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Power System Protection - Fundamentals and Applications (Hardcover): J Ciufo Power System Protection - Fundamentals and Applications (Hardcover)
J Ciufo
R3,558 Discovery Miles 35 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An all-in-one resource on power system protection fundamentals, practices, and applications Made up of an assembly of electrical components, power system protections are a critical piece of the electric power system. Despite its central importance to the safe operation of the power grid, the information available on the topic is limited in scope and detail. In Power System Protection: Fundamentals and Applications, a team of renowned engineers delivers an authoritative and robust overview of power system protection ideal for new and early-career engineers and technologists. The book offers device- and manufacturer-agnostic fundamentals using an accessible balance of theory and practical application. It offers a wealth of examples and easy-to-grasp illustrations to aid the reader in understanding and retaining the information provided within. In addition to providing a wealth of information on power system protection applications for generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, the book offers readers: A thorough introduction to power system protection, including why it's required and foundational definitions Comprehensive explorations of basic power system protection components, including instrument transformers, terminations, telecommunications, and more Practical discussions of basic types of protection relays and their operation, including overcurrent, differential, and distance relays In-depth examinations of breaker failure protection and automatic reclosing, including typical breaker failure tripping zones, logic paths, pedestal breakers, and more Perfect for system planning engineers, system operators, and power system equipment specifiers, Power System Protection: Fundamentals and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of design and field engineers and technologists, as well as students and scholars of power-system protection.

The Big Book of Drones (Hardcover): Ralph DeFrangesco, Stephanie DeFrangesco The Big Book of Drones (Hardcover)
Ralph DeFrangesco, Stephanie DeFrangesco
R1,863 Discovery Miles 18 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Drones are taking the world by storm. The technology and laws governing them change faster than we can keep up with. The Big Book of Drones covers everything from drone law to laws on privacy, discussing the history and evolution of drones to where we are today. If you are new to piloting, it also covers how to fly a drone including a pre-flight checklist. For those who are interested in taking drones to the next level, we discuss how to build your own using a 3D printer as well as many challenging projects for your drone. For the truly advanced, The Big Book of Drones discusses how to hack a drone. This includes how to perform a replay attack, denial of service attack, and how to detect a drone and take it down. Finally, the book also covers drone forensics. This is a new field of study, but one that is steadily growing and will be an essential area of inquiry as drones become more prevalent.

Spatial Grasp as a Model for Space-based Control and Management Systems (Hardcover): Peter Simon Sapaty Spatial Grasp as a Model for Space-based Control and Management Systems (Hardcover)
Peter Simon Sapaty
R3,180 Discovery Miles 31 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

- Detailed examples of new technology and its important applications for global security and defence, sufficient guidelines for immediate implementations. - Aimed at system theorists, distributed algorithms designers, NASA, DARPA, and SDA network managers, defence and security personnel, university students interested in advanced MSc and PhD projects, and many others. - The book offers a concrete and very practical management solution for many problems described in other books in this area, which were presented mostly on general descriptive and qualitative levels

Data Science - Techniques and Intelligent Applications (Hardcover): Pallavi Vijay Chavan, Parikshit N. Mahalle, Ramchandra... Data Science - Techniques and Intelligent Applications (Hardcover)
Pallavi Vijay Chavan, Parikshit N. Mahalle, Ramchandra Mangrulkar, Idongesit Williams
R3,931 Discovery Miles 39 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book covers the topic of data science in a comprehensive manner and synthesizes both fundamental and advanced topics of a research area that has now reached its maturity. The book starts with the basic concepts of data science. It highlights the types of data and their use and importance, followed by a discussion on a wide range of applications of data science and widely used techniques in data science. Key Features * Provides an internationally respected collection of scientific research methods, technologies and applications in the area of data science. * Presents predictive outcomes by applying data science techniques to real-life applications. * Provides readers with the tools, techniques and cases required to excel with modern artificial intelligence methods. * Gives the reader a variety of intelligent applications that can be designed using data science and its allied fields. The book is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduates and graduates studying machine learning and data science. Researchers and professionals will also find this book useful.

Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology (Paperback, 12th edition): Edward Hughes, John Hiley, Keith Brown, Ian McKenzie... Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology (Paperback, 12th edition)
Edward Hughes, John Hiley, Keith Brown, Ian McKenzie Smith
R2,376 Discovery Miles 23 760 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

All engineers need to understand the fundamental principles of electrical and electronic technology. This best-selling text provides a clear and accessible introduction to the area, with balanced coverage of electrical, electronic, and power engineering.

Modeling and Control of AC Machine using MATLAB (R)/SIMULINK (Paperback): Mourad Boufadene Modeling and Control of AC Machine using MATLAB (R)/SIMULINK (Paperback)
Mourad Boufadene
R626 Discovery Miles 6 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book introduces electrical machine modeling and control for electrical engineering and science to graduate, undergraduate students as well as researchers, who are working on modeling and control of electrical machines. It targets electrical engineering students who have no time to derive mathematical equations for electrical machines in particular induction machine (IM) and doubly fed induction machines (DFIM). The main focus is on the application of field oriented control technique to induction motor (IM) and doubly fed induction motor (DFIM) in details, and since the induction motors have many drawback using this technique, therefore the application of a nonlinear control technique (feedback linearization) is applied to a reduced order model of DFIM to enhance the performance of doubly fed induction motor. Features Serves as text book for electrical motor modeling, simulation and control; especially modeling of induction motor and doubly fed induction motor using different frame of references. Vector control (field oriented control) is given in more detailed, and is applied to induction motor. A nonlinear controller is applied to a reduced model of an doubly induction motor associated with a linear observer to estimate the unmeasured load torque, which is used to enhance the performance of the vector control to doubly fed induction motor. Access to the full MATLAB/SIMULINK blocks for simulation and control.

Optoelectronics - Infrared-Visable-Ultraviolet Devices and Applications, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition): Dave... Optoelectronics - Infrared-Visable-Ultraviolet Devices and Applications, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Dave Birtalan, William Nunley
R1,837 Discovery Miles 18 370 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Organized as a mini-encyclopedia of infrared optoelectronic applications, this long awaited new edition of an industry standard updates and expands on the groundbreaking work of its predecessor. Pioneering experts, responsible for many advancements in the field, provide engineers with a fundamental understanding of semiconductor physics and the technical information needed to design infrared optoelectronic devices. Fully revised to reflect current developments in the field, Optoelectronics: Infrared-Visible-Ultraviolet Devices and Applications, Second Edition reviews relevant semiconductor fundamentals, including device physics, from an optoelectronic industry perspective. This easy-reading text provides a practical engineering introduction to optoelectronic LEDs and silicon sensor technology for the infrared, visible, and ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Utilizing a practical and efficient engineering approach throughout, the text supplies design engineers and technical management with quick and uncluttered access to the technical information needed to design new systems.

Transmission of Electrical Energy - Overhead Lines (Paperback): Ailson P. de Moura, Adriano Aron F. de Moura, Ednardo P. Da... Transmission of Electrical Energy - Overhead Lines (Paperback)
Ailson P. de Moura, Adriano Aron F. de Moura, Ednardo P. Da Rocha
R1,413 Discovery Miles 14 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Transmission of Electrical Energy: Overhead Lines takes a computational approach through the use of the Alternative Transient Program (ATPdraw), which is a program of worldwide use. The number of exercises solved, including computer simulations with ATPdraw and source codes in MATLAB (R) make the work didactic and easy to assimilate, even for those readers new to the subject. The subjects presented throughout the text aims to make the reader understand and gain sufficient knowledge to analyze the operation of overhead transmission lines in a steady-state and in a transient state, besides carrying out an introductory project of a steady-state transmission line. The book can be used in both undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering.

Unmanned and Autonomous Ships - An Overview of MASS (Paperback): R. Glenn Wright Unmanned and Autonomous Ships - An Overview of MASS (Paperback)
R. Glenn Wright
R1,421 Discovery Miles 14 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Unmanned ships and autonomous ships are quickly becoming a reality, making shipping safer and more efficient. However, traditional tasks and functions are becoming blurred as new technology changes how the unique needs of different sectors are met. In addition to large vessels dedicated to the transport of goods and cargos across the oceans, major efforts are underway towards the automation of small coastal shipping that includes ferries, tugboats, supply and service vessels, and barges. Automated vehicles are also replacing conventional ships for inspecting and servicing pipelines, drilling platforms, wind farms and other offshore installations. Automated shipping is explored in terms of economics, technology, safety and the environment under the broad themes of ship design and engineering, command and control, navigation, communications, security, regulatory issues, and training. This includes initiatives for autonomous shipping as well as civilian implications of military ship automation programs. This book is primarily for maritime professionals, regulatory authorities, insurers, and environmental groups. It also suits undergraduate students involved in deck officer training, and graduate students and academics involved in research in ship design, operations and management.

Emerging Green Technologies (Paperback): Matthew N.O Sadiku Emerging Green Technologies (Paperback)
Matthew N.O Sadiku
R1,520 Discovery Miles 15 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Green Technology deals with using science and technology to protect the environment as well as curb the negative impacts of human involvement. The emerging green technologies, covered in this book, will propel our economy in the near future. Their development will lead to global and sustainable powers that will impact our economics, societies, cultures, and the way of life. This book provides researchers, students, and professionals a comprehensive introduction, applications, benefits, and challenges of 15 emerging green technologies. It presents the impact of these cutting-edge technologies on our global economy and its future. The book will help a beginner to have an introductory knowledge about these emerging technologies. The main objective of the author is to provide a concise treatment that is easily digestible. It is a must-read for those graduate students or scholars who consider researching green technologies. It can also serve as a valuable resource for those business professionals who seek ways to green their processes.

Kinetic Studies in GeO2/Ge System - A Retrospective from 2021 (Hardcover): Shengkai Wang Kinetic Studies in GeO2/Ge System - A Retrospective from 2021 (Hardcover)
Shengkai Wang
R3,174 Discovery Miles 31 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Kinetic Studies in GeO2/Ge System: A Retrospective from 2021 investigates reaction kinetics in GeO2/Ge systems, aiming to demonstrate the fundamentals of the GeO2/Ge interface and to give insight into the distinctive features and performance of Ge (germanium) applied to advanced complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) devices. This book first reviews the development of MOS technology and discusses the potentials of emerging Ge and the challenges facing it as a contentious channel material, once promising to replace Si (silicon) for advanced nodes. The study systematically analyzes the following aspects of GeO2/Ge stacks that will shed light on the characteristics and reaction principles of the system: GeO2/Ge degradation, Ge passivation techniques, desorption kinetics of GeO from GeO2/Ge, the relationship between GeO2 crystallization and GeO2/Ge interface reaction, and the oxidation kinetics of Ge. Based on findings from the intrinsic properties of GeO2/Ge, the author also compares it with prevalent SiO2/Si systems and demonstrates the essential differences between the two, contributing to quality control, process optimization, and technology advancements of GeO2/Ge. The book will be a useful reference for researchers, professionals, and students interested in electronic materials, condenser matter physics, microelectronic engineering, and semiconductors.

Distributed Real-Time Architecture for Mixed-Criticality Systems (Paperback): Hamidreza Ahmadian, Roman Obermaisser, Jon Perez Distributed Real-Time Architecture for Mixed-Criticality Systems (Paperback)
Hamidreza Ahmadian, Roman Obermaisser, Jon Perez
R1,674 Discovery Miles 16 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book describes a cross-domain architecture and design tools for networked complex systems where application subsystems of different criticality coexist and interact on networked multi-core chips. The architecture leverages multi-core platforms for a hierarchical system perspective of mixed-criticality applications. This system perspective is realized by virtualization to establish security, safety and real-time performance. The impact further includes a reduction of time-to-market, decreased development, deployment and maintenance cost, and the exploitation of the economies of scale through cross-domain components and tools. Describes an end-to-end architecture for hypervisor-level, chip-level, and cluster level. Offers a solution for different types of resources including processors, on-chip communication, off-chip communication, and I/O. Provides a cross-domain approach with examples for wind-power, health-care, and avionics. Introduces hierarchical adaptation strategies for mixed-criticality systems Provides modular verification and certification methods for the seamless integration of mixed-criticality systems. Covers platform technologies, along with a methodology for the development process. Presents an experimental evaluation of technological results in cooperation with industrial partners. The information in this book will be extremely useful to industry leaders who design and manufacture products with distributed embedded systems in mixed-criticality use-cases. It will also benefit suppliers of embedded components or development tools used in this area. As an educational tool, this material can be used to teach students and working professionals in areas including embedded systems, computer networks, system architecture, dependability, real-time systems, and avionics, wind-power and health-care systems.

Smart Microgrid Systems - Advanced Technologies (Hardcover): KTM Udayanga Hemapala, MK Perera Smart Microgrid Systems - Advanced Technologies (Hardcover)
KTM Udayanga Hemapala, MK Perera
R2,787 Discovery Miles 27 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focusses on applications of expert systems for microgrid control Explores microgrid applications for power networks and applications of expert technologies Reviews design and development technologies related to renewable energy for a weak power network Discusses cybersecurity for microgrids Includes case studies related to actual developments and research

Sensors and Measurement Systems (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Walter Lang Sensors and Measurement Systems (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Walter Lang
R1,359 Discovery Miles 13 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sensors and measurement systems is an introduction to microsensors for engineering students in the final undergraduate or early graduate level, technicians who wants to know more about the systems they are using, and anybody curious enough to know what microsystems and microsensors can do. The book discusses five families of sensors: - Thermal sensors - Force and pressure sensors - Inertial sensors - Magnetic field sensors - Flow sensors For each sensor, theoretical, technology and application aspects are examined. The sensor function is modelled to understand sensitivity, resolution and noise. We ask ourselves: What do we want to measure? What are possible applications? How are the sensor chips made in the cleanroom? How are they mounted and integrated in a system? After reading this book, you should be able to: - Understand important thermal, mechanical, inertial and magnetic sensors - Work with characterization parameters for sensors - Choose sensors for a given application and apply them - Understand micromachining technologies for sensors

Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician - A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production... Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician - A Practical Guide for Power Distribution in Live Event Production (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Richard Cadena
R1,412 Discovery Miles 14 120 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Now in its third edition, Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician is a comprehensive, practical study guide for aspiring and working professionals in live event production. The book covers every aspect of power distribution from the fundamentals, like basic circuits, to 3-phase power, power calculations, grounding and bonding, electrical safety, portable power generators, and battery power. With ample photographs and illustrations, practice problems and solutions, and real-world examples from experience and first-hand accounts, it provides readers with the knowledge to safely design, set up, and monitor power distribution systems. The third edition expands on grounding and bonding, portable power generators, balanced and unbalanced 3-phase power calculations, battery power, and more. The last chapter walks readers through the process of prepping for a show, setting up a portable power distribution system, and monitoring every aspect of the system, including voltage, current, and heat using an infrared camera, explaining in detail best practices and the logic behind them. Covering topics that are listed in the content outline for the ETCP Entertainment Electrician Certification exam as well as the ETCP Portable Power Distribution Technician Certification exam, this reference supports practicing technicians and provides new technicians the assistance they need for a successful career in the entertainment industry. Additional resources, including conversion tables, voltage spreadsheets, articles from Lighting & Sound International, Lighting & Sound America, and Protocol, and animations and illustrations depicting electricity and electric power distribution developed for the author's workshops, can be found on the companion website www.electrics.tech.

Microgrids (Paperback): Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, K. Nithiyananthan, S. Prabhakar Karthikeyan, Jens Bo Holm-Nielsen Microgrids (Paperback)
Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban, K. Nithiyananthan, S. Prabhakar Karthikeyan, Jens Bo Holm-Nielsen
R1,017 Discovery Miles 10 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Microgrids offers a complete discussion and details about microgrids and their applications, including modeling of AC/DC and hybrid grids in a tied mode with simulation for the solar systems, wind turbines, biomass and fuel cells, and deployment issues. The data communications and control mechanism implementations are analyzed for proper coordination of the AC/DC microgrid. The various real-time applications and future development of the microgrid are also discussed in this book, with MATLAB (R)-based simulations and results. This book: Discusses the fundamentals of microgrids, the components of microgrids, the modeling of renewable energy sources, and the implementation of microgrids. Explores AC and DC microgrid modeling with real-time examples. Examines the effective extraction of energy from renewable energy sources. Covers analysis of data communications and control-mechanism implementations. Includes HOMER/MATLAB (R)-based simulations and results on microgrids. This book would be a welcome addition to the libraries of researchers, senior undergraduate students, and graduate students in power and electrical engineering, especially those working with smart and microgrids.

Modelling and Optimization of Wave Energy Converters (Hardcover): Dezhi Ning, Boyin Ding Modelling and Optimization of Wave Energy Converters (Hardcover)
Dezhi Ning, Boyin Ding
R3,359 Discovery Miles 33 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Covers the analytical and numerical modelling of wave energy converter technologies Accesible to advanced students as well as specialist engineers. Uniquely explains a series of practical devices and systems

Quasicrystals - Fundamentals and Applications (Paperback): Enrique Macia Barber Quasicrystals - Fundamentals and Applications (Paperback)
Enrique Macia Barber
R1,462 Discovery Miles 14 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides an interdisciplinary guide to quasicrystals, the 2011 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winning topic, by presenting an up-to-date and detailed introduction to the many fundamental aspects and applications of quasicrystals science. It reviews the most characteristic features of the peculiar geometric order underlying their structure and their reported intrinsic physical properties, along with their potential for specific applications. The role of quasiperiodic order in science and technology is also examined by focusing on the new design capabilities provided by this novel ordering of matter. This book is specifically devoted to promoting the very notion of quasiperiodic order, and to spur its physical implications and technological capabilities. It, therefore, explores the fundamental aspects of intermetallic, photonic, and phononic quasicrystals, as well as soft-matter quasicrystals, including their intrinsic physical and structural properties. In addition, it thoroughly discusses experimental data and related theoretical approaches to explain them, extending the standard treatment given in most current solid state physics literature. It also explores exciting applications in new technological devices of quasiperiodically ordered systems, including multilayered quasiperiodic systems, along with 2D and 3D designs, whilst outlining new frontiers in quasicrystals research. This book can be used as a reader-friendly introductory text for graduate students, in addition to senior scientists and researchers coming from the fields of physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering. Key features: * Provides an updated and detailed introduction to the interdisciplinary field of quasicrystals in a tutorial style, considering both fundamental aspects and additional freedom degrees provided by designs based on quasiperiodically ordered materials. * Includes 50 fully worked out exercises with detailed solutions, motivating, and illustrating the different concepts and notions to provide readers with further learning opportunities. * Presents a complete compendium of the current state of the art knowledge of quasicrystalline matter, and outlines future next generation materials based on quasiperiodically ordered designs for their potential use in useful technological devices. Dr. Enrique Macia-Barber is Professor of condensed matter physics at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. His research interests include the thermoelectric properties of quasicrystals and DNA biophysics. In 2010 he received the RSEF- BBVA Foundation Excellence Physics Teaching Award. His book Aperiodic Structures in Condensed Matter: Fundamentals and Applications (CRC Press, Boca-Raton, 2009) is one of the Top Selling Physics Books according to YBP Library Services.

Blade Element Rotor Theory (Hardcover): Pylyp Volodin Blade Element Rotor Theory (Hardcover)
Pylyp Volodin
R2,349 Discovery Miles 23 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Blade Element Rotor Theory This book presents an extension of the conventional blade element rotor theory to describe the dynamic properties of helicopter rotors. The presented theory focuses on the accurate mathematical determination of the forces and moments by which a rotor affects its rotorcraft at specified flight conditions and control positions. Analyzing the impact of a blade's non-uniform properties, the book covers blade twisting, the non-rectangular planform shape of a blade, and inhomogeneous airfoil along the blade. It discusses inhomogeneous induced airflow around a rotor disc in terms of the blade element rotor theory. This book also considers the impact of flapping hinge offset on the rotor's dynamic properties. Features * Focuses on a comprehensive description and accurate determination of the rotor's aerodynamic properties * Presents precise helicopter rotor properties with inhomogeneous aerodynamic properties of rotor blades * Considers inhomogeneous distribution of induced flow * Discusses a mathematical model of a main helicopter rotor for a helicopter flight simulator This book is intended for graduate students and researchers studying rotor dynamics and helicopter flight dynamics

Ethical Engineering - A Practical Guide with Case Studies (Paperback): Eugene Schlossberger Ethical Engineering - A Practical Guide with Case Studies (Paperback)
Eugene Schlossberger
R1,549 Discovery Miles 15 490 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Introduces the nature of ethical decision making as applied to engineering values and issues. Helps readers develop a detailed ethics toolkit that identifies options and solutions and allows them to monitor and adjust as necessary. Features topics such as safety, sustainability, bioethics, diversity and equality, information technology and AI, as well as critical areas often overlooked in engineering texts, such as mentoring, advertising (for consulting firms), engineering sales, and much more Includes more than 50 case studies to illustrate a variety of scenarios. Offers an international perspective with codes of ethics from around the world, including Saudi Arabia, India, New Zealand, Chile, and Japan. Adds further cases and samples for discussion and a summary of key ideas.

Latent Heat-Based Thermal Energy Storage Systems - Materials, Applications, and the Energy Market (Paperback): Amritanshu... Latent Heat-Based Thermal Energy Storage Systems - Materials, Applications, and the Energy Market (Paperback)
Amritanshu Shukla, Atul Sharma, Pascal Henry Biwolé
R2,535 Discovery Miles 25 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In light of increasing human-induced global climate change, there is a greater need for clean energy resources and zero carbon projects. This new volume offers up-to-date coverage of the fundamentals as well as recent advancements in energy efficient thermal energy storage materials, their characterization, and technological applications. Thermal energy storage (TES) systems offer very high-energy savings for many of our day-to-day applications and could be a strong component for enhancing the usage of renewable/clean energy-based devices. Because of its beneficial environmental impact, this technology has received wide attention in the recent past, and dedicated research efforts have led to the development of novel materials, as well to innovative applications in very many fields, ranging from buildings to textile, healthcare to agriculture, space to automobiles. This book offers a valuable and informed systematic treatment of latent heat-based thermal energy storage systems, covering current energy research and important developmental work.

Fiber-Optic Based Sensing Systems (Hardcover): Lazo M. Manojlović Fiber-Optic Based Sensing Systems (Hardcover)
Lazo M. Manojlović
R4,198 Discovery Miles 41 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The need for both intrinsic and extrinsic fiber-optic sensor technologies continues to grow. To meet the demands of this fast-expanding applications-driven market, this book, Fiber-Optic-Based Sensing Systems, presents both the latest advances in fiber-optic sensor technology, such as applications of photonic crystal fibers to fiber optic gyroscopes and recent application opportunities, including the use of fiber optic sensors as a minimally invasive medical treatment and in structural health monitoring. The book highlights the development of fiber optic sensors while also providing an overview of current methods for the construction of high-speed and high-capacity fiber-optic systems. It provides a thorough presentation of novel fiber-optic based sensing systems with state-of-the-art signal processing of the interferometric signals. Key features: Highlights the uniqueness of the fiber-optics sensors Presents state-of-the-art technology in optical fiber sensors Discusses a variety of fiber-optic topologies Considers different detection techniques Gives special attention to distributed fiber-optic sensing systems Dealing with the applicative aspects of using optical fibers as the sensing medium as well as the medium for transmitting the corresponding optical signals to the receiving unit, the book discusses the basic optical phenomena with their main emphasis on applying the optical knowledge for solving real-life engineering problems. Basic tools and concepts are presented in the earlier chapters, which are then developed in more detail in the later chapters. The book is organized in seven chapters covering a broad range of fiber-optical sensing phenomena. Written for undergraduate and graduate students who want to broaden their knowledge of fiber-optic sensing system applications to the real-life engineering problems, the volume is also valuable for engineers who want to acquire the basic principles of optics, especially fiber-optics.

Interactive Sports Technologies - Performance, Participation, Safety (Hardcover): Veronika Tzankova, Michael Filimowicz Interactive Sports Technologies - Performance, Participation, Safety (Hardcover)
Veronika Tzankova, Michael Filimowicz
R3,917 Discovery Miles 39 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book addresses a clear gap in the current literature and comes at a very topical time The five high-level themes provide a highly suitable and multidisciplinary nature and focus; The chapter topics cover a broad and appealing range

Electrical Distribution Systems (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Dale R. Patrick, Stephen W. Fardo Electrical Distribution Systems (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Dale R. Patrick, Stephen W. Fardo
R3,493 Discovery Miles 34 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 2009. Comprehensive in scope, this book, now in its fully updated second edition, takes an applications-oriented approach to electrical distribution systems. All critical aspects of power production, distribution, control, conversion and measurement are presented. The authors place emphasis on real-world applications, examining electrical distribution and associated system operation from a user's or technician's point of view. The use of an 'electrical power systems' model facilitates the reader's comprehensive understanding of electrical distribution, utilizing power distribution as a key starting point, and then applying that relationship to other important associated systems. The final chapter of this new edition is re-focused to emphasize the economics of distribution systems, computer power requirements and current environmental considerations. The book provides a valuable desk reference for the working engineer, contractor or technician who needs a thorough application-based guide for finding the best solutions to today's electrical distribution challenges.

ICT and Data Sciences (Hardcover): Archana Singh, Vinod Kumar Shukla, Ashish Seth, Sai Sabitha ICT and Data Sciences (Hardcover)
Archana Singh, Vinod Kumar Shukla, Ashish Seth, Sai Sabitha
R4,356 Discovery Miles 43 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book highlights the state-of-the-art research on data usage, security, and privacy in the scenarios of the Internet of Things (IoT), along with related applications using Machine Learning and Big Data technologies to design and make efficient Internet-compatible IoT systems. ICT and Data Sciences brings together IoT and Machine Learning and provides the careful integration of both, along with many examples and case studies. It illustrates the merging of two technologies while presenting basic to high-level concepts covering different fields and domains such as the Hospitality and Tourism industry, Smart Clothing, Cyber Crime, Programming, Communications, Business Intelligence, all in the context of the Internet of Things. The book is written for researchers and practitioners, working in Information Communication Technology and Computer Science.

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