Testing and Balancing HVAC Air and Water Systems

This thoroughly revised book will provide the reader with an understanding of the principles and practices of testing and balancing (TAB) heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) air and water systems. It is for anyone interested in testing and balancing. For the novice and the experienced testing and balancing technician it is a field reference book of procedures equations and information tables. For those interested in getting into TAB or who are new to the HVAC industry it is a text for learning more about HVAC systems and testing and balancing. For the mechanical engineer building owner facility manager commissioning agency or energy manager this book can be used for teaching TAB writing more effective specifications and learning about TAB and how it interacts with system commissioning indoor air quality and energy management. It is the intent of this book to improve the communications between owners mechanical engineers designers vendors contractors TAB engineers supervisors and technicians to ensure that HVAC systems are being thoroughly tested and balanced. This book is used in test and balance self-study courses in-house training programs seminars and other training formats as preparation for TAB certification and as a text in colleges and technical schools. The sixth edition has general and specific testing and balancing procedures for constant air volume systems variable air volume systems return air and exhaust air systems positive and negative pressure conditioned spaces and fans and fan performance in Chapters 1 through 9. Chapters 10–12 cover testing and balancing fume hood systems and cleanrooms and commissioning HVAC systems. Chapters 13 and 14 provide information on water systems and centrifugal pumps including water balancing procedures using flow meters system components and temperatures and water pumps and pump performance. Chapter 15 reviews analog and digital controls. Chapters 16–20 cover terminology for fluid flow psychrometrics refrigeration¸ air distribution water distribution fans and pumps motors electrical and instrument usage and care. Chapters 21 and 22 are equations and tables. | Testing and Balancing HVAC Air and Water Systems

An Introduction to Electronic Warfare; from the First Jamming to Machine Learning Techniques

Since its creation at the beginning of World II radars have forever transformed the practice of modern warfare. The evolution of countermeasure conducted by electronic warfare systems against radars and radars’ corresponding counter countermeasures is an intriguing technical subject. This book provides a very accessible introduction to a broad range of radar and electronic warfare technologies. The subjects covered in this book range from early radar development to later technologies such as stealthy techniques low probability of intercept radar and machine learning. Historical events are used to illustrate the principles of electronic warfare and to help readers to apprehend contexts under which radars and corresponding electronic warfare techniques were developed. | An Introduction to Electronic Warfare; from the First Jamming to Machine Learning Techniques

6G Visions for a Sustainable and People-centric Future From Communications to Services the CONASENSE Perspective

6G is currently under definition being often addressed from a plain telecommunications perspective as an evolutionary paradigm that represents an extension of 5G. Having as a horizon 2030 6G initiatives are being deployed across the globe to further ignite the development of 6G services. At its philosophical core 6G embodies the human in the loop principle. The research effort being developed towards 6G requires an interdisciplinary approach that ignites discussion across different key technological sectors ranging from communications up to services and business cases. The contributions of this book to research in the field concern an evolutionary and interdisciplinary design of 6G as a paradigm that can be addressed by working together four different computational areas: communications; satellites and navigation; sensing; services. The book is derived from initial brainstorming that was developed during the 11th CONASENSE Symposium held in October 2021 in fortiss Munich Germany. Several international experts contribute to an overview of 6G key challenges new networking trends and challenges to be overcome and advanced 6G services. The book starts with a perspective on 6G challenges and use-cases beyond the 2030 horizon to then continue to address the role of non-terrestrial networks and cognitive service-centric satellite networks in future 6G services. Still with focus on 6G adaptive networking the book continues with a debate on the need to integrate social awareness based on an interdisciplinary approach in network operations. Then specific examples of advanced services (quantum imaging and holography; localization of the Internet of remote things) are discussed. The book is therefore intended to assist in developing critical thinking to back up novel networking applications and services towards 6G. | 6G Visions for a Sustainable and People-centric Future From Communications to Services the CONASENSE Perspective

Green Web-II Standards and Perspectives from the IUCN Program / Policy Development in Environment Conservation Domain - with reference to In

Electric and Electronic Circuit Simulation using TINA-TI

A circuit simulator is a computer program that permits us to see circuit behavior i. e. circuit voltages and currents without making the circuit. Use of a circuit simulator is a cheap efficient and safe way to study the behavior of circuits. The Toolkit for Interactive Network Analysis (TINA®) is a powerful yet affordable SPICE based circuit simulation and PCB design software package for analyzing designing and real time testing of analog digital VHDL MCU and mixed electronic circuits and their PCB layouts. This software was created by DesignSoft. TINA-TI is a spinoff software program that was designed by Texas Instruments (TI®) in cooperation with DesignSoft which incorporates a library of pre-made TI components for the user to utilize in their designs. This book shows how a circuit can be analyzed in the TINA-TI® environment. Students of engineering (for instance electrical biomedical mechatronics and robotics to name a few) engineers who work in the industry and anyone who wants to learn the art of circuit simulation with TINA-TI can benefit from this book. | Electric and Electronic Circuit Simulation using TINA-TI®

Functional Applications of Text Analytics Systems

Text analytics consist of the statistics about a text element which includes the word count the word histogram and the word frequency histogram. Most text documents of value are related to other—sometimes many other—documents and so analytics describing the relative frequency of terms in a document compared to its peers are important for defining key words (tagging labeling indexing) search-responsive terms (query terms) and compressed versions of the documents (key words summary etc. ). This clearly written text explains the functional applications of search translation optimization and learning with regard to text analytics. Generation of analytics is aided by a hybrid ensemble or other combinatorial approach in which two or more effective analytic processes are used simultaneously and their outputs combined to form a better “consensus”. Additional value to the preservation of the information is provided through these methods. Also since they encompass capabilities of two or more knowledge-generating systems they can create a “superset” of access points to the data generated. The book also describes the role of functional approaches in the testing and configuration of these systems. | Functional Applications of Text Analytics Systems

Serial Communication Protocols and Standards

Data communication standards are comprised of two components: The “protocol” and “Signal/data/port specifications for the devices involved”. The protocol describes the format of the message and the meaning of each part of the message. To connect any device to the bus an external device must be used as an interface which will put the message in a form which fulfills all the electrical specifications of the port. These specifications are called the “Standard”. The most famous such serial communication standard is the RS-232. In IT technology Communication can be serial or parallel. Serial communication is used for transmitting data over long distances. It is much cheaper to run the single core cable needed for serial communication over a long distance than the multicore cables that would be needed for parallel communication. It is the same in wireless communication: Serial communication needs one channel while parallel needs multichannel. Serial Communication can also be classified in many other ways for example synchronous and asynchronous; it can also be classified as simplex duplex and half duplex. Because of the wide spread of serial communication from home automation to sensor and controller networks there is a need for a very large number of serial communication standards and protocols. These have been developed over recent decades and range from the simple to the highly complicated. This large number of protocols was necessary to guarantee the optimum performance for the targeted applications. It is important for communication engineers to have enough knowledge to match the right protocol and standard with the right application. The main aim of this book is to provide the reader with that knowledgeThe book also provides the reader with detailed information about:- Serial Communication- Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART)- Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (USART - Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) - eSPI- Universal Serial Bus (USB)- Wi-Fi- WiMax- InsteonThe details of each technology including specification operation security related matters and many other topics are covered. The book allocates three chapters to the main communication standards. These chapters cover everything related to the most famous standard RS-232 and all its variants. Other protocols such as: I2C CAN ZigBee Z-Wave Bluetooth and others are the subject of the authors separate book “Microcontroller and Smart Home Networks”. | Serial Communication Protocols and Standards

The Component A Personal Odyssey towards Another Normal

The Component: A Personal Odyssey towards Another Normal is the Oosterhuis' personal account of four decades of architectural and societal thinking designing building and theorizing. It is an orchestrated yet non-linear series of subjects all leading toward the creation of a parallel world called Another Normal. Another Normal is as of now a hypothetical parallel world. Nomadic international citizens are the inhabitants of Another Normal. Urged by the climate crisis the food energy and water nexus and the COVID-19 pandemic Another Normal demonstrates the inevitable data-driven techno-social architecture of the physically built environment and the metaverse. Besides robotic production on demand of almost anything – when where and as needed – Oosterhuis' proposes a dozen strategies that run in parallel to establish Another Normal among others: ubiquitous basic income global birthright to own a generous piece of land distributed production of healthy food clean energy and drinking water ownership of private data and personal avatars in the Web 3. 0 autonomous electronic transportation ubiquitous shared responsibility for clean production and waste treatment techniques ubiquitous home delivery working from anywhere for any period of time and decentralized real-time peer to peer banking. The organic real and the synthetic hyper-real co-evolve naturally in Another Normal where a mix of strong and simple legislative planning and design rules create complexity diversity fairness and equality. | The Component A Personal Odyssey towards Another Normal

Low Power Circuit Design Using Advanced CMOS Technology

Low Power Circuit Design Using Advanced CMOS Technology is a summary of lectures from the first Advanced CMOS Technology Summer School (ACTS) 2017. The slides are selected from the handouts while the text was edited according to the lecturers talk. ACTS is a joint activity supported by the IEEE Circuit and System Society (CASS) and the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS). The goal of the school is to provide society members as well researchers and engineers from industry the opportunity to learn about new emerging areas from leading experts in the field. ACTS is an example of high-level continuous education for junior engineers teachers in academe and students. ACTS was the results of a successful collaboration between societies the local chapter leaders and industry leaders. This summer school was the brainchild of Dr. Zhihua Wang with strong support from volunteers from both the IEEE SSCS and CASS. In addition the local companies Synopsys China and Beijing IC Park provided support. This first ACTS was held in the summer 2017 in Beijing. The lectures were given by academic researchers and industry experts who presented each 6-hour long lectures on topics covering process technology EDA skill and circuit and layout design skills. The school was hosted and organized by the CASS Beijing Chapter SSCS Beijing Chapter and SSCS Tsinghua Student Chapter. The co-chairs of the first ACTS were Dr. Milin Zhang Dr. Hanjun Jiang and Dr. Liyuan Liu. The first ACTS was a great success as illustrated by the many participants from all over China as well as by the publicity it has been received in various media outlets including Xinhua News one of the most popular news channels in China.

Veins of the Desert A Review on Qanat / Falaj / Karez

Qanat is a gently sloping subterranean canal which taps a water-bearing zone at a higher elevation than cultivated lands. A qanat consist of a series of vertical shafts in sloping ground interconnected at the bottom by a tunnel with a gradient flatter than that of the ground. From the air this system looks like a line of anthills leading from the foothills across the desert to the greenery of an irrigated settlement. Qanat engages a variety of knowledge and its studying entails an interdisciplinary approach. In a traditional realm qanats are embraced by a socio-economic system which guarantees their sustainability. The facets of this socio-economic system operate closely together and make it possible for the qanats to remain into future. Veins of the Desert shows that digging a qanat requires a variety of sciences and technologies though at a glance qanat is just a horizontal tunnel which drains out groundwater. Qanat is a feat of technology left from our ancestors; hidden underground but its technical importance is apparent not less valuable than such surface structures as bridges castles towers etc. Qanat enjoys extended structures and sometimes its length reaches tens of kilometers. It passes through geological formations and faces different conditions and obstacles so the qanat masters' efforts to solve these problems led to the accumulation of knowledge in terms of qanat construction over time which has been handed down from generation to generation. Qanat is one of the most complicated traditional technologies which require knowledge on nature ranging from groundwater to management. This indigenous technology used to bring water efficiently from tens of kilometers away to the thirsty lands. This book also gives insight into cultural and social heritages which have crystalized around this technique. | Veins of the Desert A Review on Qanat / Falaj / Karez

Lowering Your Facility’s Electric Rates

Many energy practitioners are either uninformed or misinformed regarding how electricity is actually priced. Many are also unaware of how to properly calculate potential dollar savings from energy efficiency upgrades. Designed for commercial/industrial/institutional (C&I) power customers this book details ways to secure lower electric rates and pricing in both regulated and deregulated retail power markets. The range of options varies from simple methods (e. g. minimizing sales tax) to more complex techniques (e. g. intervening in regulatory rate proceedings). With 40+ years’ experience in energy services Mr. Audin provides an excellent understanding of power pricing and ways to reduce it. | Lowering Your Facility’s Electric Rates

Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Energy Systems Volume 2 Energy Planning Operations Control and Market Perspectives

In the era of propelling traditional energy systems to evolve towards smart energy systems including power generation energy storage systems and electricity consumption have become more dynamic. The quality and reliability of power supply are impacted by the sporadic and rising use of electric vehicles and domestic & industrial loads. Similarly with the integration of solid state devices renewable sources and distributed generation power generation processes are evolving in a variety of ways. Several cutting-edge technologies are necessary for the safe and secure operation of power systems in such a dynamic setting including load distribution automation energy regulation and control and energy trading. This book covers the applications of various big data analytics artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in smart grids for demand prediction decision-making processes policy and energy management. The book delves into the new technologies such as the Internet of Things blockchain etc. for smart home solutions and smart city solutions in depth in the context of the modern power systems. Technical topics discussed in the book include: • Hybrid smart energy system technologies • Energy demand forecasting • Use of different protocols and communication in smart energy systems • Power quality and allied issues and mitigation using AI • Intelligent transportation • Virtual power plants • AI business models. | Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Energy Systems Volume 2 Energy Planning Operations Control and Market Perspectives

Introduction to Quantum Computing

This book explores quantum computing as a transformative technology and its applications in cryptography teleportation IoT AI Blockchain and the futurist concept of quantum internet. It explains the fundamentals of quantum computing and how it’s different from classic computing. The challenges facing quantum computing will be discussed and the types of quantum computing will be introduced and explained. The concept and types of Qubit and its implications on quantum computing applications will be explained. | Introduction to Quantum Computing

An Introduction to Tensor Analysis

The subject of Tensor Analysis deals with the problem of the formulation of the relation between various entities in forms which remain invariant when we pass from one system of coordinates to another. The invariant form of equation is necessarily related to the possible system of coordinates with reference to which the equation remains invariant. The primary purpose of this book is the study of the invariance form of equation relative to the totally of the rectangular co-ordinate system in the three-dimensional Euclidean space. We start with the consideration of the way the sets representing various entities are transformed when we pass from one system of rectangular co-ordinates to another. A Tensor may be a physical entity that can be described as a Tensor only with respect to the manner of its representation by means of multi-sux sets associated with different system of axes such that the sets associated with different system of co-ordinate obey the transformation law for Tensor. We have employed sux notation for tensors of any order we could also employ single letter such A B to denote Tensors. | An Introduction to Tensor Analysis

Multirate Signal Processing for Communication Systems

Multirate Signal processing can improve system performance and reduce costs in applications ranging from laboratory instruments cable modems wireless systems satellites Radar Sonar and consumer entertainment products. This second edition continues to offer a systematic clear and intuitive introduction to multirate signal processing for working engineers and system designers. Significant new material and fresh concepts including Green Signal Processing techniques have been introduced. The author uses extensive examples and figures to illustrate a wide range of multirate techniques from basic resampling to leading-edge cascade and multi-stage filter structures. Along the way he draws on extensive research and consulting experience to introduce processing “tricks” shown to maximize performance and efficiency. Coverage includes:• Effect of sampling and resampling in time and frequency domains• Relationships between FIR filter specifications and filter length (# of taps)• Window design and equal-ripple (Remez) design techniques• Square-Root Nyquist and Half-band Filters including new enhancements• Polyphase FIR filters: up-sampling down-sampling• Polyphase M-path analysis and synthesis channelizers and cascade pairs• Polyphase interpolators for arbitrary sample rate changes• Dyadic half-band filters quadrature mirror filters• Channel banks for multiple arbitrary bandwidths and center frequencies • Comprehensive coverage of recursive all-pass filters and channelizers non-uniform and uniform phase mixed recursive and non-recursive• Comparisons with traditional DSP designs• Extensive applications coverage throughout | Multirate Signal Processing for Communication Systems

Innovation and ICT in Education The Diversity of the 21st Century Classroom

The adequate integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in educational and training processes is one of the biggest current challenges in education. The classroom of the present is very different from just a few decades ago new technological tools are completely transforming its characteristics and activities. This internationally authored book offers a timely effective and practical vision of this new educational scenario. The book takes a multidisciplinary approach in looking at the problems and possible solutions that are faced by the educational professional of the 21st century when by necessity or obligation they face the use of ICT in their daily tasks. Divided into two parts one theoretical and another practical this book offers the highlights of the most important lines of research that are being developed today in educational technology and importantly presents the innovations which have had the most impact over recent years. From the profound transformations in the physical classroom to everything that involves new virtual scenarios where online teaching requires innovative strategies and training processes this book describes the diverse scenarios that ICT has generated and will continue to generate in the field of education. It presents a new and a very different type of education that can be adapted to the needs of the citizen of the digital society. | Innovation and ICT in Education The Diversity of the 21st Century Classroom

Big Data in Oncology: Impact Challenges and Risk Assessment

We are in the era of large-scale science. In oncology there is a huge number of data sets grouping information on cancer genomes transcriptomes clinical data and more. The challenge of big data in cancer is to integrate all this diversity of data collected into a unique platform that can be analyzed leading to the generation of readable files. The possibility of harnessing information from all the accumulated data leads to an improvement in cancer patient treatment and outcome. Solving the big data problem in oncology has multiple facets. Big data in Oncology: Impact Challenges and Risk Assessment brings together insights from emerging sophisticated information and communication technologies such as artificial intelligence data science and big data analytics for cancer management. This book focuses on targeted disease treatment using big data analytics. It provides information about targeted treatment in oncology challenges and application of big data in cancer therapy. Recent developments in the fields of artificial intelligence machine learning medical imaging personalized medicine computing and data analytics for improved patient care. Description of the application of big data with AI to discover new targeting points for cancer treatment. Summary of several risk assessments in the field of oncology using big data. Focus on prediction of doses in oncology using big data The most targeted or relevant audience is academics research scholars health care professionals hospital management pharmaceutical chemists the biomedical industry software engineers and IT professionals.

Grounding Electrical Distribution Systems

The first concern and the most important reason for proper grounding techniques are to protect people from the effects of ground-faults and lightning. Creating an effective ground-fault current path to assure the operation of overcurrent protective devices on solidly grounded systems and to limit the voltage-rise on equipment frames during fault condition is of paramount importance. The next concern is building and equipment protection. In this case providing low impedance bonding and grounding paths between the system source the electrical service and downstream equipment will serve to limit hazardous voltages due to faults and especially lightning A low resistance-to-ground system will serve to limit the voltage rise on systems and equipment. But of equal importance is the length of the grounding electrode conductor. It is critical to limit the length of this conductor due to the increased impedance of lightning currents. And finally a properly installed grounding system will minimize the effects of electrical noise on sensitive circuits and stabilize the voltage-to-ground during normal operation. This volume has extensive information on grounding electrical systems and equipment. This information includes the following topics: System Grounding Equipment Grounding Bonding The Grounding Electrode System Solidly Grounded Systems Impedance Grounded Systems Grounding Separately-Derived Systems Calculating Ground-Fault Currents Conductor Insulation Withstand Ratings Conductor Fusing or Melting Currents Functional Grounding Lightning Protection Readership: Anyone involved with designing a proper grounding system that will serve to protect people and equipment from the effects of ground faults and lightning. And to design a proper grounding system for special applications including Solar and Wind Powered Systems. | Grounding Electrical Distribution Systems

Understanding Communications Systems Principles—A Tutorial Approach

Wireless communications and sensing systems are nowadays ubiquitous; cell phones and automotive radars typifying two of the most familiar examples. This book introduces the field by addressing its fundamental principles proceeding from its very beginnings up to today's emerging technologies related to the fifth-generation wireless systems (5G) Multi-Input Multiple Output (MIMO) connectivity and Aerospace/Electronic Warfare Radar. The tone is tutorial. Problems are included at the end of each chapter to facilitate the understanding and assimilation of the material to electrical engineering undergraduate/graduate students and beginning and non-specialist professionals. Free temporary access to Keysight's SystemVue system simulation is provided to further enhance reader learning through hands-on tutorial exercises. Chapter 1 introduces wireless communications and sensing and in particular how curiosity-driven scientific research led to the foundation of the field. Chapter 2 presents a brief introduction to the building blocks that make up wireless systems. Chapter 3 focuses on developing an understanding of the performance parameters that characterize a wireless system. Chapter 4 deals with circuit topologies for modulation and detection. In chapter 5 we cover the fundamental transmitter and receiver systems architectures that enable the transmission of information at precise frequencies and their reception from among a rather large multitude of other signals present in space. Chapter 6 introduces 5G its motivation and its development and adoption challenges for providing unprecedented levels of highest speed wireless connectivity. Chapter 7 takes on the topic of MIMO its justification and its various architectures. Chapter 8 addresses the topic of aerospace/electronic warfare radar and finally Chapter 9 presents three Tutorials utilizing the SystemVue simulation tool. | Understanding Communications Systems Principles—A Tutorial Approach

Mechanical Estimating Manual Sheet Metal Piping and Plumbing

First published in 2006. Clear practical and comprehensive this mechanical estimating manual provides an indispensable resource for contractors estimators owners and anyone involved with estimating mechanical costs on construction projects including a wealth of labor and price data formulas charts and graphs. Covering timeproven methodologies and procedures it offers the user a full range of readytouse forms detailed estimating guidelines and numerous completed examples. You'll learn from leading experts how to produce complete and accurate sheet metal piping and plumbing estimates both quickly and easily. The manual will also be of value to supervisors mechanics builders general contractors engineers and architects for use in planning and scheduling work budget estimating cost control cost accounting checking change orders and various other aspects of mechanical estimating. | Mechanical Estimating Manual Sheet Metal Piping and Plumbing

Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems Understanding and Pushing Design Challenges

In recent years there has been a considerable amount of effort both in industry and academia focusing on the design implementation performance analysis evaluation and prediction of silicon photonic interconnects for inter- and intra-chip communication paving the way for the design and dimensioning of the next and future generation of high-performance computing systems. Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art technology and research achievements in employing silicon photonics for interconnection networks and high-performance computing summarizing main opportunities and some challenges. The majority of the chapters were collected from presentations made at the International Workshop on Optical/Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems (OPTICS) held over the past two years. The workshop invites internationally recognized speakers on the range of topics relevant to silicon photonics and computing systems. Technical topics discussed in the book include:Design and Implementation of Chip-Scale Photonic Interconnects;Developing Design Automation Solutions for Chip-Scale Photonic Interconnects;Design Space Exploration in Chip-Scale Photonic Interconnects;Thermal Analysis and Modeling in Photonic Interconnects;Design for Reliability;Fabrication Non-Uniformity in Photonic Interconnects;Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems presents a compilation of outstanding contributions from leading research groups in the field. It presents a comprehensive overview of the design advantages challenges and requirements of photonic interconnects for computing systems. The selected contributions present important discussions and approaches related to the design and development of novel photonic interconnect architectures as well as various design solutions to improve the performance of such systems while considering different challenges. The book is ideal for personnel in computer/photonic industries as well as academic staff and master/graduate students in computer science and engineering electronic engineering electrical engineering and photonics. | Photonic Interconnects for Computing Systems Understanding and Pushing Design Challenges

Applied Data Analytics - Principles and Applications

The emergence of huge amounts of data which require analysis and in some cases real-time processing has forced exploration into fast algorithms for handling very lage data sizes. Analysis of x-ray images in medical applications cyber security data crime data telecommunications and stock market data health records and business analytics data are but a few areas of interest. Applications and platforms including R RapidMiner and Weka provide the basis for analysis often used by practitioners who pay little to no attention to the underlying mathematics and processes impacting the data. This often leads to an inability to explain results or correct mistakes or to spot errors. Applied Data Analytics - Principles and Applications seeks to bridge this missing gap by providing some of the most sought after techniques in big data analytics. Establishing strong foundations in these topics provides practical ease when big data analyses are undertaken using the widely available open source and commercially orientated computation platforms languages and visualisation systems. The book when combined with such platforms provides a complete set of tools required to handle big data and can lead to fast implementations and applications. The book contains a mixture of machine learning foundations deep learning artificial intelligence statistics and evolutionary learning mathematics written from the usage point of view with rich explanations on what the concepts mean. The author has thus avoided the complexities often associated with these concepts when found in research papers. The tutorial nature of the book and the applications provided are some of the reasons why the book is suitable for undergraduate postgraduate and big data analytics enthusiasts. This text should ease the fear of mathematics often associated with practical data analytics and support rapid applications in artificial intelligence environmental sensor data modelling and analysis health informatics business data analytics data from Internet of Things and deep learning applications.

Strategic Management of Sustainable Urban Development Economic Downturns Metropolitan Governance and Local Communities

If we assume recession as being the starting point for policy challenges then we can interpret these economic downturns as opportunities for change and the reshaping of society landscapes and the latent mechanisms of growth. This book illustrates different aspects of local strategic development introducing a novel interpretation of the intimate relationship between demographic and economic aspects in complex socio-environmental systems. A specific approach investigating the mechanisms of local development cultural and environmental values within a strategic territorial vision is proposed. Coming from and appealing to diverse academic backgrounds our book address paradigmatic visions about regional and urban dynamics focusing on landscape transformations and socioeconomic disparities. Technical topics discussed in the book include:Urban management; Metropolitan governance; ? Landscape; Spatial planning; Applied economics;Regional demography. | Strategic Management of Sustainable Urban Development Economic Downturns Metropolitan Governance and Local Communities

International Solutions to Sustainable Energy Policies and Applications

Offering an in-depth examination into sustainable energy sources applications technologies and policies this book provides real-world examples of ways to achieve important sustainability goals. Themes include program assessment energy efficiency renewables clean energy and approaches to carbon reduction. Included are a compiled set of chapters discussing the various international strategies and policies being planned and implemented to reduce energy use impact carbon emissions and shift towards alternative energy sources. Taking an international perspective contributors from the U. S. Canada Trinidad and Tobago Peru Hungary Spain Iran Ukraine Jordan the UAE Nigeria South Africa India China and Korea offer their views of energy issues and provide detailed solutions. These can be broadly applied by engineers scientists energy managers policy experts and decision makers to today’s critical energy problems. | International Solutions to Sustainable Energy Policies and Applications

Dielectric Materials for Energy Storage and Energy Harvesting Devices

As the demand for energy harvesting and storage devices grows this book will be valuable for researchers to learn about the most current achievements in this sector. Sustainable development systems are centered on three pillars: economic development environmental stewardship and social. One of the ideas established to achieve balance between these pillars is to minimize the usage of nonrenewable energy sources. Harvesting energy from the surrounding environment and converting it into electrical power is one viable solution to this problem. In recent years there has been a surge in the development of new energy generation technologies such as solar wind and thermal energy to replace fossil fuel energy supplies with cleaner renewable ones. Energy harvesting systems have emerged as a key study topic and are rapidly expanding. | Dielectric Materials for Energy Storage and Energy Harvesting Devices