Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering

A guide to software engineering. It focuses on widely used software engineering methods and will de-emphasize or completely eliminate discussion of secondary methods, tools and techniques.

This book provides invaluable guidance on moving an organization from the chaotic environment of free-form software development towards a more controlled and documented process. It discusses how IEEE

Software As Capital looks at software development through the eyes of a capital theorist, an economist fascinated by the constant evolution of new and better tools and processes. It asks, what is real

The papers presented in this book reflects the substantial research efforts taking place at SEI focusing on the development, deployment, and evolution of component-based software systems. The book exp

This book is a companion to Volume 8 - General Engineering Knowledge" in the "Reed's Marine Engineering Series", and is based on the DoT sylabus of Engineering Knowledge for

Assesses the benefits of reverse engineering as a workable strategy for software maintenance. Describes and analyzes the methodological issues and tools which support reverse engineering, explaining h

The construction of buildings and structures relies on having a thorough understanding of building materials. Without this knowledge it would be impossible to build safe, efficient, and durable buildi

A reference at once so elemental and so comprehensive, The Electric Power Engineering Handbook not only describes the field’s body of knowledge, but defines it. Written by expert contributors under th

Gain a complete understanding of Grades 6, 7 and 8 STEM subjects.From atoms and rocketships to vaccines and the human nervous system, this fully illustrated home learning workbook will help your child be at the top of their science class! This engaging science book for kids makes tricky topics and challenging concepts completely crystal clear! Here's what's inside: - Covers the core STEM topics, from biology, chemistry and physics, to technology. - Clearly laid out with easy-to-follow instructions for children to use by themselves. - Answers are given at the back of the book. - Practice questions and practical exercises to help expand your child's knowledge of the subject. Take your child's STEM learning to the next levelDid you know that many plants have a transport system to carry water and nutrients wherever they are needed? Or that most power stations around the world burn fossil fuels to make electricity? Packed with fascinating facts, fun graphics and step-by-step explanations, t

Meet four amazing women - astronauts, scientists, and mathematicians - who helped make space travel a reality. Illustrated with photography from the new LEGO® Ideas Women of NASA set, this book for children learning to read is a fun way to discover the achievements of some of space travel's greatest pioneers.Read about Mae Jemison, the first African American women to travel in space. Find out how Sally Ride inspired future scientists after her career as an astronaut. Discover how Margaret Hamilton created computer software for the Apollo mission, and see the stars with Nancy Grace Roman through the giant Hubble Telescope. Learn about NASA, and explore what life is like aboard the Endeavour Space Shuttle!Presented with fun images, simple vocabulary and lots of word repetition to engage young readers and help them build their literary skills,DK Reader L1:LEGOWomen ofNASA celebrates achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.©2018 The LEGO Group.

The remarkable achievements that modern science has made in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and engineering contrast sharply with our limited knowledge of the huma

This volume offers a working knowledge of the fundamentals of matrix and tensor calculus that can be applied to a variety of fields, particularly scientific aeronautical engineering. Mathematicians, p

An excellent reference for materials scientists and engineers needing to gain further knowledge of these engineering materials. After introductory chapters on the fundamental material properties of ti

From a bestselling author and expert--a soon-to-be classic on application developmentRepresenting a significant change of focus in software engineering, the business rule approach to application devel

Historically, the terms validation and verification have been very loosely defined in the system engineering world, with predictable confusion. Few hardware or software testing texts even touch upon v

Choose the right software quality methodology, and make it work efficiently. Some organizations have established ISO 9000 quality certification or the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Matur

Mello draws on years of experience in product development, hardware engineering, software development, and marketing, in creating this text for executives and new-product professionals. She presents

The definitive guide to the art and science of lens design—fully updated to reflect the latest advancesThis benchmark optical engineering resource offers an encyclopedic overview of all forms of lenses and optical systems. Revised from start to finish, this new edition brings all existing content up to date and adds new sections on design advances from the last 10 years. With this book in hand, there's no lens that you can't design.Modern Lens Design, Third Edition, leads you through the fundamentals and hands-on practices of optical engineering, covering time-tested methods for designing top-quality lenses. Long a paragon of design instruction, the book provides clear explanations, examples, and hands-on instruction and fully covers the latest software and optimization techniques.Features new coverage of cell phone cameras, panoramic and 360-degree lenses, and large-format focal planesClarifies and consolidates a wide range of crucial lens design informationTwo industry-recognized exp

1. Principles of structured programming and software engineering are consistently emphasized to provide a solid foundation for future courses2. Figures and tables are used liberally to help students v