Mapping Intersections

Author : African Literature Association. Meeting
Publisher : Africa World Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : African literature
ISBN : 0865436347

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Mapping Intersections by African Literature Association. Meeting Pdf

This book takes on the challenge: What roles can and should African literature play in Africa's development? From a variety of critical stances and perspectives, the concepts of "literature" and of "development" are theorized, to include and extend beyond inherited concepts and boundaries in the Humanities and the Social Sciences, and thus, to engage peoples' everyday life experiences. Approaches to the question of Africa's literature and its development range from African feminism or feminist practices, to the economics and politics of public access to knowledge, information and literature, to communication networks and use of African languages in national education policies. Twenty essays constitute the volume's four parts which focus on: -- Diverse conceptualizations of African literature and development -- Critical studies of specific writers' works, linking their artistic development with issues and events of social or political development -- A philosophical consideration of the development's relationship to literature -- Models of activist pedagogy in African literature The structure of this volume is encompassed by two roundtable transcriptions with writers and critics for whom African literature and Africa's development is part of a larger struggle to create new space in which to thrive and envision new life, inside and outside the academy.

Author : Tania Banerjee,Xiaohui Huang,Aotian Wu,Ke Chen,Anand Rangarajan,Sanjay Ranka
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000969771

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Video Based Machine Learning for Traffic Intersections by Tania Banerjee,Xiaohui Huang,Aotian Wu,Ke Chen,Anand Rangarajan,Sanjay Ranka Pdf

Video Based Machine Learning for Traffic Intersections describes the development of computer vision and machine learning-based applications for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the challenges encountered during their deployment. This book presents several novel approaches, including a two-stream convolutional network architecture for vehicle detection, tracking, and near-miss detection; an unsupervised approach to detect near-misses in fisheye intersection videos using a deep learning model combined with a camera calibration and spline-based mapping method; and algorithms that utilize video analysis and signal timing data to accurately detect and categorize events based on the phase and type of conflict in pedestrian-vehicle and vehicle-vehicle interactions. The book makes use of a real-time trajectory prediction approach, combined with aligned Google Maps information, to estimate vehicle travel time across multiple intersections. Novel visualization software, designed by the authors to serve traffic practitioners, is used to analyze the efficiency and safety of intersections. The software offers two modes: a streaming mode and a historical mode, both of which are useful to traffic engineers who need to quickly analyze trajectories to better understand traffic behavior at an intersection. Overall, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the application of computer vision and machine learning to solve transportation-related problems. Video Based Machine Learning for Traffic Intersections demonstrates how these techniques can be used to improve safety, efficiency, and traffic flow, as well as identify potential conflicts and issues before they occur. The range of novel approaches and techniques presented offers a glimpse of the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for ITS research and development. Key Features: Describes the development and challenges associated with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Provides novel visualization software designed to serve traffic practitioners in analyzing the efficiency and safety of an intersection Has the potential to proactively identify potential conflict situations and develop an early warning system for real-time vehicle-vehicle and pedestrian-vehicle conflicts

Author : Emanuela Cervato,Mark Epstein,Giulia Santi
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781527530324

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Mapping Leopardi by Emanuela Cervato,Mark Epstein,Giulia Santi Pdf

Are you curious about the private laboratory of Giacomo Leopardi, Italy’s greatest modern lyrical poet? Interested in using expert maps to explore it, while deepening your acquaintance with one of the most creative materialist thinkers? This collection of essays makes very original use of the new translation of Leopardi’s Zibaldone di pensieri and investigates its connections to all his other works. Whether your primary interest lies in Italian literature and criticism, linguistics and poetics, the origins of genres such as the fantastic, or in philosophical queries regarding materialism and hedonism, this collection offers original research that will challenge the reader to view this outstanding intellectual in a new light. Offering some of the earliest reflections against anthropocentrism, championing the artist’s interest in the natural sciences, and questioning humanity’s purpose(s) in this world, Leopardi’s work is presented in this volume as an indispensable tool to understand the complexity of Italy’s cultural transformations between the 18th and the 19th centuries.

Author : Wolfgang Domcke,David Yarkony,Horst Köppel
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 9812565469

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Conical Intersections by Wolfgang Domcke,David Yarkony,Horst Köppel Pdf

It is widely recognized nowadays that conical intersections ofmolecular potential-energy surfaces play a key mechanistic role in thespectroscopy of polyatomic molecules, photochemistry and chemicalkinetics. This invaluable book presents a systematic exposition of thecurrent state of knowledge about conical intersections, which has beenelaborated in research papers scattered throughout the chemicalphysics literature.

Author : Santiago López de Medrano
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-24
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783031283642

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Topology and Geometry of Intersections of Ellipsoids in R^n by Santiago López de Medrano Pdf

This book gives an overview of research in the topology and geometry of intersections of quadrics in $\mathbb{R}^n$, with a focus on intersections of concentric ellipsoids and related spaces. Unifying and organizing material previously spread over many articles, it also contains new results. The first part provides very detailed foundations of a wide-ranging theory that could be useful for future developments. It includes chapters on general intersections of quadrics, operations on them, and intersections of concentric and coaxial quadrics. Moving from the general to the specific, the second part focuses on a topological description of transverse intersections of concentric ellipsoids, including a complete description of the case of three ellipsoids, and of some large families of more than three of them. The third part looks at relations to other areas of mathematics such as dynamical systems, complex geometry, contact and symplectic geometry, and other applications. An appendix gathers some technical items and also gives an account of the origins, motivations and progression of the subject, including historical recollections of the author, who has been central to its development.

Author : Wolfgang Ebeling
Publisher : Springer
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-15
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783540480723

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The Monodromy Groups of Isolated Singularities of Complete Intersections by Wolfgang Ebeling Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Subcommittee on Census and Population
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Cartography
ISBN : PURD:32754078111758

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Geographic Mapping Program of the Census by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Subcommittee on Census and Population Pdf

Author : Michael P. Peterson
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781462510412

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Mapping in the Cloud by Michael P. Peterson Pdf

This engaging text provides a solid introduction to mapmaking in the era of cloud computing. It takes students through both the concepts and technology of modern cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and Web-based mapping. Conceptual chapters delve into the meaning of maps and how they are developed, covering such topics as map layers, GIS tools, mobile mapping, and map animation. Methods chapters take a learn-by-doing approach to help students master application programming interfaces and build other technical skills for creating maps and making them available on the Internet. The companion website offers invaluable supplementary materials for instructors and students.˜ ˜ Pedagogical features:˜ End-of-chapter summaries, review questions, and exercises.˜ Extensive graphics illustrating the concepts and procedures. Downloadable PowerPoints for each chapter. Downloadable code files (where applicable) for the exercises.

Author : Giles Foody,Linda See,Steffen Fritz,Peter Mooney,Ana-Maria Olteanu-Raimond,Cidália Costa Fonte,Vyron Antoniou
Publisher : Ubiquity Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781911529170

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Mapping and the Citizen Sensor by Giles Foody,Linda See,Steffen Fritz,Peter Mooney,Ana-Maria Olteanu-Raimond,Cidália Costa Fonte,Vyron Antoniou Pdf

Maps are a fundamental resource in a diverse array of applications ranging from everyday activities, such as route planning through the legal demarcation of space to scientific studies, such as those seeking to understand biodiversity and inform the design of nature reserves for species conservation. For a map to have value, it should provide an accurate and timely representation of the phenomenon depicted and this can be a challenge in a dynamic world. Fortunately, mapping activities have benefitted greatly from recent advances in geoinformation technologies. Satellite remote sensing, for example, now offers unparalleled data acquisition and authoritative mapping agencies have developed systems for the routine production of maps in accordance with strict standards. Until recently, much mapping activity was in the exclusive realm of authoritative agencies but technological development has also allowed the rise of the amateur mapping community. The proliferation of inexpensive and highly mobile and location aware devices together with Web 2.0 technology have fostered the emergence of the citizen as a source of data. Mapping presently benefits from vast amounts of spatial data as well as people able to provide observations of geographic phenomena, which can inform map production, revision and evaluation. The great potential of these developments is, however, often limited by concerns. The latter span issues from the nature of the citizens through the way data are collected and shared to the quality and trustworthiness of the data. This book reports on some of the key issues connected with the use of citizen sensors in mapping. It arises from a European Co-operation in Science and Technology (COST) Action, which explored issues linked to topics ranging from citizen motivation, data acquisition, data quality and the use of citizen derived data in the production of maps that rival, and sometimes surpass, maps arising from authoritative agencies.

Author : Elizabeth Beddoe,Liz Beddoe,Jane Maidment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Public welfare
ISBN : 0170132714

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Mapping Knowledge for Social Work Practice by Elizabeth Beddoe,Liz Beddoe,Jane Maidment Pdf

Mapping Knowledge for Social Work Practice: Critical Intersections recognises that both social work students and their field educators face increasingly complex case and community concerns in the 21st century. With a strong focus on the key issues and debates within social work in Australasia, this text provides a range of pathways for students to investigate these practice challenges in both classroom and placement settings. The text addresses eight core curriculum areas: theory, practice skills, policy, research, working in communities, ethics, community development and life course development. Cutting through these curriculum areas are four major threads that reflect some of the key issues and debates concerns and discussions within social work at present: service user perspectives; engagement with critical social theory; analysis of cultural imperatives (biculturalism, multiculturalism, diversity and indigenous development); and major changes in the profession. Throughout the text, pre-chapter quizzes, exercises and questions allow students to engage with the theory and reflect on their own learning and critical thinking skills. Examples of services and research from both Australia and New Zealand further enhance the practical nature of the text.

Author : E.J.M. Carranza
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080930312

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Geochemical Anomaly and Mineral Prospectivity Mapping in GIS by E.J.M. Carranza Pdf

Geochemical Anomaly and Mineral Prospectivity Mapping in GIS documents and explains, in three parts, geochemical anomaly and mineral prospectivity mapping by using a geographic information system (GIS). Part I reviews and couples the concepts of (a) mapping geochemical anomalies and mineral prospectivity and (b) spatial data models, management and operations in a GIS. Part II demonstrates GIS-aided and GIS-based techniques for analysis of robust thresholds in mapping of geochemical anomalies. Part III explains GIS-aided and GIS-based techniques for spatial data analysis and geo-information sybthesis for conceptual and predictive modeling of mineral prospectivity. Because methods of geochemical anomaly mapping and mineral potential mapping are highly specialized yet diverse, the book explains only methods in which GIS plays an important role. The book avoids using language and functional organization of particular commercial GIS software, but explains, where necessary, GIS functionality and spatial data structures appropriate to problems in geochemical anomaly mapping and mineral potential mapping. Because GIS-based methods of spatial data analysis and spatial data integration are quantitative, which can be complicated to non-numerate readers, the book simplifies explanations of mathematical concepts and their applications so that the methods demonstrated would be useful to professional geoscientists, to mineral explorationists and to research students in fields that involve analysis and integration of maps or spatial datasets. The book provides adequate illustrations for more thorough explanation of the various concepts. Explains GIS functionality and spatial data structures appropriate regardless of the particular GIS software in use Simplifies explanation of mathematical concepts and application Illustrated for more thorough explanation of concepts

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Cartography
ISBN : UCAL:B3689372

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Surveying and Mapping by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Department of the Army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Aerial photogrammetry
ISBN : SRLF:AA0004607727

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Multiplex Mapping by United States. Department of the Army Pdf

Author : United States. Department of the Army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Map drawing
ISBN : UVA:X004788964

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Map Compilation, Color Separation, and Revision by United States. Department of the Army Pdf

Author : Eli Cohen
Publisher : Informing Science
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8392233700

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Where Parallels Intersect by Eli Cohen Pdf