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Moore, Patrick |
Moore on Mercury |
I06404 |
2007 |
eBook |
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| 72 |
Monks, Neale |
Astronomy with a Home Computer |
I06376 |
2005 |
eBook |
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| 73 |
Gainer, Michael |
Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes |
I06354 |
2007 |
eBook |
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| 74 |
Mobberley, Martin |
Lunar and Planetary Webcam User's Guide |
I06338 |
2006 |
eBook |
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| 75 |
Pepin, M. Barlow |
Care of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories |
I06336 |
2005 |
eBook |
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| 76 |
Seebauer, Edmund G |
Charged Semiconductor Defects |
I06334 |
2009 |
eBook |
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| 77 |
McAnally, John W |
Jupiter |
I06301 |
2008 |
eBook |
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| 78 |
Moore, Patrick |
The Amateur Astronomer |
I06102 |
2006 |
eBook |
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| 79 |
Munoz-Hernandez, German Ardul |
Modelling and Controlling Hydropower Plants |
I06024 |
2013 |
eBook |
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| 80 |
Robinett III, Rush D |
Nonlinear Power Flow Control Design |
I05517 |
2011 |
eBook |
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| Title | Moore on Mercury : The Planet and the Missions |
| Author(s) | Moore, Patrick |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2007. |
| Description | VII, 139 p. 5 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Mercury is one of the more difficult objects for amateur astronomers to observe because of its close proximity to the Sun. For the same reason, it is also one of the most fascinating and strange planets. Mercury is not much larger that our Moon, but orbits the Sun at an average distance of only 58 million km, compared to the Earth???s 150 million km. On its sunlit side, Mercury???s surface temperature can exceed 450C while the night side freezes at ???180C. Amateur astronomers can see Mercury and its ever-changing phases all year, and sometimes watch it transit the Sun ??? the next transit is in November 2006, followed by one in May 2016. In his inimitable, easy-going style, Patrick Moore describes Mercury, the professional astronomers who have observed it over the centuries, amateur observations, and the past, present and future space missions to this extraordinary world |
| ISBN,Price | 9781846287602 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. PLANETOLOGY
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Astronomy with a Home Computer |
| Author(s) | Monks, Neale |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2005. |
| Description | VII, 202 p. 87 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Here is a one-volume guide to just about everything computer-related for amateur astronomers! Today???s amateur astronomy is inextricably linked to personal computers. Computer-controlled "go-to" telescopes are inexpensive. CCD and webcam imaging make intensive use of the technology for capturing and processing images. Planetarium software provides information and an easy interface for telescopes. The Internet offers links to other astronomers, information, and software. The list goes on and on. Find out here how to choose the best planetarium program: are commercial versions really better than freeware? Learn how to optimise a go-to telescope, or connect it to a lap-top. Discover how to choose the best webcam and use it with your telescope. Create a mosaic of the Moon, or high-resolution images of the planets... Astronomy with a Home Computer is designed for every amateur astronomer who owns a home computer, whether it is running Microsoft Windows, Mac O/S or Linux. It doesn???t matter what kind of telescope you own either - a small refractor is just as useful as a big "go-to" SCT for most of the projects in this book |
| ISBN,Price | 9781846280771 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes : Step-by-Step Activities for Discovery |
| Author(s) | Gainer, Michael |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2007. |
| Description | XVI, 148 p. 90 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | It???s often said that astronomy is one of the very few sciences in which amateurs can make a contribution to real science. Even modest telescopes such as a small ??? 3-inch (80mm) ??? astronomical refractor or Maksutov can provide scientifically useful data. This is certainly true, but where to start? Real Astronomy with Small Telescopes tells you everything you???ll need to know about how to get started on "real" astronomy using a small telescope (and ideally a digital camera), and make a real contribution to our scientific knowledge. This book is the necessary introduction to real astronomy ??? derived from the author???s many years of experience in teaching the subject ??? that can be your starting point for serious work. Here, the emphasis is on what you can do with a small telescope, rather than just on what you can see through it. Finally, owners of big telescopes shouldn???t be put off ??? everything in this book applies equally (maybe more equally!) to larger instruments |
| ISBN,Price | 9781846285080 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Lunar and Planetary Webcam User's Guide |
| Author(s) | Mobberley, Martin |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2006. |
| Description | XII, 230 p. 80 illus., 20 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Inexpensive webcams are revolutionizing imaging in amateur astronomy by providing an affordable alternative to cooled-chip astronomical CCD cameras, for photographing the brighter astronomical objects. Webcams ??? costing only a few tens of dollars ??? are capable of more advanced high resolution work than "normal" digital cameras because their rapid image download speed can freeze fine planetary details, even through the Earth's turbulent atmosphere. Also, their simple construction makes it easy to remove the lens, allowing them to be used at high power at the projected focus of an astronomical telescope. Webcams also connect direct to a PC, so that software can be used to "stack" multiple images, providing a stunning increase in image quality. In the Lunar and Planetary Webcam User???s Guide Martin Mobberley de-mystifies the jargon of webcams and computer processing, and provides detailed hints and tips for imaging the Sun, Moon and planets with a webcam. He looks at each observing target separately, describing and explaining all specialised techniques in context. Glance through the images in this book to see just how much you can ??? easily ??? achieve by using a webcam with your telescope! |
| ISBN,Price | 9781846281990 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| I06338 |
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| Title | Care of Astronomical Telescopes and Accessories : A Manual for the Astronomical Observer and Amateur Telescope Maker |
| Author(s) | Pepin, M. Barlow |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2005. |
| Description | XVI, 252 p. 82 illus : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Commercially-made astronomical telescopes are better and less expensive than ever before, and their optical and mechanical performance can be superb. When a good-quality telescope fails to perform as well as it might, the reason is quite probably that it needs a little care and attention! Here is a complete guide for anyone who wants to understand more than just the basics of astronomical telescopes and accessories, and how to maintain them in the peak of condition. The latest on safely adjusting, cleaning, and maintaining your equipment is combined with thoroughly updated methods from the old masters. Here, too, are details of choosing new and used optics and accessories, along with enhancements you can make to extend their versatility and useful lifetime. This book is for you. Really. Looking after an astronomical telescope isn???t only for the experts - although there are some things that only an expert should attempt - and every serious amateur astronomer will find invaluable information here, gleaned from Barlow Pepin's many years??? experience working with optical instruments |
| ISBN,Price | 9781846280719 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Charged Semiconductor Defects : Structure, Thermodynamics and Diffusion |
| Author(s) | Seebauer, Edmund G;Kratzer, Meredith C |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2009. |
| Description | XIV, 298 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | The technologically useful properties of a solid often depend upon the types and concentrations of the defects it contains. Not surprisingly, defects in semiconductors have been studied for many years, in many cases with a view towards controlling their behavior through various forms of "defect engineering." For example, in the bulk, charging significantly affects the total concentration of defects that are available to mediate phenomena such as solid-state diffusion. Surface defects play an important role in mediating surface mass transport during high temperature processing steps such as epitaxial film deposition, diffusional smoothing in reflow, and nanostructure formation in memory device fabrication. Charged Semiconductor Defects details the current state of knowledge regarding the properties of the ionized defects that can affect the behavior of advanced transistors, photo-active devices, catalysts, and sensors. Features: Group IV, III-V, and oxide semiconductors; Intrinsic and extrinsic defects; and, Point defects, as well as defect pairs, complexes and clusters. A crucial reference for materials scientists, surface scientists, electrical engineers, and solid-state physicists looking to approach the topic of defect charging from an integrated chemical engineering perspective. Researchers and industrial practitioners alike will find its content invaluable for device and process optimization |
| ISBN,Price | 9781848820593 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - SPRINGER
3. Electronic materials
4. ELECTRONICS
5. Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation
6. Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
7. Heat engineering
8. HEAT TRANSFER
9. MASS TRANSFER
10. MECHANICS
11. Mechanics, Applied
12. MICROELECTRONICS
13. MICROSCOPY
14. Optical and Electronic Materials
15. OPTICAL MATERIALS
16. Solid Mechanics
17. SOLID STATE PHYSICS
18. SPECTROSCOPY
19. Spectroscopy and Microscopy
20. THERMODYNAMICS
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| Title | Jupiter : and How to Observe It |
| Author(s) | McAnally, John W |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2008. |
| Description | X, 218 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Jupiter is one of the most spectacular observing targets for amateur astronomers. There are various books about observing the planets, and several about Jupiter itself, but this is the only book to deal with the giant planet - its formation, structure, and incredible physics - as well as with the practical aspects of observation of the planet and its moons. The concept of the book - and of the series - is to present an up-to-date detailed physical and astrophysical description (part one); and then (part two) to consider how best to observe and image the giant planet. Jupiter and How to Observe It is a mine of information for all levels of amateur observers, from the beginning to the experienced, and will be fascinating reading for all practical amateur astronomers |
| ISBN,Price | 9781846287275 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. PLANETOLOGY
8. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | The Amateur Astronomer |
| Author(s) | Moore, Patrick |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2006. |
| Description | XIII, 293 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Sir Patrick Moore, CBE, FRS is without a doubt the world???s most widely known and respected of broadcasters on astronomy. His BBC-TV program, The Sky at Night, remains the longest-running TV program in the history of broadcasting. For more than three decades The Amateur Astronomer has inspired generations of amateur astronomers. Almost uniquely, Patrick Moore has written a book that is useful to astronomers at all levels, from beginner to expert. Appendices ??? completely updated in this new edition ??? provide extensive star, lunar and planetary maps, along with a vast amount of data and information that makes this book an essential for every amateur astronomer???s library |
| ISBN,Price | 9781846282867 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. ASTRONOMY
2. Astronomy, Observations and Techniques
3. Astronomy???Observations
4. EBOOK
5. EBOOK - SPRINGER
6. Observations, Astronomical
7. Popular Science in Astronomy
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| Title | Modelling and Controlling Hydropower Plants |
| Author(s) | Munoz-Hernandez, German Ardul;Mansoor, Sa'ad Petrous;Jones, Dewi Ieuan |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2013. |
| Description | XVIII, 302 p : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Hydroelectric power stations are a major source of electricity around the world; understanding their dynamics is crucial to achieving good performance. ??Modelling and Controlling Hydropower Plants discusses practical and well-documented cases of modelling and controlling hydropower station modelling and control, focussing on a pumped storage scheme based in Dinorwig, North Wales.?? Single-input-single-output and multiple-input-multiple-output models, which cover the linear and nonlinear characteristics of pump-storage hydroelectric power stations, are reviewed. The most important dynamic features are discussed, and the verification of these models by hardware in the loop simulation is described. To show how the performance of a pump-storage hydroelectric power station can be improved, classical and modern controllers are applied to simulated models of the Dinorwig power plant. These include PID, fuzzy approximation, feed-forward and model-based predictive control with linear and hybrid prediction models. Modelling and Controlling Hydropower Plants will be of value to control engineers working in industry. In addition, the theoretical treatment of modern and classic controllers will be useful for academic researchers and graduate students in control and power engineering. Advances in Industrial Control aims to report and encourage the transfer of technology in control engineering. The rapid development of control technology has an impact on all areas of the control discipline. The series offers an opportunity for researchers to present an extended exposition of new work in all aspects of industrial control |
| ISBN,Price | 9781447122913 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Control and Systems Theory
2. Control engineering
3. EBOOK
4. EBOOK - SPRINGER
5. Energy efficiency
6. ENERGY SYSTEMS
7. LASERS
8. Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices
9. PHOTONICS
10. Renewable and Green Energy
11. Renewable energy resources
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| Title | Nonlinear Power Flow Control Design : Utilizing Exergy, Entropy, Static and Dynamic Stability, and Lyapunov Analysis |
| Author(s) | Robinett III, Rush D;Wilson, David G |
| Publication | London, Springer London, 2011. |
| Description | XXXIV, 346 p. 260 illus., 147 illus. in color : online resource |
| Abstract Note | Nonlinear Powerflow Control Design presents an innovative control system design process motivated by renewable energy electric grid integration problems. The concepts developed result from the convergence of three research and development goals: ??? to create a unifying metric to compare the value of different energy sources ??? coal-burning power plant, wind turbines, solar photovoltaics, etc. ??? to be integrated into the electric power grid and to replace the typical metric of costs/profit; ??? to develop a new nonlinear control tool that applies power flow control, thermodynamics, and complex adaptive systems theory to the energy grid in a consistent way; and ??? to apply collective robotics theories to the creation of high-performance teams of people and key individuals in order to account for human factors in controlling and selling power into a distributed, decentralized electric power grid. All three of these goals have important concepts in common: exergy flow, limit cycles, and balance between competing power flows. In place of the typical zero-sum, stability vs. performance, linear controller design process, the authors propose a unique set of criteria to design controllers for a class of nonlinear systems with respect to both performance and stability, and seamlessly integrating information theoretic concepts. A combination of thermodynamics with Hamiltonian systems provides the theoretical foundation which is then realized in a series of connected case studies. It allows the process of control design to be viewed as a power flow control problem, balancing the power flowing into a system against that being dissipated within it and dependent on the power being stored in it ??? an interplay between kinetic and potential energies. Highlights of several of the case studies feature current renewable energy problems such as the future of electric power grid control, wind turbine load alleviation, and novel control designs for micro-grids that incorporate wind and sunlight as renewable energy sources. The sustainability of self-organizing systems are dealt with as advanced topics. Research scientists, practicing engineers, engineering students, and others with a background in engineering will be able to develop and apply this methodology to their particular problems |
| ISBN,Price | 9780857298232 |
| Keyword(s) | 1. Communications Engineering, Networks
2. COMPLEXITY
3. COMPUTATIONAL COMPLEXITY
4. Control engineering
5. Control, Robotics, Mechatronics
6. EBOOK
7. EBOOK - SPRINGER
8. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
9. Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
10. Heat engineering
11. HEAT TRANSFER
12. MASS TRANSFER
13. Mechatronics
14. POWER ELECTRONICS
15. Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks
16. Renewable and Green Energy
17. Renewable energy resources
18. ROBOTICS
19. THERMODYNAMICS
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