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Paperback. This introduction provides physicists with an understanding of binary and single star evolution, beginning with some background information on the topic. Readers of this text will understand the astrophysics behind the populations of compact object binary systems. Num Pages: 274 pages, 37 black & white illustrations, 31 colour illustrations, 12 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PGM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441999900
- ISBN
- 9781441999900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.05
€ 72.05
Paperback. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGBN; TGXT; TJFM; TRP; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447112112
- ISBN
- 9781447112112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 160.44
€ 160.44
Hardback. Covering applied research in electrical and computer engineering and computer science, across the area of information technology, this title provides access to the main innovative activities in research across the world, and points to the results obtained by some of the most active teams in both Europe and Asia. Editor(s): Gelenbe, Erol; Lent, Ricardo; Sakellari, Georgia. Num Pages: 586 pages, 55 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THR; TJF; UYQ; UYT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1057.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 586
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447121541
- ISBN
- 9781447121541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.30
€ 253.30
Hardback. This exploration of the technical progress of wind energy conversion systems also examines potential future trends and includes recently developed systems such as those for multi-converter operation of variable-speed wind generators and lightning protection. Editor(s): Muyeen, S. M. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 526 pages, 68 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THX; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 985.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 526
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447122005
- ISBN
- 9781447122005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.82
€ 252.82
Hardback. Reset Control Systems addresses the analysis for reset control treating both its basic form, and some useful variations of the reset action and reset condition. The issues regarding reset control - concepts and motivation; analysis tools; and the application of design methodologies to real-world examples - are given thorough coverage. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447122166
- ISBN
- 9781447122166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Hardback. Tracking extremes in a performance function such as output or cost, extremum-seeking control tries to optimize a system as it operates, thereby reducing downtime and the need for system analysis. This publication covers several practical applications. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM; TJK; TRC; TRP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447122234
- ISBN
- 9781447122234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.09
€ 128.09
Hardcover. Here is the latest on intelligent vehicles, covering object and obstacle detection and recognition and vehicle motion control. Includes a navigation approach using global views; introduces algorithms for lateral and longitudinal motion control and more. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM1; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447122791
- ISBN
- 9781447122791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.65
€ 160.65
Hardback. Reporting the findings of COST 2100, a major European intergovernmental project, this volume offers system designers a good source of guidelines based on channel characterization and measurement-based modeling, as well as worthwhile ideas for future research. Editor(s): Verdone, Roberto; Zanella, Alberto. Series: Signals and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 677 pages, 62 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1298.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 677
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447123149
- ISBN
- 9781447123149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.09
€ 200.09
Hardback. This book reviews technological innovations and emerging concepts in biobased energy production and coproducts utilization. Covers production capacity of hydrocarbons in plants, algae and microbes; microbial fuel cells; environmental risk assessment and more. Editor(s): Gopalakrishnan, Kasthurirangan; Van Leeuwen, Johannes; Brown, Robert C. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 228 pages, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447123231
- ISBN
- 9781447123231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.56
€ 194.56
Hardcover. Solar power is one of the cleanest modes of generating electricity. With access to a store of online files, this publication shows how to model, control and optimize applications of photovoltaic power systems such as pumping, power supply and desalination. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 284 pages, 14 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THRD; THX; TJFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447123484
- ISBN
- 9781447123484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.25
€ 228.25
Hardback. This book covers new approaches to the manufacture of moulds and dies in highly technological settings. Discusses modern CAM systems and process planning for three and five axis machining, and explores advantages of high-speed milling over traditional methods. Editor(s): Davim, Joao Paulo. Num Pages: 258 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGM; TGXT; TGXW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447123552
- ISBN
- 9781447123552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51
Hardback. This book explores the concept of waste-to-energy through a 5-step process which reflects stages in the transformation of refuse flows to a valuable commodity such as clean energy. Reviews the current state of technology, and includes real-world examples. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 230 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNH; TDC; THRB; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447123682
- ISBN
- 9781447123682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.58
€ 194.58
Hardback. This book reviews PID controller theory, design and realization, covering new approaches to controller tuning; configurations for more efficient control and such non-standard approaches as fractional-order, event-based, nonlinear and predictive control. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 616 pages, 33 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 616
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447124245
- ISBN
- 9781447124245
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 253.75
€ 253.75
Hardback. This detailed book covers key principles in offshore wind development, providing a methodological framework for assessing installation and decommissioning costs. The book is supported throughout by visual aids and data tables. Series: Green Energy and Technology. Num Pages: 252 pages, 93 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV1; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447124870
- ISBN
- 9781447124870
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.68
€ 194.68
Paperback. This unique text describes the state-of-the-art in computational gene finding, with a particular focus on comparative approaches. It summarizes advances in the field and includes detailed descriptions of the models and algorithms and how to implement them. Series: Computational Biology. Num Pages: 304 pages, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447125396
- ISBN
- 9781447125396
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.34
€ 194.34
Mechanical Design Optimization Using Advanced Optimization Techniques
Rao, R. Venkata; Savsani, Vimal J.
hardcover. This book presents a comprehensive review of the latest research and development trends for design optimization of mechanical elements and devices. The authors demonstrate optimization approaches using examples of various mechanical elements and devices. Series: Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Num Pages: 332 pages, 215 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBKS; TBD; TGP; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447127475
- ISBN
- 9781447127475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.42
€ 195.42
Hardback. This interdisciplinary book defines reachability in the stochastic framework, covering such concepts as stochastic reachability based on Markov process theory; martingale methods; stochastic reachability as an optimal stopping problem and dynamic programming. Series: Communications and Control Engineering. Num Pages: 268 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PBT; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447127949
- ISBN
- 9781447127949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.65
€ 128.65
Hardback. This book examines and compares several methods for constructing systems models based on real experimental data from typical industrial processes, and incorporating system identification techniques. Offers exercises, problems and examples using MATLAB(R). Num Pages: 560 pages, 13 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGP; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1032.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447128786
- ISBN
- 9781447128786
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.16
€ 198.16
Hardback. As more renewable energy sources come on line, power distribution systems may be disrupted by the changes involved. This volume examines the electromagnetic interference accompanying the implementation of the 'smart grids' needed for greener electricity. Series: Power Systems. Num Pages: 184 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: THRD; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447129592
- ISBN
- 9781447129592
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardcover. In a well ordered presentation of recently identified techniques for overcoming the complications inherent in wheeled inverted pendulum (WIP) systems, this volume is a searching exploration of problems in kinematics, dynamics modeling, and other topics. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447129622
- ISBN
- 9781447129622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.41
€ 183.41
Hardback. Constitutes the proceedings of the 1st Smart Design conference held at Nottingham Trent University in November 2011. This title includes summaries of the talks given on topics ranging from intelligent textiles design to pharmaceutical packaging to the impact of social and emotional factors on design choices. Editor(s): Breedon, Phillip. Num Pages: 140 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AKP; TBD; TGXW; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447129745
- ISBN
- 9781447129745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.69
€ 193.69
Hardback. This comprehensive reference offers experimental and theoretical information on the physical and chemical properties of nanoalloys, covering growth and structural properties; thermodynamics and electronic structure and magnetic, optic and catalytic properties. Editor(s): Alloyeau, Damien; Mottet, Christine; Ricolleau, Christian. Series: Engineering Materials. Num Pages: 412 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBN; TDPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 789.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447140139
- ISBN
- 9781447140139
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.95
€ 129.95
Hardback. This book examines the range of information technology aspects in nuclear power plants (NPPs). It details the statistical methods and economic and safety studies that are currently used to evaluate their shortcomings. Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering. Num Pages: 184 pages, 56 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TGPR; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447140290
- ISBN
- 9781447140290
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
Hardback. This book develops stochastic averaging theorems and stochastic extremum-seeking algrithms, illustrating their use in a variety of models. Includes simulation examples based in bacterial locomotion, multi-agent robotic systems, and economic market models. Series: Communications and Control Engineering. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; KCH; PBKQ; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447140863
- ISBN
- 9781447140863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.21
€ 128.21