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  • Analysis, Design and Evaluation of Man-Machine Systems 1989

    Selected Papers from the Fourth IFAC/IFIP/IFORS/IEA Conference, Xi'an, PRC, 12-14 September 1989
    • 1st Edition
    • B. Hu
    • English
    The twenty-seven papers cover recent advances in both empirical and theoretical aspects of man-machine interaction with special emphasis on the subjects of man-automation and man-computer interaction. They provide information on a subject which has grown rapidly in importance during recent years.

  • Boundary Element Methods

    Principles and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Q. Du + 1 more
    • English
    Significant developments in the boundary element method during the last two decades have made it a powerful alternative to the domain-type numerical methods of solution such as the finite element method. The advances made in the BEM are more or less due to the innovation of efficient computational techniques by introducing boundary elements for discretization of the boundary integral equations resulting from the so-called direct formulation. BEM has therefore become an efficient tool for optimal design and other inverse problems. These proceedings include discussion of the applications of BEM in mechanical engineering and the principles that have developed to make it an increasingly useful method of problem solving.

  • The Aesthetic Impulse

    • 1st Edition
    • Malcolm Ross
    • English
    The Aesthetic Impulse explains aesthetic as describing a significant area of the school curriculum that would include but not be confined to the creative arts. Organized into 10 chapters, this book begins with a discussion on arts education. Subsequent chapters explain art, sensibility, aesthetics, and the vernacular principle. The concept of arts education as cultural education, which means responding to the young's needs to generate individual and group identity, is also described. Other chapters explore the aesthetic curriculum and assessment of aesthetic development.

  • A Selection of European Folk Dances

    Volume 3
    • 1st Edition
    • Sam Stuart
    • English
    A Selection of European Folk Dances, Volume 3 presents the dance sequence and music for selected Folk Dances from various European countries. The book focuses on traditional folk dances from France, Germany, and Israel, as well as from Yugoslavia, Portugal, and Romania. Experts from the dance's country of origin are consulted to ensure that the instructions given in the book are precise. The music for the dances is recorded under the auspices of the Society for International Folk Dancing. Dance instructors, dancers, sociologists, and musicians will find this book informative and interesting.

  • British Commercial Computer Digest

    Pergamon Computer Data Series
    • 10th Edition
    • R. H. Williams
    • English
    British Commercial Computer Digest, Tenth Edition presents information on computers and peripheral equipment available in Britain. A list of computer manufacturers and selling organizations is included, along with all worldwide known computers installed as at the end of 1968. A table of speeds, memory storage capacity, and storage type of the computers is also presented. This book is divided into nine sections and begins by presenting a table of speeds of computers available in Britain, followed by information on manufacturers and vendors and their respective addresses. Computers available in Britain are then listed in alphabetical order, as well as peripheral equipment used either online or offline with the computers; memory storage capacity and storage type of the computers; computers installed and on order in Britain; and worldwide known computers installed as at the end of 1968. This monograph will be a useful resource for users, manufacturers, and vendors of computers and computer peripherals.

  • Computer-Communication Networks

    • 1st Edition
    • James S. Meditch + 1 more
    • English
    Computer- Communication Networks presents a collection of articles the focus of which is on the field of modeling, analysis, design, and performance optimization. It discusses the problem of modeling the performance of local area networks under file transfer. It addresses the design of multi-hop, mobile-user radio networks. Some of the topics covered in the book are the distributed packet switching queuing network design, some investigations on communication switching techniques in computer networks and the minimum hop flow assignment and routing subject to an average message delay constraints. The analysis of the multi-access communication channel is covered. The local area network file transfers are discussed. The text describes the C-PODA protocol. The congestion control scheme for window flow controlled computer network is presented. A chapter of the volume is devoted to the description of a fairness control algorithm. Another section of the book focuses on the analysis of hierarchical model. The book will provide useful information to computer programmers, network analysts, students, and researchers.

  • Banking Automation

    Data Processing Systems and Associated Equipment
    • 1st Edition
    • G. W. A. Dummer + 2 more
    • English
    The two volumes of BANKING AUTOMATION 1970-71 present - for the first time - comprehensive guidance on the vast range of methods and equipment which sophisticated electronic and systems engineering is contributing to the enhancement of efficiency and security in Banks, Finance Houses, Commercial and Industrial concerns throughout the world. Volume I encompasses the field of data processing, and includes a considerable review of existing and potential applications for computers and associated systems, peripheral and verifying equipment in the continually expanding realm of banking and accountancy. Volume II covers money and cheque handling equipment; communications systems; drive-in banking; safes and security equipment; closed-circuit television monitoring; intruder alarm systems; office and mailing machinery; paper and forms handling equipment; etc. , etc. Useful features include a Directory of suppliers who specialise in the types of equipment, system-planning and services featured in these volumes; also a Glossary which is aimed to be of equal importance to readers with a bias of expertise in banking and money technology, or in automation. These features appear in Volume I.

  • Communications Standards

    State of the Art Report 14:3
    • 1st Edition
    • A V Stokes
    • English
    Communications Standards deals with the standardization of computer communication networks. This book examines the types of local area networks (LANs) that have been developed and looks at some of the relevant protocols in more detail. The work of Project 802 is briefly discussed, along with a protocol which has developed from one of the LAN standards and is now a de facto standard in one particular area, namely the Manufacturing Automation Protocol (MAP). Factors that affect the usage of networks, such as network management and security, are also considered. This book is divided into three sections and begins with an overview of various aspects of communications standards, paying particular attention to the ISO Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Network Layer. Conformance testing of protocols and the use of computers in the manufacturing industry are considered. The following chapters focus on the OSI Data Link Layer, Physical Layer, and Session Layer; management issues in OSI; the ISO File Transfer, Access and Management (FTAM) protocol; and the different environments in which OSI and IBM's Systems Network Architecture (SNA) are defined. Message-handling protocols, the CCITT Recommendation X.25, and high-level protocols on Ethernet are also described. This monograph will be of interest to professionals in the field of computer science.

  • Distributed Computer Control Systems 1995

    • 1st Edition
    • A.E.K. Sahraoui + 1 more
    • English
    The series of IFAC Workshops on distributed computer control systems (DCCS) provide the opportunity for leading researchers and practitioners in the field to discuss and evaluate recent advances and current issues in theory, applications and technology of DCCS. DCCS'95, the 13th IFAC workshop in the series was held in Toulouse-Blagnac, France. The topics covered at this meeting included: the role of real-time in DCCS specifications; scheduling methods for DCCS; real-time distributed operating systems and databases and industrial applications and experience with DCSS.

  • Model Answers in Pure Mathematics for A-Level Students

    The Commonwealth and International Library: Commonwealth Library of Model Answers
    • 1st Edition
    • G.A. Pratt + 1 more
    • C. W. Schofield
    • English
    Model Answers in Pure Mathematics for A-Level Students provides a set of solutions that indicate what is required and expected in an Advanced Level examination in Pure Mathematics. This book serves as a guide to the length of answer required, layout of the solution, and methods of selecting the best approach to any particular type of math problem. This compilation intends to supplement, not replace, the normal textbook and provides a varied selection of questions for practice in addition to the worked solutions. The subjects covered in this text include algebra, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and calculus. This publication is valuable to students; working through and coping with the practice questions will help them face advanced mathematical examinations with confidence.

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