Computer-aided Control Systems Design

Fault-tolerant control theory is a well-studied topic but the use of the sets in detection, isolation and/or reconfiguration is rather tangential.The authors of this book propose a systematic analysis

For reasons both financial and environmental, there is a perpetual need to optimize the design and operating conditions of industrial process systems in order to improve their performance, energy effi

Passivity-based Model Predictive Control for Mobile Vehicle Navigation represents a complete theoretical approach to the adoption of passivity-based model predictive control (MPC) for autonomous vehic

Novel smart materials are needed for the design of intelligent drug delivery systems to enable the controlled release of active molecules. With so many papers available on smart and stimuli-responsive

Traditionally, design space exploration for Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) has focused on the computational aspects of the problem at hand. However, as the number of components on a single chip and their perf

In any discussion on “German Design”, his name is sure to crop up: Burkhardt Leitner. With his company Burkhardt Leitner constructiv, he has been realising prize-winning modular architecture systems f

In the computer world, there are a remarkable number of people who have not yet mastered the theories and practice of computer arithmetic. Kulisch, the author, has updated this second edition to inclu

Since the first edition was published over a decade ago, advancements have been made in the design, operation, and maintenance of sewer systems, and new problems have emerged. For example, sewer proce

Offering a complex view on the current state of the art in computer graphics, programmable graphics hardware, shaders, and shader-based effects, this unique text covers nearly all aspects of modern co

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference, VISIGRAPP 2012, the Joint Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications (VISAPP), on Computer Graphics Theory an

The intent of this book is to present recent results in the control theory for the long run average continuous control problem of piecewise deterministic Markov processes (PDMPs). The book focuses mai

A real-time system is a complex system which is an integral partof an industrial or experimental system, a vehicle or aconstruction machine. The peculiarity of these systems is that theyare driven by

Systems Biomechanics of the Cell attempts to outline systems biomechanics of the cell as an emergent and promising discipline. The new field owes conceptually to cell mechanics, organism-level systems

The subject of nonfinite clauses is often missing, and yet is understood to refer to some linguistic or contextual referent (e.g. 'Bill preferred __ to remain silent' is understood as 'Bill preferred that he himself would remain silent'). This dependency is the subject matter of control theory. Extensive linguistic research into control constructions over the past five decades has unearthed a wealth of empirical findings in dozens of languages. Their proper classification and analysis, however, have been a matter of continuing debate within and across different theoretical schools. This comprehensive book pulls together, for the first time, all the important advances on the topic. Among the issues discussed are: the distinction between raising and control, obligatory and nonobligatory control, syntactic interactions with case, finiteness and nominalization, lexical determination of the controller, and phenomena like partial and implicit control. The critical discussions in this work wi

Optimal Control of Hybrid Vehicles provides a description of power train control for hybrid vehicles. The background, environmental motivation and control challenges associated with hybrid vehicles ar

This book describes the fundamentals of data acquisition systems, how they enable users to sample signals that measure real physical conditions and convert the resulting samples into digital, numeric

OpenCV 3 Computer Vision Application Programming Cookbook is appropriate for novice C++ programmers who want to learn how to use the OpenCV library to build computer vision applications. It is

As technology continues to grow as an essential component of small and large enterprises, an ever increasing demand is placed on cutting-edge designs for information systems. Sociotechnical Enterprise

Biomedical Applications of Control Engineering is a lucidly written textbook for graduate control engin-eering and biomedical engineering students as well as for medical prac-ti-tioners who want to ge

This agenda-setting book presents state of the art research in Music and Human-Computer Interaction (also known as ‘Music Interaction’). Music Interaction research is at an exciting and formative stag

Accountants, CEOs, and other financial professionals need to understand how to leverage the newly emerging tools of computer forensics to protect assets, investigate fraud, and win the case.

The book commences with an overview of system software and briefly describes the evolution, design, and implementation of compilers. Detailed explanation of the various phases involved in the design o

Recognising that the economy is a complex system with boundedly rational interacting agents, the book presents a theory of behavioral rationality and heterogeneous expectations in complex economic systems and confronts the nonlinear dynamic models with empirical stylized facts and laboratory experiments. The complexity modeling paradigm has been strongly advocated since the late 1980s by some economists and by multidisciplinary scientists from various fields, such as physics, computer science and biology. More recently the complexity view has also drawn the attention of policy makers, who are faced with complex phenomena, irregular fluctuations and sudden, unpredictable market transitions. The complexity tools - bifurcations, chaos, multiple equilibria - discussed in this book will help students, researchers and policy makers to build more realistic behavioral models with heterogeneous expectations to describe financial market movements and macro-economic fluctuations, in order to bett

"Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications provides an introductory study of motor learning and control for students who aspire to become practitioners in exercise science, physical educat

Comprehensive biographies of 125 of the most influential individuals who were involved in the development of computer technology. Plus, complimentary online access is provided through Salem History.

Internet tomography, introduced from basic principles through to techniques, tools and applications, is the subject of this book. The design of Internet Tomography Measurement Systems (ITMS) aimed at

'The Design Biennale INTERIEUR 2012', known for its uncompromising international selection of contemporary design, has been a strong force in the field of design events since it took place for the fir

Integrated 60GHz RF Beamforming in CMOS describes new concepts and design techniques that can be used for 60GHz phased array systems. First, general trends and challenges in low-cost high data-rate 60

Cognitive engineering is an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis, modeling, and design of engineered systems or workplaces in which humans and technologies jointly operate to achieve system goal

Drawing from surveys undertaken across international design institutions, Fashion Design Process establishes key approaches to fashion design and methods of working through the design process. Nine

"The sixteen essays in this collection offer critical examinations of the issue of control in video games, including different ways to theorize and define control within video gaming and how control i

The updated combination test prep manual and CD-ROM presents computer science test takers with-- Three full-length AP practice tests in the manual for the Level A course, including a diagnostic test

A complete all-in-one reference on the important interdisciplinary topic of Battery Systems EngineeringFocusing on the interdisciplinary area of battery systems engineering, this book provides the bac

Covering every topic relevant to designing haptic interfaces and teleoperation systems, this text enables readers to engage with more complex approaches including the design of haptic interfaces for s

This book discusses various aspects, challenges, and solutions for developing systems-of-systems for situation awareness, using applications in the domain of maritime safety and security. Topics inclu

Packaging, the physical design and implementation of electronic systems is responsible for much of the progress in miniaturization, reliability and functional density achieved by the full range of ele

For many years I have been interested in computer chess and have collected almost every learned paper and article on the subject that I could find. My files are now quite large, and a considerable amo

This monograph presents the state-of-the-art developments in the design of behaviorally and structurally optimal livenessen-forcing Petri net supervisors with computationally tractable approaches. It

Incorporating Compass Computer Access Assessment software, Computer Access for People with Disabilities: A Human Factors Approach provides the information clinicians need to know in order to provide e

This volume is the most recent installment of the Progress in Motor Control series. It contains contributions based on presentations by invited speakers at the Progress in Motor Control VIII meeting h