1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910451407403321

Titolo

Enzymes in farm animal nutrition [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Michael R. Bedford and Gary G. Partridge

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxon, UK ; ; New York, : CABI Pub., c2001

ISBN

1-280-81168-4

9786610811687

0-85199-941-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (416 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BedfordMichael R <1960-> (Michael Richard)

PartridgeGary G. <1953->

Disciplina

636.08/52

Soggetti

Enzymes in animal nutrition

Feeds - Enzyme content

Animal feeding

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contributors; Preface; 1 The Current Feed Enzyme Market and Likely Trends; 2 Enzymology and Other Characteristics of Cellulases and Xylanases; 3 Enzymatic Characteristics of Phytases as they Relate to Their Use in Animal Feeds; 4 Analysis of Feed Enzymes; 5 Maize: Factors Affecting its Digestibility and Variability in its Feeding Value; 6 Vegetable Protein Meals and the Effects of Enzymes; 7 Enzyme Supplementation of Poultry Diets Based on Viscous Cereals; 8 The Role and Efficacy of Carbohydrase Enzymes in Pig Nutrition

9 Interaction between Cereal Identity and Fat Quality and Content in Response to Feed Enzymes in Broilers10 Digestion of Phosphorus and Other Nutrients: the Role ofPhytases and Factors Influencing Their Activity; 11 Enzymes in Ruminant Diets; 12 Microbial Interactions in the Response to Exogenous Enzyme Utilization; 13 Enzymes: Screening, Expression, Design and Production; 14 Liquid Application Systems for Feed Enzymes; 15Process Stability and Methods of Detection of Feed Enzymes in Complete Diets; 16 Future Horizons; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a review of current knowledge of animal feed



enzymes, including their mode of action, interaction with intestinal physiology, economic and environmental impacts and application of technology into diets for different farm animal species.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910465454803321

Autore

Saakian Artem S.

Titolo

Radio wave propagation fundamentals / / Artem Saakian

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Norwood, Massachusetts : , : Artech House, , ©2011

[Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [2011]

ISBN

1-60807-138-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (376 p.)

Collana

Artech House radar library

Disciplina

621.384/11

Soggetti

Radio wave propagation

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Radio Wave Propagation Fundamentals; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Historical Overview; 1.2 Classification of Radio Waves by Frequency Bands; 1.3 The Earth's Atmosphere and Its Structure; 1.4 Classification of Radio Waves by Its Propagation Mechanisms; 1.5 Interferences in RF Transmission Links; Problems; References; Chapter 2 Basics of Electromagnetic Waves Theory; 2.1 Electromagnetic Process; 2.1.1 Maxwell's Equations of Electrodynamics; 2.1.2 Boundary Conditions of Electrodynamics; 2.1.3 Time-Harmonic Electromagnetic Process-Classification of Medi aby Conductivity.

2.2 Free Propagation of Uniform Plane Radio Waves2.2.1 Uniform Plane Wave in Lossless Medium; 2.2.2 Uniform Plane Wave in Lossy Medium; 2.3 Polarization of the Radio Waves; 2.4 Reflection and Refraction of Plane Radio Wave from the Boundary of Two Media; 2.4.1 Normal Incidence on a Plane Boundary; 2.4.2 Oblique Incidence of Vertically Polarized Radio Wave; 2.4.3 Oblique Incidence of Horizontally Polarized Radio Wave; 2.4.4 Reflection of the Radio Wave with Arbitrary Polarization; 2.4.5 Power Reflection and Transmission.



2.4.6 Reflection of the Radio Wave from the Boundary of Nonideal Dielectric Medium2.5 Radiation from Infinitesimal Electric Current Source:Spherical Waves; 2.6 Spatial Area Significant for Radio Waves Propagation; 2.6.1 Principle of Huygens-Kirchhoff; 2.6.2 Fresnel Zones; 2.6.3 Knife-Edge Diffraction; 2.6.4 Practical Applications of the Fresnel Zones Concept; Problems; References; Appendix 2A Useful Mathematical Relations; 2A.1 Trigonometric Equalities; 2A.2 Vector Analysis; Appendix 2B Polarization of Radio Waves; 2B.1 General Approach.

Appendix 2C Basic Relations in Infinitesimal Electric Current Source Radiation Analysis2C.1 Helmholtz Equation for Vector Potential; 2C.2 Radiation from the Electric Current Point Source; Appendix 2D Fresnel's Integrals; Chapter 3 Basics of Antennas for RF Radio Links; 3.1 Basic Parameters of Antennas; 3.1.1 Radiation Pattern and Directivity; 3.1.2 Radiation Resistance and Loss Resistance; 3.1.3 Antenna Effective Length and Effective Area of the Aperture; 3.2 General Relations in Radio Wave Propagation Theory; Problems; References.

Chapter 4 Impact of the Earth Surface on Propagation of Ground Waves4.1 Propagation Between Antennas Elevated Above the Earth's Surface: Ray-Trace Approach; 4.1.1 Flat Earth Approximation Case Study; 4.1.2 Propagation over the Spherical Earth Surface; 4.1.3 Specifics of Propagation over a Rough and Hilly Terrain; 4.1.4 Optimal Path Clearance and Choice of the Antenna Elevations; 4.1.5 Propagation Prediction Models in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Areas; 4.2 Propagation Between Ground-Based Antennas over the Flat Earth; 4.2.1 Antennas over the Infinite, Perfect Ground Plane.

Sommario/riassunto

Written for professional engineers and students who specialize in antenna, communication and radar systems, this authoritative book provides a thorough introduction to the basic principles of electromagnetic wave propagation of radio frequencies in real-world conditions. It serves as an invaluable daily reference for practitioners in the field and also as a complete, organized text on the subject. This comprehensive resource covers a wide range of essential topics, from the classification of radio waves, electromagnetic wave theory, and antennas for RF radio links ... to the impact of the earth.



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910797145303321

Autore

Bourassa André-G. <1936-2011, >

Titolo

Surrealism and Quebec literature : history of a cultural revolution / / André G. Bourassa ; translated by Mark Czarnecki

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Toronto, [Ontario] ; ; Buffalo, [New York] ; ; London, [England] : , : University of Toronto Press, , 1984

©1984

ISBN

1-4426-3229-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (410 p.)

Collana

Heritage

Disciplina

840.99714

Soggetti

French-Canadian literature - 20th century - History and criticism

Surrealism (Literature) - Québec (Province) - History and criticism

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Electronic books.

Quebec

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Translation and revision of: Surréalisme et littérature québécoise.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Author's Note -- Translator's Note -- Introduction -- 1. Precursors -- 2. From Painting to Poetry -- 3. Refus global -- 4. New Movements -- 5. Further Downstream -- Conclusion -- Translator's Notes -- Author's Notes -- Chronology -- Bibliography -- Index -- Backmatter

Sommario/riassunto

In manifestos, poems, articles, and theatre pieces Bourassa€examines the nature of Quebec surrealism and its international context.€