Robust Integration of Model-Based Fault Estimation and Fault-Tolerant Control

Robust Integration of Model-Based Fault Estimation and Fault-Tolerant Control is a systematic examination of methods used to overcome the inevitable system uncertainties arising when a fault estimation (FE) function and a fault-tolerant controller interact as they are employed together to compensate for system faults and maintain robustly acceptable system performance. It covers the important s…

Mathematical Principle and Fractal Analysis of Mesoscale Eddy

This book focuses on universal nonlinear dynamics model of mesoscale eddies. The results of this book are not only the direct-type applications of pure mathematical limit cycle theory and fractal theory in practice but also the classic combination of nonlinear dynamic systems in mathematics and the physical oceanography. The universal model and experimental verification not only verify the rele…

Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Optimization for Power Engineering and …

This book provides an overview of advanced prediction and verification technologies for aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics and assesses a number of critical issues in advanced hypersonic vehicle design. Focusing on state-of-the-art theories and promising technologies for engineering applications, it also presents a range of representative practical test cases. Given its scope, the book offers …

Theoretical, Modelling and Numerical Simulations Toward Industry 4.0

This book presents theoretical modeling and numerical simulations applied to drive several applications towards Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). The topics discussed range from theoretical parts to extensive simulations involving many efficient algorithms as well as various statistical techniques. This book is suitable for postgraduate students, researchers as well as other scientists who ar…

Aircraft Aerodynamic Parameter Estimation from Flight Data Using Neural Parti…

This book presents neural partial differentiation as an estimation algorithm for extracting aerodynamic derivatives from flight data. It discusses neural modeling of the aircraft system. The neural partial differentiation approach discussed in the book helps estimate parameters with their statistical information from the noisy data. Moreover, this method avoids the need for prior information ab…

Blast Mitigation: Experimental and Numerical Studies

Blast Mitigation: Experimental and Numerical Studies covers both experimental and numerical aspects of material and structural response to dynamic blast loads and its mitigation. The authors present the most up-to-date understanding from laboratory studies and computational analysis for researchers working in the field of blast loadings and their effect on material and structural failure, deve…

Numerical Modelling and Experimental Testing of Heat Exchangers

This book presents new methods of numerical modelling of tube heat exchangers, which can be used to perform design and operation calculations of exchangers characterized by a complex flow system. It also proposes new heat transfer correlations for laminar, transition and turbulent flows. A large part of the book is devoted to experimental testing of heat exchangers, and methods for assessing th…

Lattice Boltzmann Method

This book introduces readers to the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) for solving transport phenomena – flow, heat and mass transfer – in a systematic way. Providing explanatory computer codes throughout the book, the author guides readers through many practical examples, such as: • flow in isothermal and non-isothermal lid-driven cavities; • flow over obstacles; • forced flow t…

Mathematical Models of Cancer and Different Therapies

This book provides a unified framework for various currently available mathematical models that are used to analyze progression and regression in cancer development, and to predict its dynamics with respect to therapeutic interventions. Accurate and reliable model representations of cancer dynamics are milestones in the field of cancer research. Mathematical modeling approaches are becoming inc…

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Numerical Modelling in Eng…

This book contains manuscripts of topics related to numerical modeling in Civil Engineering (Volume 1) as part of the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Numerical Modeling in Engineering (NME 2018), which was held in the city of Ghent, Belgium. The overall objective of the conference is to bring together international scientists and engineers in academia and industry in fields r…

Constitutive Modelling of Solid Continua

This volume consists of a collection of chapters by recognized experts to provide a comprehensive fundamental theoretical continuum treatment of constitutive laws used for modelling the mechanical and coupled-field properties of various types of solid materials. It covers the main types of solid material behaviour, including isotropic and anisotropic nonlinear elasticity, implicit theories, vis…

Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of Infectious Diseases

This book discusses significant research and study topics related to mathematical modelling and analysis of infectious diseases. It includes several models and modelling approaches with different aims, such as identifying and analysing causes of occurrence and re-occurrence, causes of spreading, treatments and control strategies. A valuable resource for researchers, students, educators, scienti…

Bio-Imaging and Visualization for Patient-Customized Simulations

This book contains the full papers presented at the MICCAI 2013 workshop Bio-Imaging and Visualization for Patient-Customized Simulations (MWBIVPCS 2013). MWBIVPCS 2013 brought together researchers representing several fields, such as Biomechanics, Engineering, Medicine, Mathematics, Physics and Statistic. The contributions included in this book present and discuss new trends in those fields…

Systems Modeling: Methodologies and Tools

This book covers ideas, methods, algorithms, and tools for the in-depth study of the performance and reliability of dependable fault-tolerant systems. The chapters identify the current challenges that designers and practitioners must confront to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of systems, with special focus on their dynamic behaviors and dependencies. Topics include networ…

Engineering Analysis

The purpose of this book is to introduce undergraduate students of engineering and the physical sciences to applied mathematics often essential to the successful solutions of practical problems. The topics selected are a review of Differential Equations, Laplace Transforms, Matrices and Determinants, Vector Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Complex Variables, and Numerical Methods. The …

Calculating the Secrets of Life : Applications of the Mathematical Sciences i…

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ISBN/ISSN

978-0-3090-7502-2

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xii, 285 p.; ill.; 23 cm

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574.880 Cal c

Advances in Predictive Models and Methodologies for Numerically Efficient Lin…

This book gathers contributions addressing issues related to the analysis of composite structures, whose most relevant common thread is augmented numerical efficiency, which is more accurate for given computational costs than existing methods and methodologies. It first presents structural theories to deal with the anisotropy of composites and to embed multifield and nonlinear effects to extend…

Electromagnetic Fields Excited in Volumes with Spherical Boundaries

This book discusses the problem of electromagnetic wave excitation in spatial regions with spherical boundaries and the accurate mathematical modeling based on numerical and analytical methods to significantly reduce the time required for developing new antenna devices. It particularly focuses on elements and systems on mobile objects of complex shape that are made of new technological material…

Modelling and Control Design of Vibration Reduction Systems

This book describes the modelling and optimisation of vibration reduction systems in an integrated fashion using nonlinear equations of motion. It proposes an effective optimisation method for determining the basic characteristics of the non-linear visco-elastic elements used in passive vibration reduction systems. In the case of semi-active and active vibration isolators, a design process of t…

Peridynamic Theory and Its Applications

This book presents the peridynamic theory, which provides the capability for improved modeling of progressive failure in materials and structures, and paves the way for addressing multi-physics and multi-scale problems. The book provides students and researchers with a theoretical and practical knowledge of the peridynamic theory and the skills required to analyze engineering problems. The text…

Epidemics of Plant Diseases: Mathematical Analysis and Modeling

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ISBN/ISSN

0-412-13650-3

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ix, 170 p. : ill, ; 24 cm

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Ecological Studies 13

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632 Epi e

An Introduction to Quantitative Ecology

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ISBN/ISSN

0-07-050415-6

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xi, 50 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

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574.5 Poo i

A New Hypothesis on the Anisotropic Reynolds Stress Tensor for Turbulent Flows

This self-contained, interdisciplinary book encompasses mathematics, physics, computer programming, analytical solutions and numerical modelling, industrial computational fluid dynamics (CFD), academic benchmark problems and engineering applications in conjunction with the research field of anisotropic turbulence. It focuses on theoretical approaches, computational examples and numerical simula…

PRECISION AGRICULTURE

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ISBN/ISSN

1-4018-8105-X

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xiii, 272 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

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630.1 Bra p

Mathematical Models in Agriculture: Quantitative Methods for the Plant, Anima…

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2nd

ISBN/ISSN

0-85199-010-X

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xv, 928 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

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630.1 Tho m

THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ITEM RESPONSE THEORY

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ISBN/ISSN

978-1-59385-869-8

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xiii, 98 p. : ill. ; 23 cm

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150.28 Aya t

SOIL MICROBIOLOGY: A MODEL OF DECOMPOSITION and NUTRIENT CYCLING

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ISBN/ISSN

0-8493-5952-x

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288 p.; 26 cm.

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576.15 Smi s

Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote Sensing : WITH…

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ISBN/ISSN

0-8493-7251-8

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526.982 Can i

QUANTITATIVE FINANCIAL ECONOMICS: Stocks, Bonds & Foreign Exchange, Second Ed…

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2nd

ISBN/ISSN

978-0470-09171-5

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xix, 470 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

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332.6 Cut q

World Rubber Market Structure and Stabilisation An Econometric Study

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ISBN/ISSN

0-8213-0264-7

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338.4 Tan w