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An Introduction to Mission Design for Geostationary Satellites (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987):... An Introduction to Mission Design for Geostationary Satellites (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987)
J.J. Pocha
R4,579 Discovery Miles 45 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

to Mission Design for Geostationary Satellites by J.J. Pocha British Aerospace, Space and Communications Division, Steven age, u.K. D. Reidel Publishing Company A MEMBER OF THE KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS GROUP Dordrecht / Boston / Lancaster / Tokyo Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Pocha, J. J. (Jehangir. J.), 1945- An introduction to mission design for geostationary satellites. (Space technology library) Includes bibliographies and index. 1. Geostationary satellites. 2. Artificial satellites in telecommunica tion. I. Title II. Series. TK5104.P63 1987 621.38'0423 87-4909 ISBN-13: 978-94-010-8215-0 e-ISBN-13: 978-94-009-3857-1 DOl: 10.1007/978-94-009-3857-1 Published by D. Reidel Publishing Company, P.O. Box 17, 3300 AA Dordrecht, Holland. Sold and distributed in the U.S.A. and Canada by Kluwer Academic Publishers, 101 Philip Drive, Assinippi Park, Norwell, MA 02061, U.S.A. In all other countries, sold and distributed by Kluwer Academic Publishers Group, P.O. Box 322, 3300 AH Dordrecht, Holland."

Communication Technologies for Vehicles - Third International Workshop, Nets4Cars/Nets4Trains 2011, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany,... Communication Technologies for Vehicles - Third International Workshop, Nets4Cars/Nets4Trains 2011, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, March 23-24, 2011, Proceedings (Paperback, Edition.)
Thomas Strang, Andreas Festag, Alexey Vinel, Rashid Mehmood, Cristina Rico Garcia, …
R1,509 Discovery Miles 15 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book constitutes the joint refereed proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Communication Technologies for Vehicles, Nets4Cars 2011and the First International Workshop on Communication Technologies for Vehicles in the Railway Transportation, Nets4Trains 2011, held in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, in March 2011. The 7 full papers of the rail track and 12 full papers of the road track presented together with a keynote were carefully reviewed and selected from 13 and 21 submissions respectively. They provide an overview over the latest technologies and research in the field of intra- and inter-vehicle communication and present original research results in areas relating to communication protocols and standards, mobility and traffic models, experimental and field operational testing, and performance analysis.

An Innovative 3D-CFD-approach Towards Virtual Development of Internal Combustion Engines (Paperback, 2011 ed.): Marco Chiodi An Innovative 3D-CFD-approach Towards Virtual Development of Internal Combustion Engines (Paperback, 2011 ed.)
Marco Chiodi
R1,512 Discovery Miles 15 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Reliability in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering - Determination of Component and System Reliability (Paperback, 2008):... Reliability in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering - Determination of Component and System Reliability (Paperback, 2008)
Bernd Bertsche
R4,409 Discovery Miles 44 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Defects generate a great economic problem for suppliers who are faced with increased duties. Customers expect increased efficiency and dependability of technical product of - also growing - complexity. The authors give an introduction to a theory of dependability for engineers. The book may serve as a reference book as well, enhancing the knowledge of the specialists and giving a lot of theoretical background and information, especially on the dependability analysis of whole systems.

International Calibration Study of Traffic Conflict Techniques (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984): E.... International Calibration Study of Traffic Conflict Techniques (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1984)
E. Asmussen
R2,868 Discovery Miles 28 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The concept of traffic conflict was initiated in the Uni ted States in the 60s and raised a lot of interest in many countries: it was an opening towards the develop ment of a new tool for safety evaluation and the diagnosis of local safety pro blems. The need for such a tool was great, because of the many situations where accident data was either scarce, unsatisfactory or unavailable. Development of Traffic Conflict Techniques (TCT) started simultaneously in the 70s in several European count ries and new studies were also undertaken in the Uni ted States, Canada and Israel. The need for international cooperation was rapidly feIt, in order to exchange data, compare definitions and check progresses. An Association for International Cooperation on Traffic Conflict Techniques (ICTCT) was therefore created, grouping researchers and safety administrators, with the aim of promoting and organising exchange of information and common practical work. Three Traffic Conflict Techniques Workshops were organised, in Oslo (1977), Paris (1979) and Leidschendam (1982). A small scale international experiment of calibra tion of TCTs was also carried out in Rouen, France, in 1979, and five teams took part in it from France, Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States; results of this first experiment were used as a basis for the present enterprise. To be acknowledged as a safety measuring tool, traffic conflict techniques had to be validated in relation to traditional safety indicators such as injury-accidents."

Aero- and Hydro-Acoustics - IUTAM Symposium, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, 3-6 July, 1985 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Aero- and Hydro-Acoustics - IUTAM Symposium, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, 3-6 July, 1985 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)
Genevieve Comte-Bellot, John E. Fowcs-Williams
R2,952 Discovery Miles 29 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Symposium "Aero-and Hydroacoustics" was held at the Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France, on 3rd - 6 July 1985, at the initiative of the International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (IUTAM) . The research topics discussed concerned the acoustics of unstable and turbulent flows and the noise generated by movable surfaces. Other subjects of interest were thermoacoustics, diffraction, and acoustic propagation through turbulence. Applications of numerical and experimental techniques to source diagnostics were discussed, as was active noise control. In Hydroacoustics the emphasis was on noise due to flow induced vibrations. There were 8 general invited lecturers and 43 other contributors, with 150 participants form 14 countries. Sufficient time was provided for discussions and social gatherings. For example, there was the opening of the high speed anechoic wind tunnel of the Centre Acoustique, and a welcome address given by the Mayor of Lyon in his historic City Hall. The organizing Committee of the Symposium wish to express their thanks to la Direction des Recherches Etudes et Techniques du Ministere des Armees (DRET), Ie Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Ie Conseil General du Rhone, l'Association Universitaire de Mecanique (AUM), Ie Ministere de l'Environnement, for financial support. Le Groupement des Acousticiens de langue frangaise (GALF) helped advertise the meeting. The organizers are also indebted to the International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics for providing travel subsidies to young scientists.

Standard Handbook of Industrial Automation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986): Douglas M. Considine,... Standard Handbook of Industrial Automation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)
Douglas M. Considine, Glenn D Considine
R5,668 Discovery Miles 56 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The authors and editors of this Handbook have attempted to fill a serious gap in the professional literature on industrial automation. Much past attention has been directed to the general concepts and philosophy of automation as a way to convince owners and managers of manufacturing facilities that automation is indeed one of the few avenues available to increase productivity and improve competitive position. Seventy-three contributors share their knowledge in this Handbook. Less attention has been given to the "What" and "How" of automation. To the extent feasible and practical within the confines of the pages allowed, this Handbook concentrates on the implementation of automation. Once the "Go" signal has been given by management, concrete details-not broad definitions and philosophical discussions-are required. To be found in this distinctly different book in the field are detailed parameters for designing and specifying equipment, the options available with an evaluation of their relative advantages and limitations, and insights for engineers and production managers on the operation and capabilities of present-generation automation system components, subsystems, and total systems. In a number of instances, the logical extension of current technology into the future is given. A total of 445 diagrams and photos and 57 tables augments detailed discussions. In addition to its use as a ready reference for technical and management personnel, the book has wide potential for training and group discussions at the college and university level and for special education programs as may be provided by consultants or by "in-house" training personnel.

Towards a New Map of Automobile Manufacturing in Europe? - New Production Concepts and Spatial Restructuring (Paperback,... Towards a New Map of Automobile Manufacturing in Europe? - New Production Concepts and Spatial Restructuring (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995)
Ray Hudson; Assisted by A. Amin; Edited by Eike W. Schamp; Assisted by S. Conti, P Dicken, …
R2,872 Discovery Miles 28 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is the product of four years of collaborative work within the framework of the European Science Foundation's Regional and Urban Restructuring in Europe (RURE) programme. With one exception, all of the chapters have been prepared by participants in RURE - the exception being that commissioned from Conti and Enrietti on Fiat and Italy to provide a fuller coverage of changes in the main automobile producing companies and countries of Europe. A - perhaps the - central theme around which the RURE programme was conceived is that the restructuring of the production system lies at the heart of the changing map of Europe. Equally, it continues to be the case that the automobile industry lies at the cutting edge of the search for viable new models of production. Some eighty years ago the automobile industry occupied a pivotal position in the transition from craft to mass production - indeed "Fordism" came to denote not just a particular micro-economic model of production organisation in the factory but a macro-scale model of economic development, characterized by a particular pattern of relations between mass production, mass consumption and national state regulation. From the late 1960s, however, it became increasingly clear that Fordism as a macro-scale model of advanced capitalist development was reaching its limits.

Macro- and Micro-Mechanics of High Velocity Deformation and Fracture - IUTAM Symposium on MMMHVDF Tokyo, Japan, August 12-15,... Macro- and Micro-Mechanics of High Velocity Deformation and Fracture - IUTAM Symposium on MMMHVDF Tokyo, Japan, August 12-15, 1985 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987)
Kozo Kawata, Jumpei Shioiri
R2,918 Discovery Miles 29 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The IUTAM Symposium on Macro- and Micro-Mechanics of High Velocity Deformation and Fracture (MMMHVDF) (August 12 - 15, 1985) was held at Science Council of Japan, under the sponsor ship of IUTAM, Science Council of Japan, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, The Commemorative Association for the Japan World Exposition (1970), and The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences. The proposal of the symposium was accepted by the General Assembly of IUTAM, and the scientists mentioned below were appointed by the Bureau of IUTAM to serve as member of the Scientific Committee. The main object of the Symposium was to make a general survey of recent developments in the re search of high velocity solid mechanics and to explore further new ideas for dealing with unsettled problems, of fundamental nature as well as of practical importance. The subjects covered theoretical, experimental, and numerical fields in macro- and micro-mechanics associated with high velocity de formatio and fracture in soldis, covering metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites."

Information and Pricing in Road Transportation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998): Richard H. M.... Information and Pricing in Road Transportation (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998)
Richard H. M. Emmerink
R2,879 Discovery Miles 28 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In recent years more emphasis has been placed in transport research on using existing roads as efficiently as possible in order to diminish the impact of traffic congestion. This book describes new theoretical, empirical and simulation models to analyse the impact of information provision to drivers and road pricing on congestion levels. It is the first publication presenting a wide variety of economic models to study information and road pricing effects jointly.

Materials Sciences in Space - A Contribution to the Scientific Basis of Space Processing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Materials Sciences in Space - A Contribution to the Scientific Basis of Space Processing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)
Berndt Feuerbacher, Hans Hamacher, Robert J. Naumann
R2,937 Discovery Miles 29 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

t~icrogravity research, a new field originating from the accessibility of space, has reached the age of adolescence. An impressive set of results has emerged from the fi rst Space 1 ab fl i ght, whi ch by now has been fully evaluated. In view of this and the wealth of information available from other space experiments, ground based research, and short-term microgra- vity experiments in ai rp 1 anes, rockets or fall towers, it was felt that the time was ripe for a comprehensive review of the field. The initiative of the US to build a permanent station in space, which was soon followed by a European decision to join this venture, further focussed attention onto microgravity materials sciences. This originates from the interesting prospects of a commercial space uti 1 ization, which would heavily rely on the results of scientific or technical experiments in space. From this point of view it also seemed timely and essential to provi de prospective commerci a 1 users with the necessary i nformat i on on previous experience, and more importantly, with a sound scientific basis for space processing. The aim of the present volume consequently is twofold, namely - to stimulate new scientific experiments in space in order to expand our knowledge gained from microgravity research, and to provide industry with the information obtained from space experi- ments sofar and to contribute to the scientific background for commer- cial space utilization.

Turbulent Shear-Layer/Shock-Wave Interactions - IUTAM Symposium, Palaiseau, France September 9-12, 1985 (English, French,... Turbulent Shear-Layer/Shock-Wave Interactions - IUTAM Symposium, Palaiseau, France September 9-12, 1985 (English, French, Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)
J. Delery
R2,920 Discovery Miles 29 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It was on a proposal of the late Professor Maurice Roy, member of the French Academy of Sciences, that in 1982, the General Assembly of the International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics decided to sponsor a symposium on Turbulent Shear-Layer/Shock-Wave Interactions. This sympo sium might be arranged in Paris -or in its immediate vicinity-during the year 1985. Upon request of Professor Robert Legendre, member of the French Academy of Sciences, the organization of the symposium might be provided by the Office National d'Etudes et de Recherches Aerospatiales (ONERA). The request was very favorably received by Monsieur l'Ingenieur General Andre Auriol, then General Director of ONERA. The subject of interactions between shock-waves and turbulent dissipative layers is of considerable importance for many practical devices and has a wide range of engineering applications. Such phenomena occur almost inevitably in any transonic or supersonic flow and the subject has given rise to an important research effort since the advent of high speed fluid mechanics, more than forty years ago. However, with the coming of age of modern computers and the development of new sophisticated measurement techniques, considerable progress has been made in the field over the past fifteen years. The aim of the symposium was to provide an updated status of the research effort devoted to shear layer/shock-wave interactions and to present the most significant results obtained recently."

Advances in Human Aspects of Road and Rail Transportation (Hardcover, New): Neville A. Stanton Advances in Human Aspects of Road and Rail Transportation (Hardcover, New)
Neville A. Stanton
R2,921 Discovery Miles 29 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Human factors and ergonomics have made considerable contributions to the research, design, development, operation and analysis of transportation systems and their complementary infrastructure. This volume focuses on the causations of road accidents, the function and design of roads and signs, the design of automobiles, and the training of the driver. It covers accident analyses, air traffic control, control rooms, intelligent transportation systems, and new systems and technologies.

Overcoming Isolation - Information and Transportation Networks in Development Strategies for Peripheral Areas (Paperback,... Overcoming Isolation - Information and Transportation Networks in Development Strategies for Peripheral Areas (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995)
Harry Coccossis, Peter Nijkamp
R2,870 Discovery Miles 28 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As European countries pursue a common effort towards establishing a European Union, various isolated -and consequently disadvantaged -regions are likely to face increasing competitive pressures due to their peripheral location. To assist such areas, regional, national and supranational bodies put much effort into developing transport and communication networks and linkages in order to ensure that such less favoured areas are better integrated in the broader European social and economic development process. This book addresses the issue of lagging development in various -mainly central and southern - European regions which are in a disadvantageous position as a result of their isolated 10cation...The persisting problems of social and economic development in several European Union areas (e.g. islands, mountains, border areas) has turned the attention of policy-makers to "the critical importance of transport and (tele)communication linkages. The purpose of the book is to bring into perspective the role of transport and communications in regional policy for peripheral areas. This subject is currently of high priority, since the European Union through the Structural Funds interventions (i.e. the Community Support Frameworks) and the new Cohesion Fund relies heavily on transport and communication infrastructure investments to assist areas which are at a disadvantage due to their peripheral location and isolation. Furthermore, as the Union considers enlargement, some of these issues might be of wide European interest."

Automotive Internetworking (Hardcover): TT Kosch Automotive Internetworking (Hardcover)
TT Kosch
R2,534 Discovery Miles 25 340 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A complete introduction tocar-to-X communications networking Automotive Inter-networking will introduce a range of new network and system technologies for vehicle safety, entertainment and comfort systems currently being researched and developed. C2X networking is not only a matter of technology, but is also very closely related to policy-making about deployment. This book will provide the background on technical developments but will also discuss the potential benefits, costs and risks. Also discussed will be concepts related to application of vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technologies for various purposes such as automobile safety enhancement, vehicle user applications for comfort and convenience and efficiency along with other potential commercial applications. Application domains will build the starting point for an analysis of the requirements on suitable mobile network technology and the book will look at how well existing and new systems match these requirements. New automotive-specific technologies are presented in detail, explaining millimeter wave short range systems and special automotive network protocols. Specially designed system services and security mechanisms are introduced and system architecture, radio spectrum use, medium access control, network protocols and security concepts and considered. Finally, the book will present the current world-wide standardization activities, deployment strategies and an outlook about the evolvement of inter-vehicle communications in the next decades. * Presents a comprehensive top-down approach to the newly evolving car-to-X communications networking * Provides a broad overview of all relevant C2X communication topics * Written by well known experts in the field * Predicts the outlook of the evolvement of inter-vehicle communications in the next decades * Includes illustrations and high-level technical sketches of application domains and photographs, 3D renderings and professional graphical sketches of current prototypes

Hydrogen Power: Theoretical and Engineering Solutions - Proceedings of the Hypothesis II Symposium held in Grimstad, Norway,... Hydrogen Power: Theoretical and Engineering Solutions - Proceedings of the Hypothesis II Symposium held in Grimstad, Norway, 18-22 August 1997 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1998)
T.O. Saetre
R5,706 Discovery Miles 57 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume contains selected contributions to the second Hydrogen Power, Theoretical and Engineering Solutions, International Symposium (HYPOTHESIS II), held in Grimstad, Norway, from 18 to 22 August 1997. The scientific programme included 10 oral sessions and a poster session. Widely based national committees, supported by an International Scientific Advisory Board and the International Coordinators, made every effort to design and bring together a programme of great excellence. The more than one hundred papers submitted represent the efforts of research groups from all over the World. The international character of HYPOTHESIS II has been augmented by contributions coming from seven countries outside Europe. The contributions reflect the progress that has been achieved in hydrogen technology aimed primarily at hydrogen as the ultimate energy vector. This research have already yielded mature technologies for mass production in many areas. These and future results will be of increased interest and importance as global and local environmental issues move higher up the political agenda. In order to facilitate new contacts between scientists and strengthen existing ones, the symposium incorporated an extensive social program managed by the Conference Administrator, Ms. Ann Y stad.

Finite Element Analysis of Composite Laminates (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992): O.O. Ochoa, J.N.... Finite Element Analysis of Composite Laminates (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992)
O.O. Ochoa, J.N. Reddy
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Composite materials are increasingly used in aerospace, underwater, and automotive structures. To take advantage of the full potential of composite materials, structural analysts and designers must have accurate mathematical models and design methods at their disposal. The objective of this monograph is to present the laminated plate theories and their finite element models to study the deformation, strength and failure of composite structures. Emphasis is placed on engineering aspects, such as the analytical descriptions, effective analysis tools, modeling of physical features, and evaluation of approaches used to formulate and predict the response of composite structures. The first chapter presents an overview of the text. Chapter 2 is devoted to the introduction of the definitions and terminology used in composite materials and structures. Anisotropic constitutive relations and Iaminate plate theories are also reviewed. Finite element models of laminated composite plates are presented in Chapter 3. Numerical evaluation of element coefficient matrices, post-computation of strains and stresses, and sample examples of laminated plates in bending and vibration are discussed. Chapter 4 introduces damage and failure criteria in composite laminates. Finally, Chapter 5 is dedicated to case studies involving various aspects and types of composite structures. Joints, cutouts, woven composites, environmental effects, postbuckling response and failure of composite laminates are discussed by considering specific examples.

Advanced Technology for Design and Fabrication of Composite Materials and Structures - Applications to the Automotive, Marine,... Advanced Technology for Design and Fabrication of Composite Materials and Structures - Applications to the Automotive, Marine, Aerospace and Construction Industry (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1995)
George C Sih, Alberto Carpinteri, G. Surace
R4,398 Discovery Miles 43 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Contained in the volume are the papers presented at an International Symposium on Advanced Technology for Design and Fabrication of Composite Materials and Structures. The Symposium was organized by Consorzio per la Ricerca e l'Educazione Permanente; Institute of Fracture and Solid Mechanics, Lehigh University, Pennsylvania USA; Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale del Politecnico di Torino; and Dipartimento di Ingegneria Aeronautica e Spaziale del Politecnico di Torino. It was held at the Politecnico di Torino in Italy, May 24-28, 1993. The support from the various organizations is acknowledged as follows: * Consiglio N azionale delle Ricerche * ALENIA SP AZIO * AGUST A * CIRA * AERMACCHI * Centro Ricerche FIAT * ALENIA (formerly AERITALIA) * Collegio Costruttori Edili della Provincia di Torino As new knowledge is being accumulated on the design and fabrication of advanced composite systems in different sectors of the world, there is the need not only to exchange new ideas but also to disseminate the information from the researchers to the users. The theme of this Symposium is particularly relevant to the automobile, marine, aerospace and construction industry where the competitive edge lies on improved processing and/or manufacturing of the products. Technological advances have been and will continue to depend strongly on the development of new materials and their effective use in design. Empirical trial-and- error methods could no longer be considered economically feasible when applied to usage-specific materials such as composites.

Modeling Engine Spray and Combustion Processes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003): Gunnar Stiesch Modeling Engine Spray and Combustion Processes (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003)
Gunnar Stiesch
R4,350 Discovery Miles 43 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The utilization of mathematical models to numerically describe the performance of internal combustion engines is of great significance in the development of new and improved engines. Today, such simulation models can already be viewed as standard tools, and their importance is likely to increase further as available com puter power is expected to increase and the predictive quality of the models is constantly enhanced. This book describes and discusses the most widely used mathematical models for in-cylinder spray and combustion processes, which are the most important subprocesses affecting engine fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. The relevant thermodynamic, fluid dynamic and chemical principles are summarized, and then the application of these principles to the in-cylinder processes is ex plained. Different modeling approaches for the each subprocesses are compared and discussed with respect to the governing model assumptions and simplifica tions. Conclusions are drawn as to which model approach is appropriate for a specific type of problem in the development process of an engine. Hence, this book may serve both as a graduate level textbook for combustion engineering stu dents and as a reference for professionals employed in the field of combustion en gine modeling. The research necessary for this book was carried out during my employment as a postdoctoral scientist at the Institute of Technical Combustion (ITV) at the Uni versity of Hannover, Germany and at the Engine Research Center (ERC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA."

Optimization of Dynamic Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1999): S.K. Agrawal, B.C. Fabien Optimization of Dynamic Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1999)
S.K. Agrawal, B.C. Fabien
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This textbook deals with optimization of dynamic systems. The motivation for undertaking this task is as follows: There is an ever increasing need to produce more efficient, accurate, and lightweight mechanical and electromechanical de vices. Thus, the typical graduating B.S. and M.S. candidate is required to have some familiarity with techniques for improving the performance of dynamic systems. Unfortunately, existing texts dealing with system improvement via optimization remain inaccessible to many of these students and practicing en gineers. It is our goal to alleviate this difficulty by presenting to seniors and beginning graduate students practical efficient techniques for solving engineer ing system optimization problems. The text has been used in optimal control and dynamic system optimization courses at the University of Deleware, the University of Washington and Ohio University over the past four years. The text covers the following material in a straightforward detailed manner: * Static Optimization: The problem of optimizing a function that depends on static variables (i.e., parameters) is considered. Problems with equality and inequality constraints are addressed. * Numerical Methods: Static Optimization: Numerical algorithms for the solution of static optimization problems are presented here. The methods presented can accommodate both the unconstrained and constrained static optimization problems. * Calculus of Variation: The necessary and sufficient conditions for the ex tremum of functionals are presented. Both the fixed final time and free final time problems are considered.

Spaceflight Life Support and Biospherics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1996): P. Eckart Spaceflight Life Support and Biospherics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1996)
P. Eckart
R4,398 Discovery Miles 43 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Spaceflight Life Support and Biospherics is the introduction to space life support systems and artificial ecosystems that has so far been lacking. It is a source of information for everyone involved in the life support system design and development process - engineers, scientists, and students - as well as all those who are simply interested in this existing discipline. The structure of this book is such that it gives step-by-step answers to the basic questions concerning life support systems on any scale - from small microbial systems to the Earth's biosphere: Why life support system development and biosphere research? How does our natural life support system, the biosphere, work? What are the environmental conditions for life support systems in space? What are the fundamental terms and requirements of life support? Which physicochemical life support subsystems currently exist? Which are the potential bioregenerative life support technologies of the future? What are life support systems of future planetary habitats going to look like? What are the experiences of the largest artificial ecosystem - Biosphere 2? What are the potential terrestrial benefits of life support development? GBP/LISTGBP

Radar Absorbing Materials - From Theory to Design and Characterization (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Radar Absorbing Materials - From Theory to Design and Characterization (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996)
K.J. Vinoy, R.M. Jha
R4,790 Discovery Miles 47 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Due to its extensive applications in stealth technology, much of the research effort in radar absorbing materials (RAM) has remained classified. As is the wont with classified topics, it has resulted in much awe and unfounded speculation. The aim of this book is to demystify this topic. The book in hand is concise but complete in itself. The attention of the readers is first drawn towards the historical evolution of RAM to emphasize that the elementary principles of electromagnetics lead to the fundamental concepts of RAM. These also form the basis for further mathematical analysis and design of RAM. The performance plots for the various RAM designs, to the extent possible, are taken with respect to power reflection; this should facilitate comparison of their relative performances. In order to further induce the reader to take the first step towards RAM design, we have included the relevant computer codes in a companion diskette. This would enable the reader to try out elementary designs on his own. * .EXE files should facilitate ready execution of codes on most DOS based computing platforms. The corresponding source codes with comments are also included as * .FOR files. The reader may wish to modify some of these codes for examining RAM design algorithms further. We welcome comments from the reader on these codes.

Recent Advances in Aeroacoustics - Proceedings of an International Symposium held at Stanford University, August 22-26, 1983... Recent Advances in Aeroacoustics - Proceedings of an International Symposium held at Stanford University, August 22-26, 1983 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)
A. Krothapalli; Contributions by W.K. Blake; Edited by C.A. Smith; Contributions by S M Candel, D G Crigthon, …
R2,940 Discovery Miles 29 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Joint Institute for Aeronautics and Acoustics at Stanford University was established in October 1973 to provide an academic environment for long-term cooperative research between Stanford and NASA Ames Research Center. Since its establishment, the Institute has conducted theoretical and experimental work in the areas of aerodynamics, acoustics, fluid mechanics, flight dynamics, guidance and control, and human factors. This research has involved Stanford faculty, research associates, graduate students, and many distinguished visitors in collaborative efforts with the research staff of NASA Ames Research Center. The occasion of the Institute's tenth anniversary was used to reflect back on where that research has brought us, and to consider where our endeavors should be directed next. Thus, an International Symposium was held to review recent advances in the fields relevant to the activities of the Institute and to discuss the areas of research to be undertaken in the future. This anniversary was also chosen as an opportunity to honor one of the Institute's founders and its director, Professor Krishnamurty Karamcheti. It has been his crea tive inspiration that has provided the ideal research environment at the Joint Institute."

Influence of Psychological Factors on Product Development - Lessons from Aerospace and other Industries (Paperback, Softcover... Influence of Psychological Factors on Product Development - Lessons from Aerospace and other Industries (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002)
E. S. Kamata
R4,390 Discovery Miles 43 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the interrelationship of social, technical, and organizational aspects of and related to the product development process. It originated from activities in practice in industry and research laboratories. In order to ensure relative autonomy from the short-term economic interests of a given industrial branch or specific company, the research for this work was first conducted in pursuit of a PhD thesis intended to provide practice-oriented results. With the ansatz practice - theory - practice, a generalizable approach was achieved. It then evolved to cover additional issues brought forth by recent cases in the aerospace industry, among others. A combination of scientific methodologies is used to focus on the psychological factors that influence the quality of technical product development processes. The basic framework is provided by the grounded theory-a qualitative approach, in which data was not only collected by this author but is extended to cases from the history of technology described in the published literature. The inclusion of historical cases is possible, thanks to the availability of sufficiently detailed descriptions for examination in terms of the grounded theory principles. They appear in the Appendix. Cases cited were verified by comparing them with contrasting viewpoints from various sources. I was able to examine and complement some cases by contacting persons associated with the programs analyzed. Quantitative studies are also integrated in this research to verify the elements resulting from the grounded theory integration.

Laminar-Turbulent Transition - IUTAM Symposium, Sedona/AZ September 13 - 17, 1999 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover... Laminar-Turbulent Transition - IUTAM Symposium, Sedona/AZ September 13 - 17, 1999 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2000)
H.F. Fasel, W.S. Saric
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The origins of turbulent flow and the transition from laminar to turbulent flow are among the most important unsolved problems of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics. Besides being a fundamental question of fluid mechanics, there are any number of applications for information regarding transition location and the details of the subsequent turbulent flow. The JUT AM Symposium on Laminar-Turbulent Transition, co-hosted by Arizona State University and the University of Arizona, was held in Sedona, Arizona. Although four previous JUT AM Symposia bear the same appellation (Stuttgart 1979, Novosibirsk 1984, Toulouse 1989, and Sendai 1994) the topics that were emphasized at each were different and reflect the evolving nature of our understanding of the transition process. The major contributions of Stuttgart 1979 centered on nonlinear behavior and later stages of transition in two-dimensional boundary layers. Stability of closed systems was also included with Taylor vortices in different geometries. The topics of Novosibirsk 1984 shifted to resonant wave interactions and secondary instabilities in boundary layers. Pipe- and channel-flow transition were discussed as model problems for the boundary layer. Investigations of free shear layers were presented and a heavy dose of supersonic papers appeared for the first time. The character of Toulouse 1989 was also different in that 3-D boundary layers, numerical simulations, streamwise vortices, and foundation papers on receptivity were presented. Sendai 1994 saw a number of papers on swept wings and 3-D boundary layers. Numerical simulations attacked a broader range of problems.

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