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Compressed Sensing and its Applications: MATHEON Workshop 2013 (Applied and Numerical Harmonic Analysis)
By Gitta Kutyniok, Holger Boche, Robert Calderbank, Jan Vyb ral. 2015
Since publication of the initial papers in 2006 compressed sensing has captured the imagination of the international signal processing…
community and the mathematical foundations are nowadays quite well understood Parallel to the progress in mathematics the potential applications of compressed sensing have been explored by many international groups of in particular engineers and applied mathematicians achieving very promising advances in various areas such as communication theory imaging sciences optics radar technology sensor networks or tomography Since many applications have reached a mature state the research center MATHEON in Berlin focusing on Mathematics for Key Technologies invited leading researchers on applications of compressed sensing from mathematics computer science and engineering to the MATHEON Workshop 2013 Compressed Sensing and its Applications in December 2013 It was the first workshop specifically focusing on the applications of compressed sensing This book features contributions by the plenary and invited speakers of this workshop To make this book accessible for those unfamiliar with compressed sensing the book will not only contain chapters on various applications of compressed sensing written by plenary and invited speakers but will also provide a general introduction into compressed sensing The book is aimed at both graduate students and researchers in the areas of applied mathematics computer science and engineering as well as other applied scientists interested in the potential and applications of the novel methodology of compressed sensing For those readers who are not already familiar with compressed sensing an introduction to the basics of this theory will be includedThis book complements available one-make books on domestic synchronous clocks It is also a history of science book…
that sets British domestic synchronous clocks their manufacturers and technology in their social context Part I covers the historical background British domestic synchronous clock manufacturers and brands how synchronous clocks work domestic synchronous clock cases practical advice on the servicing of domestic synchronous clocks and analysis of the marketing and reliability of British domestic synchronous clocks This analysis provides an explanation of the rise and eventual fall of their technology Part II contains galleries of a selection of British domestic synchronous clocks and of the movements with which they are fitted There is a front and back view of each clock together with a brief description Views of each movement include views with the movement partly dismantled together with a brief technical description of the movement This profusely illustrated book is primarily for fellow enthusiasts and is based on an extensive archive of information on domestic synchronous clocks their movements and their manufacturers Current electrical regulations mean that professional clockmakers are reluctant to repair synchronous clocks In fact provided that they have not been mistreated synchronous clocks are usually reliable and quite easy to maintainBeneficial Plant-Bacterial Interactions
By Bernard Glick. 2015
This monograph provides an overview of beneficial plant-bacterial interactions in a straightforward and easy-to-understand format and includes a wealth…
of unique illustrations elaborating every major point Study questions that emphasize the key points are provided at the end of each chapter One way to feed all of the people in the world s growing population is through the increased use of plant-growth-promoting bacteria in agriculture These bacteria not only directly promote growth but also protect plants against a wide range of biotic and abiotic stresses Moreover they can be used to support procedures for biologically cleaning up the environment Plant-growth-promoting bacteria are already being used successfully on a small scale in several countries and as this technology matures the world may witness a major paradigm shift in agricultural practiceAn Introduction to Ceramics (Lecture Notes in Chemistry #86)
By Roman Pampuch. 2014
This book embraces both traditional and advanced ceramics produced from synthetic or deeply transformed natural raw materials Following…
the path of ceramic innovation this introduction explains electric properties of ceramic conductors like high-temperature superconductors reflects on the interaction of material and electromagnetic radiation presents the importance of voids and defects in the material and provides an outlook on most recent developments in the field of ceramics such as smart or self-healing materials It provides a quick grasp of the main points of ceramic thinking and is an ideal starting point for students in the field of chemistry materials science or solid state physicsBalancing of Linkages and Robot Manipulators: Advanced Methods with Illustrative Examples (Mechanisms and Machine Science #27)
By Vigen Arakelian, S bastien Briot. 2015
In this book advanced balancing methods for planar and spatial linkages hand operated and automatic robot manipulators are presented…
It is organized into three main parts and eight chapters The main parts are the introduction to balancing the balancing of linkages and the balancing of robot manipulators The review of state-of-the-art literature including more than 500 references discloses particularities of shaking force moment balancing and gravity compensation methods Then new methods for balancing of linkages are considered Methods provided in the second part of the book deal with the partial and complete shaking force moment balancing of various linkages A new field for balancing methods applications is the design of mechanical systems for fast manipulation Special attention is given to the shaking force moment balancing of robot manipulators Gravity balancing methods are also discussed The suggested balancing methods are illustrated by numerous examplesApplication of Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Quality of Selected Vegetables (SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition)
By Ioannis Arvanitoyannis, Achilleas Bouletis, Dimitrios Ntionias. 2014
This Brief critically reviews the applied techniques in all the studied vegetables and summarizes the effect of modified atmosphere packaging…
MAP in all the quality parameters In a brief introduction chemical and microbiological parameters that affect shelf life are mentioned followed by a definition of modified atmosphere packaging The referred vegetables are categorized into 10 categories roots tubers leafy vegetables fruits-vegetables bulbs stems and shoots flowers seeds fungi and other The effect of selected MAP applications on the shelf life of the vegetables is also highlighted Along with atmosphere modification several storage parameters such as temperature several pretreatments film permeability or light and dark storage conditions are studied and their interaction on the quality of the product is also taken under consideration The increasing demand for healthier and safer foods has led the food industry in pursuit of storage technologies that will serve the primary role of storage life prolongation but with no sacrifice on nutritional value and without the presence of additives MAP is a storage technique that has already proven to be effective in extending the shelf life of the product by reducing respiration rate and preserving all its quality characteristics Due to many physiological factors that affect the shelf life of minimally processed vegetables respiration rate ethylene production maturation and ripening the selection of the ideal storage parameters gas mixture storage temperature packaging film and treatments prior to packaging of MAP is a challenging procedure and must be planned carefullyADEX Optimized Adaptive Controllers and Systems: From Research to Industrial Practice (Advances in Industrial Control)
By Juan M Mart n, Jos Rodellar. 2015
This book is a simple and didactic account of the developments and practical applications of predictive adaptive predictive …
and optimized adaptive control from a perspective of stability including the latest methodology of adaptive predictive expert ADEX control ADEX Optimized Adaptive Control Systems is divided into six parts with exercises and real-time simulations provided for the reader as appropriate The text begins with the conceptual and intuitive knowledge of the technology and derives the stability conditions to be verified by the driver block and the adaptive mechanism of the optimized adaptive controller to guaranty the desired control performance The second and third parts present strategic considerations of predictive control and related adaptive systems necessary for the proper design of driver block and adaptive mechanism and thence their technical realization The authors then proceed to detail the stability theory that supports predictive adaptive predictive and optimized adaptive control methodologies Benchmark applications of these methodologies distillation column and pulp-factory bleaching plant are treated next with a focus on practical implementation issues The final part of the book describes ADEX platforms and illustrates their use in the design and implementation of optimized adaptive control systems to three different challenging-to-control industrial processes waste-water treatment sulfur recovery and temperature control of superheated steam in coal-fired power generation The presentation is completed by a number of appendices containing technical background associated with the main text including a manual for the ADEX COP platform developed by the first author to exploit the capabilities of adaptive predictive control in real plants ADEX Optimized Adaptive Control Systems provides practicing process control engineers with a multivariable optimal control solution which is adaptive and resistant to perturbation and the effects of noise Its pedagogical features also facilitate its use as a teaching tool for formal university and Internet-based open-education-type graduate courses in practical optimal adaptive control and for self-studyBamboo: The Plant and its Uses (Tropical Forestry #10)
By Walter Liese. 2015
This book presents the state-of-the-art knowledge on bamboo It starts with an introduction to the plant…
s biology its taxonomy habitat morphology and growth The cultivation of bamboo is discussed in terms of silviculture pests and diseases and harvesting techniques The book is completed by a comprehensive presentation of the properties of bamboo its utilization and its preservation Bamboo is the fastest-growing and most versatile plant on Earth For centuries it has played an indispensible part in the daily life of millions of people in tropical countries In recent decades it has gained increasing importance as a substitute for timber The book was developed as a reference text for scientists professionals and graduate students with a strong interest in this unique plantCoordination Control of Distributed Systems (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences #456)
By Tiziano Villa, Jan Schuppen. 2015
This book describes how control of distributed systems can be advanced by an integration of control communication and…
computation The global control objectives are met by judicious combinations of local and nonlocal observations taking advantage of various forms of communication exchanges between distributed controllers Control architectures are considered according to increasing degrees of cooperation of local controllers fully distributed or decentralized control control with communication between controllers coordination control and multilevel control The book covers also topics bridging computer science communication and control like communication for control of networks average consensus for distributed systems and modeling and verification of discrete and of hybrid systems Examples and case studies are introduced in the first part of the text and developed throughout the book They include control of underwater vehicles automated-guided vehicles on a container terminal control of a printer as a complex machine and control of an electric power system The book is composed of short essays each within eight pages including suggestions and references for further research and reading By reading the essays collected in the book Coordination Control of Distributed Systems graduate students and post-docs will be introduced to the research frontiers in control of decentralized and of distributed systems Control theorists and practitioners with backgrounds in electrical mechanical civil and aerospace engineering will find in the book information and inspiration to transfer to their fields of interest the state-of-art in coordination controlBiodiversity of Semiarid Landscape: Baseline Study for Understanding the Impact of Human Development on Ecosystems (Environmental Science and Engineering)
By Sunil Nautiyal, Katari Bhaskar, Y D Imran Khan. 2015
This study presents authentic data compiled from field experiments and investigations and provides a point of reference for any…
future changes associated with anthropogenic activity in semiarid ecosystems Three years of continuous and rigorous empirical research on biodiversity from phytoplankton to higher plants and from zooplankton to higher animals - all flora and fauna in India s semiarid region have culminated in this work Though there are many studies available on issues related to biodiversity the majority cover either specific groups of plants or groups of animals with the exception of this book studies that include all flora and fauna including the phyto- and zooplanktons in a given ecosystem are not readily available Further the book focuses on an extremely important topic firstly because semiarid landscapes are highly vulnerable to climate change and secondly because other developmental activities will be undertaken in the region in an effort to meet its energy requirements As such the results of the current study will provide a standard protocol for subsequent monitoring and mapping of biodiversity for conservation and management The book explores quantifies and surveys plant and animal species from aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems assessing and quantitatively analyzing the diversity indices of different vegetation strata Further it investigates the conservation status of each species flora and fauna in keeping with IUCN categories The study also examines landscape dynamics using RS and GIS for vegetation analysis and discusses traditional ecological knowledge related to the use conservation and management of biodiversity As such it offers a unique and valuable resource not only for researchers from the environmental ecological sciences but also for conservationists and policymakersAdvanced Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #139)
By Gianluigi Ferrari, Marco Picone, Stefano Busanelli, Michele Amoretti, Francesco Zanichelli. 2015
This book focuses on emerging technologies in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSs namely efficient information dissemination…
between vehicles infrastructures pedestrians and public transportation systems It covers the state-of-the-art of Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks VANETs with centralized and decentralized Peer-to-Peer communication architectures considering several application scenarios With a detailed treatment of emerging communication paradigms including cross networking and distributed algorithms Unlike most of the existing books this book presents a multi-layer overview of information dissemination systems from lower layers MAC to high layers applications All those aspects are investigated considering the use of mobile devices such as smartphones tablets and embedded systems i e technologies that during last years completely changed the current market the user expectations and communication networks The presented networking paradigms are supported and validated by means of extensive simulative analysis and real field deployments in different application scenarios This book represents a reference for professional technologist postgraduates and researchers in the area of Intelligent Transportation Systems ITSs wireless communication and distributed systemsComposite Synthetic Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (SpringerBriefs in Materials)
By Naznin Sultana, Mohd Hassan, Mim Lim. 2015
This book addresses important biomaterials which are commonly used to fabricate scaffolds and it describes two major protocols employed in…
scaffold fabrication Tissue engineering or regenerative medicine aims at restoring ex-novo tissues and organs whose functionality has been compromised as a consequence of diseases or traumatic events The innovative concept underlying tissue engineering is the use of autologous cells obtained from a biopsy of the patient Cells are seeded on a porous scaffold which has the role of supporting and guiding cells towards the development of tissue-like structures as well as providing a platform for the delivery under controlled condition of growth factor release etc The successful manufacture of scaffolds for tissue engineering applications is crucial In this book these biomaterials are discussed The book also covers illustrated examples structure and properties of scaffolds cellular interactions and drug deliveryThis book explains why scientists believe that life may be more common in the Universe than previously considered possible…
It presents the tools and strategies astronomers and astrobiologists are using in their formal search for habitable exoplanets as well as more advanced forms of life in other parts of our galaxy The author then summarizes what is currently known about how and where organic molecules critical to our form of carbon-based life are manufactured The core of the book explains and presents educated guesses how nervous systems evolved on Earth how they work and how they might work on other worlds Combining his knowledge of neuroscience computers and astrobiology the author jumps into the discussion whether biological nervous systems are just the first step in the rise of intelligence in the Universe The book ends with a description from both the psychologist s and the neuroscientist s viewpoints exactly what it is about the fields of astrobiology and astronomy that boggles the minds of many amateur astronomers and interested non-scientists This book stands out from other popular science books on astrobiology by making the point that astro-neurobiologists need to begin thinking about how alien nervous systems might workThis book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 9th Italian Workshop on Advances in Artificial Life and Evolutionary Computation…
held in Vietri sul Mare Italy in May 2014 in conjunction with the 24th Italian Workshop on Neural Networks WIRN 2014 The 16 papers presented have been thoroughly reviewed and selected from 40 submissions They cover the following topics artificial neural networks fuzzy inference systems rough set approximate reasoning and optimization methods such as evolutionary computation swarm intelligence particle swarm optimizationComputational Movement Analysis (SpringerBriefs in Computer Science)
By Patrick Laube. 2014
This SpringerBrief discusses the characteristics of spatiotemporal movement data including uncertainty and scale It investigates three core…
aspects of Computational Movement Analysis Conceptual modeling of movement and movement spaces spatiotemporal analysis methods aiming at a better understanding of movement processes with a focus on data mining for movement patterns and using decentralized spatial computing methods in movement analysis The author presents Computational Movement Analysis as an interdisciplinary umbrella for analyzing movement processes with methods from a range of fields including GIScience spatiotemporal databases and data mining Key challenges in Computational Movement Analysis include bridging the semantic gap privacy issues when movement data involves people incorporating big and open data and opportunities for decentralized movement analysis arising from the internet of things The interdisciplinary concepts of Computational Movement Analysis make this an important book for professionals and students in computer science geographic information science and its application areas especially movement ecology and transportation researchCardiac Cytoarchitecture: How to Maintain a Working Heart
By Elisabeth Ehler. 2015
This book presents a collection of expert reviews on different subcellular compartments of the cardiomyocyte addressing fundamental questions such…
as how these compartments are assembled during development how they are changed in and by disease and which signaling pathways have been implicated in these processes so far As such it offers the first overview of the cell biology of heart disease of its kind addressing the needs of cell biology students specializing in vascular and cardiac biology as well as those of cardiologists and researchers in the field of cell biologyAutonomy Requirements Engineering for Space Missions (NASA Monographs in Systems and Software Engineering)
By Mike Hinchey, Emil Vassev. 2014
Advanced space exploration is performed by unmanned missions with integrated autonomy in both flight and ground systems Risk…
and feasibility are major factors supporting the use of unmanned craft and the use of automation and robotic technologies where possible Autonomy in space helps to increase the amount of science data returned from missions perform new science and reduce mission costs Elicitation and expression of autonomy requirements is one of the most significant challenges the autonomous spacecraft engineers need to overcome today This book discusses the Autonomy Requirements Engineering ARE approach intended to help software engineers properly elicit express verify and validate autonomy requirements Moreover a comprehensive state-of-the-art of software engineering for aerospace is presented to outline the problems handled by ARE along with a proof-of-concept case study on the ESA s BepiColombo Mission demonstrating the ARE s ability to handle autonomy requirementsAll-Optical Signal Processing: Data Communication and Storage Applications (Springer Series in Optical Sciences #194)
By Stefan Wabnitz, Benjamin Eggleton. 2015
This book provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the art of optical signal processing technologies and devices It…
presents breakthrough solutions for enabling a pervasive use of optics in data communication and signal storage applications It presents presents optical signal processing as solution to overcome the capacity crunch in communication networks The book content ranges from the development of innovative materials and devices such as graphene and slow light structures to the use of nonlinear optics for secure quantum information processing and overcoming the classical Shannon limit on channel capacity and microwave signal processing Although it holds the promise for a substantial speed improvement today s communication infrastructure optics remains largely confined to the signal transport layer as it lags behind electronics as far as signal processing is concerned This situation will change in the near future as the tremendous growth of data traffic requires energy efficient and fully transparent all-optical networks The book is written by leaders in the fieldBiochemistry of Beer Fermentation (SpringerBriefs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
By Eduardo Pires, Tom Br nyik. 2015
Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world Yet behind each glass of beer there…
is an enormous amount of work invested If the first image that comes to your mind is the lifting of heavy bags of malt or carrying kegs guess again Most of the work involved in brewing is carried out by microworkers - yeast and their enzymes These special helpers are responsible for catalyzing the vast majority of the biochemical reactions occurring in all steps that gradually transform the sugary wort into beer This book not only provides readers with an overview of the whole biochemical process involved in beer fermentation but also reviews the latest findings in this delightful field making it essential reading for both scientists and brewing enthusiastsThis brief examines current research on cooperative device-to-device D2D communication as an enhanced offloading technology to improve the…
performance of cognitive radio cellular networks By providing an extensive review of recent advances in D2D communication the authors demonstrate that the quality of D2D links significantly affects offloading performance in cellular networks which motivates the design of cooperative D2D communication After presenting the architecture of cooperative D2D communication the challenges of capacity maximization and energy efficiency are addressed by optimizing relay assignment power control and resource allocation Furthermore cooperative D2D communication is enhanced by network coding technology and then is extended for broadcast sessions Along with detailed problem formulation and hardness analysis fast algorithms are developed by exploiting problem-specific characteristics such that they can be applied in practice