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The Computing collection presents a range of foundational and applied content across computer and data science, including fields such as Artificial Intelligence; Computational Modelling; Computer Networks, Computer Organization & Architecture, Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition, Data Management; Embedded Systems & Computer Engineering; HCI/User Interface Design; Information Security; Machine Learning; Network Security; Software Engineering.

  • Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics '96

    Algorithms and Results Using Advanced Computers
    • 1st Edition
    • P. Schiano + 3 more
    • English
    In the last decade parallel computing has been put forward as the only computational answer to the increasing computational needs arising from very large and complex fluid dynamic problems. Considerable efforts are being made to use parallel computers efficiently to solve several fluid dynamic problems originating in aerospace, climate modelling and environmental applications.Paralle... CFD Conferences are international and aim to increase discussion among researchers worldwide.Topics covered in this particular book include typical CFD areas such as turbulence, Navier-Stokes and Euler solvers, reactive flows, with a good balance between both university and industrial applications. In addition, other applications making extensive use of CFD such as climate modelling and environmental applications are also included.Anyone involved in the challenging field of Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics will find this volume useful in their daily work.

  • Newnes Data Communications Pocket Book

    • 3rd Edition
    • Mike Tooley
    • English
    This latest edition of the Newnes Data Communications Pocket Book has been substantially updated to keep abreast with the rapid pace of developments in data communications technology. New topics have been introduced - data compression, the Internet and World-Wide Web, HyperText Mark-up Language - existing material has been updated and expanded.Despite the complexity of subject, this wealth of information is presented succinctly and in such a way, using tables, diagrams and brief explanatory text, as to allow the user to locate information quickly and easily. Thus the book should be invaluable to those involved with the installation, commissioning and maintenance of data communications equipment, as well as the end user. Mike Tooley is the well known author of many books including the Newnes Computer Engineer's Pocket Book, now in its fourth edition.

  • Using C-Kermit

    • 2nd Edition
    • Frank da Cruz + 1 more
    • English
    The world's most portable communications software, C-Kermit runs on computers ranging from desktop PCs to colossal supercomputers as a serial and modem communications package as well as a TCP/IP network client and server. It offersautomatic dialing, terminal sessions, fast and reliable file transfer, a powerful script programming language, and international character-set translation-all in a consistent, cross-platform manner.Using C-Kermit: Communication Software, Second Edition is the new and definitve reference for C-Kermit 6.0, expanded and updated to describe fully all of its new features with brand-new tutorials on today's high-speed modems and how to get the most out of them.Some noteworthy features of this reference are:- The most sophisticated discussion of modems, telephones numbers, dialing directories, and dialing available anywhere- New techniques for achieving faster and faster file transfer- A new chapter on external protocols such as XMODEM, YMODEM, and ZMODEM- Expanded coverage of TCP/IP, X.25, DECnet, NETBIOS, and other networks- Automatic client/server features- Support for many new platforms - most notably Windows 95, Windows NT, and Stratus VOS- Support for many new character sets- Massive improvements in the power and usability of the script languageLike the first edition, the second edition of Using C-Kermit includes complete reference material: character tables, tables of escape sequences, an "acronym decoder," an excellent index, and an extensive bibliography.Frank da Cruz is manager of Communications Software Development at Columbia University. He was the leader of the group that invented the Kermit file transfer protocol and wrote the first Kermit programs. He is the author of Kermit, A File Transfer Protocol, published by Digital Press.Christine M. Gianone is manager of the Kermit Project at Columbia University. She was a major contributor to the design of the Kermit file transfer protocol and to the design of MS-DOS Kermit and C-Kermit. She is the author of Using MS-DOS Kermit, published by Digital Press. Frank and Christine "are" Kermit: they manage all of the functions of the Kermit group at Columbia, from helping users to putting out new products.

  • High Performance Cluster Configuration System Management

    • 1st Edition
    • James Gursha
    • English
    High Performance Cluster Configuration System Management is a must-have book for system managers, cluster managers and application designers/developers who need to understand how to optimize the use of their available computer resources.High Performance Cluster Configuration Systems Management covers the latest technical information available for VAX and Alpha clusters for the Open VMS environment and addresses cluster functionality through Open VSM 6.2 including SCSI clusters. All cluster interconnections and possible configuration scenarios are explored with an emphasis on efficient resource use and the ability to maximize processing power. Because efficient movement and storage of data is important in the design of high performance systems, this book also addresses effective storage management using the latest Storageworks solutions such as fibre and HSJ controller configurations. Part of designing a high performance cluster is keeping it operating at peak efficiency. This book details the different performance tools that are available and goes through multiple tuning scenarios offering guidance and commentary.

  • Proceedings IWISP '96, 4–7 November 1996; Manchester, UK

    Third International Workshop on Image and Signal Processing on the Theme of Advances in Computational Intelligence
    • 1st Edition
    • Basil G. Mertzios + 1 more
    • English
    The papers in this volume focus on the most modern and critical aspects of Image and Signal Processing and related areas that have a significant impact in our society. The papers may be categorized in the following four major parts. Coding and Compression (image coding, image subband, wavelet coding and representation, video coding, motion estimation and multimedia); Image Processing and Pattern Recognition (image analysis, edge detection, segmentation, image enhancement and restoration, adaptive systems, colour processing, pattern and object recognition and classification); Fast Processing Techniques (computational methods, VLSI DSP architectures); Theory and Applications (identificiation and modelling, multirate filter banks, wavelets in image and signal processing, biomedical and industrial applications). The authors of these exceptionally high-quality papers form an interesting group, originating from the five continents, representing 33 countries.

  • Local Area Networks

    An Introduction to the Technology
    • 2nd Edition
    • John McNamara
    • English
    Local Area Networks, Second Edition, serves as an introduction for students, managers, and others who want a thorough and unbiased study of LANs without the challenge of a 400 page text. Starting with a quick survey of LAN applications, the book introduces the protocols necessary to support these applications, from FTP, Telnet, and TCP/IP to topologies, access methods, and media. Additional chapters deal with the extension of networks via repeaters, bridges, routers, and gateways, plus network management and administration. A review of popular network protocols such as Appletalk, NetWare, DECnet, OSI, and TCP/IP concludes the book.

  • Principles of Transaction Processing for the Systems Professional

    • 1st Edition
    • Philip A. Bernstein + 1 more
    • English
    Principles of Transaction Processing is a clear, concise guide for anyoneinvolved in developing applications, evaluating products, designing systems,or engineering products. This book provides an understanding of the internals oftransaction processing systems, describing how they work and how best to use them.It includes the architecture of transaction processing monitors, transactionalcommuni... paradigms, and mechanisms for recovering from transaction andsystem failures.Use of transaction processing systems in business, industry, andgovernment is increasing rapidly; the emergence of electronic commerce onthe Internet is creating new demands. As a result, many developers areencountering transaction processing applications for the first time and needa practical explanation of techniques. Software engineers who build andmarket operating systems, communications systems, programming tools, andother products used in transaction processing applications will also benefitfrom this thorough presentation of principles. Rich with examples, itdescribes commercial transaction processing systems, transactional aspectsof database servers, messaging systems, Internet servers, andobject-oriented systems, as well as each of their subsystems.

  • Inside PC Card: CardBus and PCMCIA Design

    • 1st Edition
    • Faisal Imdad- Haque
    • English
    PC Card (or PCMCIA) technology allows computers to interface with each other using less space than conventional interfaces. Currently, most applications are in the personal computing market, to enhance peripheral capabilities. As the industry changes, the applications will grow outside of the PC arena, into areas such as medical instrumentation and digital cameras, where peripheral expansion was previously unavailable.One of the advantages of this book over others is that it does more than repeat standards or list suppliers. It actually describes and demonstrates design examples which can be applied to projects. This makes it a useful guide design engineers who want to take advantage of the PC Card technology in their work.Faisal Haque is Design Engineering Manager at Baynetworks in Santa Clara, California and has been involved in PCMCIA design for the past four years. He is currently the chair of the PC Card ATA Working Group and has contributed to the 1995 PC Card Standard.

  • Object-Oriented Neural Networks in C++

    • 1st Edition
    • Joey Rogers
    • English
    "This book is distinctive in that it implements nodes and links as base objects and then composes them into four different kinds of neural networks. Roger's writing is clear....The text and code are both quite readable. Overall, this book will be useful to anyone who wants to implement neural networks in C++ (and, to a lesser extent, in other object-oriented programming languages.)...I recommend this book to anyone who wants to implement neural networks in C++."@source:--D.L. Chester, Newark, Delaware in COMPUTING REVIEWS@text:Object-... Neural Networks in C++ is a valuable tool for anyone who wants to understand, implement, or utilize neural networks. This book/disk package provides the reader with a foundation from which any neural network architecture can beconstructed. The author has employed object-oriented design and object-oriented programming concepts to develop a set of foundation neural network classes, and shows how these classes can be used to implement a variety of neural network architectures with a great deal of ease and flexibility. A wealth of neural network formulas (with standardized notation), object code implementations, and examples are provided to demonstrate the object-oriented approach to neural network architectures and to facilitatethe development of new neural network architectures. This is the first book to take full advantage of the reusable nature of neural network classes.

  • Parallel Programming with MPI

    • 1st Edition
    • Peter Pacheco
    • English
    A hands-on introduction to parallel programming based on the Message-Passing Interface (MPI) standard, the de-facto industry standard adopted by major vendors of commercial parallel systems. This textbook/tutorial, based on the C language, contains many fully-developed examples and exercises. The complete source code for the examples is available in both C and Fortran 77. Students and professionals will find that the portability of MPI, combined with a thorough grounding in parallel programming principles, will allow them to program any parallel system, from a network of workstations to a parallel supercomputer.

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