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Report copyright infringementby Peter C. Hughes (Author)Pointing a satellite in the right direction requires an extremely complex system -- one that describes the satellite's orientation and at the same time predicts and either uses or neutralizes external influences.From its roots in classical mechanics and reliance on stability theory to the evolution of practical stabilization ideas, Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics offers comprehensive coverage of environmental torques encountered in space; e...

Mathematical Theory of Compressible Fluid Flow

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Von Mises (Author)A pioneer in the fields of statistics and probability theory, Richard von Mises (1883-1953) made notable advances in boundary-layer-flow theory and airfoil design. This text on compressible flow, unfinished upon his sudden death, was subsequently completed in accordance with his plans, and von Mises' first three chapters were augmented with a survey of the theory of steady plane flow. Suitable as a text for advanced undergraduate and g...

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Report copyright infringementby Brian D. O. Anderson (Author), John B. Moore (Author)This graduate-level text augments and extends beyond undergraduate studies of signal processing, particularly in regard to communication systems and digital filtering theory. Vital for students in the fields of control and communications, its contents are also relevant to students in such diverse areas as statistics, economics, bioengineering, and operations research.Topics include filtering, linear systems, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Henry H. Hausner (Editor)Beryllium: Its Metallurgy and Properties is a comprehensive exploration of the metal's characteristics, processing, and applications, based on lectures delivered at the University of California, Los Angeles, in March 1963. The book focuses on beryllium as a construction material, recent advancements in its technology, and efforts to improve its ductility through advanced processing techniques. It highlights the growing significance of b...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Hutchings Goddard (Author), Robert Goddard (Author), Engineering (Author)Two of the most significant publications in the history of rocketry and jet propulsion: ""A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes"" (1919) and ""Liquid Propellant Rocket Development"" (1936). 96 black-and-white illustrations. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.36 x 7.98 x 6.84 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 16, 2002 ...

Protection of Electronic Circuits from Overvoltages

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Report copyright infringementby Ronald B. Standler (Author)Temporary failure and permanent damage of electronic systems are often caused by electrical overstresses such as lightning, electromagnetic pulses from nuclear weapons, and switching of reactive loads. Protecting industrial, military, and consumer systems from failure is critical; and until the publication of this volume, the related literature was scattered throughout journals, patents, conference proceedings, military reports, and e...

Flow-Induced Vibrations: An Engineering Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Eduard Naudascher (Author), Donald Rockwell (Author)Despite their variety, the vibration phenomena from many different engineering fields can be classified into a relatively few basic excitation mechanisms. The classification enables engineers to identify all possible sources of excitation in a given system and to assess potential dangers. This graduate-level text presents a synthesis of research results and practical experience from disparate fields in the for...

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Report copyright infringementby E. J. Russell (Author)Plant Nutrition and Crop Production offers an insightful exploration of the scientific discoveries that have shaped our understanding of how plants derive nutrients and the profound implications for agricultural practices. The book traces the historical journey of thought and experimentation, beginning with the speculative ideas of early natural philosophers like Thales, who posited that plants feed solely on water, and moving through pivo...

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Report copyright infringementby Stig Stenholm (Author)A simple presentation of the theoretical foundations of steady-state laser spectroscopy, this text helps students to apply theory to calculations with a systematic series of examples and exercises. 1984 edition. Number of Pages: 306 Dimensions: 0.61 x 8.52 x 5.38 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 10, 2005

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Report copyright infringementby Richard W. Conway (Author), William L. Maxwell (Author), Louis W. Miller (Author)This comprehensive text explores the mathematical models underlying the theory of scheduling. Organized according to scheduling problem type, it examines 3 solution techniques: algebraic, probabilistic, and Monte Carlo simulation by computer. 1967 edition. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.61 x 8.88 x 6.14 IN Illustrated: Yes Pub...

Stochastic Finite Elements: A Spectral Approach, Revised Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Roger G. Ghanem (Author), Pol D. Spanos (Author)Discrepancies frequently occur between a physical system's responses and predictions obtained from mathematical models. The Spectral Stochastic Finite Element Method (SSFEM) has proven successful at forecasting a variety of uncertainties in calculating system responses. This text analyzes a class of discrete mathematical models of engineering systems, identifying key issues and reviewing relevant theoretical conce...

California's Salmon and Steelhead: The Struggle to Restore an Imperiled Resource

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Report copyright infringementby Alan Lufkin (Editor)Millions upon millions of salmon and steelhead once filled California streams, providing a plentiful and sustainable food resource for the original peoples of the region. But over the years, dams and irrigation diversions have reduced natural spawning habitat from an estimated 6,000 miles to fewer than 300. River pollution has also hit hard at fish populations, which within recent decades have diminished by 80 percent. One species, the San J...

Introduction to Stochastic Control Theory

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Report copyright infringementby Karl J. Åström (Author)This text for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students explores stochastic control theory in terms of analysis, parametric optimization, and optimal stochastic control. Limited to linear systems with quadratic criteria, it covers discrete time as well as continuous time systems.The first three chapters provide motivation and background material on stochastic processes, followed by an analysis of dynamical systems with inputs of st...

An Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Aerodynamics

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Moran (Author)This concise and highly readable introduction to theoretical and computational aerodynamics integrates both classical and modern developments, focusing on applying methods to actual wing design. Designed for a junior- or senior-level course and as a resource for practicing engineers, it features 221 figures. Number of Pages: 480 Dimensions: 0.98 x 9.24 x 6.08 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication ...

Theory of Viscoelasticity: Second Edition

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Report copyright infringementby R. M. Christensen (Author), Richard M. Christensen (Author), Engineering (Author)Integration of numerous theoretical developments offers a complete, consistent description of the linear theory of the viscoelastic behavior of materials. Relevant theoretical formulations are derived from a continuum mechanics viewpoint, followed by discussions of problem-solving techniques. "A welcome addition to the literature." - American Scientist. 29 figures. 1982 edition. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Roland Clift (Author), John Grace (Author), Martin E. Weber (Author)Geared toward students and professionals in the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, geophysics, and applied mathematics, this volume offers a unified treatment and critical review of the literature related to the fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer of single bubbles, drops, and particles. 1978 edition. Number of Pages: 400 Dimensions: 0.8 x 9.2 x 6....

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Report copyright infringementby Allyn J. Thompson (Author)A book that has been used with great success by countless amateur astronomers, this volume presents complete and detailed instructions and numerous diagrams showing how to construct a do-it-yourself telescope. No complicated mathematics are involved, and no prior knowledge of optics or astronomy is needed to follow the text's step-by-step directions, which also offer instruction in the fundamentals of practical optics.Contents: 1. Stor...

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Report copyright infringementby H. O. Madsen (Author), S. Krenk (Author), N. C. Lind (Author)This advanced engineering text describes methods developed to deal with stochastic aspects of structural behavior, providing a framework for evaluating, comparing, and combining stochastic effects. Topics include second-moment reliability index methods; first-order reliability methods for computation of failure probabilities; identification of design parameters most affecting reliability; and more. 19...

Ancient Carpenters' Tools: Illustrated and Explained, Together with the Implements of the Lumberman, Joiner and Cabinet-Maker in Use in the Eighteenth

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Report copyright infringementby Henry C. Mercer (Author)Classic reference describes in detail hundreds of implements in use in the American colonies in the 18th century. Over 250 illustrations depict tools identical in construction to ancient devices once used by the Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, among them axes, saws, clamps, chisels, mallets, and much more. An invaluable sourcebook. Number of Pages: 350 Dimensions: 0.67 x 9.27 x 6.1 IN Illustrated: Y...

Conformal Mapping: Methods and Applications

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Report copyright infringementby Roland Schinzinger (Author), Patricio A. a. Laura (Joint Author)Beginning with a brief survey of some basic mathematical concepts, this graduate-level text proceeds to discussions of a selection of mapping functions, numerical methods and mathematical models, nonplanar fields and nonuniform media, static fields in electricity and magnetism, and transmission lines and waveguides; and much more. Revision of 1991 edition. Includes 247 figures and 38 tables. Append...

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Report copyright infringementby Leonard Meirovitch (Author)A balanced presentation that encompasses both formalism and structure in analytical dynamics, this text also addresses solution methods. Its remarkably broad and comprehensive exploration of the subject employs an approach as natural as it is logical. In addition to material usually covered in graduate courses in dynamics and nonlinear mechanics, Methods of Analytical Dynamics presents selected modern applications.Contents include dis...

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Report copyright infringementby Ronald F. Probstein (Author), R. Edwin Hicks (Author)This unified presentation examines the methods and processes for converting coal, oil, shale, tar sands, and various forms of biomass into liquid, gaseous, and clean solid fuels. 1982 edition.Author BiographySon of a Gambling Man Ronald F. Probstein, Ford Professor of Engineering, Emeritus, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has had a long career in engineering research and has made significant cont...

Random Vibration and Statistical Linearization

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Report copyright infringementby J. B. Roberts (Author), Pol D. Spanos (Joint Author)This self-contained volume explains the general method of statistical, or equivalent, linearization and its use in solving random vibration problems. Subjects include general equations of motion and representation of non-linearities, probability theory and stochastic processes, elements of linear random vibration theory, statistical linearization for simple systems with stationary response, more. 1990 edition....

Introduction to Electromagnetic Engineering

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Report copyright infringementby Roger E. Harrington (Author)This study of electromagnetic theory introduces students to a broad range of quantities and concepts, imparting the necessary vector analysis and associated mathematics and reinforcing its teachings with several elementary field problems. Based on circuit theory rather than on the classical force-relationship approach, the text uses the theory of electric circuits to provide a system of experiments already familiar to the electrical ...

Peturbation Techniques in Mathematics, Engineering & Physics

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Bellman (Author)Graduate students receive a stimulating introduction to analytical approximation techniques for solving differential equations in this text, which introduces scientifically significant problems and indicates useful solutions. 1966 edition. Number of Pages: 146 Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.44 x 6.38 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 27, 2003

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Report copyright infringementby Paul H. Wirsching (Author), Paez (Author), Keith Ortiz (Author)The most comprehensive text and reference available on the study of random vibrations, this book was designed for graduate students and for mechanical, structural, and aerospace engineers. Random Vibrations: Theory and Practice encompasses all the key topics, including fundamental background material, random vibration development with applications to design, and random signal analysis. The broad sco...

Scattering Theory: The Quantum Theory of Nonrelativistic Collisions

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Report copyright infringementby John R. Taylor (Author)This graduate-level text is intended for any student of physics who requires a thorough grounding in the quantum theory of nonrelativistic scattering. It is designed for readers who are already familiar with the general principles of quantum mechanics and who have some small acquaintance with scattering theory. Study of this text will allow students of atomic or nuclear physics to begin reading the literature and tackling real problems, w...

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Report copyright infringementby Harland G. Tompkins (Author)This text on optics for graduate students explains how to determine material properties and parameters for inaccessible substrates and unknown films as well as how to measure extremely thin films. Its 14 case studies illustrate concepts and reinforce applications of ellipsometry -- particularly in relation to the semiconductor industry and to studies involving corrosion and oxide growth.A User's Guide to Ellipsometry will enable read...

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Report copyright infringementby George W. Sutton (Author), Arthur Sherman (Author)Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in engineering, this text introduces the concepts of plasma physics and magnetohydrodynamics from a physical viewpoint. The first section of the three-part treatment deals mainly with the properties of ionized gases in magnetic and electric fields, essentially following the microscopic viewpoint. An introduction surveys the concepts of ionized gases and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Blumer & Kuhn Stair Co (Author)Reproduced from a rare original, this 1893 catalog provides nearly 800 detailed illustrations of stair railings, mantels, gables, moldings, and ornaments. Its varied, unusual examples of woodwork make it particularly valuable - woodturners, cabinetmakers, architects, preservationists, restorationists, designers, and students of Victoriana will find it inspiring and instructive. Number of Pages: 146 Di...

Applied Digital Control: Theory, Design and Implementation. Second Edition

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Report copyright infringementby J. R. Leigh (Author)An essential core text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in digital control, this volume develops theoretical foundations and explains how control systems work in real industrial situations. Several case histories assist students in visualizing the theory's applications.After a careful development of theoretical foundations, the text moves into the real world with detailed reviews of five commercially available distributed cont...

Computational Modeling for Fluid Flow and Interfacial Transport

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Report copyright infringementby Wei Shyy (Author)Practical applications and examples highlight this treatment of computational modeling for handling complex flowfields. It also functions as a text for learning essential computation elements. 1994 edition. Number of Pages: 530 Dimensions: 1 x 9.18 x 6.58 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 06, 2006