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Power Definitions and the Physical Mechanism of Power Flow
by Alexander Eigeles Emanuel
Part 22 of the IEEE Press series
Professor Emanuel uses clear presentation to compare and facilitate understanding of two seminal standards, The IEEE Std. 1459 and The DIN 40110-2:2002-11. Through critical analysis of the most important and recent theories and review of basic concepts, a highly accessible guide to the essence of the standards is presented.
Key features:
• Explains the physical mechanism of energy flow under different conditions: single- and three-phase, sinusoidal and nonsinusoidal, balanced and unbalanced systems
• Starts at an elementary level and becomes more complex, with six core chapters and six appendices to clarify the mathematical aspects
• Discusses and recommends power definitions that played a significant historical role in paving the road for the two standards
• Provides a number of original unsolved problems at the end of each chapter
• Introduces a new nonactive power, the Randomness power.
Power Definitions and the Physical Mechanism of Power Flow is useful for electrical engineers and consultants involved in energy and power quality. It is also helpful to engineers dealing with energy flow quantification, design and manufacturing of metering instrumentation, consultants working with regulations related to renewable energy courses and the smart grid, and electric utility planning and operation engineers dealing with energy bill structure. The text is also relevant to university researchers, professors, and advanced students in power systems, power quality and energy related courses.
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Turbo Coding, Turbo Equalisation and Space-Time Coding
EXIT-Chart-Aided Near-Capacity Designs for Wireless Channels
by Lajos Hanzo
Part 22 of the IEEE Press series
Covering the full range of channel codes from the most conventional through to the most advanced, the second edition of Turbo Coding, Turbo Equalisation and Space-Time Coding is a self-contained reference on channel coding for wireless channels. The book commences with a historical perspective on the topic, which leads to two basic component codes, convolutional and block codes. It then moves on to turbo codes which exploit iterative decoding by using algorithms, such as the Maximum-A-Posteriori (MAP), Log-MAP and Soft Output Viterbi Algorithm (SOVA), comparing their performance. It also compares Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM), Turbo Trellis Coded Modulation (TTCM), Bit-Interleaved Coded Modulation (BICM) and Iterative BICM (BICM-ID) under various channel conditions.
The horizon of the content is then extended to incorporate topics which have found their way into diverse standard systems. These include space-time block and trellis codes, as well as other Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) schemes and near-instantaneously Adaptive Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (AQAM). The book also elaborates on turbo equalisation by providing a detailed portrayal of recent advances in partial response modulation schemes using diverse channel codes.
A radically new aspect for this second edition is the discussion of multi-level coding and sphere-packing schemes, Extrinsic Information Transfer (EXIT) charts, as well as an introduction to the family of Generalized Low Density Parity Check codes.
This new edition includes recent advances in near-capacity turbo-transceivers as well as new sections on multi-level coding schemes and of Generalized Low Density Parity Check codes
• Comparatively studies diverse channel coded and turbo detected systems to give all-inclusive information for researchers, engineers and students
• Details EXIT-chart based irregular transceiver designs
• Uses rich performance comparisons as well as diverse near-capacity design examples.
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Near-Capacity Variable-Length Coding
Regular and EXIT-Chart-Aided Irregular Designs
by Lajos Hanzo
Part 24 of the IEEE Press series
Recent developments such as the invention of powerful turbo-decoding and irregular designs, together with the increase in the number of potential applications to multimedia signal compression, have increased the importance of variable length coding (VLC). Providing insights into the very latest research, the authors examine the design of diverse near-capacity VLC codes in the context of wireless telecommunications.
The book commences with an introduction to Information Theory, followed by a discussion of Regular as well as Irregular Variable Length Coding and their applications in joint source and channel coding. Near-capacity designs are created using Extrinsic Information Transfer (EXIT) chart analysis. The latest techniques are discussed, outlining radical concepts such as Genetic Algorithm (GA) aided construction of diverse VLC codes. The book concludes with two chapters on VLC-based space-time transceivers as well as on frequency-hopping assisted schemes, followed by suggestions for future work on the topic.
• Surveys the historic evolution and development of VLCs
• Discusses the very latest research into VLC codes
• Introduces the novel concept of Irregular VLCs and their application in joint-source and channel coding
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MIMO-OFDM for LTE, WiFi and WiMAX
Coherent versus Non-coherent and Cooperative Turbo Transceivers
by Lajos Hanzo
Part 26 of the IEEE Press series
“MIMO-OFDM for LTE, WIFI and WIMAX: Coherent versus Non-Coherent and Cooperative Turbo-Transceivers” provides an up-to-date portrayal of wireless transmission based on OFDM techniques augmented with Space-Time Block Codes (STBCs) and Spatial-Division Multiple Access (SDMA). The volume also offers an in-depth treatment of cutting-edge Cooperative Communications.
This monograph collates the latest techniques in a number of specific design areas of turbo-detected MIMO-OFDM wireless systems. As a result, a wide range of topical subjects are examined, including channel coding and multiuser detection (MUD), with a special emphasis on optimum maximum-likelihood (ML) MUDs, reduced-complexity genetic algorithm aided near-ML MUDs and sphere detection. The benefits of spreading codes as well as joint iterative channel and data estimation are only a few of the radical new features of the book.
Also considered are the benefits of turbo and LDPC channel coding, the entire suite of known joint coding and modulation schemes, space-time coding as well as SDM/SDMA MIMOs within the context of various application examples. The book systematically converts the lessons of Shannon's information theory into design principles applicable to practical wireless systems; the depth of discussions increases towards the end of the book.
• Discusses many state-of-the-art topics important to today's wireless communications engineers.
• Includes numerous complete system design examples for the industrial practitioner.
• Offers a detailed portrayal of sphere detection.
• Based on over twenty years of research into OFDM in the context of various applications, subsequently presenting comprehensive bibliographies.
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Grid Converters for Photovoltaic and Wind Power Systems
by Remus Teodorescu
Part 29 of the IEEE Press series
Grid converters are the key player in renewable energy integration. The high penetration of renewable energy systems is calling for new more stringent grid requirements. As a consequence, the grid converters should be able to exhibit advanced functions like: dynamic control of active and reactive power, operation within a wide range of voltage and frequency, voltage ride-through capability, reactive current injection during faults, grid services support.
This book explains the topologies, modulation and control of grid converters for both photovoltaic and wind power applications. In addition to power electronics, this book focuses on the specific applications in photovoltaic wind power systems where grid condition is an essential factor.
With a review of the most recent grid requirements for photovoltaic and wind power systems, the book discusses these other relevant issues:
• modern grid inverter topologies for photovoltaic and wind turbines
• islanding detection methods for photovoltaic systems
• synchronization techniques based on second order generalized integrators (SOGI)
• advanced synchronization techniques with robust operation under grid unbalance condition grid filter design and active damping techniques
• power control under grid fault conditions, considering both positive and negative sequences
“Grid Converters for Photovoltaic and Wind Power Systems” is intended as a coursebook for graduated students with a background in electrical engineering and also for professionals in the evolving renewable energy industry.
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Nonlinear Distortion in Wireless Systems
Modeling and Simulation with MATLAB
by Khaled M. Gharaibeh
Part 32 of the IEEE Press series
This book covers the principles of modeling and simulation of nonlinear distortion in wireless communication systems with MATLAB simulations and techniques.
In this book, the author describes the principles of modeling and simulation of nonlinear distortion in single and multichannel wireless communication systems using both deterministic and stochastic signals. Models and simulation methods of nonlinear amplifiers explain in detail how to analyze and evaluate the performance of data communication links under nonlinear amplification. The book addresses the analysis of nonlinear systems with stochastic inputs and establishes the performance metrics of communication systems with regard to nonlinearity. In addition, the author also discusses the problem of how to embed models of distortion in system-level simulators such as MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink and provides practical techniques that professionals can use on their own projects. Finally, the book explores simulation and programming issues and provides a comprehensive reference of simulation tools for nonlinearity in wireless communication systems.
Key Features:
• Covers the theory, models and simulation tools needed for understanding nonlinearity and nonlinear distortion in wireless systems
• Presents simulation and modeling techniques for nonlinear distortion in wireless channels using MATLAB
• Uses random process theory to develop simulation tools for predicting nonlinear system performance with real-world wireless communication signals
• Focuses on simulation examples of real-world communication systems under nonlinearity
• Includes an accompanying website containing MATLAB code
This book will be an invaluable reference for researchers, RF engineers, and communication system engineers working in the field. Graduate students and professors undertaking related courses will also find the book of interest.
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Optical CDMA Networks
Principles, Analysis and Applications
by Hooshang Ghafouri-Shiraz
Part 38 of the IEEE Press series
This book focuses heavily on the principles, analysis and applications of code-division multiple-access (CDMA) techniques in optical communication systems and networks.
In this book, the authors intimately discuss modern optical networks and their applications in current and emerging communication technologies, evaluating the quality, speed and number of supported services. In particular, principles and fundamentals of optical CDMA techniques from beginner to advanced levels are heavily covered. Furthermore, the authors concentrate on methods and techniques of various encoding and decoding schemes and their structures, as well as analysis of optical CDMA systems with various transceiver models including advanced multi-level incoherent and coherent modulations with the architecture of access/aggregation networks in mind. Moreover, authors examine intriguing topics of optical CDMA networking, compatibility with IP networks, and implementation of optical multi-rate multi-service CDMA networks.
Key features:
• Expanded coverage of optical CDMA networks, starts from principles and fundamentals
• Comprehensive mathematical modelling and analysis from signal to system levels
• Addresses the applications of modern optical networking in the current and emerging communication technologies
• Greater focus on advanced optical multi-level incoherent and coherent modulations, spreading codes, and transceiver designs
• Detailed hardware specifications, system-level block diagrams, and network nodes' functionalities
This book appeals to researchers, practicing engineers, and advanced students. It is a practical resource for readers with an interest in optical communications and networks.
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Predictive Control of Power Converters and Electrical Drives
by Patricio Cortes
Part 40 of the IEEE Press series
Describes the general principles and current research into Model Predictive Control (MPC), the most up-to-date control method for power converters and drives
The book starts with an introduction to the subject before the first chapter on classical control methods for power converters and drives. This covers classical converter control methods and classical electrical drives control methods. The next chapter on Model predictive control first looks at predictive control methods for power converters and drives and presents the basic principles of MPC. It then looks at MPC for power electronics and drives. The third chapter is on predictive control applied to power converters. It discusses: control of a three-phase inverter, control of a neutral point clamped inverter, control of an active front end rectifier, and, control of a matrix converter. In the middle of the book there is Chapter four - Predictive control applied to motor drives. This section analyses predictive torque control of industrial machines and predictive control of permanent magnet synchronous motors. Design and implementation issues of model predictive control is the subject of the final chapter. The following topics are described in detail: cost function selection, weighting factors design, delay compensation, effect of model errors, and prediction of future references. While there are hundreds of books teaching control of electrical energy using pulse width modulation, this will be the very first book published in this new topic.
• Unique in presenting a completely new theoretic solution to control electric power in a simple way
• Discusses the application of predictive control in motor drives, with several examples and case studies
• Matlab is included on a complementary website so the reader can run their own simulations
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Generalizations of Cyclostationary Signal Processing
Spectral Analysis and Applications
by Antonio Napolitano
Part 95 of the IEEE Press series
The relative motion between the transmitter and the receiver modifies the nonstationarity properties of the transmitted signal. In particular, the almost-cyclostationarity property exhibited by almost all modulated signals adopted in communications, radar, sonar, and telemetry can be transformed into more general kinds of nonstationarity. A proper statistical characterization of the received signal allows for the design of signal processing algorithms for detection, estimation, and classification that significantly outperform algorithms based on classical descriptions of signals.
“Generalizations of Cyclostationary Signal Processing” addresses these issues and includes the following key features:
• Presents the underlying theoretical framework, accompanied by details of their practical application, for the mathematical models of generalized almost-cyclostationary processes and spectrally correlated processes; two classes of signals finding growing importance in areas such as mobile communications, radar and sonar.
• Explains second-and higher-order characterization of nonstationary stochastic processes in time and frequency domains.
• Discusses continuous-and discrete-time estimators of statistical functions of generalized almost-cyclostationary processes and spectrally correlated processes.
• Provides analysis of mean-square consistency and asymptotic Normality of statistical function estimators.
• Offers extensive analysis of Doppler channels owing to the relative motion between transmitter and receiver and/or surrounding scatterers.
• Performs signal analysis using both the classical stochastic-process approach and the functional approach, where statistical functions are built starting from a single function of time.
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Control of Power Inverters in Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Integration
by Qing-Chang Zhong
Part 97 of the IEEE Press series
Integrating renewable energy and other distributed energy sources into smart grids, often via power inverters, is arguably the largest "new frontier" for smart grid advancements. Inverters should be controlled properly so that their integration does not jeopardize the stability and performance of power systems and a solid technical backbone is formed to facilitate other functions and services of smart grids.
This unique reference offers systematic treatment of important control problems in power inverters, and different general converter theories. Starting at a basic level, it presents conventional power conversion methodologies and then 'non-conventional' methods, with a highly accessible summary of the latest developments in power inverters as well as insight into the grid connection of renewable power.
Consisting of four parts – Power Quality Control, Neutral Line Provision, Power Flow Control, and Synchronisation – this book fully demonstrates the integration of control and power electronics.
Key features include:
• the fundamentals of power processing and hardware design
• innovative control strategies to systematically treat the control of power inverters
• extensive experimental results for most of the control strategies presented
• the pioneering work on "synchronverters" which has gained IET Highly Commended Innovation Award
Engineers working on inverter design and those at power system utilities can learn how advanced control strategies could improve system performance and work in practice. The book is a useful reference for researchers who are interested in the area of control engineering, power electronics, renewable energy and distributed generation, smart grids, flexible AC transmission systems, and power systems for more-electric aircraft and all-electric ships. This is also a handy text for graduate students and university professors in the areas of electrical power engineering, advanced control engineering, power electronics, renewable energy and smart grid integration.
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Efficient Multirate Teletraffic Loss Models Beyond Erlang
by Ioannis D. Moscholios
Part of the IEEE Press series
A comprehensive study in efficient multi-rate teletraffic loss models used for designing, performance analysis, and optimization of systems and networks.
“Efficient Multirate Teletraffic Loss Models Beyond Erlang” is an easy-to-read book filled with numerous efficient teletraffic loss models. Presented in three sections-Teletraffic Models of Random Input, Teletraffic Models of Quasi-Random Input, and Teletraffic Models of Batched Poisson Input-it covers everything that a professional experienced with optimization and dimensioning of telecom networks could ever need to know.
This unique book provides a detailed explanation on how efficient multirate teletraffic loss models are extracted and applied, and guides readers through almost all network technologies and services. Starting from the basics, it steadily increases in difficulty to keep the book self-contained and to provide a better understanding to those who might be new to the subject. It includes detailed explanations of the complex teletraffic models-many of which were developed by the authors. Tutorial examples, several backed by supplementary software, are accompanied by intermediate results and figures. Additionally, end-of-chapter applications describe the applicability of the models to modern network technologies, updating the incorporated teletraffic models of commercial packages/tools.
• Uses the classic EMLM (Erlang Multirate Loss Model) as its base to present a comprehensive range of teletraffic models through detailed explanation and numerical examples
• Filled with the authors' own original teletraffic models-making for a wholly unique learning experience
• Offers a clear, self-contained presentation with a beginning, middle, and end
• Starts with simple models, then moves to more complex models, before finishing with complicated ones
• Supplemented by an accompanying website with computer implementation of the most important models
Directed primarily at telecommunication engineers, “Efficient Multirate Teletraffic Loss Models Beyond Erlang” is also useful for telecom operators or managers on the higher and average levels, as well a Ph.D. students, researchers, and modelers.
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Machine Learning for Future Wireless Communications
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
A comprehensive review to the theory, application and research of machine learning for future wireless communications
In one single volume, “Machine Learning for Future Wireless Communications” provides a comprehensive and highly accessible treatment to the theory, applications and current research developments to the technology aspects related to machine learning for wireless communications and networks. The technology development of machine learning for wireless communications has grown explosively and is one of the biggest trends in related academic, research and industry communities.
Deep neural networks-based machine learning technology is a promising tool to attack the big challenge in wireless communications and networks imposed by the increasing demands in terms of capacity, coverage, latency, efficiency flexibility, compatibility, quality of experience and silicon convergence. The author—a noted expert on the topic—covers a wide range of topics including system architecture and optimization, physical-layer and cross-layer processing, air interface and protocol design, beamforming and antenna configuration, network coding and slicing, cell acquisition and handover, scheduling and rate adaption, radio access control, smart proactive caching and adaptive resource allocations. Uniquely organized into three categories: Spectrum Intelligence, Transmission Intelligence and Network Intelligence, this important resource:
• Offers a comprehensive review of the theory, applications and current developments of machine learning for wireless communications and networks
• Covers a range of topics from architecture and optimization to adaptive resource allocations
• Reviews state-of-the-art machine learning based solutions for network coverage
• Includes an overview of the applications of machine learning algorithms in future wireless networks
• Explores flexible backhaul and front-haul, cross-layer optimization and coding, full-duplex radio, digital front-end (DFE) and radio-frequency (RF) processing
Written for professional engineers, researchers, scientists, manufacturers, network operators, software developers and graduate students, “Machine Learning for Future Wireless Communications” presents in 21 chapters a comprehensive review of the topic authored by an expert in the field.
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Smart Grid
Communication-Enabled Intelligence for the Electric Power Grid
by Stephen F. Bush
Part of the IEEE Press series
This book bridges the divide between the fields of power systems engineering and computer communication through the new field of power system information theory.
Written by an expert with vast experience in the field, this book explores the smart grid from generation to consumption, both as it is planned today and how it will evolve tomorrow. The book focuses upon what differentiates the smart grid from the "traditional" power grid as it has been known for the last century. Furthermore, the author provides the reader with a fundamental understanding of both power systems and communication networking. It shows the complexity and operational requirements of the evolving power grid, the so-called "smart grid," to the communication networking engineer, and similarly, it shows the complexity and operational requirements for communications to the power systems engineer.
The book is divided into three parts. Part One discusses the basic operation of the electric power grid, covering fundamental knowledge that is assumed in Parts Two and Three. Part Two introduces communications and networking, which are critical enablers for the smart grid. It also considers how communication and networking will evolve as technology develops. This lays the foundation for Part Three, which utilizes communication within the power grid. Part Three draws heavily upon both the embedded intelligence within the power grid and current research, anticipating how and where computational intelligence will be implemented within the smart grid. Each part is divided into chapters and each chapter has a set of questions useful for exercising the readers' understanding of the material in that chapter.
Key Features:
• Bridges the gap between power systems and communications experts
• Addresses the smart grid from generation to consumption, both as it is planned today and how it will likely evolve tomorrow
• Explores the smart grid from the perspective of traditional power systems as well as from communications
• Discusses power systems, communications, and machine learning that all define the smart grid
• It introduces the new field of power system information theory.
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Cyber Infrastructure for the Smart Electric Grid
by Anurag K. Srivastava
Part of the IEEE Press series
Explore a thorough treatment of the foundations of smart grid sensing, communication, computation, and control.
As electric power systems undergo a transformative upgrade with the integration of advanced technologies to enable the smarter electric grid, professionals who work in the area require a new understanding of the evolving complexity of the grid.
“Cyber Infrastructure for the Smart Electric Grid” delivers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of smart grid operation and control, smart grid technologies, including sensors, communication networks, computation, data management, and cyber security, and the interdependencies between the component technologies on which a smart grid's security depends. The book offers readers the opportunity to critically analyze the smart grid infrastructure needed to sense, communicate, compute, and control in a secure way.
Readers of the book will be able to apply the interdisciplinary principles they've learned in the book to design and build secure smart grid infrastructure. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:
• A thorough introduction to the key skills required by engineers to manage the evolving complexity of the electric grid
• An exploration of the interdependencies of smart grid infrastructure required to sense, communicate, compute, control, and manage data securely
• Software modules in.exe format for demonstrations and exercises
• An examination of the fundamental principles of smart grid operation and control
Perfect for professionals working in the electric utility industries at electric utilities, vendors, and the national labs, “Cyber Infrastructure for the Smart Electric Grid” will also earn a place in the libraries of senior undergraduate and graduate students studying electrical engineering and smart grids.
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Reflectarray Antennas
Theory, Designs, and Applications
by Payam Nayeri
Part of the IEEE Press series
This book provides engineers with a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art in reflectarray antenna research and development. The authors describe, in detail, design procedures for a wide range of applications, including broadband, multi-band, multi-beam, contour-beam, beam-scanning, and conformal reflectarray antennas. They provide sufficient coverage of basic reflectarray theory to fully understand reflectarray antenna design and analysis such that the readers can pursue reflectarray research on their own. Throughout the book numerous illustrative design examples including numerical and experimental results are provided.
Featuring in-depth theoretical analysis along with practical design examples, “Reflectarray Antennas” is an excellent text/reference for engineering graduate students, researchers, and engineers in the field of antennas. It belongs on the bookshelves of university libraries, research institutes, and industrial labs and research facilities.
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Still Image and Video Compression With MATLAB
by K. S. Thyagarajan
Part of the IEEE Press series
This book describes the principles of image and video compression techniques and introduces current and popular compression standards, such as the MPEG series. Derivations of relevant compression algorithms are developed in an easy-to-follow fashion. Numerous examples are provided in each chapter to illustrate the concepts.
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Inductance
Loop and Partial
by Clayton R. Paul
Part of the IEEE Press series
The only resource devoted Solely to Inductance
Inductance is an unprecedented text, thoroughly discussing "loop" inductance as well as the increasingly important "partial" inductance. These concepts and their proper calculation are crucial in designing modern high-speed digital systems. World-renowned leader in electromagnetics Clayton Paul provides the knowledge and tools necessary to understand and calculate inductance.
Unlike other texts, Inductance provides all the details about the derivations of the inductances of various inductors, as well as:
• Fills the need for practical knowledge of partial inductance, which is essential to the prediction of power rail collapse and ground bounce problems in high-speed digital systems
• Provides a needed refresher on the topics of magnetic fields
• Addresses a missing link: the calculation of the values of the various physical constructions of inductors-both intentional inductors and unintentional inductors-from basic electromagnetic principles and laws
• Features the detailed derivation of the loop and partial inductances of numerous configurations of current-carrying conductors
With the present and increasing emphasis on high-speed digital systems and high-frequency analog systems, it is imperative that system designers develop an intimate understanding of the concepts and methods in this book. Inductance is a much-needed textbook designed for senior and graduate-level engineering students, as well as a hands-on guide for working engineers and professionals engaged in the design of high-speed digital and high-frequency analog systems.
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Dynamics and Control of Electric Transmission and Microgrids
by K. R. Padiyar
Part of the IEEE Press series
A guide to the latest developments in grid dynamics and control and highlights the role of transmission and distribution grids.
“Dynamics and Control of Electric Transmission and Microgrids” offers a concise and comprehensive review of the most recent developments and research in grid dynamics and control. In addition, the authors present a new style of presentation that highlights the role of transmission and distribution grids that ensure the reliability and quality of electric power supply.
The authors-noted experts in the field-offer an introduction to the topic and explore the basic characteristics and operations of the grid. The text also reviews a wealth of vital topics such as FACTS and HVDC Converter controllers, the stability and security issues of the bulk power system, loads which can be viewed as negative generation, the power limits and energy availability when distributed storage is used and much more. This important resource:
• Puts the focus on the role of transmission and distribution grids that ensure the reliability and quality of electric power supply
• Includes modeling and control of wind and solar energy generation for secure energy transfer
• Presents timely coverage of on-line detection of loss of synchronism, wide area measurements and applications, wide-area feedback control systems for power swing damping and microgrids-operation and control
Written for students of power system dynamics and control/electrical power industry professionals, “Dynamics and Control of Electric Transmission and Microgrids” is a comprehensive guide to the recent developments in grid dynamics and control and highlights the role of transmission and distribution grids that ensure the reliability and quality of electric power supply.
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Essentials of Computational Electromagnetics
by Xin-Qing Sheng
Part of the IEEE Press series
“Essentials of Computational Electromagnetics” provides an in-depth introduction of the three main full-wave numerical methods in computational electromagnetics (CEM); namely, the method of moment (MoM), the finite element method (FEM), and the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. Numerous monographs can be found addressing one of the above three methods. However, few give a broad general overview of essentials embodied in these methods or were published too early to include recent advances. Furthermore, many existing monographs only present the final numerical results without specifying practical issues, such as how to convert discretized formulations into computer programs, and the numerical characteristics of the computer programs. In this book, the authors elaborate the above three methods in CEM using practical case studies, explaining their own research experiences along with a review of current literature. A full analysis is provided for typical cases, including characteristics of numerical methods, helping beginners to develop a quick and deep understanding of the essentials of CEM.
• Outlines practical issues, such as how to convert discretized formulations into computer programs
• Gives typical computer programs and their numerical characteristics along with line by line explanations of programs
• Uses practical examples from the authors' own work as well as in the current literature
• Includes exercise problems to give readers a better understanding of the material
• Introduces the available commercial software and their limitations
This book is intended for graduate-level students in antennas and propagation, microwaves, microelectronics, and electromagnetics. This text can also be used by researchers in electrical and electronic engineering, and software developers interested in writing their own code or understanding the detailed workings of code.
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Kinematic Control of Redundant Robot Arms Using Neural Networks
by Shuai Li
Part of the IEEE Press series
Presents pioneering and comprehensive work on engaging movement in robotic arms, with a specific focus on neural networks.
This book presents and investigates different methods and schemes for the control of robotic arms whilst exploring the field from all angles. On a more specific level, it deals with the dynamic-neural-network based kinematic control of redundant robot arms by using theoretical tools and simulations.
“Kinematic Control of Redundant Robot Arms Using Neural Networks” is divided into three parts: Neural Networks for Serial Robot Arm Control; Neural Networks for Parallel Robot Control; and Neural Networks for Cooperative Control. The book starts by covering zeroing neural networks for control and follows up with chapters on adaptive dynamic programming neural networks for control; projection neural networks for robot arm control; and neural learning and control co-design for robot arm control. Next, it looks at robust neural controller design for robot arm control and teaches readers how to use neural networks to avoid robot singularity. It then instructs on neural network-based Stewart platform control and neural network-based learning and control co-design for Stewart platform control. The book finishes with a section on zeroing neural networks for robot arm motion generation.
• Provides comprehensive understanding on robot arm control aided with neural networks
• Presents neural network-based control techniques for single robot arms, parallel robot arms (Stewart platforms), and cooperative robot arms
• Provides a comparison of, and the advantages of, using neural networks for control purposes rather than traditional control-based methods
• Includes simulation and modelling tasks (e.g., MATLAB) for onward application for research and engineering development
By focusing on robot arm control aided by neural networks whilst examining central topics surrounding the field, “Kinematic Control of Redundant Robot Arms Using Neural Networks” is an excellent book for graduate students and academic and industrial researchers studying neural dynamics, neural networks, analog and digital circuits, mechatronics, and mechanical engineering.
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Encyclopedia of Cloud Computing
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
“The Encyclopedia of Cloud Computing” provides IT professionals, educators, researchers and students with a compendium of cloud computing knowledge. Authored by a spectrum of subject matter experts in industry and academia, this unique publication, in a single volume, covers a wide range of cloud computing topics, including technological trends and developments, research opportunities, best practices, standards, and cloud adoption. Providing multiple perspectives, it also addresses questions that stakeholders might have in the context of development, operation, management, and use of clouds. Furthermore, it examines cloud computing's impact now and in the future.
The encyclopedia presents 56 chapters logically organized into 10 sections. Each chapter covers a major topic/area with cross-references to other chapters and contains tables, illustrations, side-bars as appropriate. Furthermore, each chapter presents its summary at the beginning and backend material, references and additional resources for further information.
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Spectrum Sharing
The Next Frontier in Wireless Networks
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
Combines the latest trends in spectrum sharing, both from a research and a standards/regulation/experimental standpoint
Written by noted professionals from academia, industry, and research labs, this unique book provides a comprehensive treatment of the principles and architectures for spectrum sharing in order to help with the existing and future spectrum crunch issues. It presents readers with the most current standardization trends, including CEPT / CEE, eLSA, CBRS, MulteFire, LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U), LTE WLAN integration with Internet Protocol security tunnel (LWIP), and LTE/Wi-Fi aggregation (LWA), and offers substantial trials and experimental results, as well as system-level performance evaluation results. The book also includes a chapter focusing on spectrum policy reinforcement and another on the economics of spectrum sharing.
Beginning with the historic form of cognitive radio, “Spectrum Sharing: The Next Frontier in Wireless Networks” continues with current standardized forms of spectrum sharing, and reviews all of the technical ingredients that may arise in spectrum sharing approaches. It also looks at policy and implementation aspects and ponders the future of the field. White spaces and data base-assisted spectrum sharing are discussed, as well as the licensed shared access approach and cooperative communication techniques. The book also covers reciprocity-based beam forming techniques for spectrum sharing in MIMO networks; resource allocation for shared spectrum networks; large scale wireless spectrum monitoring; and much more.
• Contains all the latest standardization trends, such as CEPT / ECC, eLSA, CBRS, MulteFire, LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U), LTE WLAN integration with Internet Protocol security tunnel (LWIP) and LTE/Wi-Fi aggregation (LWA)
• Presents a number of emerging technologies for future spectrum sharing (collaborative sensing, cooperative communication, reciprocity-based beamforming, etc.), as well as novel spectrum sharing paradigms (e.g., in full duplex and radar systems)
• Includes substantial trials and experimental results, as well as system-level performance evaluation results
• Contains a dedicated chapter on spectrum policy reinforcement and one on the economics of spectrum sharing
• Edited by experts in the field, and featuring contributions by respected professionals in the field worldwide
“Spectrum Sharing: The Next Frontier in Wireless Networks” is highly recommended for graduate students and researchers working in the areas of wireless communications and signal processing engineering. It would also benefit radio communications engineers and practitioners.
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Transformer Ageing
Monitoring and Estimation Techniques
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
A one-stop guide to transformer ageing, presenting industrially relevant state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques backed by extensive research data.
• Offers a comprehensive coverage of transformer ageing topics including insulation materials, condition monitoring and diagnostic techniques
• Features chapters on smart transformer monitoring frameworks, transformer life estimation and biodegradable oil
• Highlights industrially relevant techniques adopted in electricity utilities, backed by extensive research
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Iterative Learning Control for Multi-agent Systems Coordination
by Shiping Yang
Part of the IEEE Press series
A timely guide using iterative learning control (ILC) as a solution for multi-agent systems (MAS) challenges, showcasing recent advances and industrially relevant applications.
• Explores the synergy between the important topics of iterative learning control (ILC) and multi-agent systems (MAS)
• Concisely summarizes recent advances and significant applications in ILC methods for power grids, sensor networks and control processes
• Covers basic theory, rigorous mathematics as well as engineering practice
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CMOS Sigma-Delta Converters
Practical Design Guide
by Rocio Del Rio
Part of the IEEE Press series
A comprehensive overview of Sigma-Delta Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) and a practical guide to their design in nano-scale CMOS for optimal performance.
This book presents a systematic and comprehensive compilation of sigma-delta converter operating principles, the new advances in architectures and circuits, design methodologies and practical considerations − going from system-level specifications to silicon integration, packaging and measurements, with emphasis on nanometer CMOS implementation. The book emphasizes practical design issues—from high-level behavioural modelling in MATLAB/SIMULINK, to circuit-level implementation in “Cadence Design FrameWork II”. As well as being a comprehensive reference to the theory, the book is also unique in that it gives special importance on practical issues, giving a detailed description of the different steps that constitute the whole design flow of sigma-delta ADCs.
The book begins with an introductory survey of sigma-delta modulators, their fundamentals architectures and synthesis methods covered in Chapter 1. In Chapter 2, the effect of main circuit error mechanisms is analysed, providing the necessary understanding of the main practical issues affecting the performance of sigma-delta modulators. The knowledge derived from the first two chapters is presented in the book as an essential part of the systematic top-down/bottom-up synthesis methodology of sigma-delta modulators described in Chapter 3, where a time-domain behavioural simulator named SIMSIDES is described and applied to the high-level design and verification of sigma-delta ADCs. Chapter 4 moves farther down from system-level to the circuit and physical level, providing a number of design recommendations and practical recipes to complete the design flow of sigma-delta modulators. To conclude the book, Chapter 5 gives an overview of the state-of-the-art sigma-delta ADCs, which are exhaustively analysed in order to extract practical design guidelines and to identify the incoming trends, design challenges as well as practical solutions proposed by cutting-edge designs.
• Offers a complete survey of sigma-delta modulator architectures from fundamentals to state-of-the art topologies, considering both switched-capacitor and continuous-time circuit implementations
• Gives a systematic analysis and practical design guide of sigma-delta modulators, from a top-down/bottom-up perspective, including mathematical models and analytical procedures, behavioural modeling in MATLAB/SIMULINK, macromodeling, and circuit-level implementation in Cadence Design FrameWork II, chip prototyping, and experimental characterization.
• Systematic compilation of cutting-edge sigma-delta modulators
• Complete description of SIMSIDES, a time-domain behavioural simulator implemented in MATLAB/SIMULINK
• Plenty of examples, case studies, and simulation test benches, covering the different stages of the design flow of sigma-delta modulators
• A number of electronic resources, including SIMSIDES, the statistical data used in the state-of-the-art survey, as well as many design examples and test benches are hosted on a companion website
Essential reading for Researchers and electronics engineering practitioners interested in the design of high-performance data converters integrated in nanometer CMOS technologies; mixed-signal designers.
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Security in Wireless Communication Networks
by Yi Qian
Part of the IEEE Press series
Receive comprehensive instruction on the fundamentals of wireless security from three leading international voices in the field.
“Security in Wireless Communication Networks” delivers a thorough grounding in wireless communication security. The distinguished authors pay particular attention to wireless specific issues, like authentication protocols for various wireless communication networks, encryption algorithms and integrity schemes on radio channels, lessons learned from designing secure wireless systems and standardization for security in wireless systems.
The book addresses how engineers, administrators, and others involved in the design and maintenance of wireless networks can achieve security while retaining the broadcast nature of the system, with all of its inherent harshness and interference. Readers will learn:
• A comprehensive introduction to the background of wireless communication network security, including a broad overview of wireless communication networks, security services, the mathematics crucial to the subject, and cryptographic techniques
• An exploration of wireless local area network security, including Bluetooth security, Wi-Fi security, and body area network security
• An examination of wide area wireless network security, including treatments of 2G, 3G, and 4G
• Discussions of future development in wireless security, including 5G, and vehicular ad-hoc network security
Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students in programs related to wireless communication, “Security in Wireless Communication Networks” will also earn a place in the libraries of professors, researchers, scientists, engineers, industry managers, consultants, and members of government security agencies who seek to improve their understanding of wireless security protocols and practices.
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Multi-Agent Coordination
A Reinforcement Learning Approach
by Arup Kumar Sadhu
Part of the IEEE Press series
Discover the latest developments in multi-robot coordination techniques with this insightful and original resource.
“Multi-Agent Coordination: A Reinforcement Learning Approach” delivers a comprehensive, insightful, and unique treatment of the development of multi-robot coordination algorithms with minimal computational burden and reduced storage requirements when compared to traditional algorithms. The accomplished academics, engineers, and authors provide readers with both a high-level introduction to, and overview of, multi-robot coordination, and in-depth analyses of learning-based planning algorithms.
You'll learn about how to accelerate the exploration of the team-goal and alternative approaches to speeding up the convergence of TMAQL by identifying the preferred joint action for the team. The authors also propose novel approaches to consensus Q-learning that address the equilibrium selection problem and a new way of evaluating the threshold value for uniting empires without imposing any significant computation overhead. Finally, the book concludes with an examination of the likely direction of future research in this rapidly developing field.
Readers will discover cutting-edge techniques for multi-agent coordination, including:
• An introduction to multi-agent coordination by reinforcement learning and evolutionary algorithms, including topics like the Nash equilibrium and correlated equilibrium
• Improving convergence speed of multi-agent Q-learning for cooperative task planning
• Consensus Q-learning for multi-agent cooperative planning
• The efficient computing of correlated equilibrium for cooperative q-learning based multi-agent planning
• A modified imperialist competitive algorithm for multi-agent stick-carrying applications
Perfect for academics, engineers, and professionals who regularly work with multi-agent learning algorithms, “Multi-Agent Coordination: A Reinforcement Learning Approach” also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone with an advanced interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence as it applies to the field of cooperative or competitive robotics.
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Gas Insulated Transmission Lines (GIL)
by Hermann J. Koch
Part of the IEEE Press series
Gas-insulated transmission lines (GIL) is an established high voltage technology used when environmental or structural considerations restrict the use of overhead transmission lines. With an overview on the technical, economical and environmental impact and power system implications of GIL, this guide provides a complete understanding of its physical design, features and advantages. The author illustrates how to evaluate when GIL would be the best solution during the planning sequence and how to apply GIL in the electricity power network.
Other key features include:
• operation and maintenance requirements with information on repair processes, duration, and different monitoring systems enabling the achievement of reliable and safe operation;
• a wide variety of realized applications from across the world over the past 35 years, illustrating typical fields of application through descriptions of real projects that the author has worked on; and
• future application possibilities in a smart transmission network, used for solving power transmission problems.
This is an essential reference for engineers involved in planning and executing bulk power transmission projects overground, in tunnels or buried. It offers a concise summary of all areas of the subject and is the perfect aid for utility power engineers, consulting engineers and manufacturers worldwide.
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Active Electronically Scanned Arrays
Fundamentals and Applications
by Arik D. Brown
Part of the IEEE Press series
In “Active Electronically Scanned Arrays: Fundamentals and Applications”, electromagnetics expert Dr. Arik D. Brown delivers a foundational treatment of active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) ideal for engineering students and professionals. The distinguished author provides an overview of the primary subsystems of an AESA and detailed explanations of key design concepts and fundamentals for subsystems, including antenna array elements, transmit/receive modules, and beamformers.
Performance results for various AESA architectures often found in industry, including analog, subarrayed, and digital beamforming AESAs, are discussed. With a focus on practical knowledge and applications, Active Electronically Scanned Arrays: Fundamentals and Applications offers an accessible overview of a technology critical to the implementation of collision avoidance in cars, air surveillance radar, communication antennas, and defense technologies.
The book also includes:
• A thorough introduction to AESAs, including a top-level block diagram view and explanations of key components and subsystems
• Detailed explanations of the impact of AESAs on mission applications including Radar, Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), SIGINT and Communications
• Comprehensive explorations of antenna array elements, transmit/receive modules, and beamformers including their purpose, functions, and practical design considerations
• In-depth examinations of AESA architecture performance for current and future systems
• Utility of AESAs for implementing adaptive beamforming for Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM)
Perfect for electrical engineers working with active electronically scanned arrays, electronic warfare technologies, radar, or communications, “Active Electronically Scanned Arrays: Fundamentals and Applications” will also prove to be an invaluable resource for defense students undertaking military education and training.
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Parametric Time-Frequency Domain Spatial Audio
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
A comprehensive guide that addresses the theory and practice of spatial audio.
This book provides readers with the principles and best practices in spatial audio signal processing. It describes how sound fields, and their perceptual attributes are captured and analyzed within the time-frequency domain, how essential representation parameters are coded, and how such signals are efficiently reproduced for practical applications. The book is split into four parts starting with an overview of the fundamentals. It then goes on to explain the reproduction of spatial sound before offering an examination of signal-dependent spatial filtering. The book finishes with coverage of both current and future applications and the direction that spatial audio research is heading in.
“Parametric Time-frequency Domain Spatial Audio” focuses on applications in entertainment audio, including music, home cinema, and gaming-covering the capturing and reproduction of spatial sound as well as its generation, transduction, representation, transmission, and perception. This book will teach readers the tools needed for such processing and provides an overview to existing research. It also shows recent up-to-date projects and commercial applications built on top of the systems.
• Provides an in-depth presentation of the principles, past developments, state-of-the-art methods, and future research directions of spatial audio technologies
• Includes contributions from leading researchers in the field
• Offers MATLAB codes with selected chapters
An advanced book aimed at readers who are capable of digesting mathematical expressions about digital signal processing and sound field analysis, “Parametric Time-frequency Domain Spatial Audio” is best suited for researchers in academia and in the audio industry.
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Modern Ferrites, Volume 1
Basic Principles, Processing and Properties
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
A robust exploration of the basic principles of ferrimagnetics and their applications
In “Modern Ferrites Volume 1: Basic Principles, Processing and Properties”, renowned researcher and educator Vincent G. Harris delivers a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and ferrimagnetic phenomena of modern ferrite materials. Volume 1 explores the fundamental properties of ferrite systems, including their structure, chemistry, and magnetism; the latest in processing methodologies; and the unique properties that result.
The authors explore the processing, structure, and property relationships in ferrites as nanoparticles, thin and thick films, compacts, and crystals and how these relationships are key to realizing practical device applications laying the foundation for next generation technologies.
This volume also includes:
• Comprehensive investigation of the historical and scientific significance of ferrites upon ancient and modern societies;
• Neel's expanded theory of molecular field magnetism applied to ferrimagnetic oxides together with theoretic advances in density functional theory;
• Nonlinear excitations in ferrite systems and their potential for device technologies;
• Practical discussions of nanoparticle, thin, and thick film growth techniques;
• Ferrite-based electronic band-gap heterostructures and metamaterials.
Perfect for RF engineers and magnetitians working in the field of RF electronics, radar, communications, and spintronics as well as other emerging technologies.
“Modern Ferrites” will earn a place on the bookshelves of engineers and scientists interested in the ever-expanding technologies reliant upon ferrite materials and new processing methodologies.
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Dynamic Vulnerability Assessment and Intelligent Control
For Sustainable Power Systems
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating electric power grid vulnerabilities is a growing focus in short-term operational planning of power systems. Through illustrated application, this important guide surveys state-of-the-art methodologies for the assessment and enhancement of power system security in short term operational planning and real-time operation. The methodologies employ advanced methods from probabilistic theory, data mining, artificial intelligence, and optimization, to provide knowledge-based support for monitoring, control (preventive and corrective), and decision-making tasks.
Key features:
• Introduces behavioural recognition in wide-area monitoring and security constrained optimal power flow for intelligent control and protection and optimal grid management.
• Provides in-depth understanding of risk-based reliability and security assessment, dynamic vulnerability assessment methods, supported by the underpinning mathematics.
• Develops expertise in mitigation techniques using intelligent protection and control, controlled islanding, model predictive control, multi-agent and distributed control systems
• Illustrates implementation in smart grid and self-healing applications with examples and real-world experience from the WAMPAC (Wide Area Monitoring Protection and Control) scheme.
“Dynamic Vulnerability Assessment and Intelligent Control for Power Systems” is a valuable reference for postgraduate students and researchers in power system stability as well as practicing engineers working in power system dynamics, control, and network operation and planning.
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Wireless Automation as an Enabler for the Next Industrial Revolution
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
Presents the components, challenges, and solutions of wireless automation as enablers for industry 4.0.
This timely book introduces the state of the art in industrial automation techniques, concentrating on wireless methods for a variety of applications, ranging from simple smart homes to heavy-duty complex industrial setting with robotics accessibility. It covers a wide range of topics including the industrial revolution enablers, applications, challenges, their possible solutions, and future directions.
“Wireless Automation as an Enabler for the Next Industrial Revolution” opens with an introduction to wireless sensor networks and their applications in various domains, emphasizing industrial wireless networks and their future uses. It then takes a look at life-span extension for sensor networks in the industry, followed by a chapter on multiple access and resource sharing for low latency critical industrial networks. Industrial automation is covered next, as is the subject of ultra reliable low latency communications. Other topics include: self-healing in wireless networks; cost efficiency optimization for industrial automation; a non event-based approach for non-intrusive load monitoring; wireless networked control; and caching at the edge in low latency wireless networks. The book finishes with a chapter on the application of terahertz sensing at nano-scale for precision agriculture.
• Introduces the future evolving dimension in industrial automation and discusses the enablers of the industrial revolution
• Places particular emphasis on wireless communication techniques which make industrial automation reliable, efficient, and cost-effective
• Covers many of the associated topics and concepts like robotics, AI, internet-of-things, telesurgery, and remote manufacturing
• Of great interest to researchers from academia and industry who are looking at the industrial development from various perspectives
“Wireless Automation as an Enabler for the Next Industrial Revolution” is an excellent book for telecom engineers, IoT experts, and industry professionals. It would also greatly benefit researchers, professors, and doctorate and postgraduate students involved in automation and industry 4.0.
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Modern Ferrites, Volume 2
Emerging Technologies and Applications
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
A robust exploration of the basic principles of ferrimagnetic and their applications
In “Modern Ferrites: Volume 2”, renowned researcher and educator, Vincent G. Harris delivers a comprehensive overview of ferrimagnetic phenomena and discussions of select applications of modern ferrite materials in emerging technologies and applications. Volume 2 explores fundamental properties of ferrite systems, including their structure, chemistry, and magnetism, as well as practical applications, such as permanent magnets; inductors, inverters, and filters; and their use in emerging applications as metamaterials, multiferroics, and biomedical technologies.
In addition to the properties of ferrites, the included resources explore the processing, structure, and property relationships in ferrites as nanoparticles, thin and thick films, compacts, and crystals. The authors discuss how these relationships are key to realizing practical device applications laying the foundation for next generation communications, radar, sensing, and biomedical technologies.
This volume includes:
• A comprehensive review of ferrite discoveries and impacts upon ancient cultures, their scientific evolution, and societal benefits;
• Discussion of the origins of magnetism in ferrimagnetic oxides including superexchange theory, GKA-rules, and recent developments in density functional theory;
• In-depth examination of ferrite power conversion and conditioning components and their processing as low temperature co-fired ceramics;
• Ferrite-based electromagnetic interference suppression and electromagnetic absorption;
• Nonlinear microwave devices; multiferroic and emerging magnetoelectric devices;
• Biomedical applications of ferrite nanoparticles
Perfect for RF engineers and magnetitians working in the fields of RF electronics, radar, communications, and spintronics as well as other emerging technologies.
“Modern Ferrites” will earn a place on the bookshelves of engineers and scientists interested in the ever-expanding technologies reliant upon ferrite materials and new processing methodologies.
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Microgrids
Architectures and Control
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
Microgrids are the most innovative area in the electric power industry today. Future microgrids could exist as energy-balanced cells within existing power distribution grids or stand-alone power networks within small communities.
A definitive presentation on all aspects of microgrids, this text examines the operation of microgrids—their control concepts and advanced architectures including multi-microgrids. It takes a logical approach to overview the purpose and the technical aspects of microgrids, discussing the social, economic and environmental benefits to power system operation. The book also presents microgrid design and control issues, including protection and explaining how to implement centralized and decentralized control strategies.
Key features:
• original, state-of-the-art research material written by internationally respected contributors
• unique case studies demonstrating success stories from real-world pilot sites from Europe, the Americas, Japan and China
• examines market and regulatory settings for microgrids, and provides evaluation results under standard test conditions
• a look to the future—technical solutions to maximize the value of distributed energy along with the principles and criteria for developing commercial and regulatory frameworks for microgrids
Offering broad yet balanced coverage, this volume is an entry point to this very topical area of power delivery for electric power engineers familiar with medium and low voltage distribution systems, utility operators in microgrids, power systems researchers and academics. It is also a useful reference for system planners and operators, manufacturers and network operators, government regulators, and postgraduate power systems students.
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Financial Signal Processing and Machine Learning
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
The modern financial industry has been required to deal with large and diverse portfolios in a variety of asset classes often with limited market data available. Financial Signal Processing and Machine Learning unifies a number of recent advances made in signal processing and machine learning for the design and management of investment portfolios and financial engineering. This book bridges the gap between these disciplines, offering the latest information on key topics including characterizing statistical dependence and correlation in high dimensions, constructing effective and robust risk measures, and their use in portfolio optimization and rebalancing. The book focuses on signal processing approaches to model return, momentum, and mean reversion, addressing theoretical and implementation aspects. It highlights the connections between portfolio theory, sparse learning and compressed sensing, sparse eigen-portfolios, robust optimization, non-Gaussian data-driven risk measures, graphical models, causal analysis through temporal-causal modeling, and large-scale copula-based approaches.
Key features:
• Highlights signal processing and machine learning as key approaches to quantitative finance.
• Offers advanced mathematical tools for high-dimensional portfolio construction, monitoring, and post-trade analysis problems.
• Presents portfolio theory, sparse learning and compressed sensing, sparsity methods for investment portfolios. including eigen-portfolios, model return, momentum, mean reversion and non-Gaussian data-driven risk measures with real-world applications of these techniques.
• Includes contributions from leading researchers and practitioners in both the signal and information processing communities, and the quantitative finance community.
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Automated Vehicles and MaaS
Removing the Barriers
by Bob Williams
Part of the IEEE Press series
AUTOMATED VEHICLES AND MaaS
A topical overview of the issues facing automated driving systems and Mobility as a Service, identifies the obstacles to implementation and offers potential solutions
Advances in cooperative and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies, cultural and socio-economic shifts, measures to combat climate change, social pressures to reduce road deaths and injuries, and changing attitudes toward self-driving cars, are creating new and exciting mobility scenarios worldwide. However, many obstacles remain and are compounded by the consequences of COVID-19. Mobility as a Service (MaaS) integrates various forms of public and private transport services into a single on-demand mobility service. Combining trains, cars, buses, bicycles, and other forms of transport, MaaS promises a convenient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative to private automobiles.
“Automated Vehicles and MaaS: Removing the Barriers” is an up-to-date overview of the contemporary challenges facing CAVs and MaaS. Written in a clear and accessible style, this timely volume summarizes recent research studies, describes the evolution of automated driving systems and MaaS, identifies the barriers to their widespread adoption, and proposes potential solutions to overcome and remove these barriers. The text focuses on the claims, realities, politics, new organizational roles, and implementation problems associated with CAVs and MaaS-providing industry professionals, policymakers, planners, administrators, and investors with a clear understanding of the issues facing the introduction of automated driving systems and MaaS. This important guide and reference:
• Provides an overview of recent progress, the current state of the art, and discussion of future objectives
• Presents both technical background and general overview of automated driving systems and MaaS
• Covers political, commercial, and practical issues, as well as technical and research content, yet suitable for non-specialists
• Helps readers make informed decisions and realistic estimates for implementing mobility solutions and new business models for transport services
• Includes an extensive bibliography with direct links to in-depth technical engineering and research information
“Automated Vehicles and MaaS: Removing the Barriers” is an essential resource for transport providers, vehicle manufacturers, urban and transport planners, students of transportation, vehicle technology, and urban planning, and transport policy and strategy managers, advisors, and reviewers.
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Electromagnetic Transient Analysis and Novel Protective Relaying Techniques for Power Transformers
by Xiangning Lin
Part of the IEEE Press series
An advanced level examination of the latest developments in power transformer protection.
This book addresses the technical challenges of transformer malfunction analysis as well as protection. One of the current research directions is the malfunction mechanism analysis due to nonlinearity of transformer core and comprehensive countermeasures on improving the performance of transformer differential protection. Here, the authors summarize their research outcomes and present a set of recent research advances in the electromagnetic transient analysis, the application on power transformer protections, and present a more systematic investigation and review in this field. This research area is still progressing, especially with the fast development of Smart Grid. This book is an important addition to the literature and will enhance significant advancement in research. It is a good reference book for researchers in power transformer protection research and a good textbook for graduate and undergraduate students in electrical engineering.
Chapter headings include: Transformer differential protection principle and existing problem analysis; Malfunction mechanism analysis due to nonlinearity of transformer core; Novel analysis tools on operating characteristics of Transformer differential protection; Novel magnetizing inrush identification schemes; Comprehensive countermeasures on improving the performance of transformer differential protection
• An advanced level examination of the latest developments in power transformer protection
• Presents a new and systematic view of power transformer protection, enabling readers to design new models and consider fresher design approaches
• Offers a set of approaches to optimize the power system from a microeconomic point of view
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QoS for Fixed and Mobile Ultra-Broadband
by Toni Janevski
Part of the IEEE Press series
Provides extensive coverage of standardized QoS technologies for fixed and mobile ultra-broadband networks and services-bringing together technical, regulation, and business aspects.
The Quality of Service (QoS) has been mandatory for traditional telecommunication services such as telephony (voice) and television (TV) since the first half of the past century, however, with the convergence of telecommunication networks and services onto Internet technologies, the QoS provision remains a big challenge for all ICT services, not only for traditional ones. This book covers the standardized QoS technologies for fixed and mobile ultra-broadband networks and services, including the business aspects and QoS regulation framework, which all will have high impact on the ICTs in the current and the following decade.
QoS for Fixed and Mobile Ultra-Broadband starts by introducing readers to the telecommunications field and the technology, and the many aspects of both QoS and QoE (Quality of Experience). The next chapter devotes itself to Internet QoS, starting with an overview of numerous technology protocols and finishing with business and regulatory aspects. The next three chapters look at QoS in NGN and Future Networks, QoS for fixed ultra-broadband, and QoS for mobile ultra-broadband. The book also provides readers with in-depth accounts of services in fixed and mobile ultra-broadband; broadband QoS parameters, KPIs, and measurements; network neutrality; and the QoS regulatory framework.
• Comprehensively covers every aspect of QoS technology for fixed and mobile ultra-broadband networks and services, including the technology, the many regulations, and their applications in business
• Explains how the QoS is transiting from the traditional telecom world to an all-IP world
• Presents all the fundamentals of QoS regulation, as well as SLA regulation
QoS for Fixed and Mobile Ultra-Broadband is an excellent resource for managers, engineers, and employees from regulators, ICT government organizations, telecommunication companies (operators, service providers), ICT companies, and industry. It is also a good book for students and professors from academia who are interested in understanding, implementation, and regulation of QoS for fixed and mobile ultra-broadband.
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Timed Arrays
Wideband and Time Varying Antenna Arrays
by Randy L. Haupt
Part of the IEEE Press series
Introduces timed arrays and design approaches to meet the new high performance standards.
The author concentrates on any aspect of an antenna array that must be viewed from a time perspective. The first chapters briefly introduce antenna arrays and explain the difference between phased and timed arrays. Since timed arrays are designed for realistic time-varying signals and scenarios, the book also reviews wideband signals, baseband and passband RF signals, polarization and signal bandwidth. Other topics covered include time domain, mutual coupling, wideband elements, and dispersion. The author also presents a number of analog and digital beamforming networks for creating and manipulating beams. The book concludes with an overview of the methods to integrate time delay into the array design and of several other adaptive arrays that prove useful in many different systems.
• Examines RF signal concepts such as polarization and signal bandwidth and their applications to timed antenna arrays
• Covers arrays of point source, elements in timed antenna arrays, active electronically scanned array technology, and time delay in corporate fed arrays
• Includes complete design examples for placing time delay in arrays “Timed Arrays: Wideband and Time Varying Antenna Arrays” is written for practicing engineers and scientists in wireless communication, radar, and remote sensing as well as graduate students and professors interested in advanced antenna topics.
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Antenna-in-Package Technology and Applications
by Duixian Liu
Part of the IEEE Press series
A comprehensive guide to antenna design, manufacturing processes, antenna integration, and packaging
Antenna-in-Package Technology and Applications contains an introduction to the history of AiP technology. It explores antennas and packages, thermal analysis and design, as well as measurement setups and methods for AiP technology. The authors-well-known experts on the topic-explain why microstrip patch antennas are the most popular and describe the myriad constraints of packaging, such as electrical performance, thermo-mechanical reliability, compactness, manufacturability, and cost. The book includes information on how the choice of interconnects is governed by JEDEC for automatic assembly and describes low-temperature co-fired ceramic, high-density interconnects, fan-out wafer level packaging—based AiP, and 3D-printing-based AiP.
The book includes a detailed discussion of the surface laminar circuit—based AiP designs for large-scale mm-wave phased arrays for 94-GHz imagers and 28-GHz 5G New Radios. Additionally, the book includes information on 3D AiP for sensor nodes, near-field wireless power transfer, and IoT applications. This important book:
• Includes a brief history of antenna-in-package technology
• Describes package structures widely used in AiP, such as ball grid array (BGA) and quad flat no-leads (QFN)
• Explores the concepts, materials and processes, designs, and verifications with special consideration for excellent electrical, mechanical, and thermal performance
Written for students in electrical engineering, professors, researchers, and RF engineers, Antenna-in-Package Technology and Applications offers a guide to material selection for antennas and packages, antenna design with manufacturing processes and packaging constraints, antenna integration, and packaging.
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Digital Signal Processing With Kernel Methods
by Jose Luis Rojo-Alvarez
Part of the IEEE Press series
A realistic and comprehensive review of joint approaches to machine learning and signal processing algorithms, with application to communications, multimedia, and biomedical engineering systems.
“Digital Signal Processing with Kernel Methods” reviews the milestones in the mixing of classical digital signal processing models and advanced kernel machines statistical learning tools. It explains the fundamental concepts from both fields of machine learning and signal processing so that readers can quickly get up to speed in order to begin developing the concepts and application software in their own research.
“Digital Signal Processing with Kernel Methods” provides a comprehensive overview of kernel methods in signal processing, without restriction to any application field. It also offers example applications and detailed benchmarking experiments with real and synthetic datasets throughout.
• Presents the necessary basic ideas from both digital signal processing and machine learning concepts
• Reviews the state-of-the-art in SVM algorithms for classification and detection problems in the context of signal processing
• Surveys advances in kernel signal processing beyond SVM algorithms to present other highly relevant kernel methods for digital signal processing
An excellent book for signal processing researchers and practitioners, “Digital Signal Processing with Kernel Methods” will also appeal to those involved in machine learning and pattern recognition.
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Global Networks
Engineering, Operations and Design
by G. Keith Cambron
Part of the IEEE Press series
The telecommunications industry has advanced in rapid, significant and unpredictable ways into the 21st century. “Global Networks: Design, Engineering and Operation” guides the global industry and academia even further by providing an in-depth look at the current and developing trends, as well as examining the complex issues of developing, introducing, and managing cutting-edge telecommunications technologies. The author draws upon his considerable experience in the telecommunications industry to educate engineers designing equipment and systems on the hardware and software features essential to fault tolerant operation. He describes how to design networks that are fault tolerant and global in scope; how to identify best engineering and operations practices; and examines the role of technology labs in carrier networks. Software and hardware engineering practices are covered in depth. Hardware and software designs are explained with an emphasis on application and interaction of craft and operators with equipment and systems. The author proposes that equipment, systems and network designs should be integrated with the engineering and operations teams that run them. Practice, experience and a historical background are used to describe which designs and technologies fit which network services and applications. Global Networks is a complete and thorough assessment of the communications industry today, written by an author of international renown.
Key features:
• Comprehensive treatment of the key theories and technologies associated with the design of modern communications networks, including equipment, systems and network design
• Coverage of equipment and software design, mobile networks, integration and the characteristics of large network outages
• Written in an accessible style and fully illustrated, it offers a complete and up-to-date picture of communications technologies from initial design through to application
• Includes a section on future challenges such as the Exabyte traffic growth and an assessment of the dual roles of IPV4 and IPV6
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Fundamentals of Silicon Carbide Technology
Growth, Characterization, Devices and Applications
by Tsunenobu Kimoto
Part of the IEEE Press series
A comprehensive introduction and up-to-date reference to SiC power semiconductor devices covering topics from material properties to applications.
Based on a number of breakthroughs in SiC material science and fabrication technology in the 1980s and 1990s, the first SiC Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) were released as commercial products in 2001. The SiC SBD market has grown significantly since that time, and SBDs are now used in a variety of power systems, particularly switch-mode power supplies and motor controls. SiC power MOSFETs entered commercial production in 2011, providing rugged, high-efficiency switches for high-frequency power systems. In this wide-ranging book, the authors draw on their considerable experience to present both an introduction to SiC materials, devices, and applications and an in-depth reference for scientists and engineers working in this fast-moving field. Fundamentals of Silicon Carbide Technology covers basic properties of SiC materials, processing technology, theory and analysis of practical devices, and an overview of the most important systems applications. Specifically included are:
• A complete discussion of SiC material properties, bulk crystal growth, epitaxial growth, device fabrication technology, and characterization techniques.
• Device physics and operating equations for Schottky diodes, pin diodes, JBS/MPS diodes, JFETs, MOSFETs, BJTs, IGBTs, and thyristors.
• A survey of power electronics applications, including switch-mode power supplies, motor drives, power converters for electric vehicles, and converters for renewable energy sources.
• Coverage of special applications, including microwave devices, high-temperature electronics, and rugged sensors.
• Fully illustrated throughout, the text is written by recognized experts with over 45 years of combined experience in SiC research and development.
This book is intended for graduate students and researchers in crystal growth, material science, and semiconductor device technology. The book is also useful for design engineers, application engineers, and product managers in areas such as power supplies, converter and inverter design, electric vehicle technology, high-temperature electronics, sensors, and smart grid technology.
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Resource Management for On-Demand Mission-Critical Internet of Things Applications
by Junaid Farooq
Part of the IEEE Press series
Discover an insightful and up-to-date treatment of resource management in Internet of Things technology.
In “Resource Management for On-Demand Mission-Critical Internet of Things Applications”, an expert team of engineers delivers an insightful analytical perspective on modeling and decision support for mission-critical Internet of Things applications. The authors dissect the complex IoT ecosystem and provide a cross-layer perspective on the design and operation of IoT, especially in the context of smart and connected communities.
The book offers an economic perspective on resource management in IoT systems with a particular emphasis on three main areas: spectrum management via reservation, allocation of cloud/fog resources to IoT applications, and resource provisioning to smart city service requests. It leverages theories from dynamic mechanism design, optimal control theory, and spatial point processes, providing an overview of integrated decision-making frameworks.
Finally, the authors discuss future directions and relevant problems on the economics of resource management from new perspectives, like security and resilience. Readers will also enjoy the inclusion of:
• A thorough introduction and overview of IoT applications in smart cities, mission critical IoT services and requirements, and key metrics and research challenges
• A comprehensive exploration of the allocation of spectrum resources to mission critical IoT applications, including the massive surge of IoT and spectrum scarcity problem
• Practical discussions of the provisioning of cloud/fog computing resources to IoT applications, including allocation policy
• In-depth examinations of resource provisioning to spatio-temporal service requests in smart cities
Perfect for engineers working on Internet of Things and cyber-physical systems, “Resource Management for On-Demand Mission-Critical Internet of Things Applications” is also an indispensable reference for graduate students, researchers, and professors with an interest in IoT resource management.
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Radar Data Processing With Applications
by He You
Part of the IEEE Press series
A summary of thirty years' worth of research, this book is a systematic introduction to the theory, development, and latest research results of radar data processing technology. Highlights of the book include sections on data pre-processing technology, track initiation, and data association. Readers are also introduced to maneuvering target tracking, multiple target tracking termination, and track management theory. In order to improve data analysis, the authors have also included group tracking registration algorithms and a performance evaluation of radar data processing.
• Presents both classical theory and development methods of radar data processing
• Provides state-of-the-art research results, including data processing for modern radars and tracking performance evaluation theory
• Includes coverage of performance evaluation, registration algorithm for radar networks, data processing of passive radar, pulse Doppler radar, and phased array radar
• Features applications for those engaged in information engineering, radar engineering, electronic countermeasures, infrared techniques, sonar techniques, and military command
“Radar Data Processing with Applications” is a handy guide for engineers and industry professionals specializing in the development of radar equipment and data processing. It is also intended as a reference text for electrical engineering graduate students and researchers specializing in signal processing and radars.
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UAV Communications for 5G and Beyond
by Various Authors
Part of the IEEE Press series
Explore foundational and advanced issues in UAV cellular communications with this cutting-edge and timely new resource
UAV Communications for 5G and Beyond delivers a comprehensive overview of the potential applications, networking architectures, research findings, enabling technologies, experimental measurement results, and industry standardizations for UAV communications in cellular systems. The book covers both existing LTE infrastructure, as well as future 5G-and-beyond systems.
UAV Communications covers a range of topics that will be of interest to students and professionals alike. Issues of UAV detection and identification are discussed, as is the positioning of autonomous aerial vehicles. More fundamental subjects, like the necessary tradeoffs involved in UAV communication are examined in detail.
The distinguished editors offer readers an opportunity to improve their ability to plan and design for the near-future, explosive growth in the number of UAVs, as well as the correspondingly demanding systems that come with them. Readers will learn about a wide variety of timely and practical UAV topics, like:
• Performance measurement for aerial vehicles over cellular networks, particularly with respect to existing LTE performance
• Inter-cell interference coordination with drones
• Massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) for Cellular UAV communications, including beamforming, null-steering, and the performance of forward-link C&C channels
• 3GPP standardization for cellular-supported UAVs, including UAV traffic requirements, channel modeling, and interference challenges
• Trajectory optimization for UAV communications
Perfect for professional engineers and researchers working in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles, UAV Communications for 5G and Beyond also belongs on the bookshelves of students in masters and PhD programs studying the integration of UAVs into cellular communication systems.
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Renewable Integrated Power System Stability and Control
by Hêmin Golpîra
Part of the IEEE Press series
RENEWABLE INTEGRATED POWER SYSTEM STABILITY AND CONTROL
Discover new challenges and hot topics in the field of penetrated power grids in this brand-new interdisciplinary resource.
“Renewable Integrated Power System Stability and Control” delivers a comprehensive exploration of penetrated grid dynamic analysis and new trends in power system modeling and dynamic equivalencing. The book summarizes long-term academic research outcomes and contributions and exploits the authors' extensive practical experiences in power system dynamics and stability to offer readers an insightful analysis of modern power grid infrastructure.
In addition to the basic principles of penetrated power system modeling, model reduction, and model derivation, the book discusses inertia challenge requirements and control levels, as well as recent advances in visualization of virtual synchronous generators and their associated effects on system performance. The physical constraints and engineering considerations of advanced control schemes are deliberated at length.
“Renewable Integrated Power System Stability and Control” also considers robust and adaptive control strategies using real-time simulations and experimental studies. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of:
• A thorough introduction to power systems, including time horizon studies, structure, power generation options, energy storage systems, and microgrids
• An exploration of renewable integrated power grid modeling, including basic principles, host grid modeling, and grid-connected MG equivalent models
• A study of virtual inertia, including grid stability enhancement, simulations, and experimental results
• A discussion of renewable integrated power grid stability and control, including small signal stability assessment and the frequency point of view
Perfect for engineers and operators in power grids, as well as academics studying the technology, “Renewable Integrated Power System Stability and Control” will also earn a place in the libraries of students in Electrical Engineering programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels who wish to improve their understanding of power system operation and control.