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Downscaling Techniques for HighResolution Climate Projections From Global Change to Local Impacts
Rao Kotamarthi | Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois This book equips the reader with a basic understanding of different downscaling methods and the advantages, disadvantages and uncertainties of each, making it a valuable resource for graduate students, researchers, policymakers and practitioners working on climate impacts and adaptation. • Covers concepts, models and methodologies of downscaling in an easy-to-understand format and simple language • Provides an overview of the current state-of-the art in climate modeling, giving the reader a starting point to understand the various models and data available and the process of evaluating each • Examines climate modeling uncertainty at the general circulation model scale and its impact on the downscaled output, providing readers with a rational basis for understanding climate modeling uncertainty and how it should be accounted for in decision making • Discusses the benefits and drawbacks of using different downscaling methods enabling the reader to select suitable methods for different applications December 2020 244 x 170 mm c.300pp 978-1-108-47375-0 Hardback £49.99 / US$64.99 P
Salt Marshes Function, Dynamics, and Stresses
Duncan FitzGerald | Boston University Multidisciplinary review of salt marshes, describing how they function, how they are responding to the pressures of sea-level rise, pollution and human encroachment. Discussing the future of wetlands, this is a go-to reference for graduate students, researchers studying coastal systems, as well as marsh managers and restoration scientists. • Written by experts covering a broad range of marsh sciences, it provides readers with the most recent research and advances in salt marsh functionality and evolution • Emphasizes the stresses that marshes are undergoing due to sea-level rise, enabling a topical insight into climate change • Offers context in which to understand the dynamics of marshes, geomorphological feedbacks, and resiliency December 2020 247 x 174 mm 450pp 978-1-107-18628-6 Hardback £64.99 / US$84.99 P
Meteorite Mineralogy
Alan Rubin | University of California, Los Angeles This book summarizes the mineralogical characteristics of all meteorite groups and Solar System bodies visited by spacecraft, and discusses the ways that these minerals were formed. Written in accessible language and containing spectacular images, it is a useful resource for meteorite researchers, terrestrial mineralogists and planetary geologists • Provides a detailed summary of the mineralogy of all meteorite groups, allowing researchers and collectors to grasp their essential mineralogical features • Includes self-contained and comprehensive definitions of key terms, making the book accessible to those without a background in planetary science • Discusses the history of the fundamental breakthroughs in mineralogy and meteorite research, providing readers with important historical context
Cambridge Planetary Science, 26
November 2020 244 x 170 mm c.320pp 149 b/w illus. 978-1-108-48452-7 Hardback c. £95.00 / c. US$130.00 C
Beyond the Coal Rush A Turning Point for Global Energy and Climate Policy?
James Goodman | University of Technology Sydney Climate change makes fossil fuels unburnable, yet global coal production has almost doubled over the last 20 years. This book explores reasons for continuing coal dependence, and this can be overcome. Documenting efforts to halt mining in India, Germany, and Australia, it provides inspiration for energy transition for researchers and policymakers. • Outlines the relationship between coal, electricity, and development of three very different countries, allowing the reader to appreciate the significance of coal in social development and the power of the coalindustrial complex • Tracks the challenge posed by climate change for coal and the coalstate nexus • Creates parallel narratives of three countries contesting new coal mines, demonstrating the dynamics of three political struggles and their strategic importance • Draws out shared lessons across the disparate cases for contesting coal mines, providing insight into how campaigns against coal mines can gain greater political traction • Combines several social science disciplines to create a deeper understanding of how we can overcome coal dependence July 2020 244 x 170 mm c.288pp 7 b/w illus. 978-1-108-47982-0 Hardback £95.00 / US$125.00 C
Laser and Fiber Optic Gas Absorption Spectroscopy
George Stewart | University of Strathclyde A rigorous account of the physics and engineering principles of diode and fibre laser gas sensor design, based on tuneable diode laser and fibre optic spectroscopy with key applications. Includes computer programs for modeling and simulation. • Brings together in a single volume the fundamental physics, photonics technology and engineering design principles involved in the realisation of fibre and laser-based gas sensors • Extensive examples of practical application and performance in a wide range of areas including environmental and safety monitoring, and combustion analysis • Allows the reader to identify the future needs and opportunities of this active and growing field of research November 2020 244 x 170 mm 230pp 978-1-107-17409-2 Hardback c. £84.99 / c. US$110.00 P
An Atlas for LargeArea Electronic Skins From Materials to Systems Design
Weidong Yang | National University of Singapore Provides an account and directional atlas of the progress in materials and devices for electronic skins, in the context of sensing principles and skin-like features. We give an overview of essential electronic circuits and systems used in largearea tactile sensor arrays, and present the challenges facing future developments.
Elements in Flexible and Large-Area Electronics
September 2020 229 x 152 mm c.75pp 978-1-108-74924-4 Paperback £15.00 / US$20.00 P
Exergy Analysis for Energy Conversion Systems
Efstathios Michaelides | Texas Christian University Discover a straightforward and holistic look at energy conversion and conservation processes using the exergy concept. With more than one hundred diverse cases and solved examples, this thorough text is perfect for practicing scientists and engineers who work or do research in the area of energy and exergy. • Contains more than twenty case studies and more than eighty solved examples on applications of the exergy methodology • Quantitative modelling techniques and decision making tools for allocating capital are presented to achieve maximum impact in energy conservation and conversion projects • Facilitates accurate calculations for a multitude of systems and processes December 2020 244 x 170 mm c.350pp 978-1-108-48058-1 Hardback c. £85.99 / c. US$120.00 P
Optimization for Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Theory, Algorithms, Modeling and Applications
Vassilios S. Vassiliadis | University of Cambridge A modern and unique treatment of process optimization which presents a thorough exposition of applications and algorithms in sufficient detail for practical use. A perfect tool for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in chemical and biochemical engineering. • Includes exercises within the chapters • Provides several case studies relevant to Chemical and Biochemical
Engineering • Presents theory through motivating practical examples
Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering
October 2020 244 x 170 mm 265pp 978-1-107-10683-3 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 P
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Rigid Body Kinematics
Joaquim A. Batlle | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona A rigorous analysis and description of general motion in mechanical systems, which includes over 400 figures illustrating every concept, and a large collection of useful exercises. Ideal for students studying mechanical engineering, and as a reference for graduate students and researchers. • Includes over 400 high quality figures illustrating every concept, a large collection of useful worked exercises, end-ofchapter multiple-choice questions, and problems and puzzles with answers • Introduces key theoretical concepts in their most general form allowing the kinematic analysis of any multibody system • Provides exhaustive coverage, with a focus on 3D mechanics September 2020 244 x 170 mm 294pp 978-1-108-47907-3 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 P
Bioinspired Structures and Design
Edited by Wole Soboyejo | Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts Master simple to advanced biomaterials and structures with this essential text. Featuring topics ranging from bionanoengineered materials to bio-inspired structures for spacecraft and bioinspired robots, this is the ideal introduction to this emerging field for students in engineering and science as well as researchers. • Features examples of inter-disciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to bio-inspired structures and design • Provides physical basis for the design of bio-inspired structures with theory • Guides readers in achieving fundamental understanding of structures and their effects on the properties of hard and soft tissues September 2020 247 x 174 mm 370pp 191 b/w illus. 3 tables 978-1-107-01558-6 Hardback £74.99 / US$99.99 P
Principles of Cyber-Physical Systems An Interdisciplinary Approach
Sandip Roy | School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science A detailed introduction to the foundational concepts of cyber-physical systems, along with key operational and design principles, system performance analysis, and interdisciplinary applications. Ideal for researchers and graduate students in electrical engineering and computer science, as well as for practitioners in a range of industries. • Introduces foundational principles as well as emerging research trends • Offers practical guidance on tackling the challenges of privacy and security, reliability, and efficiency • Provides numerical tools for the simulation and analysis of cyberphysical systems October 2020 247 x 174 mm 370pp 978-1-107-06661-8 Hardback £120.00 / US$155.00 C
Advanced Data Analytics for Power Systems
Edited by Ali Tajer | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York Experts in data analytics and power engineering present theories addressing the needs of modern power systems. Covering theory and application to the solution of power system problems relating to reliability, efficiency, and security, this is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers in academia and industry. • Written by experts in data analytics and in power systems • Provides a broad perspective on different data analytics methodologies, each with significant applications in power systems • Describes a range of data analytics methods and their applications in power systems November 2020 247 x 174 mm c.615pp 978-1-108-49475-5 Hardback £89.99 / US$115.00 P
Wireless Edge Caching Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization
Edited by Thang X. Vu | Université du Luxembourg Understand both uncoded and coded caching techniques in future wireless network design. Covering high-level architectures to specific requirement-oriented caching design and analysis, this is an essential resource for academic researchers, postgraduate students and engineers working in wireless communications. • The first book to present the state of the art in wireless edge caching • Describes a number of new techniques to maximize key performance metrics, including energy efficiency, quality of the user experience, and security • Explains how to identify efficient cooperative scenarios, and evaluate the feasibility and investment costs involved September 2020 247 x 174 mm c.464pp 109 b/w illus. 18 tables 978-1-108-48083-3 Hardback £89.99 / US$115.00 P
Reconfigurable Circuits and Technologies for Smart Millimeter-Wave Systems
Edited by Philippe Ferrari | Université de Grenoble Describes and analyses of the theory, modeling, design, and measurement of tunable mm-wave devices, including filters, couplers, antennas, and matching networks, using CMOS, RF MEMS, and microwave liquid crystals. Ideal for graduate students studying RF/microwave engineering, and engineers working on tunable circuit and system design. • The first book to focus on reconfigurable millimeter-wave circuits and systems and the technologies that can develop these circuits • Gives an analysis of key performance parameters and new approaches • Provides practical examples, potential applications and design challenges that can be implemented for the reader’s own needs.
EuMA High Frequency Technologies Series
January 2021 247 x 174 mm 300pp 978-1-107-10247-7 Hardback £110.00 / US$140.00 C
Modern Impact and Penetration Mechanics
James Walker | Southwest Research Institute, Texas This indispensable graduate reference details the mechanics and material models used to understand and predict extreme dynamic events. Topics include continuum mechanics, plasticity, damage, failure, shocks, waves, and high-pressure and high-rate response of materials. These tools are then applied to a variety of impact and penetration problems. • Describes from first principles the physics and mechanics of the dynamic deformation of a continuous medium • Covers the response of materials needed for understanding extreme dynamic events, including plasticity, damage, failure, and high-pressure and high-rate material response • Explains what occurs in impact and penetration events, including shock and wave propagation, impact, penetration, large inelastic deformation failure, and fragmentation November 2020 244 x 170 mm c.756pp 978-1-108-49710-7 Hardback £89.99 / US$115.00 P
Matrix, Numerical, and Optimization Methods in Science and Engineering
Kevin W. Cassel | Illinois Institute of Technology Address vector and matrix methods necessary in numerical methods and optimization of linear systems with this practical, unified text. Perfect for advanced undergraduate students and graduate students in engineering, physical sciences, and applied mathematics. • Unifies topics in matrix, numerical, and optimization methods along with dynamical systems • Illustrates the connections between linear algebraic and differential equations • Features end-of-chapter exercises and online solutions December 2020 244 x 170 mm c.600pp 978-1-108-47909-7 Hardback c. £84.99 / c. US$110.00 P
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Vibration Monitoring of Induction Motors Practical Diagnosis of Faults via Industrial Case Studies
William T. Thomson | EM Diagnostics Ltd., Scotland Master the art of vibration monitoring of induction motors with this unique guide to on-line condition assessment and fault diagnosis, based around thirty industrial case studies. Essential reading for industrial end-users, mechanical engineers, technicians and researchers working in motor design, manufacturing, and condition monitoring. • Presents thirty detailed and illustrated industrial case studies • The first book to focus on fault diagnosis and vibration monitoring of induction motors • Closes the loop between the diagnosis of faults using vibration spectrum analysis, subsequent strip-down of the motors, and accompanying photographic evidence September 2020 244 x 170 mm c.336pp 340 b/w illus. 64 tables 978-1-108-48997-3 Hardback c. £110.00 / c. US$150.00 P
