According to an August 2009 report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, the United States market for functional foods in 2007 was US$ 27 billion. Forecasts of growth range from between 8.5% and 20% per year, or about four times that of the food industry in general. Global demand by 2013 is expected to be about $100 billion. With this demand for new products comes a demand for product development and suppo…
On a worldwide basis, the development of SmartGrids is a consistent answer to the problem of an efficient and sustainable delivery of electric energy through distribution grids. SmartGrids are a combination of information and communication technologies and new energy technologies. There are many different definitions of the concept of SmartGrids and thus it appears indispensable to gather the know…
For very high voltage or very high current applications, the power industry still relies on thyristor-based Line Commutated Conversion (LCC), which limits the power controllability to two quadrant operation. However, the ratings of self-commutating switches such as the Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT), are reaching levels that make the techno…
A comprehensive review of analytical signal processing techniques applied to power systems and power quality applications. This reference book is unique in addressing time-varying waveform and harmonic distortions. It details many different approaches, pooling cutting edge material from university lecturers and practising power engineers to provide a wide spectrum of expertise. Divided into clear …
An unprecedented look into the present and future of next generation networks, services, and management in the telecommunications industry The telecommunications industry has advanced in rapid, significant, and unpredictable ways into the twenty-first century. Next Generation Telecommunications Networks, Services, and Management guides the global industry and academia even further by providing an …
Markov Decision Processes (MDPs) are a mathematical framework for modeling sequential decision problems under uncertainty as well as Reinforcement Learning problems. Written by experts in the field, this book provides a global view of current research using MDPs in Artificial Intelligence. It starts with an introductory presentation of the fundamental aspects of MDPs (planning in MDPs, Reinforceme…
All you need to know about deploying VoIP protocols in one comprehensive and highly practical reference – Now updated with coverage on SIP and the IMS infrastructure This book provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the technology behind Internet Telephony (IP), providing essential information to Network Engineers, Designers, and Managers who need to understand the protocols. Furthermor…
A comprehensive introduction to CDMA theory and application Code division multiple access (CDMA) communication is rapidly replacing time- and frequency-division methods as the cornerstone of wireless communication and mobile radio. Theory of Code Division Multiple Access Communication provides a lucid introduction and overview of CDMA concepts and methods for both the professional and the advanced…
Эффективная работа в современных САПР, разработанных ведущими зарубежными фирмами в области микроэлектроники (XILINX, Altera, Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics и др.), требует знания языка VHDL – исходного языка описания проектов. Книга доктора технических наук, профессора Бибило П. Н. предназначена для первоначального ознакомления с языком VHDL, являющимся международным стандартом в области авто…
Using plant material as raw materials for construction is a relatively recent and original topic of research. This book presents an overview of the current knowledge on the material properties and environmental impact of construction materials made from plant particles, which are renewable, recyclable and easily available. It focuses on particles and as well on fibers issued from hemp plant, as we…
Книга предназначена для потребителя, желающего разобраться в той или иной автомобильной аудио– и видеосистеме и является путеводителем в мире современной автомобильной аппаратуры. В справочнике изложены особенности устройства различной автомобильной аудиоаппаратуры (в том числе и цифровой), возможности и особенности ее функционирования, защита головных устройств. Рассмотрены примеры выбора и оптим…
В книге рассказывается о проведении дальних связей на Си-Би диапазоне, распространении радиоволн, международных организациях энтузиастов Си-Би радио. Отдельная глава посвящена применению компьютера в практике Си-Би радиосвязи. Приведено описание практических конструкций, предназначенных для использования в Си-Би связи. Все конструкции собраны на распространенной элементной базе и доступны для повт…
Данной книгой автор намерен вовлечь в интереснейший мир радиоэлектроники новых юных поклонников этого творчества. Подача материала производится от простого к сложному. Использован многолетний опыт преподавания в радиокружке. Книга рассчитана на учащихся 5—11 классов, учащихся колледжей, техникумов, студентов ВУЗов, а также на начинающих радиолюбителей. ()
В книге приведены данные по цветовой и кодовой маркировке радиоэлементов импортного и отечественного производства по номиналам, рабочему напряжению, допускам и другим характеристикам. Добавлен справочный материал по вопросу маркировки малогабаритных и миниатюрных радиоэлементов. Рассмотрена значительная часть радиокомпонентов производства отечественных производителей и фирм «Vishay Elektronic GmbH…
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the mathematical and algorithmic methods for the Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) of complex mechanical systems such as aircraft or car engines. We have focused on the presentation of strategies efficiently and economically managing the different levels of complexity in coupled disciplines (e.g. structure, fluid, thermal, acoustics, etc…