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While conceptually elegant, the generic formulations of nonlinear model predictive control are not ready to use for the stabilization of relatively fast systems. Doctor Alamir presents a successful approach to this problem based on a co-operation between structural considerations and on-line optimization. The balance between structural and optimization aspects of the method is dependent on the system being considered so the many examples developed here aim to transmit a mode of thought rather than a ready-to-use recipe. Among the systems given detailed treatment are:

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A discussion of high-voltage engineering, organized into three sections that cover basic theories and concepts, execution of principles, and innovative techniques. It includes chapters detailing industrial uses and issues of hazard and safety, and review exercises to accompany each chapter.

Corneal tomography is a non-invasive medical imaging technique for mapping the surface curvature of the cornea, the outer structure of the eye. This procedure may be carried out with a Pentacam, which uses a rotating camera to create a 3D image of the anterior of the eye.

This fourth edition has been fully updated to provide the latest developments in corneal tomography using the Pentacam system.

Beginning with an introduction, the following sections cover corneal maps and profiles, corneal refraction, Wavefront analysis, systematic interpretation of corneal tomography,...

Significant amounts of uranium (U) and thorium (Th) exist in the earth ores and in the nuclear fuel reprocessing process, which needs separation and extraction. Reprocessing the spent fuel not only reduces the volume and radio toxicity of the high-level waste, but also can be used to produce new fuel.The separation techniques for reprocessing include precipitation, ion exchange, and solvent extraction. Solvent extraction has several advantages for use in the large scale reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel, including the ability for continuous operation, high throughput, and solvent recycling.

Persistent viral infections have been shown to reside in the host and cause various diseases. On the other hand, Drosophila melanogaster has been widely used as a model organism to study the immune responses against bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Here, I present D. melanogaster as a model to study persistent virus infections. This book covers the strength of using this model system, describes viruses that infect it and give details about the Drosophila innate antiviral immunity. It furthermore explains about persistent infections and clarify definitions used in this field. It finally...

Doktorarbeit / Dissertation aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Ingenieurwissenschaften - Maschinenbau, Note: mit Auszeichnung bestanden, Technische Universitat Berlin (Institut fur Land- und Seeverkehr), 27 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: This Ph.D. thesis presents the optimization of the (mostly) sea state independent oil skimming system SOS by means of numerical and experimental analyses. Here the SOS performance of counteracting oil disasters at open sea is closely examined. As a result of the evaluation of the functional principle of the system, it is found that...

Contains material relevant for students and researchers interested in the basic science of infectious diseases. This book describes the structures of various pathogenic microbes. It provides a description of a number of infectious diseases, particularly those of the respiratory system and prion-related infections.

The historical development of capital has produced a progressive increase in the demand for raw material and has consequently resulted in the concentration of capital in, and the geographical expansion of, the production of natural resources, globalizing and intensifying the competition for the control of production and markets.

This book is an attempt to explain, at the theoretical and empirical level, the relationship between the production of oil and the process of inter-capitalist competition in the global economy, and why it is necessary to appreciate the underlying...

Explore and analyze the solutions of mathematical models from diverse disciplines

As biology increasingly depends on data, algorithms, and models, it has become necessary to use a computing language, such as the user-friendly MATLAB, to focus more on building and analyzing models as opposed to configuring tedious calculations. Explorations of Mathematical Models in Biology with MATLAB provides an introduction to model creation using MATLAB, followed by the translation, analysis, interpretation, and observation of the models.

With an integrated and interdisciplinary...

What does Israel's definition as a 'Jewish and democratic' state mean? How does it affect constitutional law and the people living in Israel? This book provides a unique and detailed examination of the consequences of the 'Jewish and democratic' definition. It seeks to explore how the definition affects the internal ordering of the state, the operation of the law, and the ways it is used to justify, protect, and regenerate certain features of Israeli constitutional law. This book offers a novel perspective on the Jewish and democratic definition rooted in constitutional theory and informed by...