Novel Trends in Production Devices and Systems II : Special Topic Volume with Invited Peer Reviewed Papers Only

Table of Contents: “…Input Control in Production System by Simulation OptimizationThe Options of Using Data Mining Methods in Process Control; Synographical Approach to Dynamical Systems Analysis; Optimization of Technical System by Using FTA and Genetic Algorithm; Improving the Sustainability and Effectiveness of the Inventory Management in Manufacturing Company; Improving the Quality of Manufacturing Process through Six Sigma Application in the Automotive Industry; Genetic Algorithms in Test Design Automation; Reflections on the Opportunities of Multicriteria Optimization within Simulation Studies.…”
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Science, philosophy and physical geography by Inkpen, Robert, 1964-

Table of Contents: “…Systems -- the framework for physical geography?; Systems analysis in physical geography; Application of systems thinking.…”
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Tools for assessing phosphorus loss from Nordic agriculture

Table of Contents: “…""4.9 Degree of Phosphorus Saturation for Rapid Risk Assessment of Phosphorus Losses in Southern Sweden""""4.10 Losses of suspended solids and phosphorus from small agricultural catchments in Norway""; "" 4.11 Leaching of phosphorus from Danish sandy soils?""; "" 4.12 A systemic analysis for development of cereal growing in organic farming""; ""5. …”
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Robotics in theory and practice : selected, peer reviewed papers from the 11th International Conference Industrial Service and Humanoid Robotics, ROBTEP 2012, November 14th - 16th...

Table of Contents: “…Supervisory Level of Managing of Automated Assembly WorkplaceOptimization of Process Layout of Robotic Systems in the MSEVR System; Automated Assembly of Arc-Extinguish Chamber for Circuit Breaker Elements; Parametric Programming of CNC Machine Tools; Modelling and Systemic Analysis of Models of Dynamic Systems of Shaft Machining; Mathematical Model of the Hole Drilling Process and Typical Automated Process of Designing Hole Drilling Operations; Manufacturing Systems Suitable for Globalized Market; Virtual Model of Tool Path for Milling Machine at Classical Design Base.…”
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Drought frontiers in rice : crop improvement for increased rainfed production

Table of Contents: “…Hijmans and Rachid Serraj; Defining drought; Systems analysis and simulation.…”
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Elements of Heat Transfer. by Rathakrishnan, Ethirajan

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Enterprise Application Architecture with .NET Core. by Senthilvel, Ganesan

Table of Contents: “…; Need for a process; Insight of core phases; SDLC models; The Waterfall model; Core phases; Business requirement; System analysis; System Design; Coding; Testing; Maintenance; Understanding the Spiral model; Core phases; Comparing the Waterfall model with the Spiral model; Benefits; Challenges; Usage recommendation; Agile model; Top five reasons to adopt Agile; Ambiguous requirements; Requirement changes; Big planning is not practical; Software review is better than document; Iterative incremental delivery is preferred; Industry evidence.…”
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Windows Forensics Cookbook. by Skulkin, Oleg

Table of Contents: “…. ; See also; Chapter 4: Windows File System Analysis; Introduction; NTFS Analysis with The Sleuth Kit; Getting ready; How to do it ... ; How it works ... ; See also; Undeleting files from NTFS with Autopsy; Getting ready ... ; How to do it ... ; How it works ... ; See also.…”
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RF circuit design by Li, Richard Chi-Hsi, 1938-

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Electromechanical motion systems : design and simulation by Moritz, Frederick G. F.

Table of Contents: “…2.7.2 Quantization2.7.3 Computational Delay; 2.7.4 System Analysis; References; 3 System Components; 3.1 Motors and Amplifiers; 3.1.1 Review of Motor Theory; 3.1.2 The Brush Motor; 3.1.3 The "H" Drive PWM Amplifier; 3.1.4 The Brushless Motor [2, 3]; 3.1.5 Speed/Torque Curves; 3.1.6 Thermal Effects; 3.1.7 Motor Constant; 3.1.8 Linear Motor [7-10]; 3.1.9 Stepper Motors [12]; 3.1.10 Induction Motors; 3.2 Gearheads; 3.2.1 Spur Gearhead; 3.2.2 Planetary Gearhead; 3.2.3 Hybrid Gearhead; 3.2.4 Worm Gearhead; 3.2.5 Harmonic Gearhead; 3.2.6 Gearhead Sizing -- Continuous Operation.…”
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The certified quality engineer handbook

Table of Contents: “…Metrology -- Chapter 26 F. Measurement System Analysis -- Part V Continuous Improvement -- Chapter 27 A. …”
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Implementing Lean Six Sigma in 30 Days. by Ranjan, Gopal, Tanmay Vora

Table of Contents: “…Developing operational definitions and proceduresCollect data; Evaluation of sample size; Measurement system analysis (day 15); Gage R Data representation (day 15); Pareto diagram; Bar chart; Pie chart; Histogram; Box plot; Multi-vari chart; Run chart; Control chart; A detailed process map (day 15-16); Baseline performance measurement (day 16-17); For discrete data; For continuous data; Case study -- Measure; Summary; Quiz; Chapter 5: Analyze (Day 14-19); Key deliverables; Identification and prioritization of root causes (day 14-17); Cause-and-effect diagram (day 14).…”
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Digital Communications with Emphasis on Data Modems : Theory, Analysis, Design, Simulation, Testing, and Applications. by Middlestead, Richard W.

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Modern engineering for design of liquid-propellant rocket engines by Huzel, Dieter K.

Table of Contents: “…The Importance of Design QualitySystems Analysis and Design Layout -- Stress Analysis -- Selection of Materials -- Chapter 3. …”
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Adaptive Aeroservoelastic Control. by Tewari, Ashish

Table of Contents: “…4.3 Active Suppression of Single Degree-of-Freedom Flutter4.4 Active Flutter Suppression of Typical Section; 4.5 Linear Feedback Stabilization; 4.6 Active Flutter Suppression of Three-Dimensional Wings; References; Chapter 5: Self-Tuning Regulation; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Online Plant Identification; 5.3 Design Methods for Stochastic Self-Tuning Regulators; 5.4 Aeroservoelastic Applications; References; Chapter 6: Nonlinear Systems Analysis and Design; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Preliminaries; 6.3 Stability in the Sense of Lyapunov; 6.4 Input-Output Stability; 6.5 Passivity; References…”
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Prospects for livestock-based livelihoods in Africa's drylands

Table of Contents: “…3.1 Livestock and Rural Human Population Trends, East Africa, 1960-20113.2 Livestock and Rural Human Population Trends, Sahel Region, 1961-2009; 3.3 Livestock Numbers, Agro-pastoral and Pastoral Systems, Kenya, 1970s to 2000s; 3.4 Annual Variation in Rainfall Index, Sahel, 1900-2010; 3.5 Incidence of Poverty in Pastoral and Agro-pastoral Populations, Sahel Region; 3.6 Protein Yields in Extensive Systems in Mali, United States, and Australia (kilograms per hectare); B.4.1.1 Existence of pastoral territories within a larger landscape; 5.1 Models Used for the Livestock Systems Analysis.…”
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The hydrogen economy : opportunities, costs, barriers, and R & D needs

Table of Contents: “…Energy System -- Hydrogen for Light-Duty Passenger Cars and Trucks: A Vision of the Penetration of Hydrogen Technologies -- Carbon Dioxide Emissions as Estimated in the Committee's Vision -- Some Energy Security Impacts of the Committee's Vision -- Other Domestic Resource Impacts Based on the Committee's Vision -- Impacts of the Committee's Vision for Total Fuel Costs for Light-Duty Vehicles -- Summary -- Findings -- 7 Carbon Capture and Storage -- The Rationale of Carbon Capture and Storage from Hydrogen Production -- Findings and Recommendations -- 8 Hydrogen Production Technologies -- Hydrogen from Natural Gas -- Hydrogen from Coal -- Hydrogen from Nuclear Energy -- Hydrogen from Electrolysis -- Hydrogen Produced from Wind Energy -- Hydrogen Production from Biomass and by Photobiological Processes -- Hydrogen from Solar Energy -- 9 Crosscutting Issues -- Program Management and Systems Analysis -- Hydrogen Safety -- Exploratory Research -- International Partnerships -- Study of Environmental Impacts -- Department of Energy Program -- 10 Major Messages of This Report -- Basic Conclusions -- Major Recommendations -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A Biographies of Committee Members -- Appendix B Letter Report -- Appendix C DOE Hydrogen Program Budget -- Appendix D Presentations and Committee Meetings -- Appendix E Spreadsheet Data from Hydrogen Supply Chain Cost Analyses -- Appendix F U.S. …”
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New Approaches to Aortic Diseases from Valve to Abdominal Bifurcation. by Tintoiu, Ion C.

Table of Contents: “…POTENTIAL DRUG TREATMENTS FOR ASCENDING AORTIC ANEURYSMSUMMARY; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; REFERENCES; 7 -- Mathematical Modeling of Aortic Aneurysm Progression; INTRODUCTION; MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA; PETRI NETâ#x80;#x93;BASED MODEL OF AORTIC ANEURYSM PROGRESSION; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; REFERENCES; 8 -- Genetic Basis of Aortic Disease; SYNDROMIC THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSMS AND DISSECTIONS; Marfan Syndrome; Genetic Basis and Molecular Mechanisms; Loeysâ#x80;#x93;Dietz Syndrome; Genetic Basis and Molecular Mechanisms; Ehlersâ#x80;#x93;Danlos Syndromes; Genetic Basis and Molecular Mechanisms.…”
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Life cycle assessment (LCA) : a guide to best practice by Klöpffer, Walter, 1938-, Grahl, B. (Birgit), 1952-

Table of Contents: “…; 1.1.1 Definition and Limitations; 1.1.2 Life Cycle of a Product; 1.1.3 Functional Unit; 1.1.4 LCA as System Analysis; 1.1.5 LCA and Operational Input-Output Analysis (Gate-to-Gate); 1.2 History; 1.2.1 Early LCAs; 1.2.2 Environmental Policy Background; 1.2.3 Energy Analysis; 1.2.4 The 1980s; 1.2.5 The Role of SETAC; 1.3 The Structure of LCA; 1.3.1 Structure According to SETAC; 1.3.2 Structure of LCA According to ISO; 1.3.3 Valuation -- a Separate Phase?…”
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Switching in electrical transmission and distribution systems by Smeets, Rene Peter Paul, Van der Sluis, Lou, Kapetanovic, Mirsad, Peelo, David F., Janssen, Anton

Table of Contents: “…Titlepage; Copyright; Dedication; Preface; 1 Switching in Power Systems; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Organization of this Book; 1.3 Power-System Analysis; 1.4 Purpose of Switching; 1.5 The Switching Arc; 1.6 Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV); 1.7 Switching Devices; 1.8 Classification of Circuit-Breakers; Notes; References; 2 Faults in Power Systems; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Asymmetrical Current; 2.3 Short-Circuit Current Impact on System and Components; 2.4 Fault Statistics; Notes; References; 3 Fault-Current Breaking and€Making; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fault-Current Interruption; 3.3 Terminal Faults.…”
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Power system wide-area stability analysis and control by Ma, Jing (Electrical engineer)

Table of Contents: “…Intro; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Chapter 1 Basic Theories of Power System Security Defense; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Power System Reliability and Stability; 1.2.1 Reliability of Power System; 1.2.2 Stability of Power System; 1.3 Three Defense Lines in the Power System; 1.3.1 Classification of Disturbance in the Power System; 1.3.2 Power System Operation State; 1.3.3 Three Defense Lines in Power System Stability Control; 1.3.4 Functions of Defense System; 1.4 Summary; References; Chapter 2 Power System Analysis and Control Theory; 2.1 Introduction…”
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Focus on energy management

Table of Contents: “…Economic Estimates4.3. RES-Hydrogen Systems; Analysis of Wind Generation; Wind-Hydrogen System; Hydrogen Production and Utilization; Description of the Installations; 5. …”
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Digital Identities in a State of Tension by Khatchatourov, Armen

Table of Contents: “…The e-individual: between systemic analysis and redefinition of the social field; 3.3. e-Identity under construction in the smart city space; 3.3.1. …”
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Modelling Under Risk and Uncertainty : an Introduction to Statistical, Phenomenological and Computational Methods. by De Rocquigny, Etienne

Table of Contents: “…1.2.2 Deterministic safety margins and partial safety factors1.2.3 Probabilistic structural reliability analysis; 1.2.4 Links and differences with natural risk studies; 1.3 Industrial safety, system reliability and probabilistic risk assessment (PRA); 1.3.1 The context of systems analysis; 1.3.2 Links and differences with structural reliability analysis; 1.3.3 The case of elaborate PRA (multi-state, dynamic); 1.3.4 Integrated probabilistic risk assessment (IPRA); 1.4 Modelling under uncertainty in metrology, environmental/sanitary assessment and numerical analysis.…”
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South-South Transfer : a Study of Sino-African Exchanges. by Gillespie, Sandra

Table of Contents: “…Period of Analysis: The Historical ApproachPositive-Inductive Approach; Problem Approach; Dependency/World Systems Analysis; World Order Models Project (WOMP); Conclusions; Chapter Four: Research Design and Data Collection; Introduction; Purpose and Focus; Part One: Intended Research Protocol; Part Two: Modifications to Intended Research Protocol; Part Three: Actual Research Protocol; Part Four: Summary; Part Five: Final Reflections on Methodology; Chapter Five: Student Profile; Introduction; Organization of Findings; Part One: Biographical Information; Part Two: Family Background.…”
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The Fiber-Optic Gyroscope, Third Edition by Lefevre, Herve C.

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Methods in Bioengineering. by Jayaraman, Arul

Table of Contents: “…Methods in Bioengineering: Systems Analysis of Biological Networks; Contents; Chapter 1 Quantitative Immunofluorescence for Measuring Spatial Compartmentation of Covalently Modified Signaling Proteins; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Experimental Design; 1.3 Materials; 1.3.1 Cell culture; 1.3.2 Buffers/reagents; 1.3.3 Immunofluorescence reagents; 1.4 Methods; 1.4.1 Cell culture and stimulation for phospho-ERK measurements; 1.4.2 Antibody labeling of phosphorylated ERK (ppERK); 1.4.3 Fluorescence microscopy imaging of ppERK and automated imageanalysis.…”
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Global model simulation : a frontier of economic science by Ōnishi, Akira, 1929-

Table of Contents: “…INTEGRATED MULTIDISCIPLINARY SYSTEMS ANALYSIS; 2.3. STRUCTURE OF GLOBAL INTERDEPENDENCE; 2.4. …”
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Transport and town planning : the city in search of sustainable development by Laterrasse, Jean

Table of Contents: “…An application of systemic analysis: study of the relationships between transport networks and territory; 1.10. …”
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Advanced Control and Optimization Paradigms for Energy System Operation and Management

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Guiding Change in Special Education : How to Help Schools With New Ideas and Practices. by Havelock, Ronald G.

Table of Contents: “…Perform a Quick Fix -- Separate the Problem from the Solution -- The Data Collection Phase -- Lay Out Your Taxonomy -- Think System -- Assemble the Data -- The Analytic Phase -- Rate the Data and Prioritize the Real Problems -- Respect the Obvious -- Beware of the Obvious -- Identify the Opportunities -- Collaborate on the Diagnostic Process -- Adopt a Linking Posture -- Search for Underlying Causes -- Rethink and Rework the Diagnosis as You Go Forward -- Making a Diagnostic Inventory -- A Definition of the Domain -- Classification and Identification of Students for Special Education Services -- Case Management -- Equalization of Opportunity -- Access to the General Education Curriculum -- Special Education Infrastructure -- Systemic Analysis: Understanding the System -- Exercise in System Analysis -- A Data Collection Process -- Low-Profile Approaches to Collecting Diagnostic Data -- High-Profile Approaches: Acquiring Systematic Diagnostic Information -- A Set of Rating Dimensions -- Rating Dimensions (for any Area) -- Creating a Diagnostic Matrix/Checklist That Points to Solutions -- Integrating Diagnosis with the other Stages -- Some Pitfalls in Diagnostic Analysis -- Examine: Summary -- Stage 4 -- Acquire: Seeking and Finding Relevant Resources -- The Money Theory of Change -- Educational Systems as Economic Entities -- What is Wrong with the Money Theory? …”
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Animal manure : recycling, treatment, and management

Table of Contents: “…Animal Manure Recycling; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Animal Manure -- From Waste to Raw Materials and Goods; References; 2 Animal Production and Animal Manure Management; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Housing, Feedlots and Exercise Areas; 2.2.1 Cattle; 2.2.2 Pigs; 2.2.3 Poultry; 2.2.4 Integrated Production Systems; 2.3 Management of Manure; 2.3.1 Deep Litter Management; 2.3.2 Slurry Management; 2.3.3 Separation of Slurry; 2.4 Systems Analysis Method for Assessing Mass Flows; 2.4.1 Mass Balance and Process Specifications; 2.5 Summary; References.…”
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Optimization of Logistics. by Yalaoui, Alice

Table of Contents: “…The role of simulation in logistics systems analysis; 1.4.2. Components and dynamic evolution of systems.…”
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Establishing a culture of patient safety : improving communication, building relationships, and using quality tools by Pauley, Judith A., Pauley, Joseph F.

Table of Contents: “…Gauge Selection -- 3. Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) -- 4. Rounding Rules -- 5. Conversion of Measurements -- 6. …”
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The Bloomsbury handbook of theory in comparative and international education

Table of Contents: “…Dependency Theory and World-Systems Analysis in Comparative and International Education: Critical Accounts of Education and Development -- Tom G.…”
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Mastering Lean Six Sigma : advanced black belt concepts by Taghizadegan, Salman, 1957-

Table of Contents: “…-- 8.6.2 Building a "house of quality" -- 8.7 Measurement system analysis (MSA) -- 8.8 Process measurement -- 8.8.1 Data collection -- 8.8.2 Principles of variation -- 8.8.3 Type of variation -- 8.8.4 Type of data -- 8.8.5 Science of statistics -- 8.8.6 Classification of numerical data -- 8.8.7 Qualitative data (nominal or ordinal) -- 8.8.8 Quantitative data (interval or ratio) -- 8.8.9 Sampling strategy -- 8.8.10 Data analysis -- 8.9 Tollgate review and checklist for measure phase -- 8.9.1 Measure phase deliverables and checklists.…”
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Leading from the North : rethinking Northern Australia development

Table of Contents: “…Revisiting governance systems analysis in Northern Australia: exploring critical systems thinking as a framework for engaging with multiplicity and incommensurability / Anne Stephens, Elspeth Oppermann and Allan P. …”
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Advanced wireless networks : technology and business models by Glisic, Savo G.

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Linear drives for industry applications IX : selected, peer reviewed papers from the 9th International Conference on Linear Drives for Industry Applications (LDIA 2013), July 7-10,...

Table of Contents: “…End Edge Characteristics of the Stationary Discontinuous Armature PM-LSM by Installing the Double-Auxiliary Teeth -- Overload Capability of Linear Flux Switching Permanent Magnet Machines -- Comparison of a High Thrust Force Density Segmental Stator Linear Switch Reluctance Machine for with Different Topologies -- Using Third Harmonic for Shape Optimization of Flux Density Distribution in Linear Permanent-Magnet Machine -- Modeling the Effects of Magnetization Variations on a Permanent Magnet Based Levitation or Vibration Isolation System -- Synthetic Boundary Conditions for Analytical Magnetic Field Analysis of Halbach Magnet Arrays -- Influence of Actuator Reluctance Force on Linear Oscillating Systems -- Quantitative Comparison of Linear Magnetic Gear with Different Types of PMs -- Detent Force Analysis of Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motor for Bearing Grinding Machine Application -- Multiobjective Design Optimization of Ironless Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motors for Improved Thrust and Reduced Thrust Ripple -- Research on Combinations of Primary and Secondary Pole Numbers for Linear Switched-Flux PM Machines with Odd Pole Number of Primary -- Research of Air-Gap Magnetic Field Distribution of Segment-Powered Linear Induction Motor -- Mathematical Model and Characteristics Analysis of the Novel Dual-Redundancy Permanent Magnet Brushless Machine System -- Analysis of Vibration Caused by Electromagnetic Force on Stator End-Winding of Large Dry Submersible Motor -- The Design of a Moving-Magnet Linear Oscillating Motor for Linear Compressors -- Linear PM Machines Having Mixed Grade and Unequal Magnet Height Pole -- Chapter 2: Systems Control of Electrical Drives -- New Neural Network Inverse Control of Two-Motor Drive System -- Motion Control in a Free Piston Energy Converter Based on a Neural Adaptive PID Decoupling Controller.…”
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Mobility Protocols and Handover Optimization : Design, Evaluation and Application. by Dutta, Ashutosh

Table of Contents: “…2.5 Cellular 3G Mobility2.5.1 WCDMA; 2.5.2 CDMA2000; 2.6 4G Networks; 2.6.1 Evolved Packet System; 2.6.2 WiMAX Mobility; 2.7 IP-Based Mobility; 2.7.1 Network Layer Macromobility; 2.7.2 Network Layer Micromobility; 2.7.3 NETMOB: Network Mobility; 2.7.4 Transport Layer Mobility; 2.7.5 Application Layer Mobility; 2.7.6 Host Identity Protocol; 2.7.7 MOBIKE; 2.7.8 IAPP; 2.8 Heterogeneous Handover; 2.8.1 UMTS-WLAN Handover; 2.8.2 LTE-WLAN Handover; 2.9 Multicast Mobility; 2.10 Concluding Remarks; Chapter 3 Systems Analysis of Mobility Events; 3.1 Summary of Key Contributions and Indicative Results.…”
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