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H. Altenbach, V. A. Eremeyev, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany (Eds)

Generalized Continua from the Theory to Engineering ApplicationsThe need of generalized continua models is com-ing from practice. Complex material behavior sometimes cannot be presented by the classical Cauchy continua. At present the attention of the scientists in this field is focused on the most recent research items • new models, • application of well-known models to new problems, • micro-macro aspects, • computational effort, and • possibilities to identify the constitutive equations The new research directions are discussed in this volume - from the point of view of modeling and simula-tion, identification, and numerical methods.

Features 7 Application of well-known models to new problems 7 Presenting new research direc-tions 7 Combining theory and practice

Contents On the roots of continuum mechanics in dif-ferential geometry -- a review.- Cosserat me-dia.- Cosserat-type shells.- Cosserat-type rods.- Micromorphic media.- Electromagnetism and generalized continua.- Computational methods for generalized continua.

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materi-als; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Analysis

Target groupsResearch

Discount groupProfessional Non-Medical

Due September 2012

2013. 402 p. 57 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 541) Hardcover7 $249.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1370-7

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R. Ansorge, University of Hamburg, Germany; H. Bijl, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; A. Meister, University of Kassel, Germany; T. Sonar, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany (Eds)

Recent Developments in the Numerics of Nonlinear Hyperbolic Conservation LawsLectures Presented at a Workshop at the Mathematical Research Institute Oberwolfach, Germany, Jan 15 – 21, 2012

In January 2012 an Oberwolfach workshop took place on the topic of recent developments in the numerics of partial differential equations. Focus was laid on methods of high order and on ap-plications in Computational Fluid Dynamics. The book covers most of the talks presented at this workshop.

Features 7 Up-to-date-information on high-order nu-merical methods 7 The book attracts students as well as professionals in that field of inter-est 7 Writtten by leading experts in the field

Contents Spectral Element Methods.- WENO Schemes.- Filter Design Time Stepping Schemes.- Feature Detection.

Fields of interestEngineering, general; Numerical Analysis; Partial Differential Equations



Due October 2012

2013. XIV, 327 p. 135 illus. (Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design, Volume 120) Hardcover7 $249.00ISBN 978-3-642-33220-3

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V. E. Balas, Aurel Vlaicu University from Arad, Romania; J. Fodor, A. R. Várkonyi-Kóczy, Obuda University, Budapest, Hungary; J. Dombi, University of Szeged, Hungary; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds)

Soft Computing ApplicationsProceedings of the 5th International Workshop Soft Computing Applications (SOFA)

This volume contains the Proceedings of the 5thInternational Workshop on Soft Computing Applications (SOFA 2012). The book covers a broad spectrum of soft computing techniques, theoretical and practical applications employing knowledge and intelligence to find solutions for world industrial, economic and medical problems.

Features 7 Presents recent applications of Soft Comput-ing 7 Proceedings of the 5th International Workshop Soft Computing Applications (SOFA) held August 22-24 2012 in Szeged, Hunga-ry 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Keynote Invited Talks.- Soft Computing and Fusion Algorithms in Biometrics.- Fuzzy Theory, Control and Applications.- Modelling and Control Applications.- Steps towards Intelligent Cir-cuits.- Knowledge-Based Technologies for Web Applications, Cloud Computing and Security Algorithms.- Computational Intelligence for Biomedical Applications.- Neural Networks and Applications.- Intelligent Systems for Immage Processing.- Knowledge Management for Business Process and Enterprise Modeling.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due December 2012

2013. XII, 728 p. (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Volume 195) Softcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-33940-0

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M. M. Begovic, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA (Ed)

Electrical Transmission Systems and Smart GridsSelected Entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology

Electric transmission networks are among the largest human-made engineering systems: For example, the transmission network in the United States covers over 300,000 km of lines and is served by 500 companies (electric utilities).

Features 7 Presents the latest information on technology and infrastructure development, as well as related policy issues 7 Features extensive coverage of smart grids and electrical transmission and distribution systems, including the risk and causes of transmission blackouts and methodologies for their prevention and mitigation 7 Provides an excellent introduction for those entering the field, as well as new insights for advanced researchers and industry experts

Contents 1. Electrical Transmission Systems and Smart Grids, Introduction.- 2. Distribution Systems, Substations, and Integration of Distributed Gen-eration.- 3. Renewable Generation, Integration of.- 4. Transmission Blackouts: Risk, Causes, and Mitigation.- 5. Wide Area Monitoring, Protection and Control.- 6. Smart Grids, Distributed Control for.- 7. Underground Cable Systems.- 8. Energy and Water Interdependence, and Their Implica-tions for Urban Areas.- 9. Sustainable Smart Grids, Emergence of a Policy Framework.- Index.

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Net-works; Energy Systems; Sustainable Development

Target groupsUpper undergraduate


Due October 2012

2013. X, 320 p. 120 illus., 87 in color. Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5829-6

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S. Bellucci, Istituto Nazionale die Fisica Nuclear, Frascati, Italy; B. N. Tiwari, N. Gupta

Geometrical Methods for Power Network AnalysisThis book is a short introduction to power system planning and operation using advanced geo-metrical methods. The approach is based on well-known insights and techniques developed in theoretical physics in the context of Riemannian manifolds. The proof of principle and robustness of this approach is examined in the context of the IEEE 5 bus system. This work addresses applied mathematicians, theoretical physicists and power engineers interested in novel mathematical ap-proaches to power network theory.

Features 7 Uses advanced geometrical methods to analyse power networks 7 Provides a self-contained and tutorial introduction 7 Includes a fully worked-out example for the IEEE 5 bus system

Contents Methodology.- Intrinsic Geometric Character-ization.- A Test of Network Reliability.- A Test of Voltage Stability.- Phases of Power Network.- Phase Shift Correction.- Complex Power Optimi-zation.- Large Scale Voltage Instability.

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Electronic Circuits and Devices; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engi-neering



Due December 2012

2013. X, 103 p. 39 illus., 27 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-3-642-33343-9

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S. Bhattacharyya, The University of Dundee, UK (Ed)

Rural Electrification Through Decentralised Off-grid Systems in Developing CountriesMore than 1.3 billion people worldwide lack access to electricity. Although extension of the electricity grid remains the preferred mode of electrification, off-grid electrification can offer a solution to such cases.

Features 7 Provides a review of rural electrifica-tion and off-grid electrification experiences from South Asia, East Asia, Africa and Latin America 7 Presents a holistic view by cover-ing the technological, governance, and finance issues 7 Emphasises the need for linking electri-fication with rural development and provides new thinking by adding the clusters and governance issues

Contents Part 1 Overview of experiences.- Off-grid elec-trification experience from South Asia.- Off-grid electrification experience from outside South Asia.- The Chinese model rural electrification and electricity access.- Part 2 Technology Choices, Participatory Approaches and Financing.- Tech-nology choices for off-grid electrification.- Par-ticipatory models for off-grid electrification.- Fi-nancing options.- Part 3 Issues and lessons.- Rural electrification and rural development.- Regulatory governance of off-grid electrification.-Clusters, poverty reduction and off-grid electrification.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Energy Systems; Renewable and Green Energy



Due October 2012

2013. XI, 313 p. 49 illus., 10 in color. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4672-8

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A. Borisavljevic, Eindhoven University, The Netherlands

Limits, Modeling and Design of High-Speed Permanent Magnet MachinesThere is a growing number of applications that require fast-rotating machines; motivation for this thesis comes from a project in which down-sized spindles for micro-machining have been researched. The thesis focuses on analysis and design of high-speed PM machines and uses a practical design of a high-speed spindle drive as a test case. Phenomena, both mechanical and elec-tromagnetic, that take precedence in high-speed permanent magnet machines are identified and systematized.

Features 7 Nominated as outstanding PhD thesis from Delft University of Technology, The Nether-lands 7 Outstanding work in the field of high-speed electric machines 7 Analyzes different limits of high-speed permanent magnet machines, as well as their modeling and design 7 Identi-fies and systematizes both the mechanical and electromagnetics phenomena that take precedence in high-speed permanent magnet machines

Contents High-speed PM machines: applications, trends and limits.- Electromagnetic modeling of slotless PM machines.- Structural aspects of PM rotors.- Rotordynamic aspects of high-speed electrical machines.- Bearings for high-speed machines.- Design of the high-speed-spindle motor.- Control of the synchronous PM motor.- Experimental results.

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Machinery and Machine Elements; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation



Due December 2012

2013. XVII, 216 p. 119 illus., 41 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-33456-6

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A. Buekens, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

Incineration TechnologiesWaste incineration is the art of completely combusting waste, while maintaining or reducing emission levels below current emission standards. Where possible, objectives include the recover-ing of energy as well as the combustion residues. Successful waste incineration makes it possible to achieve a deep reduction in waste volume, obtain a compact and sterile residue, and eliminate a wide array of pollutants. This book places waste incineration within the wider context of waste management, and demonstrates that, in contrast to landfills and composting, waste incinera-tion can eliminate objectionable and hazardous properties such as flammability and toxicity, result in a significant reduction in volume, and destroy gaseous and liquid waste streams leaving little or no residues beyond those linked to flue gas neutralization and treatment. Moreover, waste incineration sterilizes and destroys putrescible matter, and produces usable heat.

Features 7 Presents waste incineration as an alternative to landfills and composting, especially in densely populated regions 7 Provides a balanced assess-ment of the benefits and challenges of this com-plex method of waste management 7 Includes a survey of the technical basis of flue-gas cleaning and incineration

Contents Glossary.- Definition of the Subject.- 1. Introduc-tion.- 2. Evaluation of Waste Incineration.- 3. Waste Incineration.- 4. Incinerator Furnaces and Boilers.- 5. Selection of Incinerator Furnaces.- 6. Refuse-Derived-Fuel.- 7. Public Image of Incinera-tion.- 8. Future Directions.- Bibliography.- Index.

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Waste Management/Waste Technology; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering



Due October 2012

2013. X, 90 p. 15 illus., 7 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-5751-0

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M. Cao, Superior, WI, USA; Q. Zhang, Jonesboro, AR, USA

Supply Chain CollaborationRoles of Interorganizational Systems, Trust, and Collaborative Culture

To survive and thrive in the competition, firms have strived to achieve greater supply chain col-laboration to leverage the resources and knowl-edge of suppliers and customers. Internet based technologies, particularly interorganizational systems, further extend the firms’ opportunities to strengthen their supply chain partnerships and share real-time information to optimize their operations.

Features 7 Provides an accurate and comprehensive conceptualization of supply chain collabora-tion 7 Develops valid and reliable instruments of supply chain collaboration, collaborative advantages, and their related constructs 7 Brings together an extensive set of factors from multiple perspectives, the research to extend understanding of the attributes of supply chain collaboration, the forces leading to the development of supply chain partnership, and issues involved in creating and managing the partnership

Contents Preface.- Acknowledgements.- 1.Introduction.- 2.Theory and Theoretical Framework.- 3.Ante-cedents of Supply Chain Collaboration.- 4.Supply Chain Collaboration Characterization.- 5.Collab-orative Advantage As Consequences.- 6.Structured Interview and Q-Sort.- 7.Large-Scale Analysis and Testing.- 8Research and Managerial Insights.- Appendix: Measurement Items, Criteria, and Questionnaire

Fields of interestEngineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Production/Logistics/Supply Chain Management; Manufacturing, Machines, Tools



Due October 2012

2013. XIII, 197 p. 28 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4590-5

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X. Chen, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA (Ed)

Mechanical Self-AssemblyScience and Applications

Mechanical Self-Assembly: Science and Applica-tions introduces a novel category of self-assembly driven by mechanical forces. This book discusses self-assembly in various types of small material structures including thin films, surfaces, and micro- and nano-wires, as well as the practice’s potential application in micro and nanoelectron-ics, MEMS/NEMS, and biomedical engineering. The mechanical self-assembly process is inher-ently quick, simple, and cost-effective, as well as accessible to a large number of materials, such as curved surfaces for forming three-dimensional small structures.

Features 7 Presents a highly original aspect of the science of self-assembly 7 Describes the novel methods of mechanical assembly used to fabricate a variety of new three-dimensional material structures in simple and cost-effective ways 7 Provides simple insights to a number of biological systems and processes 7 Elucidates underlying mechanics principles of spontaneous pattern formations

Contents Mechanical Self-Assembly in Nature.- Mechani-cal Self-Assembly vs. Morphogenesis.- Shaping by Active Deformation of Soft Elastic Sheets.- Ion Beam Induced Self-Assembled Wrinkles.- A Kinetics Approach to Surface Wrinkling of Elastic Thin Films.- Crease Instability on the Surface of a Solid.- Buckling Delamination of Compressed Thin Films.- Delaminated Film Buckling Micro-channels.- Mechanical Self-Assembly on Curved Substrates.

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Nanotechnol-ogy; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films



Due December 2012

2013. IV, 199 p. 109 illus., 67 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4561-6

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R. Doursat, CNRS, Paris, France; H. Sayama, Binghampton University, Binghampton, NY, USA; O. Michel, Université Paris-Est Créteil, France (Eds)

Morphogenetic EngineeringToward Programmable Complex Systems

Contents Morphogenetic Engineering: Reconciling Self-Organization and Architecture.- SWARMORPH: Morphogenesis with Self-Assembling Robots.- Morphogenetic Robotics: A New Paradigm for Designing Self-Organizing, Self-Reconfigurable and Self-Adaptive Robots.- Distributed Au-tonomous Morphogenesis in a Self-Assembling Robotic System.- Collective Construction with Robot Swarms.- Issues in Self-Repairing Robotic Self-Assembly.- Programming Self-Assembling Systems via Physically Encoded Information.- Swarm-Based Morphogenetic Artificial Life.- Chemotaxis-Inspired Cellular Primitives for Self-Organizing Shape Formation.- Emergent Swarm Morphology Control of Wireless Networked Mobile Robots.- Embryomorphic Engineering: Emergent Innovation Through Evolutionary De-velopment.- Functional Blueprints: An Approach to Modularity in Grown Systems.- Mechanisms for Complex Systems Engineering Through Artificial Development.- A Synthesis of the Cel-l2Organ Developmental Model.- A Computational Framework for Multilevel Morphologies.- Interac-tion-Based Modeling of Morphogenesis in MGS.- Behavior-Finding: Morphogenetic Designs Shaped by Function.- Swarm-Based Computational Development.- Programmable and Self-Organized Processes in Plant Morphogenesis: The Architec-tural Development of Ryegrass.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity



Due November 2012

Jointly published with NECSI

2013. VII, 452 p. 325 illus., 221 in color. (Understanding Complex Systems) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-33901-1

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M. Ehsani, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA; F.-Y. Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; G. L. Brosch, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA (Eds)

Transportation Technologies for SustainabilityContents Part I: Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles.- AC Machines: Permanent Magnet Synchronous and Induction Machines.- Batteries, Battery Manage-ment, and Battery Charging Technology.- Battery Technologies.- Electric, Hybrid, and Fuel Cell Ve-hicles, Introduction.- Electric, Hybrid Electric and Fuel cell Vehicles, Architectures of.- Energy Stor-age: Ultracapacitor.- Fuel-Cell-Powered Hybrid electric vehicle HEV Design and Control.- Hybrid Electric and Hydraulic Technology Applications in Off-Road Vehicles.- Hybrid Energy Storage Systems for Vehicle Applications.- Internal Com-bustion Engines, Alternative Fuels for.- PHEVs and BEVs in Coupled Power and Transportation Systems.- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. [...]

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Transportation; Sustain-able Development



Due November 2012

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2013. LX, 1200 p. 200 illus. in color. (In 2 volumes, not available separately)7 $679.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5843-2

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2013. 7 $679.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5844-9

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2013. LX, 1200 p. 200 illus. in color. (In 2 volumes, not available separately)7 $849.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5845-6

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M. Ganzha, University of Gdańsk, Poland; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, SA, Australia (Eds)

Multiagent Systems and ApplicationsVolume 1:Practice and Experience

The focus of the book is on completed implemen-tations of agent-based software systems. Here, agent technology is considered broadly, starting from development of agent platforms, all the way through systems actually implemented. The covered topics also include lessons learned during implementation of agent platforms and the reflec-tion on the process of development and applica-tion of agent-based systems.

Features 7 Latest research on Multiagent Systems and Applications 7 Focusing on Practice and Experi-ence of Multiagent Systems 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Assessing Agent Applications.- The Jadex Project – Programming Model.- Extensible Java EE-based Agent Framework – Past, Present, Future.- Caire Agent-based XDSL monitoring and optimiza-tion.- The Jadex Project: Simulation.- Agents in Simulation of Cyberattacks to Evaluate Security of Critical Infrastructures.- Simulated Multi-robot Tactical Missions in Urban Warfare.- On the development of mobile agent systems for wireless sensor networks: issues and solutions.- – Argu-mentative Agents for Service-Oriented.- Public Administration workflows re-engineering: an Agent-based M&S approach.




Due November 2012

2013. XII, 285 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 45) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-33322-4

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L. Geris, University of Liège, Belgium (Ed)

Computational Modeling in Tissue EngineeringContents In vivo, in vitro, in silico: computational tools for product and process design in tissue engineering.- Protein modeling and surface folding by limiting the degrees of freedom.- Adaptive Quasi-linear Viscoelastic Modeling.- Computational modeling of mass transport and its relation to cell behavior in tissue engineering constructs.- Computational Methods in the Modeling of Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering.- Computational Modeling of Tis-sue Engineering Scaffolds as Delivery Devices for Mechanical and Mechanically Modulated Signals.- Modeling the cryopreservation process of a suspension of cells: the effect of a sizedis-tributed cell population.- Mesenchymal Stem Cell Heterogeneity and Ageing in vitro - a Model Approach.- Image-based cell quality assessment: Modeling of cell morphology and quality for clinical cell therapy.- Continuum modelling of in vitro tissue engineering: a review.- Multiphys-ics Computational Modeling in Cartilage Tissue Engineering.- Oxygen Transport in Bioreactors for Engineered Vascular Tissues.- Multi-scale Modelling of Vascular Disease: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Evolution.- Computational Mechano-biology in Cartilage and Bone Tissue Engineering: From Cell Phenotype to Tissue Structure.- Mecha-nobiological modelling of angiogenesis impact on tissue engineering and bone regeneration.- Math-ematical modeling of regeneration of a tissue-engineered trachea.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Biophysics and Biologi-cal Physics; Biomaterials



Due December 2012

2013. 400 p. 10 illus. in color. (Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Volume 10) Hardcover7 approx. $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-32562-5

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T. Heinroth, W. Minker, Institute for Communications Engineering, Ulm, Germany

Introducing Spoken Dialogue Systems into Intelligent EnvironmentsIntroducing Spoken Dialogue Systems into Intel-ligent Environments outlines the formalisms of a novel knowledge-driven framework for spoken dialogue management and presents the imple-mentation of a model-based Adaptive Spoken Dialogue Manager(ASDM) called OwlSpeak. The authors have identified three stakeholders that po-tentially influence the behavior of the ASDM: the user, the SDS, and a complex Intelligent Environ-ment (IE) consisting of various devices, services, and task descriptions.

Features 7 Presents a novel framework for adaptive spoken dialogue management 7 Investigates how spoken dialogue systems may be improved in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, usability and user friendliness 7 Describes exhaustive user tests to evaluate the presented approaches

Contents Introduction.- Background.- Novel Approach to Spoken Dialogue Management in Intelligent Environments.- The OwlSpeak Adaptive Spoke Dialogue Manager.- Experiments and Evaluation.- Conclusion and Future Directions.

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; User Inter-faces and Human Computer Interaction; Com-munications Engineering, Networks



Due October 2012

2013. XII, 212 p. 67 illus. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5382-6

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J. T. Irvine, University of St Andrews, Fife, UK; P. Connor, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK (Eds)

Solid Oxide Fuels Cells: Facts and FiguresPast Present and Future Perspectives for SOFC Technologies

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) operate at high temperatures allowing more fuel flexibility and also useful heat output and so increase total effi-ciency, but does give some interesting engineering challenges.

Features 7 Contains contributions by experts in the field of solid oxide fuel cell technology 7 Provides the reader with a critical assessment of alterative electrolytes and anodes 7 Discusses the pos-sible future development of solid oxide fuel cell technology

Contents 1.Introduction.- 2.Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Past, Present and Future.- 3.Ni based solid oxide cell electrodes.- 4.Strategies for perspective cathode materials for IT–SOFC.- 5.Critical Issues of Metal-Supported Fuel Cell.- 6.Challenges imposed by thermochemical expansion of solid state electro-chemical materials.- 7.Current State of Models for the Prediction of Mechanical Failures in Solid Ox-ide Fuel Cells.- 8.Alternative Materials for SOFCs, Opportunities and Limitations.- 9.Materials for Next Generation SOFCs.- 10.Future Fuel Cells.

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Engineering Ther-modynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Electro-chemistry



Due October 2012

2013. VI, 271 p. 147 illus., 31 in color. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4455-7

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M. J. Jackson, Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Northborough, MA, USA

Micromachining with Nanostructured Cutting ToolsStress-reducing defects and subsequent micro-cracks are a central focus during micromachining processes. After establishing the central process of micromachining Micromachining with Nano-structured Cutting Tools explains the underlying theories that describe chip formation and applies elementary cutting theory to machining at the mi-croscale. Divided into three parts, the second half of Micromachining with Nanostructured Cutting Tools develops on this introduction; explaining how frictional interactions between uncoated and micro tools coated with nanostructered coatings can be characterized by using the elementary micromachining theories that were initially developed for machining at the macroscale. Shaw’s methods for calculating temperatures at the inter-action zone and Merchant’s methods for calculat-ing mechanical interactions are well described and justified for machining steel in both the dry and wet states. Finally, the further development and use of micro tools coated with thin-film nano-structured diamonds are shown. Micromachining with Nanostructured Cutting Tools is a resource for engineers and scientists working in this new field of micro and nanotechnology.

Contents Nature of Contact Between Tool and Workpiece.- Analysis of Contact Between Tool and Work-piece.- Manufacture, Development, and Applica-tion of Nanostructured Micro Tools.

Fields of interestManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Engineering Design



Due October 2012

2013. VII, 55 p. 25 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Manufacturing and Surface Engineering) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4471-4596-7

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T. Jamil, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

Complex Binary Number SystemAlgorithms and Circuits

This book is a compilation of the entire research work on the topic of Complex Binary Number System (CBNS) carried out by the author as the principal investigator and members of his research groups at various universities during the years 2000-2012. Pursuant to these efforts spanning several years, the realization of CBNS as a viable alternative to represent complex numbers in an “all-in-one” binary number format has become possible and efforts are underway to build com-puter hardware based on this unique number system. It is hoped that this work will be of interest to anyone involved in computer arithmetic and digital logic design and kindle renewed enthusi-asm among the engineers working in the areas of digital signal and image processing for developing newer and efficient algorithms and techniques incorporating CBNS.

Features 7 First book on Complex Binary Number System (CBNS) 7 Helps engineering students to study CBNS and research further 7 Helps faculty members to introduce a novel number system in their computer architecture/arithmetic class-es 7 Helps practicing engineers to incorporate CBNS in their algorithms and improve digital signal and image processing applications

Contents Introduction.- Conversion Algorithms.- Arith-metic Algorithms.- Arithmetic Circuits Designs.- Complex Binary Associative Processor Design.- Conclusion and Further Research.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Algorithms; Arithmetic and Logic Structures



Due November 2012

2013. X, 148 p. 11 illus. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-81-322-0853-2

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D. Jarvis, J. Jarvis, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia; R. Rönnquist, Intendico Pty Ltd, Carlton, VIC, Australia; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Multiagent Systems and ApplicationsVolume 2: Development using the GORITE BDI Framework

Since its conception almost 30 years ago, the BDI (Belief Desire Intention) model of agency has be-come established, along with Soar, as the approach of choice for practitioners in the development of knowledge intensive agent applications. However, in developing BDI agent applications for over 15 years, the authors of this book have observed a disconnect between what the BDI model provides and what is actually required of an agent model in order to build practical systems. The GORITE BDI framework was developed to address this gap and this book is written for students, researchers and practitioners who wish to gain a practical under-standing of how GORITE is used to develop BDI agent applications. In this regard, a feature of the book is the use of complete, annotated examples.

Features 7 Latest research in the area of Multiagent Systems and Applications 7 Practical examples are presented using the GORITE BDI Frame-work 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Multi-Agent Systems.- Getting Started with GORITE.- Process Modelling.- Situated Action.- Team Modelling.- Belief Management.- Future Work.




Due December 2012

2013. 220 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 46) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-33319-4

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G. Karer, I. Skrjanc, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Predictive Approaches to Control of Complex SystemsA predictive control algorithm uses a model of the controlled system to predict the system behavior for various input scenarios and determines the most appropriate inputs accordingly. Predictive controllers are suitable for a wide range of systems; therefore, their advantages are especially evident when dealing with relatively complex systems, such as nonlinear, constrained, hybrid, multivari-ate systems etc. However, designing a predictive control strategy for a complex system is generally a difficult task, because all relevant dynamical phenomena have to be considered. Establishing a suitable model of the system is an essential part of predictive control design. Classic modeling and identification approaches based on linear-systems theory are generally inappropriate for complex systems; hence, models that are able to appropri-ately consider complex dynamical properties have to be employed in a predictive control algorithm.

Features 7 Presents control of time-delayed, unstable, multivariable processes and modelling approaches for several classes of complex systems 7 Special emphasis is put on hybrid systems with distinct nonlinearities 7 Treats time-varying systems and adaptive approaches employing online identifica-tion that results in models suitable for predictive control

Contents Introduction .- Modeling of complex systems for predictive control .- Modeling an identification of a batch reactor.- Predictive control of complex systems.- Predictive control of complex systems.

Fields of interestControl; Complexity; Systems Theory, Control



Due October 2012

2013. XII, 274 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 454) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-3-642-33946-2

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S. K. Khaitan, Lowa State University, Ames, IA, USA; A. Gupta, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA (Eds)

High Performance Computing in Power and Energy SystemsThe twin challenge of meeting global energy demands in the face of growing economies and populations and restricting greenhouse gas emis-sions is one of the most daunting ones that hu-manity has ever faced. Smart electrical generation and distribution infrastructure will play a crucial role in meeting these challenges.

Features 7 Brings together recent advances in the applica-tion of High Performance Computing in accelerat-ing computations in complex power and energy systems 7 Equips engineers, designers and ar-chitects with the understanding of complex power and energy systems 7 Excellent state-of-the-art reference material for engineers and students with an interest in future efficient and reliable power grid with large renewable energy penetration

Contents From the contents: High Performance Comput-ing in Electrical Energy Systems Applications.- High Performance Computing for Power System Dynamic Simulation.- Distributed Parallel Power System Simulation.- A MAS-Based Cluster Com-puting Platform for Modern EMS.- High-Perfor-mance Computing for Real-Time Grid Analysis and Operation.- Dynamic Load Balancing and Scheduling for Parallel Power System Dynamic Contingency Analysis.

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Net-works; Energy Economics; Energy Systems



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2013. XIV, 379 p. 164 illus. (Power Systems) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-32682-0

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B. Kovacevic, Z. D. Banjac, M. M. Milosavljevic, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Adaptive Digital Filters“Adaptive Digital Filters” presents an impor-tant discipline applied to the domain of speech processing. The book first makes the reader acquainted with the basic terms of filtering and adaptive filtering, to further introduce the reader into the field of advanced modern algorithms, some of which represent a contribution of the au-thors of the book. The work in the field of adaptive signal processing requires the use of a complex mathematical apparatus. The manner of exposi-tion in this book presumes a detailed presentation of the mathematical models, a task done by the authors in a clear and consistent way. The chosen approach enables everyone with a college level of mathematics knowledge to successfully follow the mathematical derivations and descriptions of algo-rithms in the book. The algorithms are presented by flow charts, which facilitates their practical implementation.

Features 7 Presents algorithms and the mathematical background in a clear and consistent way 7 In-troduces the algorithms with flow charts, facili-tating their practical implementation 7 Gives many experimental results 7 Treats the practical aspects in real systems

Contents Adaptive filtering.- Finite impulse response adap-tive filters with variable forgetting factor.- Finite impulse response adaptive filters with increased convergence speed.- Robustification of finite impulse response adaptive filters.- Application of adaptive digital filters for echo cancellation in telecommunication networks.

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Computer Imaging, Vision, Pattern Recognition and Graph-ics



Due December 2012

No distribution rights for the print in Serbia and former Yugoslavia.

2013. Approx. 250 p. Hardcover7 approx. $139.00ISBN 978-3-642-33560-0

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K. W. Lai, E. Supriyanto, University of Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai-Johor, Malaysia

Detection of Fetal Abnormalities Based on Three Dimensional Nuchal TranslucencyUltrasound (US) prenatal screening has been proposed as the most effective technique for Tri-somy 21 early assessment. Assessment of Nuchal Translucency (NT) offers promising non-invasive method for fetal abnormalities detection up to 75%. Nevertheless, current clinician practice of NT examination by locating the sonogram calipers on 2D US image requires highly trained and competent operators by adhering to a standard tedious protocol; therefore it is prone to errors and hence it decreases the reliability in intra- and inter-observer repeatability. This Brief provides the basic knowledge regarding Trisomy 21 diseases and its existing detection methods. The restrictions and disadvantages of each method are discussed accordingly. Therefore, a non-invasive early detection method using 3D ultrasound reconstruction of Nuchal Translucency is intro-duced. This new method for 3D NT assessments has an edge over the previous 2D methods, and entails the composite function in visualizing the explicit internal marker structure. Further, image processing techniques covered from data acquisi-tion, pre-processing, speckle noise reduction and 3D segmentation are also discussed.

Contents Medicine and Engineering related researches on the utility of two dimensional Nuchal Translu-cency.- Designs and implementation of three dimensional Nuchal Translucency.- Clinical Tests and measurements.- Future Improvements.

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Biomedical Engineering; Ultrasound



Due December 2012

2013. IX, 143 p. 93 illus., 64 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-981-4021-95-1

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O. Lavan, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel; M. De Stefano, University of Florence, Italy (Eds)

Seismic Behaviour and Design of Irregular and Complex Civil StructuresStructural irregularities are one of the most frequent causes of severe damages in buildings, as evidenced by the numerous earthquakes in recent years.

Features 7 Provides the most up-to-date review on the is-sue of structural irregularities 7 Presented from an international perspective, with 30 contributions of authors from 13 countries 7 The subject is treated in a complete and detailed way starting from the study of seismological aspects (ground rotation, seismic waves) up to modeling, design, monitoring and control of real buildings

Contents From the Contents: Introduction - State of the art.- Strain and rotation seismic waves.- An inves-tigation of an external impact conversion into the strained rotation inside ancient boulder struc-tures (Solovky islands, White Sea).- Numerical analysis of seismic ground rotations from the wave passage effects.- Effect of angle of incidence of seismic waves on the inelastic dynamic response of irregular R/C structures.- Impact of seismic rotational components on symmetric structures.- The effect of common irregularities on the seismic performance of existing RC framed buildings.- Influence of the variability of concrete mechanical properties on the seismic response of existing RC framed structures.- Seismic response of irregular industrial steel buildings.

Fields of interestCivil Engineering; ; Building Repair and Mainte-nance



Due January 2013

2013. X, 430 p. 206 illus., 86 in color. (Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering, Volume 24) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-5376-1

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S. Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea; H. Cho, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, korea; K.-J. Yoon, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea; J. Lee, Pusan National University, Korea (Eds)

Intelligent Autonomous Systems 12Volume 1 Proceedings of the 12th International Conference IAS-12, held June 26-29, 2012, Jeju Island, Korea

Intelligent autonomous systems are emerged as a key enabler for the creation of a new paradigm of services to humankind, as seen by the recent advancement of autonomous cars licensed for driving in our streets, of unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles carrying out hazardous tasks on-site, and of space robots engaged in scientific as well as operational missions, to list only a few.

Features 7 Recent research in Intelligent and Autonomous Systems 7 Volume 1 of the proceedings of the 12th International Conference IAS-12, held June 26-29, 2012, Jeju Island, Korea 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Autonomous Ground Vehicles and Mobile Manipulators.- Unmanned Aerial and Underwa-ter Vehicles and Bio-inspired Robotics.- Service Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction.- Autono-mous Multi-Agent Systems and Life Engineering.




Due October 2012


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S. Lee, Sungkyunkwan University, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea; H. Cho, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, Korea; K.-J. Yoon, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea; J. Lee, Pusan National University, Korea (Eds)

Intelligent Autonomous Systems 12Volume 2 Proceedings of the 12th International Conference IAS-12, held June 26-29, 2012, Jeju Island, Korea

Intelligent autonomous systems are emerged as a key enabler for the creation of a new paradigm of services to humankind, as seen by the recent advancement of autonomous cars licensed for driving in our streets, of unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles carrying out hazardous tasks on-site, and of space robots engaged in scientific as well as operational missions, to list only a few.

Features 7 Recent research in Intelligent and Autonomous Systems 7 Volume 2 of the proceedings of the 12th International Conference IAS-12, held June 26-29, 2012, jeju Island, Korea 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Service Robotics and Human-Robot Interac-tion.- Autonomous Multi-Agent Systems and Life Engineering.




Due October 2012


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V. Loftness, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; D. Haase, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ, Leipzig, Germany (Eds)

Sustainable Built EnvironmentsContents Part I: Sustainable Built Environment.- Bioclimatic Design.- Biofuels and Sustainable Buildings.- Day-light, Indoor Illumination, and Human Behavior.- Daylighting Controls, Performance and Global Impacts.- Facades and Enclosures, Building for Sustainability.- Geothermal Conditioning: Critical Sources for Sustainability.- Indoor Environmental Quality and Health Improvement, Evidence-Based Design for.- Natural Ventilation in Built Environ-ment.- Passive House (Passivhaus).- Passive Solar Heating in Built Environment.- Rating Systems for Sustainability.- Regenerative Development and Design.- Resource Repletion, Role of Buildings.- Sustainability Performance Simulation Tools for Building Design. [...]

Fields of interestBuilding Construction; Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning; Energy Efficiency (incl. Build-ings)



Due November 2012

Print

2013. XXXVIII, 742 p. 100 illus. in color. 7 $399.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5827-2

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2013. 7 $399.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5828-9

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2013. XXXVIII, 742 p. 100 illus. in color. 7 $499.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5841-8

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T. J. Lu, F. Xu, T. Wen, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Thermo-Fluid Behaviour of Periodic Cellular MetalsThermo-Fluid Behaviour of Periodic Cellular Metals introduces the study of coupled thermo-fluid behaviour of cellular metals with periodic structure in response to thermal loads, which is an interdisciplinary research area that requires a concurrent-engineering approach. The book, for the first time, systematically adopts experimental, numerical, and analytical approaches, presents the fluid flow and heat transfer in periodic cel-lular metals under forced convection conditions, aiming to establish structure-property relation-ships for tailoring material structures to achieve properties and performance levels that are cus-tomized for defined multifunctional applications. The book, as a textbook and reference book, is intended for both academic and industrial people, including graduate students, researchers and engineers. Dr.

Features 7 Offers comprehensive book-length treatment of research previously found only in journal articles 7 An interdisciplinary subject attracting wide academic interests 7 A perspective from multifunctionality of periodic cellular metals providing significant industrial applications

Contents Introduction.- Experimental and Numerical Methods.- 2D Periodic Cellular Metals.- 3D Periodic Cellular Metals I. Textile.- 3D Peri-odic Cellular Metals II. Lattice Frame Materials (LMFs).- Overall Evaluation of Thermo-Fluid Performance.- Theoretical Analysis.- Future.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Engineering Ther-modynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Metallic Materials



Due December 2012

Jointly published with Science Press Beijing

Distribution rights in China: Science Press.

2013. Approx. 500 p. 70 illus., 40 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $239.00ISBN 978-3-642-33523-5

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R. Merzouki, Ecole Polytechnique de Lille, Villeneuve d’Ascq, France; A. K. Samantaray, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India; P. M. Pathak, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India; B. Ould Bouamama, Ecole Polytechnique de Lille, Villeneuve d’Ascq, France

Intelligent Mechatronic SystemsModeling, Control and Diagnosis

Acting as a support resource for practitioners and professionals looking to advance their understand-ing of complex mechatronic systems, Intelligent Mechatronic Systems explains their design and recent developments from first principles to prac-tical applications.

Features 7 Presents the recent developments in the design of intelligent mechatronic systems 7 Offers practical advice on designing practical, functional and safe intelligent systems

Contents 1.Elements of Mechatronic Systems.- 2.Bond Graph Modelling of Mechatronic Systems.- 3.Modelling of Actuators, Sensors and Electronic Circuits.- 4.Physical Model-based Control.- 5.Rigid Body, Flexible Body and Micro Elec-tromechanical Systems.- 6.Vehicle Mechatronic Systems.- 7.Model-based Fault Diagnosis and Fault Tolerant Control.- 8.Introduction to Robotic Manipulators.- 9.Robust Overwhelming Con-trol and Impedance Control.- 10.Modeling and Control of Space Robots.- 11.Intelligent Transpor-tation Systems.- 12.Telediagnosis of Mechatronic Systems.- 13.Road Vehicle Driving Simulator

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Simulation and Modeling; Engineering Design



Due November 2012

2013. XXI, 966 p. 876 illus., 96 in color. Hardcover7 approx. $279.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4627-8

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C. V. Nielsen, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark; W. Zhang, SWANTEC, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark; L. M. Alves, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal; N. Bay, Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark; P. A. Martins, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal

Modeling of Thermo-Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing ProcessesApplications in Metal Forming and Resistance Welding

Features 7 Provides readers with a basic overview of the finite element flow formulation applied to metal forming and resistance welding 7 Proposes and comprehensively describes algorithms for a wide range of theoretical and numerical sub-jects 7 Contains illustrations and selected examples obtained from industrial applications to help diminish the actual gap between developers of finite element computer programs and profes-sional engineers

Contents 1.Introduction.- 2.Finite Element Formulations.- 3.Coupled Finite Element Flow Formulation.- 4.Contact Modeling.- 5.Meshing and Remeshing.- 6.Parallelization of Equation Solvers.- 7.Material, Friction and Contact Characterization.- 8.Applica-tions.- App A.

Fields of interestManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Con-tinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials



Due October 2012

2013. V, 367 p. 54 illus., 2 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Manufacturing and Surface Engineering) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4471-4642-1

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V. Padois, P. Bidaud, University Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris, France; O. Khatib, Stanford University, CA, USA (Eds)

Romansy 19 - Robot Design, Dynamics and ControlProceedings of the 19th CISM-IFtomm Symposium

The papers in this volume provide a vision of the evolution of the robotics disciplines and indicate new directions in which these disciplines are fore-seen to develop. Paper topics include, but are not limited to, novel robot design and robot modules/components, service, rehabilitation, mobile robots, humanoid robots, challenges in control, model-ing, kinematical and dynamical analysis of robotic systems, innovations in sensor systems for robots and perception, and recent advances in robot-ics. In particular, many contributions on parallel robotics from leading researchers in this domain are included.

Features 7 Covers a large range of topics in robot-ics 7 Provides both theoretical and practical developments 7 Contains original research work

Contents Parallel robots modeling and analysis.- Parallel robots design, calibration and control.- Robot design.- Robot control.- Mobile robots design, modeling and control.- Humans and humanoids.- Perception.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Vibration, Dy-namical Systems, Control



Due September 2012

2013. 404 p. 183 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 544) Hardcover7 $249.00ISBN 978-3-7091-1378-3

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M. A. Pathak, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning for Speech ProcessingThis thesis discusses the privacy issues in speech-based applications such as biometric authentica-tion, surveillance, and external speech processing services. Author Manas A.

Features 7 Nominated as outstanding PhD thesis from Carnegie Mellon University 7 Develops an efficient computational framework, making it pos-sible to create speech processing applications such as voice biometrics, mining and speech recogni-tion that are privacy-preserving 7 Presents a technology solution, which would allow a user to utilize an IVR system without fear that the system could learn undesired information, such as gender or nationality, or be able to record and edit voice

Contents Thesis Overview.- Speech Processing Back-ground.- Privacy Background.- Overview of Speaker Verification with Privacy.- Privacy-Preserving Speaker Verification Using Gaussian Mixture Models.- Privacy-Preserving Speaker Verification as String Comparison.- Overview of Speaker Indentification with Privacy.- Privacy-Preserving Speaker Identification Using Gausian Mixture Models.- Privacy-Preserving Speaker Identification as String Comparison.- Overview of Speech Recognition with Privacy.- Privacy-Preserving Isolated-Word Recognition.- Thesis Conclusion.- Future Work.- Differentially Private Gaussian Mixture Models.

Fields of interestSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Communi-cations Engineering, Networks; Data Structures, Cryptology and Information Theory



Due November 2012

2013. XV, 153 p. 21 illus., 13 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4638-5

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P. H. Pathak, R. Dutta, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA

Designing for Network and Service Continuity in Wireless Mesh Networks“Designing for Network and Service Continuity in Wireless Mesh Networks” describes performance predictability of the new wireless mesh network paradigm, and describes considerations in design-ing networks from the perspective of survivability and service continuity metrics. The work provides design insights for network design researchers and industry professionals. It includes designs for new mesh networks and extensions of existing networks with predictable performance.

Features 7 Addresses the issue of survivability and service predictability of mesh networks 7 Discusses ap-propriate metrics of mesh survivability, including availability, reliability and performability 7 Pro-vides appropriate background in joint design of mesh networks – routing, scheduling, power control, etc.

Contents Introduction.- Mesh Enabling Technology.- Mesh Design - Lower Layer Issues.- Mesh Design - Net-work Issues.- Joint Design.- Survivability for Mesh Networks.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Com-puter Communication Networks; Signal,Image and Speech Processing



Due November 2012

2013. XIII, 283 p. 84 illus., 59 in color. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-4626-2

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M. Paulescu, E. Paulescu, West University of Timisoara, Romania; P. Gravila, Wset University of Timisoara, Romania; V. Badescu, Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania

Weather Modeling and Forecasting of PV Systems OperationIn the past decade, there has been a substantial increase of grid-feeding photovoltaic applications, thus raising the importance of solar electricity in the energy mix. This trend is expected to continue and may even increase. Apart from the high initial investment cost, the fluctuating nature of the solar resource raises particular insertion problems in electrical networks. Proper grid managing demands short- and long-time forecasting of solar power plant output. Weather modeling and forecasting of PV systems operation is focused on this issue.

Features 7 Addresses major issues related to power grid insertion of photovoltaic systems 7 Discusses solutions for state of the sky description and solar radiative regime characterization 7 Focuses on forecasting the solar resource and PV system output power from the next minute up to 24 hours ahead

Contents The future of the energy mix paradigm.- Solar radiation measurements.- State of the sky assess-ment.- Stability of the radiative regime.- Model-ing Solar Radiation at the Earth Surface.- Time series forecasting.- Fuzzy logic approaches.- Air temperature based models.- Outdoor operations of PV systems.- Forecasting the power output of PV systems.- Perspectives

Fields of interestRenewable and Green Energy; Monitoring/Envi-ronmental Analysis; Energy Harvesting



Due October 2012

2013. XVI, 394 p. 166 illus. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover7 $209.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4648-3

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M. Pavlovic, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA; B. Balint, Military Medical School, Belgrade, Serbia

Stem Cells and Tissue EngineeringStem cells are the building blocks for all other cells in an organism. The human body has about 200 different types of cells and any of those cells can be produced by a stem cell. This fact emphasizes the significance of stem cells in transplantational medicine, regenerative therapy and bioengineer-ing. Whether embryonic or adult, these cells can be used for the successful treatment of a wide range of diseases that were not treatable before, such as osteogenesis imperfecta in children, different forms of leukemias, acute myocardial infarction, some neural damages and diseases, etc. Bioengineering, e.g.

Contents Short history of stem cell transplantation with emphasis on hematological disorders.- Stem cell concept: entity or function?.- Embrionic stem cells: problems and possible solutions.- Adult Stem cells (the concept of VSEL-Cell).- Cord blood stem cells.- Haematopoietic stem cells.- Ethical aspects of stem cell research.- Stem cell renewal and differentiation.- Stem cell sources, harvesting and clinical use.- The HLA and ABO system in the view of stem cell transplant.- Peritransplant blood component therapy.- Engraftment: evalua-tion criteria.- Principles and practice of stem cell cryopreservation.- Cord blood cell cryopreserva-tion.- Current status and perspectives in stem cell research.- Stem cells in neurodegenerative diseases.- Pluripotency of Stem Cells and Sources for the stem cell therapy in Neurological diseases.- Tissue engineering and stem cells.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Biomedicine general; Biotechnology



Due October 2012

2013. X, 161 p. 19 illus., 17 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-5504-2

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W. Pedrycz, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AL, Canada; S.-M. Chen, National Taichung University of Education, Taichung, Taiwan (Eds)

Time Series Analysis, Modeling and ApplicationsA Computational Intelligence Perspective

Features 7 Presents the principles and practice of Com-putational Intelligence in the analysis, design, and interpretation of time series 7 Taking into ac-count the synergy among neurocomputing, fuzzy sets and evolutionary optimization 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the Contents: The links between statisti-cal and fuzzy models for time series analysis and forecasting.- Incomplete time series: imputation through Genetic Algorithms.- Intelligent aggrega-tion and time series smoothing.- Financial fuzzy Time series models based on ordered fuzzy num-bers.- Stochastic-fuzzy knowledge-based approach to temporal data modeling.-A Novel Choquet integral composition forecasting model for time series data based on completed extensional L-measure.- An application of enhanced knowledge models to fuzzy time series.- A wavelet transform approach to chaotic short-term forecasting.- Fuzzy forecasting with fractal analysis for the time series of environmental pollution.- Support vector regression with kernel Mahalanobis measure for financial forecast.




Due October 2012

2013. XII, 421 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 47) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-3-642-33438-2

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H. Segawa, University of São Paulo, Brazil

Architecture of Brazil1900-1990

Architecture of Brazil: 1900-1990 examines the processes that underpin modern Brazilian archi-tecture under various influences and characterizes different understandings of modernity, evident in the chapter topics of this book. Accordingly, the author does not give overall preference to particu-lar architects nor works, with the exception of a few specific works and architects, including War-chavchik, Niemeyer, Lucio Costa, and Vilanova Artigas.

Features 7 Meticulously examines the controversies, achievements, and failures in constructing spaces, buildings, and cities in a dynamic coun-try 7 Gives a broad view of Brazilian architec-ture in the 20th century 7 Proposes a reinter-pretation of the varied approaches of the modern movement up to the Second World War 7 Ana-lyzes ideological impacts of important Brazil-ian architects including Oscar Niemeyer, Lúcio Costa and Vilanova Artigas 7 Discusses work of expatriate architects in Brazil 7 Features over 140 illustrations

Contents An Explanation.- Brazil under Urbanization 1862-1945.- From Colonial to Neocolonial Style: The Search for Some Modernity 1880- 1926.- Programmatic Modernism 1917-1932.- Prag-matic Modernity 1922-1943.- Current Modernity 1929-1945.- The Affirmation of a School 1943-1960.- The Affirmation of a Hegemony 1945-1970.- Episodes of a Great and Modern Brazil 1950-1980.- Disarticulation and Rearticulation? 1980-1990.

Fields of interestArchitectural History and Theory; Civil Engineer-ing; Cities, Countries, Regions

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due November 2012

2013. X, 290 p. 145 illus. Hardcover7 approx. $129.95ISBN 978-1-4614-5430-4

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M. L. Seto, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada (Ed)

Marine Robot AutonomyAutonomy for Marine Robots provides a timely and insightful overview of intelligent autonomy in marine robots. A brief history of this emerging field is provided, along with a discussion of the challenges unique to the underwater environ-ment and their impact on the level of intelligent autonomy required. Topics covered at length examine advanced frameworks, path-planning, fault tolerance, machine learning, and cooperation as relevant to marine robots that need intelligent autonomy.

Features 7 Discusses and offers solutions for the unique challenges presented by more complex missions and the dynamic underwater environment when operating autonomous marine robots 7 Includes case studies that demonstrate intelligent autonomy in marine robots to perform underwater simulta-neous localization and mapping

Contents Introduction to Autonomy for Marine Robots.- Autonomy for Unmanned Marine Vehicles with MOOS-IvP.- Towards Deliberative Control in Marine Robotics.- Path Planning for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.- An Ontology Based Ap-proach to Fault Tolerant Mission Execution for Autonomous Platforms.- Cooperation Between Underwater Vehicles.- Behaviour Adaptation by Means of Reinforcement Learning.- Simultaneous Localization and Mapping in Marine Environ-ments.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics; Automotive Engineering



Due December 2012

2013. VIII, 392 p. 147 illus., 101 in color. Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4614-5658-2

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S. Srinivasan, M. Z. Saghir, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada

Thermodiffusion in Multicomponent MixturesThermodynamic, Algebraic, and Neuro-Computing Models

Thermodiffusion in Multicomponent Mixtures presents the computational approaches that are employed in the study of thermodiffusion in various types of mixtures, namely, hydrocarbons, polymers, water-alcohol, molten metals, and so forth. We present a detailed formalism of these methods that are based on non-equilibrium thermodynamics or algebraic correlations or prin-ciples of the artificial neural network.

Features 7 Provides a thorough review of thermodiffusion approproate for a wide range of readers from grad-uate students through advanced researchers/prac-titioners 7 Considers different types of mixtures including hydrocarbons, polymers, water-alcohol, and metals 7 Presents a concise, one-stop refer-ence on the theoretical formulation thermodif-fusion from multiple perspectives 7 Includes exhaustive discussion of methodologic applica-tions and outcomes several investigations

Contents Introduction.- Thermodiffusion Models.- Applica-tion of LNET Models to Study Thermodiffusion.- CFD Studies in Thermodiffusion.- Application of Algebraic Correlations to Study Thermodiffusion.- Application of Neurocomputing Models to Study Thermodiffusion.

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Physical Chemistry



Due October 2012

2013. X, 110 p. 41 illus., 5 in color. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology / SpringerBriefs in Thermal Engineering and Applied Science) Softcover7 $49.95ISBN 978-1-4614-5598-1

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R. Tempo, G. Calafiore, F. Dabbene, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy

Randomized Algorithms for Analysis and Control of Uncertain SystemsWith Applications

Contents Uncertainty and Robustness.- Probability and Robustness of Uncertain Systems.- Elements of Probability Theory.- Uncertain Linear Systems and Robustness.- Linear Robust Control Design.- Some Limits of the Robustness Paradigm.- Proba-bilistic Methods for Robustness.- Monte Carlo Methods.- Randomized Algorithms in Systems and Control.- Probability Inequalities.- Statistical Learning Theory and Control Design.- Sequential Algorithms for Probabilistic Robust Design.- Se-quential Algorithms for LPV Systems.- Scenario Approach for Probabilistic Robust Design.- Ran-dom Number and Variate Generation.- Statisti-cal Theory of Radial Random Vectors.- Vector Randomization Methods.- Statistical Theory of Radial Random Matrices.- Matrix Randomization Methods.- Applications of Randomized Algo-rithms.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Complexity



Due December 2012

2nd ed. 2013. XXII, 398 p. 75 illus., 49 in color. (Communications and Control Engineering) Hardcover7 $129.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4609-4

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J. D. Velásquez, University of Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile; V. Palade, Oxford University, UK; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia (Eds)

Advanced Techniques in Web Intelligence-2Web User Browsing Behaviour and Preference Analysis

This research volume focuses on analyzing the web user browsing behaviour and preferences in tradi-tional web-based environments, social networks and web 2.0 applications, by using advanced techniques in data acquisition, data process-ing, pattern extraction and cognitive science for modeling the human actions. The book is directed to graduate students, researchers/scientists and engineers interested in updating their knowl-edge with the recent trends in web user analysis, for developing the next generation of web-based systems and applications.

Features 7 Latest research on the theory and applications of advanced techniques in web usage min-ing 7 State of the art of web usage mining and web intelligence 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents New Trends in Web User Behaviour Analysis.- Web Usage Data Pre-processing.- Cognitive Science forWeb Usage Analysis.- Web Usage Mining: Discovering Usage Patterns for Web Ap-plications.- Web Opinion Mining and Sentimental Analysis.- Web Usage Based Adaptive Systems.- Recommender Systems: Sources of Knowledge and Evaluation Metrics.




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X. Wang, W. Halang, University of Hagen, Germany

Discovery and Selection of Semantic Web ServicesFor advanced web search engines to be able not only to search for semantically related information dispersed over different web pages, but also for semantic services providing certain functional-ities, discovering semantic services is the key issue. Addressing four problems of current solution, this book presents the following contributions. A novel service model independent of semantic service description models is proposed, which clearly defines all elements necessary for service discovery and selection. It takes service selection as its gist and improves efficiency. Correspond-ing selection algorithms and their implementa-tion as components of the extended Semantically Enabled Service-oriented Architecture in the Web Service Modeling Environment are detailed. Many applications of semantic web services, e.g. discovery, composition and mediation, can benefit from a general approach for building application ontologies.

Features 7 Recent Research on Semantic Web Servic-es 7 Introduction to the Selection and Composi-tion of Semantic Web Services 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents SemanticWeb Services and Ontologies.- Related-Work.- A Service Model Facilitating to Discover SemanticWeb Services.- Building Application Ontologies for SemanticWeb Services.- Ontology-based Service Selection.-QoS-based Selection of Semantic Services.- Evaluation.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet)



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J. F. Woodward, California State University Fullerton, Anaheim, CA, USA

Making Starships and StargatesThe Science of Interstellar Transport and Absurdly Benign Wormholes

To create the exotic materials and technologies needed to make stargates and warp drives is the holy grail of advanced propulsion. A less ambi-tious, but nonetheless revolutionary, goal is find-ing a way to accelerate a spaceship without having to lug along a gargantuan reservoir of fuel that you blow out a tailpipe.

Features 7 Summarizes many different proposals and published papers on the actual construction of advanced spacecraft and "gates" to other regions of space 7 Covers current theory, latest and ongoing investigations and experiments, and speculation on what might and might not be feasible 7 Discusses the most advanced work on the physics of rapid spacetime transport, including traveling through wormholes

Contents Foreword by John Cramer.- Part I: Inertia, Mach’s Principle, and Mach Effects.- Chapter 1: The Principle of Relativity and the Origin of Inertia.- Chapter 2: Mach’s Principle.- Chapter 3: Mach Effects.- Part II: Do Mach Effect Exist?.- Chapter 4: Getting in Touch with Reality.- Chapter 5: In Reality’s Grip.- Part III: Exotic Physics, Spacet-ime Transport, and Mach Effects.- Chapter 6: Advanced Propulsion in the Era of Wormhole Physics.- Chapter 7: Where Do We Find Exotic Matter?.- Chapter 8: Making the ADM Electron Plausible.- Chapter 9: Making Stargates.- Chapter 10: The Road Ahead.- Select Bibliography.- Index.

Fields of interestAerospace Technology and Astronautics; Popular Science in Astronomy; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory

Target groupsPopular/general


Due December 2012

2013. XXIX, 274 p. 92 illus., 84 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration) Softcover7 $44.95ISBN 978-1-4614-5622-3

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G.-C. Yang, Mokpo National University, Chonnam, South Korea; S.-I. Ao, International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong, China; X. Huang, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, Australia; O. Castillo, Instituto Tecnologico de Tijuana, Mexico (Eds)

IAENG Transactions on Engineering TechnologiesSpecial Issue of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2012

Contents 1 On Turbulence Transition In Three-dimensional Boundary Layer Flow.- 2 Efficient Algorithms For The Green’s Function Formalism Semiconductor Transport Simulations On CPUS And GPUS.- 3 Performance Evaluation Of Check-By-Voting For Colluding Attack In Volunteer Computing Systems.- 4 Fast Slot Planning Using Constraint-Based Local Search.- 5 Sequencing Of Arrival Aircraft With Operational Constraints.- 6 Syn-chronized Triomineering On Rectangular Boards.- 7 Robust Portfolio Selection Model With Random Fuzzy Returns Based On Arbitrage Pricing Theory And Fuzzy Reasoning Method.- 8 Hierarchical Multiobjective Stochastic Linear Programming Problems Through A Fractile Optimization Model Using Reference Membership Intervals.- 9 Sub-sidy, Revenue And Tragedies In Heterogeneous Communities.- 10 A Game Theoretical Analysis For The Quantity Discount Problem With Weibull Ameliorating Items.- 11 Simulation Study Of An Integrated Reverse Logistics In Fuzzy Environ-ment.- 12 A Hybrid-Heuristic For K-Minimum Spanning Tree Problems.- 13 An Optimal Model Of Adding Relation Between The Top And A Member Of A Linking Pin Organization Structure With K Subordinates. [...]

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Computer Com-munication Networks; Appl.Mathematics/Compu-tational Methods of Engineering



Due November 2012

2013. Approx. 370 p. 141 illus. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 186) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-94-007-5623-6

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E. Zio, Ecole Centrale Paris, Chatenay-Malabry, France

The Monte Carlo Simulation Method for System Reliability and Risk AnalysisMonte Carlo simulation is one of the best tools for performing realistic analysis of complex systems as it allows most of the limiting assumptions on system behavior to be relaxed.

Features 7 Illustrates the Monte Carlo simulation method and its application to reliability and system engineering to give the readers the sound fundamentals of Monte Carlo sampling and simulation 7 Explains the merits of pursuing the application of Monte Carlo sampling and simula-tion methods when realistic modeling is required so that readers may exploit these in their own applications 7 Includes a range of simple aca-demic examples in support to the explanation of the theoretical foundations as well as case studies provide the practical value of the most advanced techniques so that the techniques are accessible

Contents 1.Introduction.- 2.System Reliability and Risk Analysis.- 3.Monte Carlo Simulation- the Meth-od.- 4.System Reliability and Risk Analysis by Monte Carlo Simulation.- 5.Practical Applications of Monte Carlo Simulation for System Reliability Analysis.- 6.Advanced Mont Carlo Simulation Techniques for System Failure Probability Estima-tion.- 7.Practical Applications of Advanced Monte Carlo Simulation Techniques for System Tech-niques for System Failure Probability Estimation

Fields of interestAppl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of En-gineering; Computational Science and Engineer-ing; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


Due October 2012

2013. XIII, 305 p. 69 illus., 24 in color. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover7 $179.00ISBN 978-1-4471-4587-5

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