Advanced Technologies in Practical Applications for National Security

Advanced Technologies in Practical Applications for National Security
Author: Aleksander Nawrat
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2017-09-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319646745

This book presents advanced technologies used in practice to enable early recognition and tracking of various threats to national security. It discusses practical applications, examples and recent challenges in the application fields using sophisticated sensory devices, embedded designs and airborne and ground unmanned vehicles. Undeniably rapid advances in the development of sophisticated sensory devices, significant increases of computing power available to embedded designs and the development of airborne and ground unmanned vehicles offer almost unlimited possibilities for fighting various types of pathologies affecting our societies. The book provides scientists, researchers, engineers and graduate students involved in computer vision, image processing, data fusion, control algorithms, mechanics, data mining, navigation and integrated circuit (IC) with numerous valuable, useful and practical suggestions and solutions.

Practical Applications of Infrared Thermal Sensing and Imaging Equipment

Practical Applications of Infrared Thermal Sensing and Imaging Equipment
Author: Herbert Kaplan
Publisher: SPIE Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2007
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780819467232

\- Preface - List of Figures - List of Tables - List of Acronyms and Abbreviations - Preface - Introduction - Basics of Noncontact Thermal Measurement - Matching the Instrument to the Application - Instruments Overview - Using IR Sensing and Imaging Instruments - Introduction to Applications - Plant Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance - Buildings and Infrastructure - Materials Testing - Product and Process Monitoring Control - Night Vision, Security, and Surveillance - Life Sciences Thermography - Appendix A: Commercial Instrument Performance Characteristics - Appendix B: Manufacturers of IR Sensing and Imaging Instruments - Appendix C: Table of Generic Normal Emissivities of Materials - Appendix D: A Glossary of Terms for the Infrared Thermographer

Air Pollution XVII

Air Pollution XVII
Author: C.A. Brebbia
Publisher: WIT Press
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2009-06-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1845641957

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Infrared and Terahertz Detectors, Third Edition

Infrared and Terahertz Detectors, Third Edition
Author: Antoni Rogalski
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1044
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1351984764

This new edition of Infrared and Terahertz Detectors provides a comprehensive overview of infrared and terahertz detector technology, from fundamental science to materials and fabrication techniques. It contains a complete overhaul of the contents including several new chapters and a new section on terahertz detectors and systems. It includes a new tutorial introduction to technical aspects that are fundamental for basic understanding. The other dedicated sections focus on thermal detectors, photon detectors, and focal plane arrays.

Infrared Detectors

Infrared Detectors
Author: Antonio Rogalski
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 900
Release: 2010-11-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1420076728

Completely revised and reorganized while retaining the approachable style of the first edition, Infrared Detectors, Second Edition addresses the latest developments in the science and technology of infrared (IR) detection. Antoni Rogalski, an internationally recognized pioneer in the field, covers the comprehensive range of subjects necessary to un

Vision Based Systemsfor UAV Applications

Vision Based Systemsfor UAV Applications
Author: Aleksander Nawrat
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2013-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319003690

This monograph is motivated by a significant number of vision based algorithms for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) that were developed during research and development projects. Vision information is utilized in various applications like visual surveillance, aim systems, recognition systems, collision-avoidance systems and navigation. This book presents practical applications, examples and recent challenges in these mentioned application fields. The aim of the book is to create a valuable source of information for researchers and constructors of solutions utilizing vision from UAV. Scientists, researchers and graduate students involved in computer vision, image processing, data fusion, control algorithms, mechanics, data mining, navigation and IC can find many valuable, useful and practical suggestions and solutions. The latest challenges for vision based systems are also presented.

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Food Science and Technology

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Food Science and Technology
Author: Yukihiro Ozaki
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2006-09-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470047690

This reference gives food science professionals a working understanding of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and its role in maximizing food potential. It explains the technical aspects of NIRS, including: basic principles; characteristics of the NIR spectra; instrumentation; sampling techniques; and chemometrics. The book details applications of NIRS in agricultural and marine products, foodstuffs and processed foods, engineering and process monitoring, and food safety and disease diagnosis.