of the EURON Georges Giralt award

ContentsPart I Background.- Probabilistic Models.- Part II State of the Art.- Intentional Motion Prediction.- Hidden Markov Models.- Part III Proposed Approach.- Growing Hidden Markov Models.- Learning and Predicting Motion with GHMMs.- Part IV Experiments.- Experimental Data.- Experimental Results.- Part V Conclusion.- Conclusions and Future Work.

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


A. K. Verma, S. Ajit, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India; D. R. Karanki, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India

Reliability and Safety Engineering

Reliability and safety are core issues that must be addressed throughout the life cycle of engineering systems. Reliability and Safety Engineering pres-ents an overview of the basic concepts, together with simple and practical illustrations. The authors present reliability terminology in various engineering fields, viz., - electronics engineering, - software engineering, - mechanical engineering, - structural engineering, and - power systems engineering. They describe the latest applications in the area of probabilistic safety assessment, such as technical specification optimization, risk monitoring and risk informed in-service inspection. Reliability and safety studies must, inevitably, deal with uncertainty, so the book includes uncertainty propagation methods: Monte Carlo simulation, fuzzy arithmetic, Dempster-Shafer theory and probability bounds. Reliability and Safety Engineering also highlights advances in system reliability and safety assess-ment including dynamic system modeling and uncertainty management. Case studies from typical nuclear power plants, as well as from structural, software, and electronic systems are also discussed.

Features7 Provides an overview of the basic concepts of reliability and safety engineering and describes the advances in different domains 7 Gives simple and practical illustrations to improve the reader's comprehension 7 Describes state-of-the-art methods used in reliability and safety engineering to assist practicing engineers

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Auto-motive Engineering; Power Engineering



Due September 2010


7 € 119,95 | £108.007 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-13416-6

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Due July 2010


7 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 124,50ISBN 978-3-642-13641-2

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Due August 2010

2010. XX, 557 p. 243 illus. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover


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C. Weiland, Bruckmühl, Germany

Computational Space Flight Mechanics

The general practice in this book is to provide numerical solutions for all discussed topics and problems. This could be the orbit determination by the orbital elements, Lagrange’s perturbation equa-tions for disturbed Earth’s orbits, the flight of a mass point in flight path coordinates (three degree of freedom), and the flight of a controlled space vehicle in body fixed coordinates (six degree of freedom). This book has been written not only for graduate and doctoral students but also for non-specialists who may be interested in this subject or concerned with space flight mechanics.

Features7 Presents numerical solutions of the governing equations of space flight mechanics 7 Enables the reader to understand the compicated physics behing 7 Incl. FORTRAN and MATLAB codes as well as solutions to problems

ContentsCoordinate Transformations.- Transformations Between often used Coordinate Systems.- Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion and Newton’s Celestial Mechanics.- The Two-Body Problem.- General Equations form Planetary Flight.- A Resume of the Aerothermodynamics of Space Flight Vehicles.- Three and Six Degree of Freedom Trajectory Simulations.- Numerical Applications of the General Equations for Planetary Flight.- The Earth Atmosphere.

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Automo-tive Engineering; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences


S. Wendt, Hasso-Planttner-Institut für Softwaresystemtechnik, Potsdam, Germany

Roots of Modern TechnologyAn Elegant Survey of the Basic Mathematical and Scientific Concepts

If the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates came to life again today he would not marvel much about the political and social changes the world underwent since his time, but why light bulbs shine and airplanes fly. The author puts himself in the position of explaining to Socrates the techno-logical fundamentals of all the modern comforts. As he takes Socrates seriously, the author accepts the challenge of introducing the relevant math-ematical and technical concepts, and he does so in a remarkably easy-to-understand but accurate way. The result is a comprehensive overview of the constituents of our technical civilization properly based upon elementary but solid mathematical and scientific ground. Everybody with an inclination for science and technology can take advantage from the clear structuring and the comprehensive presentation the book provides to this body of knowledge.

Features7 Provides a comprehensive historic view on the foundations of contemporary technology 7 Revisits mathematical and other abstract scientific concepts in an surprisingly easy-to-understand but exact manner 7 Avoids misleading metaphors, analogies and descriptions by introducing the real scientific fundamental 7 Joins together the pieces of distributed knowl-edge of an educated reader to a consistent world view

ContentsFundamentals of Mathematics and Logic.- Funda-mentals of Natural Sciences.- Fundamentals of Engineering.

Fields of interestEngineering, general; History of Science; Computers and Society


A. Wheen, Mott MacDonald, Brighton, UK

From Dot-Dash to Dot.comThe Telecommunication Revolution

Telecommunications is a major global industry, and this unique book chronicles the develop-ment of this complex technology from the electric telegraph to the Internet in a simple, accessible, and entertaining way. The book opens with the early years of the electric telegraph. The reader will learn how the Morse telegraph evolved into an international network that spanned the globe, starting with the development of international undersea cables, and the heroic attempts to lay a trans-Atlantic cable. The book describes the events that led to the invention of the telephone, and the subsequent disputes over who had really invented it. It takes a look at some of the most important applications that have appeared on the Internet, the mobile revolution, and ends with a discussion of future key developments in the telecommunica-tions industry.

Features7 Chronicles the development of telecommu-nications technology from the electric telegraph to the Internet 7 Appeals to a wide audience by explaining complex technologies in simple terms 7 Looks at the origins of modern telecommunica-tions for a wide and less technical audience

ContentsThe Birth of an Industry.- The Telegraph Goes Global.- A Gatecrasher Spoils the Party.- Early Telephone Networks.- Going Digital.- A Bit of Wet String.- The Last Mile.- Computers Get Chatty.- The Birth of the Internet.- Life in Cyberspace.- The Mobile Revolution.- When Failure is Not an Option.- What Comes Next?.- Appendices.- Glos-sary of Terms.- Bibliography.- Index.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; History of Computing; Computer Communication Networks

Target groupsPopular/general


Due August 2010


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 202,00ISBN 978-3-642-13582-8

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Due August 2010

Originally published in German as “Was Sokrates nicht wissen konnte”, ISBN 978-3-8274-1953-8, 2008


7 € 44,95 | £40.997 * € (D) 48,10 | € (A) 49,45 | sFr 75,00ISBN 978-3-642-12061-9

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Type of publicationPopular science

Due September 2010

2010. 300 p. 112 illus., 17 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Popular Science) Softcover


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R. Wille, R. Drechsler, University of Bremen, Germany

Towards a Design Flow for Reversible Logic

The development of computing machines found great success in the last decades. But the ongoing miniaturization of integrated circuits will reach its limits in the near future. Shrinking transistor sizes and power dissipation are the major barriers in the development of smaller and more powerful circuits. Reversible logic provides an alternative that may overcome many of these problems in the future. For low-power design, reversible logic offers significant advantages since zero power dissipation will only be possible if computation is reversible. Furthermore, quantum computation profits from enhancements in this area, because every quantum circuit is inherently revers-ible and thus requires reversible descriptions. However, since reversible logic is subject to certain restrictions (e.g. fanout and feedback are not directly allowed), the design of reversible circuits significantly differs from the design of traditional circuits. Nearly all steps in the design flow (like synthesis, verification, or debugging) must be redeveloped so that they become applicable to reversible circuits as well. But research in revers-ible logic is still at the beginning. No continuous design flow exists so far.

Features7 Currently, no other book considers several design steps of reversible circuits within an inte-grated flow 7 Proposes several techniques for synthesis of very large functions in reversible logic 7 So far, synthesis was only possible for small functions 7 Questions like debugging of revers-ible logic have been considered for the first time 7 Reversible logic is an emerging area. Once this kind of technology advances from the academic level to the industrial level, these approaches are required

From the contents1. Introduction.- 2. Preliminaries.- 3. Synthesis of Reversible Logic.- 4. Exact Synthesis of Reversible Logic.- 5. Embedding of Irreversible Functions.

Field of interestCircuits and Systems


J. Worms, European Science Foundation, Strasbourg, France; K. Schrogl, European Space Policy Institute, Vienna, Austria; N. Remuss, European Space Policy Institute, Vienna, Austria; U. Landfester, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (Eds.)

Humans in Outer Space - Interdisciplinary Perspective

Following the first comprehensive transdisci-plinary dialogue on humans in outer space which resulted in “Humans in Outer Space - Interdisci-plinary Odysseys”, the European Science Founda-tion (ESF), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) have continued and deepened this transdisciplinary dialogue, which can now be found in Humans in Outer Space - Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Going further than regarding humans as better-than-robot tools for exploration, it investigates the human quest for odysseys beyond Earth’s atmosphere and reflects on arising issues related to Europe’s role among the States conducting human exploration. It provides perspectives related to governance, management of space exploration, space settlements, the role of astronauts in the future as well as related to the encounter of extra-terrestrial life.

Features7 Unique transdisciplinary approach to space matters 7 Perspectives on selected issues by prominent experts 7 Bridge between Hard Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Political Science


J. Xiong, NSE Software, Shanghai, China

New Software Engineering Paradigm Based on Complexity ScienceAn Introduction to NSE

This book describes a complete revolution in software engineering based on complexity science through the establishment of NSE – Nonlinear Software Engineering paradigm which complies with the essential principles of complexity science, including the Nonlinearity principle, the Holism principle, the Complexity Arises From Simple Rules principle, the Initial Condition Sensitivity principle, the Sensitivity to Change principle, the Dynamics principle, the Openness principle, the Self-organization principle, and the Self-adaptation principle. The aims of this book are to offer revo-lutionary solutions to solve the critical problems existing with the old-established software engi-neering paradigm based on linear thinking and simplistic science complied with the superposition principle, and make it possible tohelp software development organizations double their produc-tivity, halve their cost, and remove 99% to 99.99% of the defects in their software products, and efficiently handle software complexity, conformity, visibility, and changeability. It covers almost all areas in software engineering.

Features7 New foundation (complexity science) for estab-lishing software engineering paradigm 7 New software development methodology driven by defect prevention and traceability 7 New software diagramming paradigm using interactive and traceable graphics 7 New soft-ware testing paradigm based on the transparent-box approach which combines functional testing and structural testing together seamlessly

Fields of interestComplexity; Algorithm Analysis and Problem Complexity; Complex Networks



Due August 2010

2010. 200 p. 120 illus., 60 in color. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-90-481-9578-7

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Due September 2010

2010. Approx. 250 p. 20 illus. (Studies in Space Policy) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 155,50ISBN 978-3-7091-0279-4

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Due November 2010

2011. X, 490 p. 100 illus. Hardcover


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S. Yang, Loughborough University, UK

Internet-based Control SystemsDesign and Applications

Internet-based Control Systems addresses the challenges that need to be overcome before the Internet can be beneficially used not only for remote control and monitoring of industrial plants but also of domestic appliances and in medicine and education. New design issues such as require-ment specification, architecture selection and user-interface design are dealt with. Irregular data transmission and data loss, and whole-system instability may result from Internet time-delay; this book guards against such phenomena. Specific advice for avoiding security breaches in an Internet-based control system are given. Practical perspectives are explored both through case studies in several chapters and through real applications including: virtual supervision parameter control of a water tank system; model predictive control for a process control unit; remote integration of real-time software; robot arm control; simulator for a catalytic reactor; and monitoring and control of a home environment.

Features7 Shows the reader how to use the already ubiqui-tous Internet as a means of communicating control instructions without having to spend money on a dedicated special network 7 Deals with security issues to prevent Internet control systems being compromised 7 Covers a variety of real applications which can be used as exemplars for implementing Internet control

From the contentsIntroduction.- Requirements Specification for Internet-based Control Systems.- Internet-based Control System Architecture Design.- Web-based User Interface Design.- Real-time Data Transfer over the Internet.- Dealing with Internet Transmis-sion Delay and Packet Loss.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Communica-tions Engineering, Networks


R. Yin, Central Iron & Steel Research Institute, Beijing, China

Metallurgical Process Engineering

“Metallurgical Process Engineering” discusses large-scale integrated theory on the level of manu-facturing production processes, putting forward concepts for exploring far-from-equilibrium and irreversible complex system. It emphasizes the dynamic and orderly operation of the steel plant manufacturing process, the major elements of which are the flow, process network and program. The book aims at establishing a quasi-continuous and continuous process system for improving several techno-economic indices, minimizing dissipation and enhancing the market competitive-ness and sustainability of steel plants. The book is intended for engineers, researchers and managers in the fields of metallurgical engineering, indus-trial design, and process engineering.

Features7 Describes the concepts of the operating dynamics of the whole steel manufacturing process, not only some procedures, but also the relationship with different procedures 7 First covers the field from design, engineering, operation, to technologies 7 Covers the develop-ment strategy of steel plants and the industry

From the contentsThe “material of choice” - steel.- Uprising of China’s steel industry.- Process manufacturing industry and process engineering.- Engineering science in steel manufacturing process.- Analysis and integration of metallurgical manufacturing process.- Multi-dimensional mass flow control for metallurgical manufacturing process.- Time factors in steel manufacturing process.- Operating dynamics in the production process of steel plant.

Fields of interestOperating Procedures, Materials Treatment; Metallic Materials; Operations Research/Decision Theory


H. Yoo, KAIST, Daejeon, Korea; C. v. Hoof, IMEC, Leuven, Belgium (Eds.)

Bio-Medical CMOS ICsThis book is based on a graduate course entitled, Ubiquitous Healthcare Circuits and Systems, that was given by one of the editors at his university. It includes an introduction and overview to the field of biomedical ICs and provides information on the current trends in research. The material focuses on the design of biomedical ICs rather than focusing on how to use prepared ICs.

Features7 Contains information on the design of ICs rather than the implementation 7 Presents the trends of current research 7 Includes an intro-duction and overview to the field of biomedical ICs

ContentsIntroduction to Biomedical CMOS IC.- Basic Electrical Properties of the Human Body.- Bio-Electrodes.- CMOS Read-out Circuits.- Low Power ADCs for Bio-medical Applications.- Low-Power Bio-Medical DSP.- Short Distance Wireless Communications.- Bio-Medical Application of WPAN.- Body Channel Communication for Energy-Efficient BAN.- Wearable Healthcare Systems.- Digital Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implant.- Cardiac Rhythm Management ICs.- Neurostimulation Design from an Energy and Information Transfer Perspective.- Artificial Retina IC.

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



Due October 2010

2010. XII, 211 p. 60 illus. (Advances in Industrial Control) Hardcover


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Due August 2010

Distribution rights in China: Metallurgical Industry Press

Co-published with Metallurgical Industry Press


7 € 199,95 | £180.007 * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,94 | sFr 310,50ISBN 978-3-642-13955-0

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Due October 2010

2011. XV, 468 p. (Integrated Circuits and Systems) Hardcover


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A. Zjajo, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands; J. Pineda de Gyvez, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Low-Power High-Resolution Analog to Digital ConvertersDesign, Test and Calibration

With the fast advancement of CMOS fabrication technology, more and more signal-processing functions are implemented in the digital domain for a lower cost, lower power consumption, higher yield, and higher re-configurability. This has recently generated a great demand for low-power, low-voltage A/D converters that can be real-ized in a mainstream deep-submicron CMOS technology. However, the discrepancies between lithography wavelengths and circuit feature sizes are increasing. Lower power supply voltages significantly reduce noise margins and increase variations in process, device and design param-eters. Consequently, it is steadily more difficult to control the fabrication process precisely enough to maintain uniformity. The inherent randomness of materials used in fabrication at nanoscopic scales means that performance will be increas-ingly variable, not only from die-to-die but also within each individual die. Parametric variability will be compounded by degradation in nanoscale integrated circuits resulting in instability of parameters over time, eventually leading to the development of faults. Process variation cannot be solved by improving manufacturing tolerances; variability must be reduced by new device tech-nology or managed by design in order for scaling to continue.

Features7 Unique combination of design, test, debugging and calibration of A/D converters (probably only on the market) 7 Numerous examples and easy to follow procedure for design, test, debugging and calibration of A/D converters 7 Both state-of-the art software and hardware implementations and their chip realizations are given

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design



Due November 2010

2011. 250 p. 100 illus. in color. (Analog Circuits and Signal Processing) Hardcover


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