The Encyclopedia of Biophysics is envisioned both as an easily accessible source of information and as a route into the scientific literature. It consists of two parts, Techniques and Systems. In the Techniques sections, each of the wide range of methods which fall under the heading of Biophysics are explained in detail, together with the value ...

The tools and technologies used and studied in an e-learning context are continually changing due...

Top space experts from around the world have collaborated to produce this comprehensive, authoritative, and clearly illustrated reference guide to the fast growing, multi-billion dollar field of satellite applications and space communications. This handbook, done under the auspices of the International Space University based in France, addresses...

Highly automated production and logistics facilities require mechatronic drive solutions. This book describes in which way the industrial production and logistics work and shows the structure of the drive solutions required for this purpose. The functionality of the mechanical and electronic elements of a drive system is described, and their bas...

The information infrastructure--comprising computers, embedded devices, networks and software systems--is vital to operations in every sector. Global business and industry, governments, and society itself, cannot function effectively if major components of the critical information infrastructure are degraded, disabled or destroyed. This book con...

Logistik spielt eine entscheidende Rolle f r unsere Volkswirtschaft. Logistik-Netze werden jedoch...

Focusing on safety and environmental protection issues, this book provides incisive, cutting-edge...

The first comprehensive guide to anthropological studies of complex organizationsOffers the first...

Building the E-Service Society is a state-of-the-art book which deals with innovative trends in communication systems, information processing, and security and trust in electronic commerce, electronic business, and electronic government. It comprises the proceedings of I3E2004, the Fourth International Conference on E-Commerce, E-Business, and E...