Other technologies and applied sciences

Space agencies are now realizing that much of what has previously been achieved using hugely complex and costly single platform projects-large unmanned and manned satellites (including the present International Space Station)-can be replaced by a number of smaller satellites networked together.

Progress in space safety lies in the acceptance of safety design and engineering as an integral part of the design and implementation process for new space systems.

Current state of play in astrobiology, including exoplanets and their atmospheres, habitable zones and the likelihood of evolution elsewhere.

The third edition of Air and Gas Drilling Manual describes the basic simulation models for drilling deep wells with air or gas drilling fluids, gasified two-phase drilling fluids, and stable foam drilling fluids.

A series of increasingly capable spacecraft were sent to explore the inner planets Venus and Mercury.

This book is based on the industry leading short course of the same name hosted by the GIW Industries Hydraulic Laboratory and founded by Dr.

Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics merges two long-running serials-Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

Unofficially they called themselves the TFNG, or the Thirty-Five New Guys.

 This book covers the principles, historical development, and applications of many acoustic logging methods, including acoustic logging-while-drilling and cased-hole logging methods.

Explores the environmental, safety, and security challenges facing humanity''s rapid expansion into Space and proposes actionable solutions.

Since the 3rd edition appeared, a fast evolution of the field has occurred.

This volume presents the proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Vibration Conference (APVC) 2019, "e;Vibration Engineering for a Sustainable Future,"e; emphasizing work devoted to experimental methods and verification.

Laser processing of solid materials has been commonly performed in gas ambient.

During the past twenty-five years, U.

Hundreds of novels, films, and TV shows have speculated about what it would be like for us Earthlings to build cities on Mars.

This book is a winner of International Academy of Astronautics 2023 Life Science Book Award.

This book will enable electrical engineers and technicians in the fields of the biomedical, computer, and electronics engineering, to master the essential fundamentals of DSP principles and practice.

Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics merges two long-running serials-Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics merges two long-running serials-Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

The scientific program of these important proceedings was arranged to cover most of the field of neutrino physics.

Chapters will provide self-contained treatment of the topic as much as possible to allow the reader to go directly to the appropriate chapter to deal with a particular topic of concern.

Anna Consortini, The President of the International Commission for Optics (ICO), has accommodated a broad spectrum of optical science topics in Trends in Optics.

High standards of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) performance are expected in vehicle design.

Information systems with an abundance of graphics data are growing rapidly due to advances in data storage technology, the development of multimedia communications across networks, and the fact that parallel computers are leading to faster image processing systems.

They say that repeating the same thing and expecting a different result is insanity.

Statistical Orbit Determination presents fundmentals of orbit determination--from weighted least squares approaches (Gauss) to today's high-speed computer algorithms that provide accuracy within a few centimeters.

Smart Inspection Systems: Techniques and Applications of Intelligent Vision will enable engineers to understand the various stages of automated visual inspection (AVI) and how artificial intelligence can be incorporated into each stage to create "e;smart"e; inspection systems.

Chalcogenide glass is made up of many elements from the Chalcogenide group.

Volume 1 covers:* Mathematical models* Differential equations* Stochastic aspects of hysteresis* Binary detection using hysteresis* Models of unemployment in economicsVolume 2 covers:* Physical models of magnetic hysteresis* All aspects of magnetisation dynamicsVolume 3 covers:* Hysteresis phenomena in materials* Over 2100 pages, rich with supporting illustrations, figures and equations * Contains contributions from an international list of authors, from a wide-range of disciplines* Covers all aspects of hysteresis - from differential equations, and binary detection, to models of unemployment and magnetisation dynamics

Optical Sources, Detectors, and Systems presents a unified approach, from the applied engineering point of view, to radiometry, optical devices, sources, and receivers.

The current research into solitons and their use in fiber optic communications is very important to the future of communications.

In order to reflect the increasing importance and interest of the microsatellites in high technology and scientific applications in space, the Colloquium on Microsatellites as Research Tools was organized to promote its usage and technology development and to foster the international cooperation, especially in the area of the Asia pacific region.

The term "e;photomechanics"e; describes a suite of experimental techniques which use optics (photo) for studying problems in mechanics.

Launches of several major magnetospheric research satellites (i.

The Handbook includes chapters on all the major industry standards, quick reference tables, helpful appendices, plus a new glossary and list of acronyms.

Guided Wave Optical Components and Devices provides a comprehensive, lucid, and clear introduction to the world of guided wave optical components and devices.

Engineering rock mechanics is the discipline used to design structures built in rock.

This volume provides an overview of current research and recent advances in the area of energetic materials, focusing on explosives and propellants.

This book aims to overcome the traditional ray paradigm and provide an analytical paradigm for Nonimaging Optics based on Field Theory.

This report examines the development of the diode laser industry over a six-year period, 2000 to 2005, incorporating analysis of trends in markets, technologies and industry structure.

Database and Data Communication Network Systems examines the utilization of the Internet and Local Area/Wide Area Networks in all areas of human endeavor.

This unique book is a store of less well-known explosion anddetonation phenomena, including also data and experiences related tosafety risks.

Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics merges two long-running serials-Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

Advances in Imaging and Electron Physics merges two long-running serials--Advances in Electronics and Electron Physics and Advances in Optical and Electron Microscopy.

Advances in Imaging & Electron Physics merges two long-running serials--Advances in Electronics & Electron Physics and Advances in Optical & Electron Microscopy.

The emerging multidisciplinary field of earth system science sets out to improve our understanding functioning ecosystems, at a global level across the entire planet.

Chalcogenide glass is made up of many elements from the Chalcogenide group.

Over the past 25 years, the field of VUV physics has undergone significant developments as new powerful spectroscopic tools, VUV lasers, and optical components have become available.

This book, based on the SINTEF Offshore Blowout Database, thoroughly examines U.