IMVIP conferences bring together academics and practitioners to share cutting-edge research in image processing. These proceedings contain papers from the 14th event, hosted by the University of Limerick, Ireland in 2010.
The Role of Point Defects in the Luminescence Processes in Inorganic Solids and Phosphor Development
Developing sensitive phosphors for applications like 3D x-ray imaging requires knowledge of point defects in solids, information often lacking. This book bridges the gap, focusing on the crucial role of electron-hole traps for stimulated luminescence phenomena.
This book develops novel mathematical models to investigate the impacts of GHG emissions on coastal and marine ecosystems. It introduces optimal control strategies to mitigate these impacts, providing new methods for scientists working to maintain a healthy environment.
This book presents groundbreaking strategies to revolutionize agriculture and feed our growing world. It offers a roadmap of innovative solutions, from precision farming to regenerative practices, for a sustainable and resilient future.
This book describes the principles, applications, and types of analog multiplexers. It explains how they are used to implement both analog function circuits and digital circuits, familiarizing readers with these key components.
A Journey into Ambiguous Set Theory
An introduction to the concepts of ambiguous set theory. Through concrete examples, the book demonstrates practical applications in decision-making, control systems, and medical imaging. It is designed to be approachable for students, researchers, and enthusiasts alike.
Explore bulk and nanostructure crystals, from crystal lattices and band theory to energy gaps. This book discusses low-dimensional systems like graphene and carbon nanotubes and is an ideal introduction for students and researchers in condensed matter physics.
This book explores the fundamental processes of carbon sequestration in forest ecosystems and their vital role in mitigating climate change. It provides an in-depth analysis of anthropogenic impacts, offering invaluable insights into the science, policy, and practices involved.
This book offers a comprehensive examination of shape control, vibration analysis, and buckling in piezolaminated composite plates. Using shear deformation theory in finite element methods, it delivers accurate calculations of deformation, frequencies, and buckling modes.
Green Tribology
Green tribology is a new field addressing global environmental and energy crises. This is the only academic monograph in the world which systematically validates the principles and practice of green tribology, featuring the author’s new concept of natural disaster tribology.
As sustainability becomes a priority for mining enterprises, operations must meet strict environmental safety provisions. This book highlights the problem of ensuring a future mining engineer’s environmental competence.
Enabling Techniques for the Internet of Things
Unlock the potential of the Internet of Things. This guide explores the networks, devices, and algorithms driving IoT. Discover practical applications from smart cities to farming, and navigate critical challenges like security, privacy, and sustainability.
This monograph provides a step-by-step review of semiempirical methods, invaluable tools due to their affordability and accuracy. It tracks their progress from the 1930s to modern tools for modeling compounds, depicting their development as a sequence of breakthroughs.
Agile Development in the Irish Software Industry
This book presents a change management framework for software companies transitioning to agile development. Utilising Kotter’s eight-step technique, it demonstrates how incorporating the Scrum process led to successful changes in a leading global company.
The Aravalli Range’s Past, Present and Future Prospects
The Aravalli Mountains’ rich heritage is at a crossroads. Drawing on advanced geospatial technology and field research, this essential guide identifies critical threats and provides a powerful roadmap for sustainable, community-driven conservation.
Human travel to other planets and launching satellites depend on rocket design. This book discusses the components of a rocket, their functionality, and their design in a straightforward way. For academics, students, and anyone intrigued by the inner workings of rocket science.
Discover how AI is revolutionizing healthcare. This book explores groundbreaking applications in diagnostics, drug discovery, and robotic surgery, examining AI’s potential to deliver personalized care while addressing critical ethical challenges.
Learn the fundamentals of the Finite Element (FE) method in structural mechanics. This book teaches you to develop FE models, analyze systems statically and dynamically, and convert real-world problems into practical applications using the included MATLAB codes.
This book presents a theory of integrated knowledge creation, essential for addressing sustainability. It develops and tests a novel intellectual process for producing sound knowledge, unearthing the foundation for a new field: the scholarship of sustainability.
This guide to inorganic and organic chemistry is for students and competitors. Sample problems and solutions develop skills of analysis and problem-solving. It covers redox processes and qualitative reactions for identifying important ions, elements, and functional groups.