Computer Performance Engineering

Industrial Engineering is a field with a large and extensive presence in our nation's manufacturing and service industries. From this new book, researchers and students will get an easy access to a wi

Taking as its point of departure the fundamental observation that games are both technical and symbolic, this collection investigates the multiple intersections between the study of computer games and

Peppered with tips, helpful hints, and personal anecdotes to illustrate real-life application, this performance guide is essential for any wind player interested in taking his or her virtuosity to the

The book provides guidelines for changing the role of engineering management in the international arena and focuses on in-depth training, developing, and improving engineers for global projects. It co

This research-based book offers practical guidance on how to go about performance management. Based on experience of working with schools and running courses, and using the latest research on business

This volume presents the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Movement, Health and Exercise 2016 (MoHE2016). The conference was jointly organized by the Biomedical Engineering Department

Experimental Fashion traces the proliferation of the grotesque and carnivalesque within contemporary fashion and the close relation between fashion and performance art, from Lady Gaga's raw meat dress

Most organizations have in place performance management systems in one form or another, but these are often based on annual formal reviews, forced rankings and are directly linked to performance pay d

Computer Vision in Vehicle Technology: Land, Sea & Air Antonio M. López, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain Atsushi Imiya, Chiba University, Japan Tomas Pajdla, Czech Technical University, P

This book discusses the application of quality and reliability engineering in Asian industries, and offers information for multinational companies (MNC) looking to transfer some of their operation and

This is a revision ten editions in the making! We pulled out all the stops to commemorate ten editions of teaching students how to reach their peak performance and succeed in school and life.Peak Perf

Applied Mechanics and Civil Engineering VI includes the contributions to the 6th International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Civil Engineering (AMCE 2016, Hong kong, China, 30-31 December 2016),

Managing environmental projects is a complex task with vast amounts of data, an array of regulations, and alternative engineering control strategies designed to minimize pollution and maximize the eff

The aim of this book is to provide consolidated information on the aspect of enzyme engineering. It presents essential information not only for undergraduate and graduate students, but also for the pe

This book focuses on the use of nanotechnology in several fields of engineering. Among others, the reader will find valuable information as to how nanotechnology can aid in extending the life of compo

Human Recognition in Unconstrained Environments: Using Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning Methods for Biometrics provides a unique picture of the complete ‘in-the-wild’ biometri

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering with a Flight Test Perspective Stephen Corda, formerly of the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, USA Comprehensive textbook which introduces the fundament

This book addresses a relatively neglected area in the study of ancient rhetoric: the performance of the speeches that have come down to us in textual form. Although it has never been doubted that Ath

How is performativity shaped by digital media – and how do performance practices themselves reflect and alter techno-social configurations? Performing the Digital inquires into the technological terms

How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings

Learn the fundamentals of architecture design, protocol optimization, and application development for wireless-powered communication networks with this authoritative guide. Readers will gain a detailed understanding of the issues surrounding architecture and protocol design, with key topics covered including relay-based energy harvesting systems, multiple-antenna systems for simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT), performance modeling and analysis, and ambient wireless energy harvesting based cellular systems. Current applications of energy harvesting and transfer in different wireless networking scenarios are discussed, aiding the understanding of practical system development and implementation issues from an engineering perspective. The first book to provide a unified view of energy harvesting and wireless power transfer networks from a communications perspective, this is an essential text for researchers working on wireless communication networks and wireless s

This book presents a selection of advanced case studies that cover a substantial range of issues and real-world challenges and applications in space engineering. Vital mathematical modeling and numeri

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Ada Lovelace and Computer Algorithms examines the life of this important woman and her con

The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Roller coasters examines the engineering concepts that make these fun and

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Now you can make rigorous mathematical topics accessible to your students by emphasizing visuals, numerous examples, and interesting mathematical models with O'Neil's ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS,

Now you can make rigorous mathematical topics accessible to your students by emphasizing visuals, numerous examples, and interesting mathematical models with O'Neil's ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS,

This new book, Food Process Engineering and Quality Assurance, provides an abundance of valuable new research and studies in novel technologies used in food processing and quality assurance issues of

Written by pioneers of the concept, this is the first complete guide to the physical and engineering principles of Massive MIMO. Assuming only a basic background in communications and statistical signal processing, it will guide readers through key topics in multi-cell systems such as propagation modeling, multiplexing and de-multiplexing, channel estimation, power control, and performance evaluation. The authors' unique capacity-bounding approach will enable readers to carry out effective system performance analyses and develop advanced Massive MIMO techniques and algorithms. Numerous case studies, as well as problem sets and solutions accompanying the book online, will help readers put knowledge into practice and acquire the skill set needed to design and analyze complex wireless communication systems. Whether you are a graduate student, researcher, or industry professional working in the field of wireless communications, this will be an indispensable guide for years to come.

This text is designed for a two-semester introductory course in statistics for students majoring in engineering or any of the physical sciences. Inevitably, once these students graduate and are employ

The government performance movement has been in full swing for decades around the world. So, why do so many public programs and organizations continue to underperform? A major reason is that measuring

This book is about the new concept of experience engineering and covers the experience and the methodology for understanding, designing, and evaluating the experience through the artifacts. Although t

The foundation of engineering at any level can be described in terms of mathematics. In most instances, students take a standard calculus series and a foundational course in differential equations as

The central goals of the book Environmental Engineering V are to summarize research carried out in Poland, and to improve technology transfer and scientific dialogue in this time of economic transform