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Mining's dramatic and dangerous nature is reflected in the hundreds
of specialized tools and artifacts shown in over 500 color
photographs and discussed in this revised and expanded second
edition with updated pricing. Thirty categories, from advertising
and assay equipment to surveying equipment and tokens, chronicle
old mining methods in detail. An elevated appreciation is gained
here of the men and women who spent part of their lives mining with
this equipment. Today, historians and collectors pay respect to
those people as they preserve and interpret the equipment that
remains. This is an important and valuable reference for all
concerned.
The ICANNGA series of Conferences has been organised since 1993 and
has a long history of promoting the principles and understanding of
computational intelligence paradigms within the scientific
community and is a reference for established workers in this area.
Starting in Innsbruck, in Austria (1993), then to Ales in Prance
(1995), Norwich in England (1997), Portoroz in Slovenia (1999),
Prague in the Czech Republic (2001) and finally Roanne, in France
(2003), the ICANNGA series has established itself for experienced
workers in the field. The series has also been of value to young
researchers wishing both to extend their knowledge and experience
and also to meet internationally renowned experts. The 2005
Conference, the seventh in the ICANNGA series, will take place at
the University of Coimbra in Portugal, drawing on the experience of
previous events, and following the same general model, combining
technical sessions, including plenary lectures by renowned
scientists, with tutorials.
The papers in this volume present theoretical aspects and applications of artificial neural networks and genetic algorithms. Also included are papers on fuzzy logic, soft computing, and artificial intelligence. Fundamental issues are addressed such as the nonlinear approximation capabilities of neural networks and formal methods of data representation with topological properties. New elements in genetic algorithms are presented, for example, crossover methods and gene representation. Papers on applications of neural networks show how successful these methods are in a wide range of fields like meteorological and atmospheric pollution forecasts, furnace control, and system identification. Genetic algorithms are used to solve optimization problems related to shipping and computer vision. Fuzzy-logic-based techniques are applied to sociodynamic models and hybrid neuro-fuzzy models.
From the contents: Neural networks - theory and applications: NNs
(= neural networks) classifier on continuous data domains- quantum
associative memory - a new class of neuron-like discrete filters to
image processing - modular NNs for improving generalisation
properties - presynaptic inhibition modelling for image processing
application - NN recognition system for a curvature primal sketch -
NN based nonlinear temporal-spatial noise rejection system -
relaxation rate for improving Hopfield network - Oja's NN and
influence of the learning gain on its dynamics Genetic algorithms -
theory and applications: transposition: a biological-inspired
mechanism to use with GAs (= genetic algorithms) - GA for decision
tree induction - optimising decision classifications using GAs -
scheduling tasks with intertask communication onto multiprocessors
by GAs - design of robust networks with GA - effect of degenerate
coding on GAs - multiple traffic signal control using a GA -
evolving musical harmonisation - niched-penalty approach for
constraint handling in GAs - GA with dynamic population size - GA
with dynamic niche clustering for multimodal function optimisation
Soft computing and uncertainty: self-adaptation of evolutionary
constructed decision trees by information spreading - evolutionary
programming of near optimal NNs
Artificial neural networks and genetic algorithms both are areas of
research which have their origins in mathematical models
constructed in order to gain understanding of important natural
processes. By focussing on the process models rather than the
processes themselves, significant new computational techniques have
evolved which have found application in a large number of diverse
fields. This diversity is reflected in the topics which are
subjects of the contributions to this volume. There are
contributions reporting successful applications of the technology
to the solution of industrial/commercial problems. This may well
reflect the maturity of the technology, notably in the sense that
'real' users of modelling/prediction techniques are prepared to
accept neural networks as a valid paradigm. Theoretical issues also
receive attention, notably in connection with the radial basis
function neural network. Contributions in the field of genetic
algorithms reflect the wide range of current applications,
including, for example, portfolio selection, filter design,
frequency assignment, tuning of nonlinear PID controllers. These
techniques are also used extensively for combinatorial optimisation
problems.
In 1849, the Gold Rush was on! A hundred and fifty years later, the
era still captures the American imagination. This fantastic book
goes into great detail about the real lives of the brave `49ers and
those who followed them, facing unbelieveable hardships in the
hopes to striking it rich-finding the Mother Lode. This book
discusses the expansion of mining from gold to silver, and
eventually to copper, in many of the Western states. Significant
mines in California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Montana,
Wyoming, South Dakota, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizonia are all
discussed, including their dates of operation and production
records. The growth of railroads and transportation is explored, as
is the evolution of mining technology. This books is a must for
those interested in the realities of Gold Rush life, shown in over
225 period photographs. Mining stock certificates, currency, and
newspapers from the day are also shown, along with antique mining
tools-all with current values provided for collectors.
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