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Satellite Communications Payload and System
Author Teresa M. Braun
This is the first book primarily about the satellite payload of satellite communications systems. It represents a unique combination of practical systems engineering and communications theory. It tells about the satellites in geostationary and low-earth orbits today....
Release Date 2012/09 -
SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard For Dummies
Author Radana Dvorak
The easy-to-use guide to SMART Board interactive whiteboardsSMART Board interactive whiteboards—which combine the functionality of a computer with the simplicity of a whiteboard—are rapidly becoming fixtures in classrooms, boardrooms, and lecture halls everywhere. W....
Release Date 2012/09 -
The Humongous Book of Trigonometry Problems
Author W. Michael Kelley
Most math and science study guides are a reflection of the college professors who write them-dry, difficult, and pretentious.The Humongous Book of Trigonometry Problems is the exception. Author Mike Kelley has taken what appears to be a typical trigonometry workbook....
Release Date 2012/09 -
Author Nik Rawlinson , Ken McMahon
Apple's Aperture software is a post-production tool designed to allow digital photographers to import, manage and enhance photographs in one simple, integrated workflow. Aperture 2, the recently updated version of the software, includes more than 100 new features f....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Sound Synthesis and Sampling, 3rd Edition
Author Martin Russ
Sound Synthesis and Sampling' provides a comprehensive introduction to the underlying principles and practical techniques applied to both commercial and research sound synthesizers. This new edition has been updated throughout to reflect current needs and prac....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Building Your Own Electronics Lab: A Guide to Setting Up Your Own Gadget Workshop
Author Dale Wheat
So you're interested in Arduino or making your own robots -- but where do you start? What parts are essential, and which are just nice to have? And how do you organize it all?Dale Wheat, the author of Arduino Internals, will show you how to build your own electroni....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Author Sandy Antunes
Just how harsh is the space environment into which you thrust your DIY satellite? We look at what conditions your satellite must endure, how to test your satellite, and what launch, ground and orbit support you will need. In addition, we provide tips on making your ....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments
Author Barbara Fritchman Thompson , Robert Bruce Thompson
The Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments offers advice for setting up an inexpensive lab at home, and includes more than 50 lab sessions that deal with forensic science experiments in chemistry, biology, physics, and medicine, hands-on. You'll lea....
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Durability and Reliability of Medical Polymers
Author A Stamboulis , M Jenkins
Given the widespread use of polymers in medical devices, the durability and reliability of this material in use is an area of critical importance. Durability and reliability of medical polymers reviews the performance of both bioresorbable and non-bioresorbable medi....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Author J Hormadaly , M. Prudenziati
Whilst printed films are currently used in varied devices across a wide range of fields, research into their development and properties is increasingly uncovering even greater potential. Printed films provides comprehensive coverage of the most significant recent de....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Author M Krayenhoff , R Lindsay , M Hall
The construction of earth buildings has been taking place worldwide for centuries. With the improved energy efficiency, high level of structural integrity and aesthetically pleasing finishes achieved in modern earth construction, it is now one of the leading choices....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Coupled-Oscillator Based Active-Array Antennas
Author Apostolos Georgiadis , Ronald J. Pogorzelski
Describing an innovative approach to phased-array control in antenna designThis book explores in detail phased-array antennas that use coupled-oscillator arrays, an arrangement featuring a remarkably simple beam steering control system and a major reduction in compl....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Complete Electronics Self-Teaching Guide with Projects
Author Harry Kybett , Earl Boyson
An all-in-one resource on everything electronics-related!For almost 30 years, this book has been a classic text for electronics enthusiasts. Now completely updated for today's technology, this latest version combines concepts, self-tests, and hands-on projects to o....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Author Mark F. Horstemeyer
State-of-the-technology tools for designing, optimizing, and manufacturing new materialsIntegrated computational materials engineering (ICME) uses computational materials science tools within a holistic system in order to accelerate materials development, improve de....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Author Sal Cangeloso
We’re on the brink of a lighting revolution with light-emitting diodes—the tiny LEDs you’ve seen in electronic devices for years. With this practical guide, you’ll go behind the scenes to see how and why manufacturers are now designing LED devices to light everythin....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Laser Growth and Processing of Photonic Devices
Author N Vainos
The use of lasers in the processing of electronic and photonic material is becoming increasingly widespread, with technological advances reducing costs and increasing both the quality and range of novel devices which can be produced. Laser growth and processing of p....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes, Fourth Edition
Author Debangsu Bhattacharyya , Joseph A. Shaeiwitz , Wallace B. Whiting , Richard C. Bail
The leading integrated chemical process design guide: Now with extensive new coverage and more process designsMore than ever, effective design is the focal point of sound chemical engineering. Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes, Fourth Edition, pr....
Release Date 2012/06 -
Pre-Calculus For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Author Elleyne Kase , Yang Kuang PhD
The fun and easy way to learn pre-calculusGetting ready for calculus but still feel a bit confused? Have no fear. Pre-Calculus For Dummies is an un-intimidating, hands-on guide that walks you through all the essential topics, from absolute value and quadratic equati....
Release Date 2012/06 -
Numerical Analysis in Electromagnetics: The TLM Method
Author Pierre Saguet
The aim of this book is to give a broad overview of the TLM (Transmission Line Matrix) method, which is one of the "time-domain numerical methods". These methods are reputed for their significant reliance on computer resources. However, they have the advantage of be....
Release Date 2012/06 -
Learn Electronics with Arduino
Author Don Wilcher
Have you ever wondered how electronic gadgets are created? Do you have an idea for a new proof-of-concept tech device or electronic toy but have no way of testing the feasibility of the device? Have you accumulated a junk box of electronic parts and are now wonderin....
Release Date 2012/06 -
Author Mike Loukides
Have we entered the age of NoOps infrastructures? Hardly. Old-style system administrators may be disappearing in the face of automation and cloud computing, but operations have become more significant than ever. As this O’Reilly Radar Report explains, we’re moving i....
Release Date 2012/06 -
Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology, 3rd Edition
Author Ming-Kwei Lee , Simon M. Sze
The awaited revision of Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology offers more than 50% new or revised material that reflects a multitude of important discoveries and advances in device physics and integrated circuit processing.Offering a basic introduction to ph....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Signal Processing and Integrated Circuits
Author Hussein Baher
This book provides a balanced account of analog, digital and mixed-mode signal processing with applications in telecommunications. Part I Perspective gives an overview of the areas of Systems on a Chip (Soc) and mobile communication which are used to demonstrate the....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Slicing Pizzas, Racing Turtles, and Further Adventures in Applied Mathematics
Author Robert B. Banks
Have you ever daydreamed about digging a hole to the other side of the world? Robert Banks not only entertains such ideas but, better yet, he supplies the mathematical know-how to turn fantasies into problem-solving adventures. In this sequel to the popular Towing I....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Mastering Elliott Wave Principle: Elementary Concepts, Wave Patterns, and Practice Exercises
Author Constance Brown
An innovative approach to applying Elliott Wave PrincipleBy convention, most Elliott Wave Principle (EWP) practitioners focus on individual market price movement. Connie Brown has a global reputation of developing analysis that focuses on the integration of global m....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Liquid Crystals Beyond Displays: Chemistry, Physics, and Applications
Author Quan Li
The chemistry, physics, and applications of liquid crystals beyond LCDsLiquid Crystals (LCs) combine order and mobility on a molecular and supramolecular level. But while these remarkable states of matter are most commonly associated with visual display technologies....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Biomedical Imaging: Principles and Applications
Author Reiner Salzer
This book presents and describes imaging technologies that can be used to study chemical processes and structural interactions in dynamic systems, principally in biomedical systems. The imaging technologies, largely biomedical imaging technologies such as MRT, Fluor....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Digital Circuit Boards: Mach 1 GHz
Author Ralph Morrison
A unique, practical approach to the design of high-speed digital circuit boardsThe demand for ever-faster digital circuit designs is beginning to render the circuit theory used by engineers ineffective. Digital Circuit Boards presents an alternative to the circuit t....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Author Ken Brakke , Jean Berthier
The Physics of Microdroplets gives the reader the theoretical and numerical tools to understand, explain, calculate, and predict the often nonintuitive observed behavior of droplets in microsystems.Microdrops and interfaces are now a common feature in most fluidic m....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Introduction to Aerospace Materials
Author A Mouritz
The structural materials used in airframe and propulsion systems influence the cost, performance and safety of aircraft, and an understanding of the wide range of materials used and the issues surrounding them is essential for the student of aerospace engineering.In....
Release Date 2012/05