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  • Satellite Communications

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • David Calcutt + 1 more
    • English
    Satellites are increasingly used for global communications, as well as for radio and television transmissions. With the growth of mobile communications, and of digital technology, the use of satellite systems is set to expand substantially and already all students of electronics or communications engineering must study the subject.This book steers a middle path between offering a basic understanding of the process of communication by satellite and the methodology used; and the extensive mathematical analysis normally adopted in similar texts. It presents the basic concepts, using as much mathematical content as is necessary to make the process understandable. The principles introduced are backed up by examples of actual applications showing how professional systems engineers have achieved the required system performance capabilities. The practical systems chosen are representative of modern day applications and comprise an international communications system, an international maritime system and a regional system.

  • Groups - Modular Mathematics Series

    • 1st Edition
    • Camilla Jordan + 1 more
    • English
    This text provides an introduction to group theory with an emphasis on clear examples. The authors present groups as naturally occurring structures arising from symmetry in geometrical figures and other mathematical objects. Written in a 'user-friendly' style, where new ideas are always motivated before being fully introduced, the text will help readers to gain confidence and skill in handling group theory notation before progressing on to applying it in complex situations. An ideal companion to any first or second year course on the topic.

  • Automotive Electrical Maintenance

    • 1st Edition
    • Stewart Robertson
    • English
    This book describes how to carry out safely a range of basic servicing checks and replacements, such as they will be asked routinely to carry out in a general motor workshop. It assumes no scientific or mathematical background and includes numerous practical assignments to help develop understanding and questions to test comprehension.

  • Teamwork in Human Services

    Models and Applications across the Life Span
    • 1st Edition
    • Frank Orelove
    • Howard G. Garner
    • English
    The book covers both theory and practice, the theoretical basis for teamwork in services, an analysis of the different models of teamwork, and includes discussions by practicing professionals on how teamwork actually works in early intervention programs.

  • Foseco Foundryman's Handbook

    Facts, figures and formulae
    • 10th Edition
    • John Brown
    • English
    Over the past decade much has changed in castings technology. The industry has become more international and increasingly castings are being made in developing industrial countries either for internal use or for export. International companies,particular... the large automotive companies, source their castings in many countries, wherever quality and price are competitive. The aim of the Foundryman's Handbook is to provide a practical reference book for all those concerned with making castingsin any of the commonly used alloys, by any of the usual moulding methods. International SI units are used throughout, but in almost all cases conversions to the more familiar Metric and Imperial units are given. Wherever possible, Casting AlloySpecifications include equivalent specifications for several countries as well as international specifications. Individual chapters cover the casting of light alloys, copper-based alloys, all types of cast-iron and steel. For each group of alloys,specification... and typical applications are described, together with details of melting practice, metal treatment and casting practice. Sand moulding materials, including green sand and chemically bonded sands are also included. Since the last editionwas written there have been many major technical developments including new sand binders, the rotary degassing of aluminium alloys, the adoption of metal filtration of castings and widespread use of computers for the optimisation of feeder design. Theuse of solidification simulation by computer is becoming a useful tool for the practical foundryman. These developments have necessitated re-writing the handbook almost completely, however the layout of the previous edition has been followed as far aspossible.

  • Office and Office Building Security

    • 2nd Edition
    • Edward Luis + 2 more
    • English
    Office and Office Building Security, Second Edition, is the first book of its type to address issues of violence in the workplace to breaking and entering. As a working guide for administrators, property managers and security personnel, this book is devoted exclusively to total office security programs, detailing hundreds of professional secrets for the safety of employees and the complex. Office and Office Building Security, Second Edition, provides the background to create a safe and secure workplace, regardless of location, size and number of employees.

  • Security Officer's Handbook

    Standard Operating Procedure
    • 1st Edition
    • Edward Kehoe
    • English
    The Security Officer's Handbook fulfills the distinct need for a single methodof setting up the field operations needed to provide adequate protection to the client, firm or individual. The Standard Operating Procedure System asks all the questions required to survey any protection objective. In addition, the system provides all the basic information needed to answer those questions and leads to the implementation of the tactical or mission standard operating procedure. The Standard Operating Procedure System may be applied to any type of security or protection operation and may be modified, expanded or contracted, without needing to rewrite or redesign an existing security program.

  • Foundations of Helicopter Flight

    • 1st Edition
    • S. Newman
    • English
    The unique design problems which helicopters produce are many and complex. Through practical examples and illustrated case studies, supported by all the relevant theory, this primer text provides an accessible introduction which guides the reader through the theory, design, construction and operation of helicopters. Fundamental performance and control equations are developed, from which the book explores the rotor aerodynamic and dynamic characteristics of helicopters. Example calculations and performance predictions, reflecting current practice, show how to assess the feasibility of a design.

  • FORTRAN 90 for Scientists and Engineers

    • 1st Edition
    • Brian H. Hahn
    • English
    The introduction of the Fortran 90 standard is the first significant change in the Fortran language in over 20 years. this book is designed for anyone wanting to learn Fortran for the first time or or a programmer who needs to upgrade from Fortran 77 to Fortran 90.Employing a practical, problem-based approach this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the language. More experienced programmers will find it a useful update to the new standard and will benefit from the emphasis on science and engineering applications.

  • Controlled Particle, Droplet and Bubble Formation

    • 1st Edition
    • D J Wedlock
    • English
    The ability to control particle size distributions and to characterize them once formed is an increasingly important topic in the processing industry. Many standard processing techniques are looked at in this book, but from new and innovative perspectives. Well established techniques such as crystallization and precipitation are covered alongside newer technologies such as sol-gel processing. Formation of products using emulsions, aerosols and polymers covered in this book are used across a wide variety of processing industries and all those involved in the processing of chemicals, food, minerals bioproducts and many other products will find this book an informative reference source.

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