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Research & information: general
Hardback. Analyzes the issues of loss of accuracy, recovery of original variables (disaggregation), and compatibility conditions. This book also analyzes the method of iterative aggregation in large-scale problems. For fixed weights, it solves simpler aggregated problems. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBW; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792368175
- ISBN
- 9780792368175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.11
€ 191.11
Hardback. Contains contributions that apply advanced statistical methods and artificial intelligence techniques to approach the description of physical processes, the discrimination of experimental data and the assessment and management of risk. This book is intended as a reference scientists, students, engineers, and the insurance industry. Editor(s): Papadopoulos, George A.; Murty, Tad S.; Venkatesh, Srinivasan; Blong, R. (Natural Hazards Research Centre, Macquarie University, Australia). Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from naturals hazards, 21:2-3, 2000
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792365952
- ISBN
- 9780792365952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.65
€ 186.65
Hardback. Contains presentations made at the Second International Conference on Earthquake Hazard and Seismic Risk Reduction held in Yerevan, Armenia, on 14-21 September 1998. This book is suitable for seismologists, geophysicists, earth scientists, engineers, architects, and psychologists interested in earthquake hazard and seismic risk research. Editor(s): Balassanian, Serguei; Cisternas, Armando; Melkumyan, Mikael. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 447 pages, 314 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 824.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 447
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363903
- ISBN
- 9780792363903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.74
€ 187.74
Hardback. This text shows how to improve well-known heuristics by randomizing and optimizing their parameters. The ten in-depth examples are designed to teach operations research and the theory of games and markets using the Internet. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363590
- ISBN
- 9780792363590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.35
€ 191.35
hardcover. Presents material on three topics, namely the amount of information involved in non-random functions, the amount of information involved in non-probabilistic square matrices (which are not quantum density matrices), and a model of complex-valued fractional Brownian motion of order n defined via random walks in the complex plane. Series: Fundamental Theories of Physics. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPF; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792363309
- ISBN
- 9780792363309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.32
€ 127.32
Hardback. Selected Papers from the International Symposium of the Foresea Miyazaki 1998 Editor(s): Yoshimoto, Atsushi; Yukutake, Kiyoshi. Series: Forestry Sciences. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; KNAL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 719.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792359685
- ISBN
- 9780792359685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.31
€ 192.31
Hardback. Presents a theoretical framework and control methodology for a class of complex dynamical systems characterised by high state space dimension, multiple inputs and outputs, significant nonlinearity, parametric uncertainty, and unmodeled dynamics. Series: Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 510 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBWR; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 917.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 510
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358923
- ISBN
- 9780792358923
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.87
€ 131.87
Hardback. This volume develops a new, "non-iterative", co-ordination strategy, which is generally relevant for on-line management of distributed and multilevel systems. Applications in transportation systems, data transmissions and optimal solution of non-convex mathematical programming problems are given. Series: Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBW; UM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792358794
- ISBN
- 9780792358794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.83
€ 122.83
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, S'Agaro, Spain, June 19-30, 1995 Editor(s): Simo, Charles. Series: NATO Science Series C. Num Pages: 682 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; PBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1133.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 682
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357100
- ISBN
- 9780792357100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 357.98
€ 357.98
Intelligent Control Based on Flexible Neural Networks
Teshnehlab, Mohammad; Watanabe, Keigo; Kyoko,...
Hardback. The use of flexible sigmoid functions makes artificial neural networks more versatile. This volume determines learning algorithms for sigmoid functions in several different learning modes using flexible structures of neural networks with new derivation algorithms. It is aimed at electrical, electronic, and mechanical control and systems engineers. Series: Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356837
- ISBN
- 9780792356837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.56
€ 126.56
Hardback. A monograph that introduces a novel class of non-linear dynamic mathematical models that makes possible the modeling of problems of analysis and synthesis for a wide class of evolutionary systems. It focuses on the general theory, dealing with the existence and uniqueness of solutions for the systems of equations of mathematical models. Series: Applied Optimization. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792356103
- ISBN
- 9780792356103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.76
€ 126.76
Hardback. A collection of papers on multiple criteria decision aid. It covers methodological aspects of decision theory and comparisons between theoretical approaches to multiple criteria decision making. It includes choice procedures, Multiple Attribute Utility Theory (MAUT), outranking methods like Eelectre and Promethee, and verbal decision analysis. Editor(s): Meskens, Nadine; Roubens, Marc. Series: Mathematical Modelling: Theory and Applications. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQ; PBWH; PDE; TBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355632
- ISBN
- 9780792355632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.86
€ 125.86
Epistemic Logic and the Theory of Games and Decisions
. Ed(S): Bacharach, Michael; Gerard-Varet, Lo...
Hardback. The convergence of game theory and epistemic logic has been in progress for years. This book considers the issues of knowledge, belief and strategic interaction. It focuses on epistemic logic and the representative topics of backward induction arguments and syntax/semantics and the logical omniscience problem. Editor(s): Bacharach, Michael; Gerard-Varet, Louis-Andre; Mongin, Philippe; Shin, H.S. Series: Theory and Decision Library C. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQ; KC; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348047
- ISBN
- 9780792348047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 276.93
€ 276.93
Hardback. Suitable for scientists, engineers, policy-makers and the insurance industry, this title includes articles that deal with the scientific and management issues of land-based and marine hazards which cause the most severe economic losses, deaths and environmental degradation in many parts of the world. Editor(s): Sabh, M.I.El-; Venkatesh, Srinivasan; Denis, H.; Murty, Tad S. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792340645
- ISBN
- 9780792340645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.09
€ 187.09
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Budapest, Hungary, April 26--May 7, 1994 Editor(s): Gardiner, John L.; Starosolszky, Odon; Yevjevich, V. (Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA). Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 580 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFFC; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 31. Weight in Grams: 989.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 580
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792337058
- ISBN
- 9780792337058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 364.62
€ 364.62
Hardback. Devoted to a branch of experimental design theory called simulation experimental design. This book contains a number of results on regression design theory related to nonlinear problems, the E-optimum criterion and designs, which minimize bias. It is of use to those interested in systems simulation, applied statistics and numerical methods. Series: Mathematics and its Applications. Num Pages: 200 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GPFC; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792336624
- ISBN
- 9780792336624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.66
€ 125.66
Hardback. Includes contributions to Sixteenth International Tsunami Symposium, TSUNAMI 93, under three headings: Tsunami Generation, Propagation and Inundation: Their Prediction and Simulation; Tsunami Disasters: Their Prevention and Mitigation; and Tsunami Observations, and Warning Systems and Plans for Improvement. It is useful for scientists, engineers. Editor(s): Tsuchiya, Yoshito; Shuto, Nobuo. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RBG; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 783.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334835
- ISBN
- 9780792334835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.25
€ 187.25
Hardback. Includes the papers presented at the International Symposium Hazards-91 which was held in Perugia, Italy, during 4-9 August 1991. This title provides an overview of the advanced science in geophysical hazards including climatic, atmospheric, hydrological and geological hazards. Editor(s): El-Sabh, Mohammed I.; Murty, T. S.; Venkatesh, S.; Siccardi, F. (University of Genova, Italy); Warredoc, Andah K. (University of Foreigners, Perugia, Italy). Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; RB; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from NATURAL HAZARDS, 9:1/2, 1994
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792329725
- ISBN
- 9780792329725
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.28
€ 123.28
hardcover. Reports the proceedings of the 1994 Society for Underwater Technology Conference on Subsea Control and Data Acquisition. Series: Advances in Underwater Technology, Ocean Science and Offshore Engineering. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TTSH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792327790
- ISBN
- 9780792327790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.92
€ 189.92
hardcover. Based on the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Il Ciocco, Italy, June 6--11, 1993 Editor(s): Nof, Shimon Y. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; UYD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792327530
- ISBN
- 9780792327530
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.21
€ 194.21