Books in the Wiley - IEEE series

Offers a synergistic compromise between theoretical and practical books Theory will be presented in the context of real life design examples Leverages theory and techniques from non-related fields, such as applied physics, communications and microwave engineering Covers virtually all of the most modern concepts in signal integrity.

Providing an all-encompassing self-contained treatment of Near-Capacity Multi-Functional MIMO Systems , the book starts by categorizing the family of Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) schemes as diversity techniques, multiplexing schemes, multiple access arrangements and beam-forming techniques.

Written by a panel of experts, this book presents a high-level introduction to new technologies and methods in the field of software engineering. Divided into four clear parts, it covers software architectures, emerging methods, technologies for software evolution, and process management.

Broad-based and hands-on, Phase-Lock Basics, Second Edition is both easy to understand and easy to customize.

"In their fascinating analysis of the recent history of information technology, H. Peter Alesso and Craig F. Smith reveal the patterns in discovery and innovation that have brought us to the present tipping point... A generation from now, every individual will have personally tailored access to the whole of knowledge...

Covering all topics needed to effectively test radio frequency (RF) components and systems for cell phones and wireless data systems, this guide balances practical real-world information with relevant theory. The text summarizes basic RF principles before describing the digital technology used in cell phones and wireless data systems.

The first book to present a systematic and coherent picture of MIMO radars Due to its potential to improve target detection and discrimination capability, Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO) radar has generated significant attention and widespread interest in academia, industry, government labs, and funding agencies.

This book provides a concise guide to the IP Multicast technology and its applications. It is an updated survey of the field with the underlying focus on IP-based Television (IPTV), and Digital Video Broadcast - Handheld (DVB-H) applications. Written by a well-known author with a proven track record in this field. .

As distributed systems become increasingly available, the need for a fundamental discussion of the subject has grown. This book covers the fundamental concepts in distributed computing systems such as time, state, simultaneity, order, knowledge, failure, and agreement in distributed systems.

Telecommunications has been one of the most influential technological developments of the past centuries. It has long deserved a comprehensive history. This is the only broad survey of the technology and the industry from its birth through today. Presents information everyone in the industry, or with an interest in it, should know.

Nanotechnology has been named by the US government as one of the most important areas of forthcoming technology. This book presents contributions from a number of leading professionals in the semiconductor microelectronics industry debating the future evolution of their profession.

Today all enterprises, from retail stores to financial institutions, manufacturing to government departments, depend on their databases to provide the crucial information essential to running their businesses. Databases are central for the rapidly growing and maturing electronic commerce.

Provides comprehensive treatment of the theory of both static and dynamic neural networks. Theoretical concepts are illustrated by reference to practical examples Includes end-of-chapter exercises and end-of-chapter exercises. An Instructor Support FTP site is available from the Wiley editorial department.

* Describes the leading techniques for analyzing noise. * Discusses methods that are applicable to periodic signals, aperiodic signals, or random processes over finite or infinite intervals. * Provides readers with a useful reference when designing or modeling communications systems. .

An understanding of random processes is crucial to many engineering fields-including communication theory, computer vision, and digital signal processing in electrical and computer engineering, and vibrational theory and stress analysis in mechanical engineering.

C++ is a general purpose programming language that, in addition to systems applications, is extensively used for scientific computation, financial applications, embedded systems, realtime control, and other applications. Java is an object oriented programming language with emphasis on supporting the software engineering of distributed systems.

A periodic surface is an assembly of identical elements arranged in a one or two-dimensional array. Such surfaces have various effects on incident electromagnetic waves. Their applications range from antennas to stealth aircraft. This book discusses finite antenna arrays and how to minimize the radar cross section of these arrays.

This text examines the topic of magneto-resistive recording heads on a technical level, and provides many examples of practical applications. It should therefore make a valuable reference resource for practising engineers.

The proposed book will contain up to date and recent developments in wireless communications from a hardware design perspective. Thirteen chapters will deal with various fundamental research aspects of low power wireless electronics written by world class experts in each field.

This collection of 55 articles on superconductivity from the "Wiley Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering" makes it accessible to individuals who need the information but do not have access to the full 24-volume encyclopedia.

Together with the internet site, this book is suitable for independent and remote study. The Web site is kept to date and guest educational institutions are invited to join in creating their own lab modules on different device aspects.

This text deals with applications of virtual reality (VR) in medicine. Its two volumes cover VR in medical education, treatment through us of virtual environments, and telemedicine and telesurgery. Volume II covers the technologies for rehabilitation and medical treatment.

Dieses zweibändige Werk beschäftigt sich mit Virtual-Reality-Anwendungen in der Medizin. Behandelt werden neueste Entwicklungen verschiedener VR-gestützter Behandlungsmethoden wie Telemedizin und Telechirurgie. Im Mittelpunkt dieses 2. Bandes "Information Technologies in Medicine" stehen Technologien für Rehabilitation und Behandlungsmaßnahmen.

Introduces parallel and distributed processing techniques that are applied to power system optimization, control, and communication. This book also addresses the restructuring of the electric utility industry.

Genetic algorithms have become very important in many fields. Genetic Algorithms in Electromagnetics provides a tutorial of the application of genetic algorithms to problems in electromagnetics. It will provide up-to-date developments in genetic algorithms and a review of the many applications to electromagnetics problems.

A radical departure from the conventional approach usually used to cover fuzzy systems engineering, Fuzzy Systems Engineering: Toward Human-Centric Computing provides a comprehensive and self-contained treatise of fuzzy sets.

Mobile radio communications technology has progressed rapidly and it is now capable of the transmission of voice, data and image signals. This new edition explains the latest techniques employed in second and third generation systems. A comprehensive all-in-one mobile communication reference work, Mobile Radio Communications. Second Edition reflects the current state-of-the-art by featuring: Expanded and updated sections on voice compression techniques, interleaving and channel coding methods, quaternary frequency shift keying, continuous phase modulation methods, Viterbi equalisation and slow frequency hopping as well as extended coverage of the GSM system. Three new chapters on wireless multimedia, third generation systems and on WATM respectively. As in the first edition, this edition continues to cover important topics such as radio propagation, multiple access methods and, on a higher level, cordless telecommunications and teletraffic issues. This book will prove invaluable to mobile communication engineers, designers, researchers and students in the design, operation and research of second and third generation systems and wireless LANs.

This second edition has been reorganized to present each broad analysis topic (e.g. , per-unit-length parameters, frequency-domain analysis, time domain analysis, incident field excitation and transmission-line networks) with a chapter concerning two-conductor lines followed immediately by a chapter on MTLs for that topic.

Integration of Alternative Sources of Energy describes the principles and applications of the main alternative sources and storage of energy. The sources of energy discussed are hydropower, wind power, photovoltaic power, solar heat, fuel cells, biomass, microturbines, and diesel.

Renewable Energy is a clear introduction to the topics of climate protection and renewable energy, demonstrating the correlations between use of energy, energy prices, and climate change. It evaluates and analyzes the current world situation, whilst also giving essential and practical guidance on personal climate protection.