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Biometric technologies and verification systems [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Vacca
| Biometric technologies and verification systems [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Vacca |
| Autore | Vacca John R |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, c2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (655 p.) |
| Disciplina | 006.4 |
| Soggetto topico | Biometric identification |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-282-54000-9
9786612540004 0-08-048839-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front cover; Biometric Technologies and Verification Systems; Copyright page; Table of contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part 1: Overview of Biometric Technology and Verification Systems; Chapter 1. What Is Biometrics?; Improved Biometrics Is Critical to Security! But Is It?; Different Biometric Standards; Consortium Helps Advance Biometric Technologies; How Biometric Verification Systems Work; Summary/Conclusion; References; Chapter 2. Types of Biometric Technology and Verification Systems; Biometric Technologies for Personal Identification
Business and Federal Applications of Biometric TechnologiesChallenges and Issues in Using Biometrics; Risk Management Is the Foundation of Effective Strategy; Barriers to Future Growth; Summary/Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Biometric Technology and Verification Systems Standards; Background; NIST's Accomplishments; International Civil Aviation Organization; Summary/Conclusion; References; Part 2: How Biometric Eye Analysis Technology Works; Chapter 4. How Iris Pattern Recognition Works; What Is Iris Pattern Recognition?; How Does Iris Pattern Recognition Work? The Biology Behind the TechnologyCurrent and Future Use; Summary/Conclusion; References; Chapter 5. How Retina Pattern Recognition Works; The Anatomy and the Uniqueness of the Retina; The Technology Behind Retinal Pattern Recognition; The Strengths and Weaknesses of Retinal Pattern Recognition; The Applications of Retinal Pattern Recognition; Summary/Conclusion; References; Part 3: How Biometric Facial Recognition Technology Works; Chapter 6. How Video Face Recognition Works; How Facial Recognition Technology Works; The Face; The Software; Summary/Conclusion; References Chapter 7. How Facial Thermal Imaging in the Infrared Spectrum WorksMethodology; Results and Discussion; Summary/Conclusion; Reference; Part 4: How Biometric Fingerscanning Analysis Technology Works; Chapter 8. How Finger Image Capture Works; What Is Finger Image Capture?; Practical Applications for Finger Image Capture; Accuracy and Integrity; Biometric Versus Nonbiometric Fingerprinting; Fingerprint Market Size; Fingerprint Growth Drivers and Enablers; Fingerprint Growth Inhibitors; Applications; Fingerprint Feature Extraction; Fingerprint Form Factors Types of Scanners: Optical, Silicon, and UltrasoundSummary/Conclusion; References; Chapter 9. How Fingerscanning Verification and Recognition Works; Verification and Recognition; Verification Algorithms; Summary/Conclusion; References; Part 5: How Biometric Geometry Analysis Technology Works; Chapter 10. How Hand Geometry Image Technology Works; Applications for Hand Scanning; Combining Biometric Methods; How It Works; Hand Geometry Strengths and Weaknesses; Enhanced Biometric Technology; Highest User Acceptance; Applications; Hand Geometry Market Size; Summary/Conclusion; References Chapter 11. How Finger Geometry Technology Works |
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Vacca John R
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| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, c2007 | ||
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Biometric technologies and verification systems [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Vacca
| Biometric technologies and verification systems [[electronic resource] /] / John R. Vacca |
| Autore | Vacca John R |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, c2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (655 p.) |
| Disciplina | 006.4 |
| Soggetto topico | Biometric identification |
| ISBN |
1-282-54000-9
9786612540004 0-08-048839-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front cover; Biometric Technologies and Verification Systems; Copyright page; Table of contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part 1: Overview of Biometric Technology and Verification Systems; Chapter 1. What Is Biometrics?; Improved Biometrics Is Critical to Security! But Is It?; Different Biometric Standards; Consortium Helps Advance Biometric Technologies; How Biometric Verification Systems Work; Summary/Conclusion; References; Chapter 2. Types of Biometric Technology and Verification Systems; Biometric Technologies for Personal Identification
Business and Federal Applications of Biometric TechnologiesChallenges and Issues in Using Biometrics; Risk Management Is the Foundation of Effective Strategy; Barriers to Future Growth; Summary/Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Biometric Technology and Verification Systems Standards; Background; NIST's Accomplishments; International Civil Aviation Organization; Summary/Conclusion; References; Part 2: How Biometric Eye Analysis Technology Works; Chapter 4. How Iris Pattern Recognition Works; What Is Iris Pattern Recognition?; How Does Iris Pattern Recognition Work? The Biology Behind the TechnologyCurrent and Future Use; Summary/Conclusion; References; Chapter 5. How Retina Pattern Recognition Works; The Anatomy and the Uniqueness of the Retina; The Technology Behind Retinal Pattern Recognition; The Strengths and Weaknesses of Retinal Pattern Recognition; The Applications of Retinal Pattern Recognition; Summary/Conclusion; References; Part 3: How Biometric Facial Recognition Technology Works; Chapter 6. How Video Face Recognition Works; How Facial Recognition Technology Works; The Face; The Software; Summary/Conclusion; References Chapter 7. How Facial Thermal Imaging in the Infrared Spectrum WorksMethodology; Results and Discussion; Summary/Conclusion; Reference; Part 4: How Biometric Fingerscanning Analysis Technology Works; Chapter 8. How Finger Image Capture Works; What Is Finger Image Capture?; Practical Applications for Finger Image Capture; Accuracy and Integrity; Biometric Versus Nonbiometric Fingerprinting; Fingerprint Market Size; Fingerprint Growth Drivers and Enablers; Fingerprint Growth Inhibitors; Applications; Fingerprint Feature Extraction; Fingerprint Form Factors Types of Scanners: Optical, Silicon, and UltrasoundSummary/Conclusion; References; Chapter 9. How Fingerscanning Verification and Recognition Works; Verification and Recognition; Verification Algorithms; Summary/Conclusion; References; Part 5: How Biometric Geometry Analysis Technology Works; Chapter 10. How Hand Geometry Image Technology Works; Applications for Hand Scanning; Combining Biometric Methods; How It Works; Hand Geometry Strengths and Weaknesses; Enhanced Biometric Technology; Highest User Acceptance; Applications; Hand Geometry Market Size; Summary/Conclusion; References Chapter 11. How Finger Geometry Technology Works |
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Vacca John R
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| Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, c2007 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Chemical and process plant commissioning handbook [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide to plant system and equipment installation and commissioning / / Martin Killcross
| Chemical and process plant commissioning handbook [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide to plant system and equipment installation and commissioning / / Martin Killcross |
| Autore | Killcross Martin |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
| Disciplina |
660.28073
681.2 681/.2 |
| Soggetto topico |
Chemical plants - Management
Chemical plants - Equipment and supplies |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-27281-4
9786613272812 0-08-097175-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Chemical and Process Plant Commissioning Handbook: A Practical Guide to Plant System and Equipment Installation and Commissioning; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgment; Introduction; What is Commissioning?; Safety and Environmental Considerations; A Simplified Commissioning Logic; Intent and Use of the Handbook; The Commissioning Approach; Chapter 1 - Commissioning Phase One - Prepare; Appointing the Commissioning Manager; Commissioning Scope and Contracts; Contracts; Budget Estimation; Prioritized Asset Systemization; Support Design
Develop an Initial Commissioning Plan or PhilosophyAppointment, Composition of the Commissioning Team, Roles, Responsibilities and Organization Chart; Documentation and Sign-Off Requirements, the Library and Electronic Filing; Devise Assignment Details, Site and Office Requirements, Consumables and Procure Commissioning Chemicals; Create Commissioning Documents and the System File; Control, Instrument, Electrical Commissioning Document Preparation; Mechanical Commissioning Document Preparation; Develop Training Materials; Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Develop Commissioning ScheduleDevise Handover Procedure; Devise Commissioning Tagging System; Chapter 2 - Commissioning Phase Two - Implement; Factory Acceptance Testing; Check Construction and Quality of Build; Tracking Progress and System Status; Cleaning Procedures and Drying; Pre-Commissioning Procedures; Vessel Check Sheets; Instrument Loop, Electrical and Control System Testing; Commissioning Punchlisting; Handover from Construction to Commissioning; Introduction of Safe Chemicals; Pre-Commissioning HAZOP Studies or Pre-Start-Up Safety; Commissioning Leak Testing Commissioning and Initial Start-Up Plus ProceduresHandover to Operations; Chapter 3 - Commissioning Phase Three - Close-Out; Close Out Reservations; Complete Commissioning Documentation; Complete Training and Update Documents to "As Commissioned"; Update Operating Procedures to "As Commissioned"; Assist Continued Operation, Troubleshooting and/or De-bottlenecking Projects; Close Down the Commissioning Team; Complete Close-Out Hazard Study; Chapter 4 - The Commissioning System File, a Full Catalogue of Blank Commissioning Documents; Commissioning System File; Commissioning System File System 1 System P&IDs2 Decontamination Procedure and Isolation Register; 3 System Cleaning Checklist and Procedures; 4 Hazard Study Actions; 5 Equipment Check Sheets, Off- and On-Site Checks; 6 System Punchlists; 7 Action Upon Alarm Sheet; 8 Handover Certificate Construction to Commissioning; 9 Project Documentation Check Sheet Prior to Introduction of Safe Chemicals; 10 Safe Chemical Commissioning Authorization and Pre-Commissioning Procedures; 11 Leak Test Check List and Procedure; 12 Instrument Check Sheet; 13 Motor Check Sheet; 14 Interlock Check Sheet; 15 Emergency Shut-Down Check Sheet 16 DCS Sequence Test Procedure |
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Killcross Martin
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| London, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2012 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Chemical and process plant commissioning handbook [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide to plant system and equipment installation and commissioning / / Martin Killcross
| Chemical and process plant commissioning handbook [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide to plant system and equipment installation and commissioning / / Martin Killcross |
| Autore | Killcross Martin |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (313 p.) |
| Disciplina |
660.28073
681.2 681/.2 |
| Soggetto topico |
Chemical plants - Management
Chemical plants - Equipment and supplies |
| ISBN |
1-283-27281-4
9786613272812 0-08-097175-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Chemical and Process Plant Commissioning Handbook: A Practical Guide to Plant System and Equipment Installation and Commissioning; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgment; Introduction; What is Commissioning?; Safety and Environmental Considerations; A Simplified Commissioning Logic; Intent and Use of the Handbook; The Commissioning Approach; Chapter 1 - Commissioning Phase One - Prepare; Appointing the Commissioning Manager; Commissioning Scope and Contracts; Contracts; Budget Estimation; Prioritized Asset Systemization; Support Design
Develop an Initial Commissioning Plan or PhilosophyAppointment, Composition of the Commissioning Team, Roles, Responsibilities and Organization Chart; Documentation and Sign-Off Requirements, the Library and Electronic Filing; Devise Assignment Details, Site and Office Requirements, Consumables and Procure Commissioning Chemicals; Create Commissioning Documents and the System File; Control, Instrument, Electrical Commissioning Document Preparation; Mechanical Commissioning Document Preparation; Develop Training Materials; Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Develop Commissioning ScheduleDevise Handover Procedure; Devise Commissioning Tagging System; Chapter 2 - Commissioning Phase Two - Implement; Factory Acceptance Testing; Check Construction and Quality of Build; Tracking Progress and System Status; Cleaning Procedures and Drying; Pre-Commissioning Procedures; Vessel Check Sheets; Instrument Loop, Electrical and Control System Testing; Commissioning Punchlisting; Handover from Construction to Commissioning; Introduction of Safe Chemicals; Pre-Commissioning HAZOP Studies or Pre-Start-Up Safety; Commissioning Leak Testing Commissioning and Initial Start-Up Plus ProceduresHandover to Operations; Chapter 3 - Commissioning Phase Three - Close-Out; Close Out Reservations; Complete Commissioning Documentation; Complete Training and Update Documents to "As Commissioned"; Update Operating Procedures to "As Commissioned"; Assist Continued Operation, Troubleshooting and/or De-bottlenecking Projects; Close Down the Commissioning Team; Complete Close-Out Hazard Study; Chapter 4 - The Commissioning System File, a Full Catalogue of Blank Commissioning Documents; Commissioning System File; Commissioning System File System 1 System P&IDs2 Decontamination Procedure and Isolation Register; 3 System Cleaning Checklist and Procedures; 4 Hazard Study Actions; 5 Equipment Check Sheets, Off- and On-Site Checks; 6 System Punchlists; 7 Action Upon Alarm Sheet; 8 Handover Certificate Construction to Commissioning; 9 Project Documentation Check Sheet Prior to Introduction of Safe Chemicals; 10 Safe Chemical Commissioning Authorization and Pre-Commissioning Procedures; 11 Leak Test Check List and Procedure; 12 Instrument Check Sheet; 13 Motor Check Sheet; 14 Interlock Check Sheet; 15 Emergency Shut-Down Check Sheet 16 DCS Sequence Test Procedure |
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Killcross Martin
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| London, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2012 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Cohesive sediments in open channels : properties, transport, and applications / / Emmanuel Partheniades
| Cohesive sediments in open channels : properties, transport, and applications / / Emmanuel Partheniades |
| Autore | Partheniades Emmanuel |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (375 p.) |
| Disciplina |
627.042
627.122 |
| Soggetto topico |
Sediment transport
Sediment control |
| ISBN |
1-282-16800-2
9781282168008 9786612168000 0-08-087797-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; Cohesive Sediments in Open Channels: Properties, Transport, and Applications; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Dedications; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Importance and distinction of sediments; 1.2 Outline of the development of cohesive sediment behavior; 1.3 Objectives of the book and outline of its contents; Chapter 2 The Mineralogy and the Physicochemical Properties of Cohesive Sediments; 2.1 General properties of cohesive sediment suspensions and of cohesive sediment deposits; 2.2 The bonding mechanisms; 2.2.1 Interatomic or Primary Bonds
2.2.2 Secondary Bonds2.3 The nature and mineralogy of clay particles; 2.3.1 Introductory Remarks; 2.3.2 The Basic Clay Minerals; 2.4 Origin and occurrence of clay minerals and formation of clay deposits; Chapter 3 Forces between Clay Particles and the Process of Flocculation; 3.1 Introductory remarks; 3.2 The electric charge and the double layer; 3.2.1 Isomorphous Substitution; 3.2.2 Preferential Adsorption; 3.3 The theoretical formulation of the double layer; 3.3.1 The General Case; 3.3.2 Surfaces of Constant Potential; 3.3.3 Surfaces of Constant Charge Density 3.3.4 Illustrative Applications3.4 Interaction of two flat double layers; 3.4.1 Force and Energy Interaction; 3.4.2 Illustrative Examples; 3.4.3 Potential Energy of Interaction between Two Flat Double Layers; 3.4.4 Illustrative Examples; 3.4.5 Potential Energy of Interaction of Two Flat Double Layers Due to van der Waals Forces; 3.4.6 Total Potential Energy for Two Particles and the Process of Flocculation; 3.5 Some important properties of fine particles and aggregates; 3.5.1 The Counterion Exchange; 3.5.2 Limitations of the Gouy-Chapman Theory and the Stern Layer; 3.5.3 The Water Phase 3.5.4 Sensitivity and Thixotropy3.6 Internal structure and fabric of flocs, aggregates, and cohesive sediment deposits; 3.6.1 Particle Arrangements within Flocs; 3.6.2 The Microstructure of Deposited Cohesive Sediment Beds; Chapter 4 The Hydrodynamic Transport Processes of Cohesive Sediments and Governing Equations; 4.1 The fundamental transport equations for cohesive sediments; 4.1.1 The Development of the General Transport Equations; 4.1.2 Discussion of the Developed Equations; 4.2 The process and dynamics of flocculation; 4.2.1 Collisions Due to Brownian Motion 4.2.2 Collisions Due to Velocity Gradients4.2.3 Collisions Due to Differential Settling; 4.2.4 Concluding Remarks; 4.3 Review of fundamental properties of turbulent flows; 4.3.1 Significant Stresses and Parameters; 4.3.2 Collision Rates in Turbulent Flows; 4.4 The properties of the aggregates and the aggregate growth equation; 4.4.1 The Properties of Aggregates and Their Relation to the Controlling Flow Variables; 4.4.2 Quasi Steady-State Aggregate Distribution and Maximum Aggregate Size; 4.4.3 Some Additional Research Work on Flocculation and Aggregate Properties 4.4.4 Discussion and Concluding Remarks |
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Partheniades Emmanuel
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| Amsterdam, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2009 | ||
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Contact lenses / edited by Anthony J. Phillips and Lynne Speedwell ; consulting editor, Judith Morris ; CD-ROM created by Tony Hough
| Contact lenses / edited by Anthony J. Phillips and Lynne Speedwell ; consulting editor, Judith Morris ; CD-ROM created by Tony Hough |
| Edizione | [5th ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Edinburgh [etc.] : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | xvi, 665 p. : ill. ; 29 cm + CD-ROM |
| Soggetto non controllato | Optometria |
| ISBN | 0-7506-8818-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-990009334490403321 |
| Edinburgh [etc.] : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2007 | ||
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Flight dynamics principles [[electronic resource] ] : [a linear systems approach to aircraft stability and control] / / M.V. Cook
| Flight dynamics principles [[electronic resource] ] : [a linear systems approach to aircraft stability and control] / / M.V. Cook |
| Autore | Cook M. V |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford [UK] ; ; Burlington, MA, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (491 p.) |
| Disciplina |
629.1
629.1323 |
| Collana | Elsevier aerospace engineering series |
| Soggetto topico | Aerodynamics |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-02927-0
9786611029272 0-08-055036-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front cover; Flight Dynamics Principles; Copyright page; Contents; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Acknowledgements; Nomenclature; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 Overview; 1.2 Flying and handling qualities; 1.3 General considerations; 1.4 Aircraft equations of motion; 1.5 Aerodynamics; 1.6 Computers; 1.7 Summary; References; Chapter 2. Systems of axes and notation; 2.1 Earth axes; 2.2 Aircraft body fixed axes; 2.3 Euler angles and aircraft attitude; 2.4 Axes transformations; 2.5 Aircraft reference geometry; 2.6 Controls notation; 2.7 Aerodynamic reference centres
ReferencesProblems; Chapter 3. Static equilibrium and trim; 3.1 Trim equilibrium; 3.2 The pitching moment equation; 3.3 Longitudinal static stability; 3.4 Lateral static stability; 3.5 Directional static stability; 3.6 Calculation of aircraft trim condition; References; Problems; Chapter 4. The equations of motion; 4.1 The equations of motion of a rigid symmetric aircraft; 4.2 The linearised equations of motion; 4.3 The decoupled equations of motion; 4.4 Alternative forms of the equations of motion; References; Problems; Chapter 5. The solution of the equations of motion 5.1 Methods of solution5.2 Cramer's rule; 5.3 Aircraft response transfer functions; 5.4 Response to controls; 5.5 Acceleration response transfer functions; 5.6 The state space method; 5.7 State space model augmentation; References; Problems; Chapter 6. Longitudinal dynamics; 6.1 Response to controls; 6.2 The dynamic stability modes; 6.3 Reduced order models; 6.4 Frequency response; 6.5 Flying and handling qualities; 6.6 Mode excitation; References; Problems; Chapter 7. Lateral-directional dynamics; 7.1 Response to controls; 7.2 The dynamic stability modes; 7.3 Reduced order models 7.4 Frequency response7.5 Flying and handling qualities; 7.6 Mode excitation; References; Problems; Chapter 8. Manoeuvrability; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 The steady pull-up manoeuvre; 8.3 The pitching moment equation; 8.4 Longitudinal manoeuvre stability; 8.5 Aircraft dynamics and manoeuvrability; References; Chapter 9. Stability; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The characteristic equation; 9.3 The Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion; 9.4 The stability quartic; 9.5 Graphical interpretation of stability; References; Problems; Chapter 10. Flying and handling qualities; 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Short term dynamic models10.3 Flying qualities requirements; 10.4 Aircraft role; 10.5 Pilot opinion rating; 10.6 Longitudinal flying qualities requirements; 10.7 Control anticipation parameter; 10.8 Lateral-directional flying qualities requirements; 10.9 Flying qualities requirements on the s-plane; References; Problems; Chapter 11. Stability augmentation; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Augmentation system design; 11.3 Closed loop system analysis; 11.4 The root locus plot; 11.5 Longitudinal stability augmentation; 11.6 Lateral-directional stability augmentation; 11.7 The pole placement method References |
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Cook M. V
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| Oxford [UK] ; ; Burlington, MA, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2007 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Flight dynamics principles [[electronic resource] ] : [a linear systems approach to aircraft stability and control] / / M.V. Cook
| Flight dynamics principles [[electronic resource] ] : [a linear systems approach to aircraft stability and control] / / M.V. Cook |
| Autore | Cook M. V |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford [UK] ; ; Burlington, MA, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2007 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (491 p.) |
| Disciplina |
629.1
629.1323 |
| Collana | Elsevier aerospace engineering series |
| Soggetto topico |
Aerodynamics
Flight Stability of airplanes |
| ISBN |
1-281-02927-0
9786611029272 0-08-055036-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front cover; Flight Dynamics Principles; Copyright page; Contents; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Acknowledgements; Nomenclature; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 Overview; 1.2 Flying and handling qualities; 1.3 General considerations; 1.4 Aircraft equations of motion; 1.5 Aerodynamics; 1.6 Computers; 1.7 Summary; References; Chapter 2. Systems of axes and notation; 2.1 Earth axes; 2.2 Aircraft body fixed axes; 2.3 Euler angles and aircraft attitude; 2.4 Axes transformations; 2.5 Aircraft reference geometry; 2.6 Controls notation; 2.7 Aerodynamic reference centres
ReferencesProblems; Chapter 3. Static equilibrium and trim; 3.1 Trim equilibrium; 3.2 The pitching moment equation; 3.3 Longitudinal static stability; 3.4 Lateral static stability; 3.5 Directional static stability; 3.6 Calculation of aircraft trim condition; References; Problems; Chapter 4. The equations of motion; 4.1 The equations of motion of a rigid symmetric aircraft; 4.2 The linearised equations of motion; 4.3 The decoupled equations of motion; 4.4 Alternative forms of the equations of motion; References; Problems; Chapter 5. The solution of the equations of motion 5.1 Methods of solution5.2 Cramer's rule; 5.3 Aircraft response transfer functions; 5.4 Response to controls; 5.5 Acceleration response transfer functions; 5.6 The state space method; 5.7 State space model augmentation; References; Problems; Chapter 6. Longitudinal dynamics; 6.1 Response to controls; 6.2 The dynamic stability modes; 6.3 Reduced order models; 6.4 Frequency response; 6.5 Flying and handling qualities; 6.6 Mode excitation; References; Problems; Chapter 7. Lateral-directional dynamics; 7.1 Response to controls; 7.2 The dynamic stability modes; 7.3 Reduced order models 7.4 Frequency response7.5 Flying and handling qualities; 7.6 Mode excitation; References; Problems; Chapter 8. Manoeuvrability; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 The steady pull-up manoeuvre; 8.3 The pitching moment equation; 8.4 Longitudinal manoeuvre stability; 8.5 Aircraft dynamics and manoeuvrability; References; Chapter 9. Stability; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The characteristic equation; 9.3 The Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion; 9.4 The stability quartic; 9.5 Graphical interpretation of stability; References; Problems; Chapter 10. Flying and handling qualities; 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Short term dynamic models10.3 Flying qualities requirements; 10.4 Aircraft role; 10.5 Pilot opinion rating; 10.6 Longitudinal flying qualities requirements; 10.7 Control anticipation parameter; 10.8 Lateral-directional flying qualities requirements; 10.9 Flying qualities requirements on the s-plane; References; Problems; Chapter 11. Stability augmentation; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Augmentation system design; 11.3 Closed loop system analysis; 11.4 The root locus plot; 11.5 Longitudinal stability augmentation; 11.6 Lateral-directional stability augmentation; 11.7 The pole placement method References |
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Cook M. V
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| Oxford [UK] ; ; Burlington, MA, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2007 | ||
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High-rise security and fire life safety / / Geoff Craighead
| High-rise security and fire life safety / / Geoff Craighead |
| Autore | Craighead Geoff |
| Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, c2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (697 p.) |
| Disciplina |
658.4/77
658.473 658.477 |
| Soggetto topico |
Skyscrapers - Security measures
Skyscrapers - Fires and fire prevention |
| ISBN |
1-282-12065-4
9786612120657 0-08-087785-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; High-Rise Security and Fire Life Safety, Third Edition; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Author's Biography; Acknowledgments; Preface; Foreword to the Third Edition; Foreword to the Second Edition; Foreword to the First Edition; Chapter 1. High-Rise Building Definition, Development, and Use; What Is a High-Rise Building?; Development of High-Rise Buildings; High-Rises Arise; The ""World's Tallest"" Race; Why Tall Buildings?; Three Generations of High-Rise Buildings; First Generation; Second Generation; Third Generation; Steel-Framed Core Construction
Steel-Framed Tube ConstructionReinforced Concrete Construction; Steel-Framed Reinforced Concrete Construction; Types of High-Rise Buildings; Summary; Key Terms; Additional Reading; Additional Resources; Chapter 2. Security and Fire Life Safety Uniqueness of High-Rise Buildings; What Is Security and Fire Life Safety?; What Is Security?; What Is Fire Life Safety?; Security of High-Rise Buildings versus Low-Rise Buildings; Fire Life Safety of High-Rise Buildings versus Low-Rise Buildings; Security of Modern Steel-Framed High-Rise Office Buildings Impact of New York World Trade Center Terrorist Attacks on Building SecurityNew York World Trade Center Profile; February 26, 1993, Bombing; September 11, 2001, Disaster; Fire Life Safety of Modern Steel-Framed High-Rise Office Buildings; Are Modern Steel-Framed High-Rises Less Fire Resistive Than Previous Generation Buildings?; New York World Trade Center of Investigation; World Trade Center Building (WTC 7); Principal Findings of the Investigation; Recommendations; Fire Risk in High-Rise Buildings; Other Fire Life Safety Features; Emergency Planning Essential Impact of New York World Trade Center Terrorist Attacks on Building SafetyFebruary 26, 1993, Bombing; September 11, 2001, Catastrophe; A Clear Message; Summary; Key Terms; Additional Reading; Chapter 3. Security and Fire Life Safety Threats; What Is a Threat?; Security Threats; Fire Life Safety Threats; Building Emergencies; Aircraft Collisions; September 11, 2001, New York World Trade Center Terrorist Attack; Sequence of Events; World Trade Center Building Performance Study and Final Report on the Collapse of the World Trade Center Towers; Bombs and Bomb Threats; Bombs; Suicide Bombers Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs)1993 New York World Trade Center, New York; 1993 Bishopsgate Financial Area, London; 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, Oklahoma City; 1996 Khobar Towers Residential Military Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; 1998 U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; 2002 Sheraton Hotel, Karachi, Pakistan; 2002 Nightclub, Bali, Indonesia; 2002 Hotel Mombassa, Kenya; 2003 Residential Compounds, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 2003 JW Marriott Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia; 2003 HSBC Bank and British Consulate, Istanbul, Turkey 2004 Train System, Madrid, Spain |
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High-technology crime investigator's handbook [[electronic resource] ] : establishing and managing a high-technology crime prevention program / / Gerald L. Kovacich and Andy Jones
| High-technology crime investigator's handbook [[electronic resource] ] : establishing and managing a high-technology crime prevention program / / Gerald L. Kovacich and Andy Jones |
| Autore | Kovacich Gerald L |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (499 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.25/968 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | JonesAndy <1952-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Criminal investigation
High technology |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-96255-0
9786610962556 0-08-046820-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Front Cover; High-Technology Crime Investigator's Handbook; Copyright Page; Contents; Praise for the First Edition; First Edition Foreword; Second Edition Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Part I: Introduction to the High-Technology Crime Environment; Chapter 1. What Investigators Should Know About the High-Technology-Supported Global Environment and Its Threats; Chapter 2. High-Technology Crime Miscreants: Profiles, Motives, and Philosophies; Chapter 3. The Basic Techniques Used by High-Technology Crime Miscreants
Chapter 4. The Basic Information Systems Security Techniques Used to Defend Against High-Technology Crime MiscreantsPart II: High-Technology Crime Incidents and Crime Investigations; Chapter 5. Investigating High-Technology Crimes; Chapter 6. Responding to High-Technology Incidents and Crimes; Chapter 7. The Collection of Evidence; Chapter 8. Interviews and Interrogations; Chapter 9. An Introduction to Computer Forensics; Chapter 10. Establishing and Managing a Computer Forensics Laboratory; Chapter 11. High-Technology Crimes: Case Summaries Part III: Overview of the High-Technology Crime Investigation Profession and UnitChapter 12. The Global Enterprise Corporation; Chapter 13. Understanding the Role of the High-Technology Crime Investigation and a Crime Prevention Unit in the Business and Management Environment; Chapter 14. The High-Technology Crime Investigation Unit's Strategic, Tactical, and Annual Plans; Chapter 15. High-Technology Crime Investigation Program and Organization; Chapter 16. High-Technology Crime Investigative Functions; Chapter 17. Sources, Networking, and Liaison Chapter 18. High-Technology Crime Investigation Unit Metrics Management SystemChapter 19. Outsource or Proprietary?; Part IV: High-Technology Crime Investigation Challenges of the 21st Century; Chapter 20. The Future of High Technology and Its Impact on Working in a Global Information Environment; Chapter 21. The Future of High-Technology Crimes, Security, and the Criminal Justice System; Chapter 22. Terrorism-Crime or War? Its Impact on the High-Technology Crime Investigator and the Profession; Chapter 23. The Future of the High-Technology Crime Investigator Profession Chapter 24. Developing a Career as a High-Technology Crime InvestigatorChapter 25. Marketing Yourself as a Successful High-Technology Crime Investigator; Chapter 26. So, Are You Ready to Become a High-Technology Crime Investigation Consultant?; Chapter 27. Conclusions and Final Thoughts; Index |
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