Lost Transmissions

Author : Desirina Boskovich
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 733 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781683354987

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Lost Transmissions by Desirina Boskovich Pdf

This illustrated journey through lost, overlooked, and uncompleted works is “a fascinating enrichment of the history of sf and fantasy” (Booklist). Science fiction and fantasy reign over popular culture now, associated in our mind with blockbuster movies and massive conventions. But there’s much more to the story than the headline-making hits. Lost Transmissions is a rich trove of forgotten and unknown, imagined-but-never-finished, and under-appreciated-but-influential works from those imaginative genres, as well as little-known information about well-known properties. Divided into sections on Film & TV, Literature, Art, Music, Fashion, Architecture, and Pop Culture, the book examines: Jules Verne’s lost novel AfroFuturism and Space Disco E.T.’s scary beginnings William Gibson’s never-filmed Aliens sequel Weezer’s never-made space opera the 8,000-page metaphysical diary of Philip K. Dick, and more Featuring more than 150 photos, this insightful volume will become the bible of science fiction and fantasy’s most interesting and least-known chapters. “Will broaden your horizons and turn you on to wonders bubbling under the mass-market commodified pleasures to which we all too often limit ourselves.” —The Washington Post

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1931
Category : Mines and mineral resources
ISBN : MINN:319510008699052

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Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carl Ernest Reistle,Charles Freeman Jackson,George Samuel Rice,George St. John Perrott,Kenneth Keith Kelley,Simon Harry Ash,Wilfred Charles Furness Shepherd,William Waugh Adams,Harold Putnam Greenwald,John Ballantine Knaebel,L. E. Geyer,Noah Arthur Tolch,Henry C. Howarth,L. Chenoweth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1042 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1932
Category : Alkanes
ISBN : OSU:32435026701243

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Mining Petroleum by Underground Methods by Carl Ernest Reistle,Charles Freeman Jackson,George Samuel Rice,George St. John Perrott,Kenneth Keith Kelley,Simon Harry Ash,Wilfred Charles Furness Shepherd,William Waugh Adams,Harold Putnam Greenwald,John Ballantine Knaebel,L. E. Geyer,Noah Arthur Tolch,Henry C. Howarth,L. Chenoweth Pdf

Author : Thomas Chapman,Erik Larsson,PETER von Wrycza,Erik Dahlman,Stefan Parkvall,Johan Skold
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128004340

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HSPA Evolution by Thomas Chapman,Erik Larsson,PETER von Wrycza,Erik Dahlman,Stefan Parkvall,Johan Skold Pdf

This book is essential reading for those wishing to obtain a systems perspective and a broad view on the background, performance and application of the latest developments in HSPA in the context of the demands on today’s mobile broadband devices and networks. It takes the reader behind the scenes of 3GPP and provides an easily accessible understanding of the basic principles, the latest steps in the standard’s evolution, and the motivations behind the development of standardized features. It covers important topics such as smartphone related features, multi-carrier and multi-antenna operation, interface architecture, heterogeneous networks and HSPA system performance. Offering full coverage of recent developments in HSPA up to Release 13, this book will provide a comprehensive description of one of the dominating standards for mobile broadband. With this book, you will: Get a guided and consistent tour through the evolutionary stages of HSPA Gain an understanding of the 3GPP standardization process, the driving forces behind it, and the need for evolution Learn about the fundamental technology components of a modern wireless communication system, such as basic link level architecture, cellular system behavior, traffic management and scheduling and system management Learn in detail the features of the latest HSPA development up to Release 13 Gain a deep insight into the means by which HSPA performance can be simulated and characterized, the factors that drive the performance of networks and user experience, and the performance expectations for the technology Obtain insight into the telecommunications market and its evolution Learn about current trends and the future direction of HSPA A full insight into the 3GPP and regulatory standardisation processes and the factors that drive evolution of the specification A walk through of the fundamental technology principles that lie behind HSPA A structured overview of the WCDMA/HSPA feature set, offering insider coverage starting from the core release 5/6 technologies and reviewing each of the added features up to and including the most recent developments in the area An overview of the frequency bands available for HSPA An insight into the radio performance requirements, their background and implications for mobiles and networks A tutorial on simulation principles for HSPA A description of the performance of HSPA features within the context of a tutorial on the factors that drive performance

Author : Datong Qin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1081 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781315386812

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Power Transmissions by Datong Qin Pdf

This book presents papers from the International Conference on Power Transmissions 2016, held in Chongqing, China, 27th-30th October 2016. The main objective of this conference is to provide a forum for the most recent advances, addressing the challenges in modern mechanical transmissions. The conference proceedings address all aspects of gear and power transmission technology and a range of applications. The presented papers are catalogued into three main tracks, including design, simulation and testing, materials and manufacturing, and industrial applications. The design, simulation and testing track covers topics such as new methods and designs for all types of transmissions, modelling and simulation of power transmissions, strength, fatigue, dynamics and reliability of power transmissions, lubrication and sealing technologies and theories, and fault diagnosis of power transmissions. In the materials and manufacturing track, topics include new materials and heat treatment of power transmissions, new manufacturing technologies of power transmissions, improved tools to predict future demands on production systems, new technologies for ecologically sustainable productions and those which preserve natural resources, and measuring technologies of power transmissions. The proceedings also cover the novel industrial applications of power transmissions in marine, aerospace and railway contexts, wind turbines, the automotive industry, construction machinery, and robots.

Author : Gregory S. Krohn,Samuel E. Bowser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : AN/TRC-170 Digital Troposcatter Radio System
ISBN : MINN:31951D03790070F

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MANPRINT Evaluation by Gregory S. Krohn,Samuel E. Bowser Pdf

Author : Mustafa M. Matalgah,Mohammed Ali Alqodah
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119984887

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Real-Time Ground-Based Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorder by Mustafa M. Matalgah,Mohammed Ali Alqodah Pdf

Real-Time Ground-Based Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorder Unique text determining the feasibility for implementation and manufacture of ground-based black box systems Real-Time Ground-Based Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorder helps familiarize the reader with the nature of issues surrounding existing black box technology integrated on aircrafts and to understand the benefits and importance of proposed real-time ground-based alternative solutions. These are based on predicting aircraft problems while in flight, including understanding the feasibility of using the already existing space and ground-based wireless technologies infrastructures for this purpose. The authors discuss expense reductions in the crash investigation when implementing the new concepts in this book as compared to existing procedures when aircraft accidents occur. The text also opens new research ideas for future investigations. Simulation codes are included to allow for further independent exploration into the covered concepts and ideas. Topics covered in the book include: Satellite Data Transfer Implementation, including basics of the technology, channel data rate, PSTN-based satellite implementation, and expected availability of spectrum Very High Frequency Digital Link (VDL), including modes, sublayers, data transfer, packet and frame structure, and number of channels needed to support a certain number of airplanes Modern Airplane Communication Technologies (including direct air-to-ground communication using 5G) and terahertz band communications; and their integration into aviation communications Black box final architecture and connectivity, including ground and UAV connectivity, and general black box wireless communications challenges For aviation industrial engineers and technical staff, managers, and aerospace and academic researchers, Real-Time Ground-Based Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorder is a valuable guide to existing and future technology to successfully predict aircraft problems during flight.

Author : Zoubir Mammeri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780387848396

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Wireless and Mobile Networking by Zoubir Mammeri Pdf

Research and development in wireless and mobile networks and services areas have been going on for some time, reaching the stage of products. Graceful evo- tion of networks, new access schemes, flexible protocols, increased variety of services and applications, networks reliability and availability, security, are some of the present and future challenges that have to be met. MWCN (Mobile and Wireless Communications Networks) and PWC (Personal Wireless Communications) are two conferences sponsored by IFIP WG 6.8 that provide forum for discussion between researchers, practitioners and students interested in new developments in mobile and wireless networks, services, applications and computing. In 2008, MWCN and PWC were held in Toulouse, France, from September 30 to October 2, 2008. MWNC’2008 and PWC’2008 were coupled to form the first edition of IFIP Wireless and Mobile Networking Conference (WMNC’2008). MWCN and PWC topics were revisited in order to make them complementary and covering together the main hot issues in wireless and mobile networks, services, applications, computing, and technologies.

Author : Gustavo Costa,Nariman Sepehri
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118818893

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Hydrostatic Transmissions and Actuators by Gustavo Costa,Nariman Sepehri Pdf

Hydrostatic Transmissions and Actuators takes a pedagogical approach and begins with an overview of the subject, providing basic definitions and introducing fundamental concepts. Hydrostatic transmissions and hydrostatic actuators are then examined in more detail with coverage of pumps and motors, hydrostatic solutions to single-rod actuators, energy management and efficiency and dynamic response. Consideration is also given to current and emerging applications of hydrostatic transmissions and actuators in automobiles, mobile equipment, wind turbines, wave energy harvesting and airplanes. End of chapter exercises and real world industrial examples are included throughout and a companion website hosting a solution manual is also available. Hydrostatic Transmissions and Actuators is an up to date and comprehensive textbook suitable for courses on fluid power systems and technology, and mechatronics systems design.

Author : Ramin Hekmat
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781402051661

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Ad-hoc Networks: Fundamental Properties and Network Topologies by Ramin Hekmat Pdf

This book provides an original graph theoretical approach to the fundamental properties of wireless mobile ad-hoc networks. This approach is combined with a realistic radio model for physical links between nodes to produce new insight into network characteristics like connectivity, degree distribution, hopcount, interference and capacity. The book establishes directives for designing ad-hoc networks and sensor networks. It will interest the academic community, and engineers who roll out ad-hoc and sensor networks.

Author : David Coudert,David Simplot-Ryl,Ivan Stojmenovic
Publisher : Springer
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540852094

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Ad-hoc, Mobile and Wireless Networks by David Coudert,David Simplot-Ryl,Ivan Stojmenovic Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Ad-Hoc, Mobile, and Wireless Networks, ADHOC-NOW 2008, held in Sophia-Antipolis, France, September 2008. The 40 revised full papers and the 15 poster presentations were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. The papers deal with advances in Ad-Hoc networks, i.e. wireless, self-organizing systems formed by co-operating nodes within communication range of each other that form temporary networks. Their topology is dynamic, decentralized, ever changing and the nodes may move around arbitrarily.

Author : James G. Davies Sr.Sr.
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781460241561

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Red Herrings and Bread Crumbs by James G. Davies Sr.Sr. Pdf

My publisher has advised me that in order to grab your attention I must tell you right up front that the following story is all about aliens. Now how they had managed to pull the very truth right out of thin air I will never know. But to first appreciate then envision that all things falling within the realm of science fiction will eventually become possible, something I believe we are constantly always halfway there once envisioned, then only 'time' becomes the specific factor separating these two realms from eventually becoming reality. Now accepting the possibility that aliens do exist, especially considering the theories on our own original creation suggesting we come from 'star dust' which make you and I aliens, then let's understand that they like us are also subject to the universal laws which has first created and now controls all things within its realm. And just as if we were on a road trip enjoying the inspiring sites within our capabilities after having left our much larger camper near the outskirts of town our smaller run around vehicle unfortunately broke down, which is exactly what has happened to the visitors of our Earth then they also would be looking for help from those in close proximity for assistance before being able to getting back on their way. And the only thang that separates their methods over ours, even thought the desired results are to be the same, is the methods they have at their disposal, which herin lays the very strange fable awaiting you.

Author : Geirr H Haarr
Publisher : Seaforth Publishing
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473875302

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No Room for Mistakes by Geirr H Haarr Pdf

A new book from this bestselling author covering the events at sea in the early years of World War II, in which he has compiled comprehensive research and insight into a highly readable and detailed account of British and Allied submarine warfare in north European waters at the beginning of the war. The early chapters describe prewar submarine development, including technical advances and limitations, weapons, tactical use and life onboard, and examine the men who crewed them and explore their understanding of the warfare that they would become involved in.The core of the book is an account of the events as they unfolded in 'home waters' from the outset of war to the end of 1940, by which time the majority of the Allied submarines were operating in the Mediterranean. It is a story of success, triumph, failure and tragedy, and it tells of the tremendous courage and endurance shown by a small group of men learning how to fight a new kind of war in claustrophobic, sub-sea vessels with limited information about the enemy, or what they would meet off the alien coasts to which they were heading. Extensive primary sources are used to document the many aspects of this war, some of which remain controversial to this day. Max Horton, Vice Admiral Submarines 1940, said: 'There is no room for mistakes in submarines. You are either alive or dead.' This book makes plain how right he was.

Author : Paul W Ross
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1781 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781351357050

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Revival: The Handbook of Software for Engineers and Scientists (1995) by Paul W Ross Pdf

The Handbook of Software for Engineers and Scientists is a single-volume, ready reference for the practicing engineer and scientist in industry, government, and academia as well as the novice computer user. It provides the most up-to-date information in a variety of areas such as common platforms and operating systems, applications programs, networking, and many other problem-solving tools necessary to effectively use computers on a daily basis. Specific platforms and environments thoroughly discussed include MS-DOS®, Microsoft® WindowsTM, the Macintosh® and its various systems, UNIXTM, DEC VAXTM, IBM® mainframes, OS/2®, WindowsTM NT, and NeXTSTEPTM. Word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, integrated packages, computer presentation systems, groupware, and a number of useful utilities are also covered. Several extensive sections in the book are devoted to mathematical and statistical software. Information is provided on circuits and control simulation programs, finite element tools, and solid modeling tools.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Earthquake prediction
ISBN : UCSD:31822020618831

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National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program by Anonim Pdf