"By picking up this book, you have taken a step into the world of computer science. Twenty-five centuries ago, the Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu observed that the longest journey begins with a single step. This book can be your beginning"-- Provided by publisher.

• 1. INTRODUCTION TO MATLAB. The Advantages of MATLAB. Disadvantages of MATLAB. The MATLAB Environment. Using MATLAB as a Calculator. MATLAB Script Files. Summary. Exercises.
• 2. MATLAB BASICS. Variables and Arrays. Creating and Initializing Variables in MATLAB. Multidimensional Arrays. Subarrays. Special Values. Displaying Output Data. Data Files. Scalar and Array Operations. Hierarchy of Operations. Built-in MATLAB Functions. Introduction to Plotting. Examples. MATLAB Applications: Vector Mathematics. MATLAB Applications: Matrix Operations and Simultaneous Equations. Debugging MATLAB Programs. Summary. Exercises.
• 3. TWO-DIMENSIONAL PLOTS. Additional Plotting Features for Two-Dimensional Plots. Polar Plots. Annotating and Saving Plots. Additional Types of Two-Dimensional Plots. Using the plot function with Two-Dimensional Arrays. Plots with Two Y-Axes. Summary. Exercises.
• 4. BRANCHING STATEMENTS AND PROGRAM DESIGN. Introduction to Top-Down Design Techniques. Use of Pseudocode. The Logical Data Type. Branches. More on Debugging MATLAB Programs. Code Sections. MATLAB Applications: Roots of Polynomials. Summary. Exercises.
• 5. LOOPS AND VECTORIZATION. The while Loop. The for Loop. Logical Arrays and Vectorization. The MATLAB Profiler. Additional Examples. The textread Function. MATLAB Applications: Statistical Functions. MATLAB Applications: Curve Fitting and Interpolation. Summary. Exercises.
• 6. BASIC USER-DEFINED FUNCTIONS. Introduction to MATLAB Functions. Variable Passing in MATLAB: The Pass-By-Value Scheme. Optional Arguments. Sharing Data Using Global Memory. Preserving Data Between Calls to a Function. Built-in MATLAB Functions: Sorting Functions. Built-in MATLAB Functions: Random Number Functions. Summary. Exercises.
• 7. ADVANCED FEATURES OF USER-DEFINED FUNCTIONS. Function Functions. Function Handles. Functions eval and feval. Local Functions, Private Functions, and Nested Functions. An Example Application: Solving Ordinary Differential Equations. Anonymous Functions. Recursive Functions. Plotting Functions. Histograms. An Example Application: Numerical Integration. Summary. Exercises.
• 8. COMPLEX NUMBERS AND ADDITIONAL PLOTS. Complex Data. Multidimensional Arrays. Gallery of MATLAB Plots. Line Plots. Discrete Data Plots. Polar Plots. Contour Plots. Surface and Mesh Plots. Pie Charts, Bar Plots, and Histograms. Color Order, Color Maps, and Color Bars. Summary. Exercises.
• 9. ADDITIONAL DATA TYPES. Character Arrays versus Strings. Character Arrays and Character Functions. The string Data Type. Summary of Character Array and String Functions. The single Data Type. Integer Data Types. Limitations of the single and Integer Data Types. The datetime and duration Data Types. Summary. Exercises.
• 10. SPARSE ARRAYS, CELL ARRAYS, STRUCTURES, AND TABLES. Sparse Arrays. Cell Arrays. Structure Arrays. Table Arrays. Summary. Exercises.
• 11. INPUT/OUTPUT FUNCTIONS. The textread Function. More about the load and save Commands. An Introduction to MATLAB File Processing. File Opening and Closing. Binary I/O Functions. Formatted I/O Functions. Comparing Formatted and Binary I/O Functions. File Positioning and Status Functions. The textscan Function. Function uiimport. Summary. Exercises.
• 12. USER-DEFINED CLASSES AND OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING. An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming. The Structure of a MATLAB Class. Value Classes versus Handle Classes. Destructors: The delete Method. Access Methods and Access Controls. Static Methods. Defining Class Methods in Separate Files. Overriding Operators. Events and Listeners. Exceptions. Superclasses and Subclasses. Summary. Exercises.
• 13. HANDLE GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION. Handle Graphics. The MATLAB Graphics System. Object Handles. Examining and Changing Object Properties. Using set to List Possible Property Values. User-Defined Data. Finding Objects. Selecting Objects with the Mouse. Position and Units. Printer Positions. Default and Factory Properties. Restoring Default Properties. Graphics Object Properties. Animations and Movies. Summary. Exercises.
• 14. MATLAB APPS AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES. How a Graphical User Interface Works. Creating and Displaying a Graphical User Interface. Object Properties. Additional Containers: Panels, Tab Groups, and Button Groups. Dialog Boxes. Menus. Summary. Exercises.
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Master today's MATLAB (R) technical programming language while strengthening problem-solving skills with the help of Chapman's successful MATLAB (R) PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS, 6th Edition. You learn how to write clean, efficient and well-documented programs as you simultaneously gain an understanding of the many practical functions of MATLAB (R). You study the latest version of MATLAB (R) R2018a and work with new MATLAB (R) GUI (Graphical User Interface) Apps. The first nine chapters provide a basic introduction to programming and problem solving, while the remaining chapters address more advanced topics, such as I/O, object-oriented programming, and Graphical User Interfaces. With this comprehensive coverage, MATLAB (R) PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS, 6th Edition serves as a trusted reference tool throughout your studies and into your professional career as you work with MATLAB (R).
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• 1. Flood Risk Context and Consequences
• 2. Types of Flooding
• 3. Tools and Techniques for Understanding Flood Risk and Resilience
• 4. Catchment and Community Flood Risk Management
• 5. Building Level Strategies
• 6. Pathways to a Flood Resilient Future .
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This book educates and introduce readers to the ways in which we can adapt to the threat of flooding throughout the built and natural environment. It offers advice on how to better understand the nature of flood risk, whilst highlighting the key approaches and principles necessary for developing community and property-level flood resilience. As a comprehensive and practical manual, this book includes richly illustrated diagrams on a variety of concepts and strategies to use when designing for flood resilience. It is vital resource for anyone looking to adapt to the threat of flood risk. Highly practical handbook for architects, students, engineers, urban planners and other built environment professionals Richly illustrated with practical examples and case studies Draws on research with the Cabinet Office, Environment Agency & Local Community as well as input from academic and industry experts, homeowners and residents of communities at risk of flooding.
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• Smart Buildings.
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How is technology shaping our built environment and changing the practice of architecture? This book explores how buildings and spaces are designed, built, used, and better understood through technology. A practical guide to technical advances including Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing, innovative materials and robotics, Smart Buildings also outlines the opportunities for architecture including improved communication, flexibility, wellbeing, productivity and data collection. Bringing together multidisciplinary contributions and case studies from across the globe, this book provides an inspiring practical guide on how technology can inspire new architectural ideas, improving quality, comfort, health and wellbeing in the built environment.
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• Part I: Introduction
• 1. Wearable bioelectronics: fundamentals, challenges, and future perspectives Part II: Materials, processes and devices for wearable bioelectronics
• 2. Materials for wearable bioelectronics
• 3. Mechanics and designs of wearable bioelectronics
• 4. Manufacturing of wearable bioelectronics
• 5. Flexible energy devices for wearable bioelectronics
• 6. Wireless communication systems for wearable bioelectronics
• Part III: Wearable bioelectronic systems for health applications
• 7. Wearable physical sensors
• 8. Wearable chemical sensors
• 9. Wearable biosensors
• 10. Sample-handling strategies in all wearable bioelectronic devices
• 11. Powering wearable bioelectronic devices
• 12. Special focus: e-skin
• 13. Special focus: Textile-based wearable bioelectronics for continuous health monitoring.
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Wearable Bioelectronics presents the latest on physical and (bio)chemical sensing for wearable electronics. It covers the miniaturization of bioelectrodes and high-throughput biosensing platforms while also presenting a systemic approach for the development of electrochemical biosensors and bioelectronics for biomedical applications. The book addresses the fundamentals, materials, processes and devices for wearable bioelectronics, showcasing key applications, including device fabrication, manufacturing, and healthcare applications. Topics covered include self-powering wearable bioelectronics, electrochemical transducers, textile-based biosensors, epidermal electronics and other exciting applications.
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A comprehensive introduction to optimization with a focus on practical algorithms for the design of engineering systems. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to optimization with a focus on practical algorithms. The book approaches optimization from an engineering perspective, where the objective is to design a system that optimizes a set of metrics subject to constraints. Readers will learn about computational approaches for a range of challenges, including searching high-dimensional spaces, handling problems where there are multiple competing objectives, and accommodating uncertainty in the metrics. Figures, examples, and exercises convey the intuition behind the mathematical approaches. The text provides concrete implementations in the Julia programming language. Topics covered include derivatives and their generalization to multiple dimensions; local descent and first- and second-order methods that inform local descent; stochastic methods, which introduce randomness into the optimization process; linear constrained optimization, when both the objective function and the constraints are linear; surrogate models, probabilistic surrogate models, and using probabilistic surrogate models to guide optimization; optimization under uncertainty; uncertainty propagation; expression optimization; and multidisciplinary design optimization. Appendixes offer an introduction to the Julia language, test functions for evaluating algorithm performance, and mathematical concepts used in the derivation and analysis of the optimization methods discussed in the text. The book can be used by advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, statistics, computer science, any engineering field, (including electrical engineering and aerospace engineering), and operations research, and as a reference for professionals.
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• Preface : mastering system complexity / Shannon Flumerfelt, Katie Gatian Schwartz, Dimitri Mavris, Simon Briceno
• Introduction : the funny thing about systems engineering / David R. Maroney
• Chapter 1. Systems thinking for complexity in aerospace / Dianne De Turris and Adipratnia Asmady
• Chapter 2. The complexity leverage in human system management / Shannon Flumerfelt
• Chapter 3. Challenges in modeling of stakeholders in systems engineering : from end users to designers, individuals to groups / Bryan Mesmer
• Chapter 4. Incremental and agile development of aerospace systems : a comparative analysis framework and source list / William D. Schindel
• Chapter 5. Addressing the complexity challenge with adaptive verification and validation / Wilson N. Felder
• Chapter 6. Hopes, dreams, and challenges of digital Nirvana : the state of the art and the art of the possible in digital twin and digital thread / Col. Timothy D. West
• Chapter 7. Virtually intelligent product systems : digital and physical twins / Michael W. Grieves
• Chapter 8. Cybersecurity as a complex adaptive systems problem / Jimmie McEver, James Vasatka, Russ Syphert, Timothy D. West and Zina Ben Miled
• Chapter 9. Use of concurrent engineering centers as a tool for life cycle governance of complex system design, development, test, and operations / Wilson N. Felder
• Chapter 10. Learning to master complexity through aerospace capstone design and senior technical electives with enhanced complex aerospace systems engineering content / John Valasek
• Chapter 11. Complex aerospace systems engineering education / Armand J. Chaput.

Complex Systems Engineering: Theory and Practice represents state-of-the-art thought leadership on system complexity for aerospace and aviation, where breakthrough paradigms and strategies are sorely needed. The costs and consequences of current knowledge and practice gaps are substantial. In short, this problem is caused by several factors: the lack of human capacity to comprehend complexity without machine/autonomation interfaces, the rapid pace of changes in the sector, and the increasing complexity and complicatedness of systems of all types and sizes (occurring by design and by default). The chapters in this volume are derived from the work of the noted Complex Aerospace Systems Exchange (CASE) Scholars, who presented their work at the AIAA SPACE Forums in 2016 and 2017. The CASE Scholars program was begun to support the needs of practitioners facing perplexing systems challenges through the work of outstanding systems academics from engineering and the social sciences. In addition, the CASE Scholars program enabled CASE to better capture and document the well-informed intersection of users and theorists regarding system complexity aerospace/aviation challenges and possibilities. The breadth of topics was selected to provide an enriched view of all types of systems-technical, machine, and human systems-to both practitioners and academics. There are many sides to every system, and this volume attempts to challenge the critical process.
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• Printed Text
• 1. Fundamentals of Quantitative Design and Analysis
• 2. Memory Hierarchy Design
• 3. Instruction-Level Parallelism and Its Exploitation
• 4. Data-Level Parallelism in Vector, SIMD, and GPU Architectures
• 5. Multiprocessors and Thread-Level Parallelism
• 6. The Warehouse-Scale Computer
• 7. Domain Specific Architectures A. Instruction Set Principles B. Review of Memory Hierarchy C. Pipelining: Basic and Intermediate Concepts Online D. Storage Systems E. Embedded Systems F. Interconnection Networks G. Vector Processors H. Hardware and Software for VLIW and EPIC I. Large-Scale Multiprocessors and Scientific Applications J. Computer Arithmetic K. Survey of Instruction Set Architectures L. Advanced Concepts on Address Translation M. Historical Perspectives and References.
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Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach, Sixth Edition has been considered essential reading by instructors, students and practitioners of computer design for over 20 years. The sixth edition of this classic textbook is fully revised with the latest developments in processor and system architecture. It now features examples from the RISC-V (RISC Five) instruction set architecture, a modern RISC instruction set developed and designed to be a free and openly adoptable standard. It also includes a new chapter on domain-specific architectures and an updated chapter on warehouse-scale computing that features the first public information on Google's newest WSC. True to its original mission of demystifying computer architecture, this edition continues the longstanding tradition of focusing on areas where the most exciting computing innovation is happening, while always keeping an emphasis on good engineering design.
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• Chapter 1 Introduction to Emerging Contaminants.
• Chapter 2 1,4-Dioxane.
• Chapter 3 Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
• Chapter 4 Hexavalent Chromium.
• Chapter 5 1,2,3-Trichloropropane.
• Chapter 6 Considerations for Future Contaminants of Emerging Concern. Appendix A USEPA Candidate Contaminant List. Appendix B REACH Candidate List. Appendix C Emerging Contaminants and Their Physical and Chemical Properties. Appendix D NGI Preliminary List of Substances That Could Be Considered to Meet the PMT or vPvM Criteria. Appendix E.1 Summary of PFAS Environmental Standards: Soil. Appendix E.2 Summary of PFAS Environmental Standards: Groundwater. Appendix E.3 Summary of PFAS Environmental Standards: Surface Water. Appendix E.4 Summary of PFAS Environmental Standards: Drinking Water. Appendix E Notes.
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The term "emerging contaminants" and its multiple variants has come to refer to unregulated compounds discovered in the environment that are also found to represent a potential threat to human and ecological receptors. Such contaminants create unique and considerable challenges as the push to address them typically outpaces the understanding of their toxicity, their need for regulation, their occurrence, and techniques for treating the environmental media they affect. With these challenges in mind, this handbook serves as a primer regarding the topic of emerging contaminants, with current and practical information to help support the goal of protection where they are encountered. Features Explores the definition, identification, and life cycle of emerging contaminants. Reviews current information on sources, toxicology, regulation, and new tools for characterization and treatment of: 1,4-Dioxane (mature in its emerging contaminant life cycle) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs; a newer group of emerging contaminant) Hexavalent chromium (former emerging contaminant with evolving science) 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (progressing in its emerging contaminant life cycle) Provides thoughts on opportunities in managing emerging contaminants to help balance uncertainty, compress life cycle, and optimize outcomes.
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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Understand the fundamentals, methods, and processes of modern hydrology This comprehensive engineering textbook offers a thorough overview of all aspects of hydrology and shows how to apply hydrologic principles for effective management of water resources. It presents detailed explanations of scientific principles along with real-world applications and technologies. Engineering Hydrology: An Introduction to Processes, Analysis, and Modeling follows a logical progression that builds on foundational concepts with modern hydrologic methods. Every hydrologic process is clearly explained along with current techniques for modeling and analyzing data. You will get practice problems throughout that help reinforce important concepts. Coverage includes: *The hydrologic cycle *Water balance *Components of the hydrologic cycle *Evapotranspiration *Infiltration and soil moisture *Surface water *Groundwater *Water quality *Hydrologic measurements *Streamflow measurement *Remote sensing and geographic information systems *Hydrologic analysis and modeling *Unit hydrograph models *River flow modeling *Design storm and design flood estimation *Environmental flows *Impact of climate change on water management.
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• Foreword / Capt. Charles Thomas (Tom) Burbage
• Preface / Jeffrey W. Hamstra
• Chapter 1. F-35 program history : from JAST to IOC / Arthur E. Sheridan, Robert Burnes
• Chapter 2. F-35 air vehicle configuration development / Mark A. Counts, Brian A. Kiger, John E. Foffschwelle, Adam M. Houtman, Greg Henderson
• Chapter 3. F-35 air vehicle technology overview / Chris Wiegand, Bruce A. Bullick, Jeffrey A. Catt, Jeffrey W. Hamstra, Greg P. Walker, Steve Wurth
• Chapter 4. F-35 digital threat and advanced manufacturing / Don A. Kinard
• Chapter 5. F-35 weapons design integration / Douglas M. Hayward, Andrew K. Duff, Charles Wagner
• Chapter 6. F-35 system development and demonstration flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base and Neval Air Station Patuxent River / Mary L. Hudson, Michael L. Glass, Lt Col Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, Eric Somers, Robert C. Caldwell
• Chapter 7. F-35 structural design, development, and verification / Robert M. Ellis, Philip C. Gross, Joseph B. Yates, John R. Casement, R.H.L. (Tad) Chichester, Kathryn Nesmith
• Chapter 8. F-35 flight control law design, development, and verification / Jeffrey J. Harris, James Richard Stanford
• Chapter 9. F-35 propulsion system integration, development, and verification / Steven P. Wurth, Mark S. Smith
• Chapter 10. F-35 subsystems design, development, and verification / Drew Robbins, John Bobalik, David De Stena, Ken Plag, Keith Rail, Ken Wall
• Chapter 11. f-35 mission systems design, development, and verification / Greg Lemons, Karen Carrington, Thomas Frey, John Ledyard
• Chapter 12. F-35 information fusion / Thomas L. Frey, J. Chris Aguillar, Kent R. Engebretson, David K. Faulk, Layne G. Lenning
• Chapter 13. F-35 carrier suitability testing / Toney Wilson
• Chapter 14. F-35 aerodynamic performance verification / David G. Parsons, Austin G. Eckstein, Jeff J. Azevedo
• Chapter 15. F-35 high angle of attack flight control development and flight test results / Daniel G. Canin, Jeffrey K. McConnell, Paul W. James
• Chapter 16. F-35 weapons separation test and verification / Christopher F. Hetreed, Matthew D. Carroll, Joe E. Collard, Richard C. Snyder
• Chapter 17. F-35 STOVL performance requirements verification / David G. Parsons, Daniel E. Levin, David J. Pateny, Peter N. Wilson, Michael R. Rask, Brad L. Morris
• Chapter 18. F-35 Climatic chamber testing and system verification / Victorio J. Rodriguez, Billie Flynn, Marc G. Thompson, Steven Brelage.

In the years since the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter development program was awarded to Lockheed Martin, countless articles have appeared in the popular media discussing the merits and challenges of the program. F-35 information has also occasionally appeared in the scientific literature through AIAA or other technical venues. However, an integrated story of the F-35's technical development has heretofore never been presented in a single work. The purpose of The F-35 Lightning II: From Concept to Cockpit is to tell that story - a full spectrum history of the design, development and verification of the F-35 Lightning II as described by the engineers, scientists and managers who were intimately involved throughout the development program. The journey to achieve the F-35's extraordinary capability was long with untold challenges encountered on the path. The reader will find many of the key technical challenges, and the innovative solutions that resulted, discussed herein. The reader should realize this work is not intended as an overall assessment of the F-35 or the Joint Strike Fighter program. Rather, it is an engineering development story from the perspective of insiders, many of whom dedicated the best part of their career to F-35 and are justifiably very proud of their work. The book is based on eighteen technical papers presented in a two-day F-35 track at the 2018 AIAA Aviation Forum. The book is based on eighteen technical papers presented in a two-day F-35 track at the 2018 AIAA Aviation Forum. The From Concept to Cockpit subtitle appropriately summarizes the contents, with the chapters grouped into three major sections: 1. F-35 Program Overview, which begins with an overall history of the program and further presents discussion of aircraft configuration design, weapons integration, key technologies brought into the program, and overviews of aircraft manufacturing and the flight test program. 2. F-35 Air Vehicle Design, which presents discussion of key aircraft systems, including airframe structure, flight controls, propulsion, subsystems and mission systems. 3. F-35 Test and Verification, which presents discussion of the flight and ground test programs undertaken to verify the F-35's airworthiness, flight performance and mission capability. The chapters are in a logical progression but are not interdependent, and so one may read the contents in any order without confusion.
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• Introduction
• Physical hazards
• Health hazards
• Environmental hazards.

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) addresses classification and labelling of chemicals by types of hazards. It provides the basis for worldwide harmonization of rules and regulations on chemicals and aims at enhancing the protection of human health and the environment during their handling, transport and use by ensuring that the information about their physical, health and environmental hazards is available.
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• 1. An Introduction to Group Dynamics.
• 2. Studying Groups.
• 3. Inclusion and Identity.
• 4. Formation.
• 5. Cohesion and Development.
• 6. Structure.
• 7. Influence.
• 8. Power.
• 9. Leadership.
• 10. Performance.
• 11. Teams.
• 12. Decision Making.
• 13. Conflict.
• 14. Intergroup Relations.
• 15. Groups in Context.
• 16. Growth and Change.
• 17. Crowds and Collectives.
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Learn how group dynamics theory applies in the real world with the help of this best seller. GROUP DYNAMICS, 7th Edition, covers all major theories and topics pertaining to group and team processes. Focus on what's most important with clearly organized chapters and highlighted key points, and see how to apply concepts to actual groups through extended case studies -- one in every chapter. The author draws on examples from a range of disciplines including psychology, management, law, education, sociology, and political science to help you develop a deeper understanding of each topic that you'll take with you beyond the classroom.
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• If we succeed
• Intelligence in humans and machines
• How might AI progress in the future?
• Misuses of AI
• Overly intelligent AI
• The not-so-great AI debate
• AI : a different approach
• Provably beneficial AI
• Complications : us
• Problem solved?
• Searching for solutions
• Knowledge and logic
• Uncertainty and probability
• Learning from experience.

"In the popular imagination, superhuman artificial intelligence is an approaching tidal wave that threatens not just jobs and human relationships, but civilization itself. Conflict between humans and machines is seen as inevitable and its outcome all too predictable. In this groundbreaking book, distinguished AI researcher Stuart Russell argues that this scenario can be avoided, but only if we rethink AI from the ground up. Russell begins by exploring the idea of intelligence in humans and in machines. He describes the near-term benefits we can expect, from intelligent personal assistants to vastly accelerated scientific research, and outlines the AI breakthroughs that still have to happen before we reach superhuman AI. He also spells out the ways humans are already finding to misuse AI, from lethal autonomous weapons to viral sabotage. If the predicted breakthroughs occur and superhuman AI emerges, we will have created entities far more powerful than ourselves. How can we ensure they never, ever, have power over us? Russell suggests that we can rebuild AI on a new foundation, according to which machines are designed to be inherently uncertain about the human preferences they are required to satisfy. Such machines would be humble, altruistic, and committed to pursue our objectives, not theirs. This new foundation would allow us to create machines that are provably deferential and provably beneficial. In a 2014 editorial co-authored with Stephen Hawking, Russell wrote, "Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last." Solving the problem of control over AI is not just possible; it is the key that unlocks a future of unlimited promise"-- Provided by publisher.

• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN, AND EVALUATING OPTIONS
• CHAPTER 2: HVAC FUNDAMENTALS
• CHAPTER 3: HVAC LOAD ESTIMATING
• CHAPTER 4: HVAC LOAD MANAGEMENT
• CHAPTER 5: HVAC DELIVERY SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 6: COOLING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 7: HEATING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 8: AIR-HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 9: PIPING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 10: PLUMBING AND EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 11: FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 12: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY
• CHAPTER 13: POWER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
• CHAPTER 14: ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND WRITING
• CHAPTER 15: COMMUNICATIONS, LIFE SAFETY, AND SECURITY SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 16: LIGHT AND LIGHTING
• CHAPTER 17: LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 18: CALCULATING ILLUMINATION LEVELS
• CHAPTER 19: LIGHTING DESIGN
• CHAPTER 20: NOISE AND VIBRATIONS IN MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
• CHAPTER 21: ARCHITECTURAL ACCOMMODATION AND COORDINATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
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For courses in architectural drafting and design, and electrical and mechanical systems design. Complete guide to designing modern mechanical and electrical systems Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings illuminates the modern realities of planning and constructing buildings with efficient, sustainable mechanical and electrical systems. This complete guide serves as a text and a reference for students and professionals interested in an interactive, multidisciplinary approach to the building process, which is necessary for sustainable design. Responding to continual advancements in the field, the 6th edition incorporates new developments in all its major disciplines, including electrical, lighting, telecommunications, plumbing, and HVAC.
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• . Earth and Its Atmosphere
• 2. Energy: Warming Earth and the Atmosphere
• 3. Seasonal and Daily Temperatures
• 4. Atmospheric Humidity
• 5. Condensation: Dew, Fog, and Clouds
• 6. Stability and Cloud Development
• 7. Precipitation
• 8. Air Pressure and Winds
• 9. Wind: Small-Scale and Local Systems
• 10. Wind: Global Systems
• 11. Air Masses and Fronts
• 12. Middle-Latitude Cyclones
• 13. Weather Forecasting
• 14. Thunderstorms
• 15. Tornadoes
• 16. Hurricanes
• 17. Earth's Changing Climate
• 18. Global Climate
• 19. Air Pollution
• 20. Light, Color and Atmospheric Optics.
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METEOROLOGY TODAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER, CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT by meteorologists C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson combines the latest in weather, climate and earth science to introduce students to the concepts and current issues of meteorology. Grounded in the scientific method, the new edition of this highly visual text shows students how to observe, calculate and synthesize information as budding scientists. Specific discussions center on severe weather systems like tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as everyday elements like wind, precipitation and the seasons. The MindTap course provides students with engaging features such as Concept Animations, a digital Study Guide, and summative EOC assessment. New assignable Case Study activities in each chapter allow students to apply their knowledge to real life studies and meteorological events.
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• . Earth and Its Atmosphere
• 2. Energy: Warming Earth and the Atmosphere
• 3. Seasonal and Daily Temperatures
• 4. Atmospheric Humidity
• 5. Condensation: Dew, Fog, and Clouds
• 6. Stability and Cloud Development
• 7. Precipitation
• 8. Air Pressure and Winds
• 9. Wind: Small-Scale and Local Systems
• 10. Wind: Global Systems
• 11. Air Masses and Fronts
• 12. Middle-Latitude Cyclones
• 13. Weather Forecasting
• 14. Thunderstorms
• 15. Tornadoes
• 16. Hurricanes
• 17. Earth's Changing Climate
• 18. Global Climate
• 19. Air Pollution
• 20. Light, Color and Atmospheric Optics.
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METEOROLOGY TODAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER, CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT by meteorologists C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson combines the latest in weather, climate and earth science to introduce students to the concepts and current issues of meteorology. Grounded in the scientific method, the new edition of this highly visual text shows students how to observe, calculate and synthesize information as budding scientists. Specific discussions center on severe weather systems like tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as everyday elements like wind, precipitation and the seasons. The MindTap course provides students with engaging features such as Concept Animations, a digital Study Guide, and summative EOC assessment. New assignable Case Study activities in each chapter allow students to apply their knowledge to real life studies and meteorological events.
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