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Ecological modelling for sustainable development

Table of Contents: “…Ismail -- Modelling of Climatological Wind-Driven Circulation and Thermohaline Structures of Peninsular Malaysia's Eastern Continental Shelf using Princeton Ocean Model-Halimatun Muhamad , Fredolin T. …”
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Aerospace Sensors. by Nebylov, Alexander

Table of Contents: “…Principles and examples of sensor integration -- 9.1 Sensor systems -- 9.1.1 The sensor system concept -- 9.1.2 Joint processing of readings from identical sensors -- 9.1.3 Joint processing of readings from cognate sensors with different measurement ranges -- 9.1.4 Joint processing of diverse sensors readings -- 9.1.5 Linear and nonlinear sensor integration algorithms -- 9.2 Fundamentals of integrated measuring system synthesis -- 9.2.1 Synthesis problem statement -- 9.2.2 Classes of dynamic system realization -- 9.2.3 Measurement accuracy indices -- 9.2.4 Excitation properties -- 9.2.5 Objective functions for robust system optimisation -- 9.2.6 Methods of dynamic system accuracy index analysis under excitation with given numerical characteristics of derivatives -- 9.2.6.1 Estimation of error variance -- 9.2.6.2 Example of error variance analysis -- 9.2.6.3 Use of equivalent harmonic excitation -- 9.2.6.4 Estimation of error maximal value -- 9.2.7 System optimization under maximum accuracy criteria -- 9.2.8 Procedures for the dimensional reduction of a measuring system -- 9.2.8.1 Determination of an optimal set of sensors -- 9.2.8.2 Analysis of the advantages of invariant system construction -- 9.2.8.3 Advantages of the zeroing of several system parameters -- 9.2.9 Realization and simulation of integration algorithms -- 9.3 Examples of two-component integrated navigation systems -- 9.3.1 Noninvariant robust integrated speed meter -- 9.3.2 Integrated radio-inertial measurement -- 9.3.3 Airborne gravimeter integration -- 9.3.4 The orbital verticant -- References…”
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Mobile magic : the saatchi and saatchi guide to mobile marketing and design by Eslinger, Tom

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Understanding smart sensors by Frank, Randy

Table of Contents: “…ZigBee-Like Wireless -- 8.3.3. ANT+ -- 8.3.4.6LoWPAN -- 8.3.5. Near Field Communication (NFC) -- 8.3.6.Z-Wave -- 8.3.7. …”
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Power system monitoring and control by Bevrani, Hassan

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Unmanned aircraft systems

Table of Contents: “…Unmanned Aircraft Systems -- Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Part 1: Introductory -- Chapter 1: UAS Uses, Capabilities, Grand Challenges -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Uses -- Missions and Applications -- 2.1 Early evolution -- 2.2 Dull, dirty, and dangerous -- 2.3 Emergence of civil and commercial applications -- 3 Emerging Capabilities And A Look Ahead -- 3.1 Expanding the design space and operational envelope -- 3.2 Autonomy -- 4 Grand Challenges Ahead -- 4.1 Access to the airspace -- 4.2 The quest for trust -- 4.3 Integration -- 5 Summary -- References -- Part 2: Missions -- Chapter 2: Remote Sensing Methodology for Unmanned Aerial Systems -- 1 Introduction -- 2 UAS Remote Sensing Methodology -- 3 Core Concepts in UAS Remote Sensing Applications -- 3.1 Detection/Counting Applications -- 3.2 Identification/Localization Applications -- 3.3 Analysis Applications -- 4 UAS Imaging Equipment -- 4.1 Video Systems -- 4.2 Digital Cameras -- 4.3 Calibrated Digital Imagers -- 4.3.1 Digital Cameras as Calibrated Imagers -- 4.3.2 Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imagers -- 4.3.3 Spectral Sensitivity -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Autonomous Parachute-Based Precision Delivery Systems -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Concept of Operations and Key Requirements -- 3 Pads Family and Steady-State Performance -- 4 Modeling -- 4.1 Governing equations -- 4.2 Apparent mass and inertia -- 4.3 PADS aerodynamics -- 4.4 Effect of the control inputs -- 4.5 Linearized models and stability -- 5 Pads Gnc -- 5.1 Maneuver-based guidance -- 5.2 Accounting for the variable winds -- 5.3 Optimal precision placement guidance -- 6 Other Developments -- 6.1 Glide slope angle control -- 6.2 Reduced cost PADS -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Networked Multiple UAS -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Principles of Radio Links -- 3 Air-to-Ground Communications.…”
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Visual Inspection Technology in the Hard Disc Drive Industry. by Muneesawang, Paisarn

Table of Contents: “…Introduction / Suchart Yammen / Paisarn Muneesawang -- 1.2. Algorithm for corrosion detection / Suchart Yammen / Paisarn Muneesawang -- 1.2.1. …”
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Fundamentals of Fluid Power Control. by Watton, John

Table of Contents: “…Control-Volume Flow Continuity -- PRV Flow -- Force Balance at the Spindle -- 5.13.3 Frequency Response from a Linearized Transfer Function Analysis -- 5.14 Servovalve Dynamics -- First-Stage, Armature, and Flapper-Nozzle -- Flapper-Nozzle and Resistance Bridge Flow Characteristic -- Force Balance at the Spool -- 5.15 An Open-Loop Servovalve-Motor Drive with Line Dynamics Modeled by Lumped Approximations -- Servovalve, Dynamics Included, Underlapped Spool -- Lines, Laminar Mean Flow, Two Lump Approximations per Line, Negligible Motor Internal Volume -- Motor Flow and Torque Equations -- 5.16 Transmission Line Dynamics -- 5.16.1 Introduction -- Servovalve-Cylinder with Short Lines and Significant Actuator Volumes -- Servovalve-Motor with Long Lines and Negligible Actuator Volumes -- 5.16.2 Lossless Line Model for Z and Y -- 5.16.3 Average and Distributed Line Friction Models for Z and Y -- 5.16.4 Frequency-Domain Analysis -- 5.16.5 Servovalve-Reflected Linearized Coefficients -- 5.16.6 Modeling Systems with Nonlossless Transmission Lines, the Modal Analysis Method -- 5.16.7 Modal Analysis Applied to a Servovalve-Motor Open-Loop Drive -- 5.17 The State-Space Method for Linear Systems Modeling -- 5.17.1 Modeling Principles -- 5.17.2 Some Further Aspects of the Time-Domain Solution -- 5.17.3 The Transfer Function Concept in State Space -- 5.18 Data-Based Dynamic Modeling -- 5.18.1 Introduction -- 5.18.2 Time-Series Modeling -- 5.18.3 The Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH) Algorithm -- 5.18.4 Artificial Neural Networks -- 5.18.5 A Comparison of Time-Series, GMDH, and ANN Modeling of a Second-Order Dynamic System -- 5.18.6 Time-Series Modeling of a Position Control System -- 5.18.7 Time-Series Modeling for Fault Diagnosis -- 5.18.8 Time-Series Modeling of a Proportional PRV -- 5.18.9 GMDH Modeling of a Nitrogen-Filled Accumulator.…”
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Electric Power System Fundamentals. by Acha Daza, Salvador

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