*********************************************************** PRENTICE HALL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING E-CATALOG -- June 1990 *********************************************************** We are pleased to be able to post this catalog of Electrical Engineering books. We have classified titles by major subject area. To keep the file size down, we only list the table of contents in one place. Try a key word search to locate the full description, or to find titles in related fields. Because of space limits, some titles are not listed. In order to make this e-mail service work effectively, please follow these instructions for ordering books: ********** 1. If you teach at a university in the U.S., and want to consider TEXTBOOKS to adopt for a course: Send a request to books@prenhall.com or uunet!prenhal!books. 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Fourier Analysis of Discrete-Time Systems. 8. Z-transform. 9. The Discrete Fourier transform. 10. Analog and Digital Filter Design. @ 1990, 512pp., cloth (17125-6) 0-13-171257-8 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (17126-4) 0-13-171265-9 Signals and Systems Huibert Kwakernaak, Univ of Twente, The Netherlands Raphael Sivan, Technion A comprehensive textbook for the junior Signals and Systems course in EE. Includes a full treatment of difference and differential systems in their input-output form and state form. The time domain analysis and the frequency domain are equally emphasized. Discrete-and continuous-time systems are treated in parallel. The book illustrates theory with many examples, and concludes with three applications chapters: signal processing, communication and automatic control. The book includes many 'hand" and 'computer" problems as well as the application software needed to solve these problems, to be used on a PC. CONTENTS: (NOTE: Chapters begin with an Introduction and conclude with Problems and Computer Exercises.) 1. Overview of Signals and Systems. 2. An Introduction to Signals. 3. An Introduction to Systems. 4. Difference and Differential Systems. 5. State Description of Systems. 6. Expansion Theory and Fourier Series. 7. Fourier transforms. 8. The z-and Laplace transforms. 9. Applications to Signal Processing and Digital Filtering. 10. Applications to Communication. 11. Feedback and Applications to Automatic Control. A Supplement: A Review of Complex Numbers, Sets and Maps. B Supplement: A Review of Linear Spaces, Norms and Inner Products. C Supplement: An Introduction to the Theory of Generalized Signals. D Supplement: Jordan Normal Form. E Supplement: Proofs. Bibliography. Sigsys Tutorial. Index. @ 1990,736pp., cloth (80925-1) 0-13-809252-4 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (80926-9) 0-13-809260-5 CONTROL THEORY Modern Control Engineering, Second Edition Katsuhiko Ogata, Univ of Minnesota A revision of a classic book in introductory control engineering, organized in three parts: 1) Analysis of control systems by conventional and state space methods; 2) Control systems analysis and design by conventional methods; 3) Control systems and analysis and design by state space methods. For courses in ME, EE, Aero. CONTENTS: (NOTE: Each chapter begins with an Introduction and concludes with Example Problems and Solutions and Problems.) PART 1: BASIC ANALYSIS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS BY CONVENTIONAL AND STATE-SPACE METHODS. 1. Introduction to Control Systems Analysis. 2. Mathematical Modeling of Dynamic Systems. 3. Basic Control Actions and Automatic Controllers. 4. Transient Response Analysis and Steady-State Error Analysis. PART II: CONTROL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN BY CONVENTIONAL METHODS. 5. Root-Locus Analysis. 6. Frequency Response Analysis. 7. Design and Compensation Techniques. PART III: CONTROL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN BY STATE-SPACE METHODS. 8. Describing Function Analysis of Nonlinear Control Systems. 9. Analysis of Control Systems in State Space. 10. Design of Control Systems by State Space Methods. Appendix: Vector-Matrix Analysis. Definitions. Determinants. Inversion of Matrices. Rules of Matrix Operations. Vectors and Vector Analysts. Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, and Similarity transformation. Quadratic Forms. Pseudoinverses. References. Index. @ 1990, 960pp., cloth (58912-7) 0-13-589128-0 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (58913-5) 0-13-589136-1 Feedback Control Systems, Second Edition J. Van de Vegte, Univ of Toronto Revision of a highly successful introductory controls text, featuring expanded treatment of state space design, root locus and frequency response design. Also includes thoroughly modified multivariable frequency domain design, and more design examples. For courses in ME, EE, Aero. CONTENTS: (NOTE: Each chapter begins with an Introduction and ends with Problems.) 1. Introduction and Linearized Dynamic Models. 2. Transfer Function Models of Physical Systems. 3. Modeling of Feedback Systems and Controllers. 4. Transient Performance and the s-Plane. 5. The Performance and Dynamic Compensation of Feedback Systems. 6. The Root Locus Method. 7. Frequency Response Analysis. 8. Frequency Response Design. 9. Digital Control Systems. 10. Digital Control System Analysis and Design. 11. State Space Analysis. 12. Introduction to State Space Design. 13. Multivariable Systems in the Frequency Domain. 14. Nonlinear Control Systems. Appendix A: Vectors, Matrices, and Determinants. Vectors and matrices. Vector and matrix operations. Determinants, the inverse, and the rank of a matrix. Matrix calculus. Appendix B: Computer Aids for Analysis and Design. Introduction. Roots of a polynomial. Step response of a transfer function model. Root locus plots. Polar plots. Bode plots. Subroutines. References. References. Index. @ 1990,480pp., cloth (31365-0) 0-13-313651-5 SOLUTIONS MANUAL WITH DISK (31366-8) 0-13-313669-8 DISK (30837-9) 0-13-308370-5 Computer-Controlled Systems: Theory and Design, Second Edition Karl Johan Astrom Bjorn Wittenmark, both of Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden A revision of a best-selling text by world renowned authors, brought up to date with the newest developments in the field. Features more practical aspects with respect to design methods and implementation. For senior/graduate courses in EE, ME, Aero, Chem E. CONTENTS: (NOTE: Chapters begin with an Introduction and conclude with a Summary, Problems, and References.) 1. Computer Control. 2. Sampling of Continuous Time Signals. 3. Computer-Oriented Mathematical Models: Discrete Time Systems. 4. Process-Oriented Models. 5. Analysis of Discrete Time Systems. 6. Disturbance Models. 7. Design: An Overview. 8.'ftanslation of Analog Design. 9. State Space Design Methods. 10. Pole-Placement Design Based on Input-Output Models. 11. Optimal Design Methods: State-Space Approach. 12. Optimal Design Methods: Input-Output Approach. 13. Identification. 14. Adaptive Control. 15. Implementation of Digital Controllers. Appendices: A. Examples. B. Matrix Functions. C. Simnon - An Interactive Simulation Program. D. Proof of Theorem 10.1. Index. @ 1990, 560pp., cloth (1 6860-9) 0-13-168600-3 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (16861-7) 0-13-168618-6 Digital Control and Estimation: A Unified Approach Richard Middleton Graham Goodwin, both of the Univ of Newcastle, Australia Presents discrete and continuous control and estimation theory in a unified fashion using the delta operator. Contains heavy emphasis on numerical, practical and implementation issues. For a senior/graduate course in EE, ME, Aero, Chem E. CONTENTS: (NOTE: Each chapter ends with a Summary, References, and Problems.) 1. Introduction. 2. Continuous Time Models. 3. Discrete Time Models. 4. Transform Techniques. 5. transfer Functions. 6. Frequency Response. 7. Classical Control System Analysis. 8. Time Domain Analysis of Systems. 9. Pole Assignment. 10. Optimal State Estimation. 11. Optimal Control. 12. Parameter Estimation. 13. Design Considerations. 14. Implementation Issues in Digital Control. 15. An Industrial Case Study. Introduction. Roll eccentricity control for strip rolling mills. Appendix A. Hardware Aspects of Digital to Analog Interfacing. Appendix B: Numerical Issues in Control. Appendix C: Numerical Issues in Optimal Filtering. Appendix D: CAD Soft. ware for Control System Design. Appendix E: Real Time Software. Appendix F: Convergence Analysis of a Typical Adaptive Control Algorithm. @ 1990,576pp., cloth (21166-4) 0-13-211665-0 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (21167-2) 0-13-211673-1 Digital Control System Analysis and Design, Second Edition Charles L. Phillips, Auburn Univ H. Troy Nagle, North Carolina State Univ Revision of the best-selling digital control text, featuring expanded treatment of modern control analysis and design, and system identification. For courses in EE, ME, Aero. CONTENTS: (NOTE: All chapters begin with an Introduction, and most conclude with a Summary, References, and Problems.) 1. Introduction. 2. Discrete-Time Systems and the z-Transform. 3. Sampling and Reconstruction. 4. Open-Loop Discrete-Time Systems. 5. Closed-Loop Systems. 6. System Time-Response Characteristics. 7. Stability Analysis Techniques. 8. Digital Controller Design. 9. Pole-Assignment Design and State Estimation. 10. Linear Quadratic Optimal Control. 11. Sampled-Data Transformation of Analog Filters. 12. Digital Filter Structures. 13. Microcomputer Implementation of Digital Filters. 14. Finite-Wordlength Effects. 15. Case Studies. Servomotor system. Environmental chamber control system. Aircraft landing system. Appendices: 1. Design Equations. 2. The Signal Flow Graph Technique. 3. Evaluation of E*(s). 4. Review of Matrices. 5. Second-Order Module Subroutines. 6. Eighth-Order Cascaded Filter Routines. 7. z-1yansform Tables. @ 1990, 656pp., cloth (21359-5) 0-13-213596-5 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (21361-1) 0-13-213612-0 CONTROL SYSTEMS PROGRAMS: IBM PC VERSION-5-1/4" disk (17124-9) 0-13-171240-3 CONTROL SYSTEMS PROGRAMS: IBM PS2 VERSION-3-1/2" disk (17123-1) 0-13-171232-2 Optimal Control: Linear Quadratic Methods Brian D.O. Anderson John B. Moore, both of Australian National Univ Presents linear optimal control theory from an engineering point of view. This text by world renowned authors aims to construct bridges between classical control results and modern control theory. CONTENTS: PART I: BASIC THEORY OF THE OPTIMAL REGULATOR. 1. Introduction. 2. The Standard Regulator Problem-I. 3. The Standard Regulator Problem-II. 4.'ftacking Systems. 5. Properties of Regulator Systems with a Classical Control Interpretation. 6. Asymptotic Properties and Quadratic Weights Selection. 7. State Estimator Design. 8. System Design Using State Estimators. 9. Frequency Shaping. 10. Controller Reduction. 11. Digital Controllers. Appendices: A. Brief Review of Some Results of Matrix Theory. B. Brief Review of Some Major Results of Linear System Theory. C. The Pontryagin Minimum Principle and Linear Optimal Control. D. Lyapunov Stability. E. The Riceati Equation. Index. @ 1990,400pp., cloth (63856-9) 0-13-638560-5 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (63857-7) 0-13-638578-8 Applied Nonlinear Control Jean-Jacques E. Slotine Weiping Li, both of Massachusetts Institute of Technology CONTENTS: (NOTE: Chapters conclude with Summary, Notes and References, and Problem Sets.) 1. Introduction. PART 1: NON-LINEAR SYSTEMS ANALYSIS. 2. Lyapunov Stability Analysis. 3. Stability Criteria Based on Lyapunov Analysis. 4. Describing Function Analysis. PART II: NONLINEAR CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN. 5. Feedback Linearization. 6. Sliding Control. 7. Control of Nonlinear Multi-Input Physical Systems. 8. Adaptive Control and Parameter Estimation. PART III: APPLICATIONS. 9. Robot Control: Free Motion. 10. Robot Control: Constrained Motion. 11. Other Applications. References. Index. @ 1990,352pp., cloth (04089-9) 0-13-040890-5 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (04090-7) 0-13-040908-1 Fundamentals of Robotics: Analysis and Control Robert J. Schilling, Clarkson Univ A complete overview of the fundamentals of robotics. Case study examples of educational, industrial and generic robots are discussed. Class demonstration software is provided with the laboratory manual. CONTENTS: Robotic Manipulation. Direct Kinematics: The Arm Equation. Inverse Kinematics: Solving the Arm Equation. Workspace Analysis and Trajectory Planning. Differential Motion and Statics. Manipulator Dynamics Robot Control. Robot Vision. Task Planning. Appendices. @ 1990, 496pp., Cloth (34443-2) 0-13-344433-3 INSTRUCTOR'S MANUAL (34447-3) 0-13-344474-0 LABORATORY MANUAL AND SOFTWARE (34444-0) 0-13-344441-4 Remote Control of Robots Robert Parkin, Univ of Lowell This book describes robotic control and manipulation through the point-plane method. The book is packaged with software that allows the user to manipulate robots based on the author's formulas. For undergraduate courses in Robotics, Kinematics of Robotics, or Control of Robots. CONTENTS: Relationship of Vectors, Points, Lines, Planes, Spheres and Circles. Movement and Imaging. Joint Specification and Robotic Classification. Robotic Capability. Forward Kinematic Solutions. Inverse Kinematic Solutions. Parametric Description of Curves. Path Control. Dynamics. Actuators and Their Control. @ 1990, cloth (77339-0) 0-13-773391-7 Robotic Manipulation Strategies Michael A. Peshkin, Northwestern Univ In automated planning of grasping or manipulation, one must consider manipulation on a surface on which a workpiece may slide. This book addresses the question of predicting the motion of such a workpiece, and then how to build that understanding into the manipulation plans. For courses in Robot Motion Control. @ 1990,128pp., Cloth (78149-2) 0-13-781493 :i Fault Diagnosis in Dynamic Systems: Theory and Application Frank Patton, York Univ M. Clark, Washington Univ Paul Frank, Universitat-GH-Duisburg, West Germany State-of-the art reference on Fault Diagnosis in Control. Covering Kalman Filters, parameter estimation, pattern recognition, diagnosability, non-destructive testing and a survey of knowledge-based approaches as well as many other techniques. CONTENTS: State of the Art. State Estimation Schemes for Instrument Fault Detection. Fault Diagnosis Based on State Estimation with Reduced Parameter Sensitivity. Robust Fault Diagnosis Techniques Using Engine Structure Assignment Observers. Fault Detection, Detectability and Optimal Sensor Location. Band limiting Filter Approach to Fault Detection. Process Fault Diagnosis Based on Dynamic Models and Parameters. Estimation Methods. Model-based Diagnosis Methods. Fault Detection in Nuclear Reactors with the Aid of Parametric Modeling Methods. Fault Detection and Accommodation Based on Sequential Decision Theory. A Component Fault Diagnosis Approach to Nondestructive Testing. A Multiple Model Adaptive Filtering Approach to Fault Diagnosis in Stochastic Systems. Statistical Methods for Fault Diagnosis of Dynamic Systems. Fault Detection Threshold Determination Using Markov Theory. Fault Diagnosis Based on Pattern Recognition. @ 1990,464pp., Cloth (30826-2) 0-13-308263-6 Automatic Flight Control Systems Donald McLean, The Univ of Southampton, England A senior-level text and reference guide. Covers in detail the subject of stability control, aircraft dynamics and modern control theory appropriate to a treatment of automatic flight control systems for fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. All the principal AFCS modes are covered and the effects of atmospheric turbulence and structural flexibility of the air frame upon the performance of the AFCS are treated. Appropriate for Control Systems courses in Electrical Engineering. CONTENTS: Control of Aircraft Flight. Equations of Motion. Aircraft Dynamics and Stability. Dynamic Effects of Structural Flexibility on Aircraft Motion. Atmospheric Disturbances and Their Effects on Aircraft Motion. Flying and Handling Qualities. Control System Design Methods-1. Control System Design Methods-2. Stability Augmentation Systems. Attitude Control Systems. Path Control Systems. Active Control Systems. Rotocraft Control Systems. Digital Control Methods. Redundancy Techniques. Adaptive Flight Control Systems. Future Flight Control Systems. Appendices. @ 1990,550pp., Cloth (05400-7) 0-13-054008-0 Analysis and Design of Discrete Linear Control Systems Vladimir Kucera, Institute of Information Theory and Automation, Prague This text provides advanced and detailed coverage of discrete-time or sampled-data linear control systems. Presents students with a synthesis of state-space and transfer-function approaches to the design of state regulators and observers, dynamical output feedback, and feedforward compensation. For Control Theory and Discrete-time Systems courses in Electrical Engineering. CONTENTS: Preliminary Mathematics. Linear Systems. State Feedback. State Estimation. Output Feedback. Feedback and Feedforward. @ 1990,448pp., Cloth (03308-4) 0-13-033085-X Applied Process Control: A Case Study R. B. Newell P. L. Lee, Univ of Queensland This supplementary text demonstrates the application of control theory techniques to a typical industrial process. The book illustrates a number of different control techniques applied to one process-the evaporator. The book assumes a prior or concurrent course in the Theory of Process Control and aims at bridging the gap between theory and practice. For senior/graduate-level courses in Process Control in depts. Of chemical, industrial, mechanical and EE. @ 1989,150pp., Cloth (04094-9) 0-13-040940-5 INSTRUCTOR'S MANUAL (04096-4) 0-13-040965-0 Real-Time Software for Control: Program Examples in C David M. Auslander Cheng H. Tham, both of the Univ of California at Berkeley This book is intended for engineering professionals who are interested in designing and implementing systems that incorporate computers, most often microprocessors. In particular, it addresses the problems arising from the need for the computer to interact with the system on the basis of either scheduled events or external events. CONTENTS: Synchronous Programming. Time. Asynchronous Signal Processing. Data Structures. Multiple Independent Processes. The Operator's Consoles. Priority Scheduling. Event Driven Scheduling. Task Organization and Scheduling for a Control System. Bibliography. Index. @ 1990,320pp., Cloth (76282-3) 0-13-762824-2 DISK INCLUDED System Identification and Control Design Using P.I.M. + Software Ioan Dore Landau, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique CONTENTS: Analog Control Systems-A Review. Computer Control Systems. Digital Controller Design Methods. Design of Digital Controller in the Presence of Random Disturbances. System Identification-The Bases. Recursive Identification Methods. Practical Aspects of System Identification. Practical Aspects of Controller Design. Appendices. References. Index @ 1990, 272pp., Cloth (88078-1) 0-13-880782-5 DISK INCLUDED Servo Motor and Motion Control Using Digital Signal Processors Yasuhiko Dote, Univ of Tennessee CONTENTS: PART I: BACKGROUND. Digital Servo Motor Control Components. Control Theory Overview. Motion Control. PART II: DIGITAL CONTROL AND SIGNAL PROCESSING. Digital Robust Control Algorithms. Sensors and Signal Processing. PART III: SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION. Implementation Issues of Digital Servo Motor and Motion Control Algorithms with a TMS 320. Control Program Development Procedures Using a TMS 320. Implementation of Position, Speed and Force Controls with a TMS 320. Appendices. @ 1990, 240pp., Cloth (80702-4) 0-13-807025-3 DISK INCLUDED System Identification Torsten Soderstrom, Upsala University Petre Stoica, Polytechnical Institute of Bucharest This comprehensive text is designed to accommodate readers at varying levels. Abundant detailed examples address beginners, while many advanced results are cited for researchers and experts in the field. Provides an excellent theoretical background for those interested in the applications of system identification. CONTENTS: Introduction. Introductory Examples. Nonparametric Methods. Linear Regression. Input Signals. Model Parametrizations. Prediction Error Methods. Instrumental Variable Methods. Recursive Identification Methods. Identification of Systems Operating in Closed Loop. Model Validation and Model Structure Determination. Some Practical Aspects. Appendices. @ 1989,560pp., Cloth (88123-5) 0-13-881236-5 TEACHER'S MANUAL (88124-3) 0-13-881244-6 SIGNAL PROCESSING Digital Signal Analysis, Second Edition Samuel D. Stearns, Sandia National Laboratories Don R. Hush, The Univ of New Mexico CONTENTS: Introduction. Review of Least Squares, Orthogonality, and the Fourier Series. Review of Continuous Transforms, Transfer Functions, and Convolution. Sampling and Measurement of Signals. The Discrete Fourier Transform. The Fast Fourier Transform. The z-transform. Nonrecursive Digital Systems. Recursive Digital Systems. Digital and Continuous Systems. Simulation of Continuous Systems. Analog and Digital Filter Design. Review of Random Functions, Correlation, and Power Spectra. Least Squares System Design. Random Sequences and Spectral Estimation. Appendices. @ 1990, 496pp., Cloth (21311-6) 0-13-213117-X SOLUTIONS MANUAL (21312-4) 0-13-213125-0 DISK INCLUDED PC-DSP: 5-1/4" IBM Version 3-1/2" IBM Version Oktay Alkin, Southern Illinois Univ, Edwardsville An interactive, menu-driven digital signal processing book/disk package with full graphic capabilities. Includes signal generation, basic DSP operations, digital filter design and spectrum analysis. For use in any Digital Signal Processing course. CONTENTS: (BOTH VERSIONS): 1. Getting Started. Hardware requirements. Contents of the PC-DSP program diskette. Backing up your PC-DSP diskette. Executing PC-DSP. PC-DSP command line options. PC-DSP environment variables. 2. Basic PC-DSP Concepts. PC-DSP menu structure, PC-DSP variables. 3. Data Generation, Input, and Output. Sample-by-sample entry of sequences. Generating linear ramp sequences. Editing discrete sequences. Random sequences. Discrete window functions. Synthesis of more complex waveforms. Drill problems. 4. PC-DSP Built-In Functions. Fast Fourier transform. Convolution and correlation. Power-series method for Chirp-Z transform. Inverse-Z transform. A study of window functions. Drill problems. 5. PC-DSP Graphics. Specifying variables to be graphed. Graphics formatting options. Loading and saving graphics Files. Printing graphics on a dot matrix printer. 6. Finite-Impulse-Response Filters. McClellan-Parks-Rabiner algorithm. Fourier series design of FIR filters. Least-squares design of FIR Filters. Frequency-domain analysis. FIR filter implementation. Drill problems. 7. Infinite-Impulse-Response Filters. Entering IIR filter specifications. IIR filter design. Analysis of the designed filter. IIR processing of data. Analyzing externally designed filters. Drill problems. 8. Power Spectrum Estimation. Periodogram estimate of PSD (Power Spectral Density). Welch's method of averaging periodograms. Maximum entropy method moving average and ARMA methods. Modified Prony method. Drill problems. 9. Expanding Capabilities of PC-DSP. 10. A Radar Processing Example: Estimation of PSD of Closely Spaced Sinusoids in the Presence of Noise. Appendix: Function Reference List. 5-1/4" IBM Version: @ 1990, 200PP., book/disk package (65520-9) 0-13-655200-5 3-1/2" IBM Version: @ 1990, 200pp., book/disk package (65445-9) 0-13-654450-9 DISK INCLUDED Discrete-Time Signal Processing Ad W. M. Van Den Enden Niek A. M. Verhoeckx, both of Philips Research Laboratories, Eindhoven This text provides a clear treatment of the basic principles of discrete-time signal processing as used in applications such as Compact Disc players and various kinds of modern professional electronic equipment. The main part of the book covers the basics - which are independent of rapidly changing technology; and the final few chapters provide information about the state of the art - and describe an integrated switched-capacitor filter, two integrated digital signal processors and the actual application of digital signal processing in television receivers, audio, and analog-to-digital conversion. CONTENTS: PART I: GENERAL THEORY. Introduction. Continuous-Time Signals and Systems. Conversion from Continuous-time Signals to Discrete-Time Signals and Vice Versa. Discrete-time Signals and Systems. The DFT and the FFT. Overview of Signal transforms. Filter Structures. Design Methods for Discrete Filters. Multirate Systems. Finite Word Length in Digital Signals and Systems. PART II: CASE STUDIES. An Integrated Switched-Capacitor Filter for Viewdata (van Roermund and Coppelmans). Digital Signals Processing in Television Receivers (Annegarn, Hillesen, and Raven). Digital Audio: Examples of the Application of the ASP Integrated Signal Processor (Persoon and Vandenbulcke). A Digital 'Decimaling' Filter for Analog-to-Digital Conversion of Hi-Fi Audio Signals (van der Kam). Developments in Integrated Digital Signal Processors and the PCB 5010 (van Meerbergen). @ 1989,400pp., Cloth (21676-2) 0-13-216763-8 TEACHER'S MANUAL (21602-8) 0-13-216029-3 Digital Signal Processing Inmos Limited Discusses the application of the INMOS Digital Signal Processing family of devices. Will be of interest to electronic engineers and computer scientists interested in very high performances of Digital Signal Processing. CONTENTS: IMS A100 Cascadable Signal Processor. IMS A110 Image and Signal Processing Sub-System. IMS A121 2-D Discrete Cosine Transform Image Processor. IMS B009 DSP System Evaluation Board. IMS D703 DSP Development System. Digital Filtering with the IMS AIOO. Discrete Fourier Transform with the IMS A100. Correlation and Convolution with the IMS A100. Complex (I & Q) Processing with the IMS A100. Hardware Considerations with the IMS A100. Image Processing with the IMS A100. Cascading IMS All0s. The IMS A110 Backend Post Processor. @ 1989, 200pp. (21280-3) 0-13-2l2804-7 Two-Dimensional Signal and Image Processing Jae S. Lim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology This up-to-date volume offers a clear and thorough exploration of the concepts and techniques of two-dimensional signal and image processing. The first six chapters cover the fundamentals of two-dimensional signal processing, including the z-transform, stability, discrete Fourier and cosine transforms, FFTS, the design of finite and infinite impulse response filters, and spectral estimation. The remaining four chapters are devoted to the fundamentals of digital image processing with coverage of image processing basics, image enhancement, image restoration, and spectral estimation. CONTENTS: Signals, Systems and the Fourier Transform. The z-Transform. The Discrete Fourier Transform. Finite Impulse Response Digital Filters. Infinite Impulse Response Filters. Spectral Estimation. Image Processing Basics. Image Enhancement. Image Restoration. Image Coding. Index. @ 1990, 880pp., Cloth (93532-0) 0-1 3-935322-4 Digital Signal Processing In VLSI Richard J. Higgins, Georgia Institute of Technology Analog Devices, Inc. An all-inclusive study of DSP algorithms, and the special purpose DSP hardware ICs and software tools necessary to implement the techniques, this two-part reference explores the best of both worlds: fundamental ideas and applications. Coverage focuses on the new tools available through IC chips optimized for DSP algorithm and real-world signals, and how to use DSP chips without violating fundamental DSP laws. Familiar examples walk readers through some of the more difficult theories and applications including the z-transform. CONTENTS: Real-World Signal Processing. Sampled Signals and Systems. The Discrete Fourier transform and the Fast-Fourier transform Algorithm. Digital Filters. The Bridge to VLSI. Real DSP Hardware. Software Development for the DSP System. DSP Applications. Bibliography. Index. @ 1989, 608pp., Cloth (21288-6) 0-13-212887-X Real Time DSP Applications with Motorola DSP56001 Mohamed El-Sharkawy This is the first book to introduce Motorola's digital signal processing chip the DSP56001 and its Application Development System (ADS). CONTENTS: Introduction to the DSP56001 and the Application Development System (ADS). Introduction to the Application Development Tools. The DSP56001 Architecture and Instruction Set. Digital Signal Processing on the DSP56001. Sampling, Aliasing and Pre-Filtering. The Fast Fourier Transform with the DSP56001. Finite and Infinite Impulse Response Digital Filters on the DSP56001. Adaptive Finite Impulse Response Filter on the DSP56000 and DSP56200. Adaptive Infinite Impulse Response Filter on the DSP56001. Spectrum Analyzer with a DSP56001. Noise Canceller with a DSP56001. Tunable Filters with a DSP56001. Companding Routine and Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation with a DSP56001. Appendices. @ 1990,592 pp., paper (76713-7) 0-13-767138-5 DISK INCLUDED Digital Signal Processing Laboratory Using the TMS32OC25 Bernard A. Hutchins Thomas W. Parks, both of Cornell Univ This manual is designed as a self-study tutorial for a digital signal processing laboratory. Students will be introduced to real-time digital signal processing using the Texas Instruments TMS32OC25 Digital Signal Processing (DP) microcomputer. CONTENTS: Fundamental Ideas of a DSP-Chip-Based Laboratory. Basic Assembly Language Programming for the TMS320 Family. Introductory Programs and Experiments. Some Concepts of More Advanced Programming. Intermediate Level Projects. Advanced Projects. @ 1990, paper (21172-2) 0-13-211723-1 DISK INCLUDED Neural Networks: An Introduction to Theory and Applications Bart Kosko, Univ of Southern California Presents the mechanics of the modern computational theory of neural networks. Special emphasis on unsupervised learning and feedback stability. Appropriate for courses in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology and Biology. CONTENTS: PART I: LEARNING. Unsupervised Associate Learning. Competitive Learning in Vision. Supervised Learning with Gaussian Potentials. PART II: SIGNAL AND IMAGE PROCESSING. Image Processing. Speech Recognition. Adaptive Cumulant Estimation. PART III: HARDWARE. Optical Neural Networks. VLSI Neural Networks. PART IV: ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS. Adaptive Robotics. Schema Networks. Fuzzy Associative Memories. @ 1990, 512pp., Cloth (61143-4) 0-13-611435-0 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (61144-2) 0-13-611443-1 Text Compression Timothy C. Bell John G. Cleary Ian H. Witen, all of the University of Calgary This book explains a new generation of language-independent 'universal' compression methods from the conceptual to the implementation level, including full details of algorithms and comprehensive performance comparisons. For courses in Communication Algorithms or Data Communications. CONTENTS: Why Compress Text? Information and Models. Adaptive Models. Modeling Natural Language. From Probabilities to Bits. Context Modeling. State-based Modeling. Dictionary Techniques. Choosing Your Weapons. Glossary. The Wider View. References. Subject Index. @ 1990, 368pp., Cloth (91199-0) 0-13-911991-4 Machine Vision and Digital Image Processing Louis J. Galbiati, SUNY College of Technology, Utica This book provides fundamental knowledge necessary to understand machine vision and digital imaging technology. It is designed for students and individuals in industry who do not have any previous experience or knowledge in the vision field and is organized in a building-block approach. CONTENTS: Introduction to Machine Vision. What Is a Vision System? Fundamental Concepts of Image Processing. Image Acquisition Signal Parameters. Image Processing. Edge Enhancement. Bar Coding. @ 1990, 240 pp., cloth (54204-3) 0-13-542044-X C Language Algorithms for Digital Signal Processing Paul M. Embree, Philips Ultrasound Bruce Kimble, Semaphore Corporation This book discusses the utility of C data structures for signal processing tasks. It is intended to be a tool for developing efficient, compact, and accurate programs for use in particular DSP applications. CONTENTS: Digital Signals Processing Fundamentals. C Programming Fundamentals. Users Interface and Disk Storage Routines. Filtering Routines. Discrete Fourier Transform Routines. Matrix and Vector Routines. Image Processing Routines. Appendices. @ 1990, cloth (13340-5) 0-1 3-133406-9 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (13809-9) 0-13-138090-7 DISK INCLUDED COMMUNICATIONS Fundamental Concepts in Communication Pierre Lafrance, Johns Hopkins Univ Presents a detailed mathematical description of the essential areas that are the foundation of communication engineering. Stresses the importance of fundamental performance limits. For a senior/graduate course in Communication Theory. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction to Communication. The scope of communication. A guided tour of the book. 2. Signal Theory. Linear algebra of signal spaces. Signal representations. The dimensionality of continuous signals. Matched filtering. 3. Noise. Fundamental concepts in probability. The central Emit theorem. The physics and mathematics of noise. 4. Information Theory and Coding. Measuring information. Channel capacity. Source coding. Channel coding. 5. Statistical Detection Theory. Statistical inference. Maximum-likelibood estimation. Neyman Pearson statistics. 6. Communication Performance in AWGN. Coherent communication in AWGN. Non-coherent communication in AWGN. Resource utilization efficiency. 7. Error Control Coding. General principles. Linear block codes. 8. Rate-Distortion Theory. Definitions and fundamental limit. Applications. @ 1990, 448pp., Cloth (33573-7) 0-13-335738-4 SOLUTIONS MANUAL (33574-5) 0-13-335746-5 Error Control Coding: An Introduction Peter Sweeney, Univ of Surrey Senior/graduate-level introduction to the important techniques of error control coding. Subjects are taught through examples and demonstration of the principles in action, moving from simple codes through to highly complex systems. Prepares and encourages readers to consult reference texts for further details and advanced topics. CONTENTS: The Principles of Coding. Linear Block Codes. Cyclic Codes. Block Codes Based on Finite field Arithmetic. Convolutional Codes. Coding for Bursty Channels. Concatenation of Codes. Error Detection Techniques. Combined Coding and Modulation. Code Selection. @ 1990,300pp., Cloth (28411-7) 0-13-284118-5 INSTRUCTOR'S MANUAL (28414-1) 0-13-284142-8 Computers, Interfaces, and Communication Networks Serge Collin, Consultant Engineer A concise overview and examination of computer networks, coding, links, interconnection equipment, public and local networks, and optimization. CONTENTS: The Physical Structure of Networks. Coding of Information. Parallel Links. Serial Links. Data Processing Networks: Interconnection Equipment and Standards. Protocols. Information Routing. Public and Local Networks Using Packet Communication. Security of Communication in Networks. Networks and Distributed Databases. Network Optimization. @ 1990,160pp., Paper (16307-1) 0-13-163073-3 Communication Systems for Industrial Automation Michael G. Rodd Farzin Deravi, both of the Univ of Wales Graduate-level introduction presenting the concepts of industrial networking as the basis for CIM, working on a framework of the ISO reference model, and examining MAP and real-time considerations in factory networks. CONTENTS: The Basis of Computer Integrated Manufacture (CIM). The Nature of Data in Computer Integrated Manufacture. Communication Requirements for CIM. Network Architecture. Network Hardware. Network Access. An Introduction to MAP. The Fieldbus Concept. MAP to Reality. Real-time in Factory Communication Systems-A Review. @ 1990, 646pp., Cloth (15237-1) 0-13-152372-4 Communication Networks for Manufacturing Juan R. Pimenter, GMI Engineering and Management Institute This volume addresses computer and device interconnection encountered in intelligent systems and automated manufacturing systems. CONTENTS: Introduction to Local Area Networks. Background for OSI Lower Layers. The Physical Layer. The Data Link Layer. The Network Layer. The transport Layer. Background for OSI Upper Layers. The Session Layer. The Presentation Layer. The Application Layer. Introduction to Automated Manufacturing. Network and Protocol Implementation. LAN Design and Performance. Manufacturing Applications. Ada Concepts. Who's Who in Standards. MAP/TOP Architectures. ASN.1 with MMS Encoding Examples. @ 1990, 640pp., Cloth (15440-1) 0-13-154402-0 Metropolitan Microwave Network: Design and Implementation Michael Wang, Planning Research Corporation, Inc. CONTENTS: The Metropolitan Network. Objectives. Equipment Selection. System Engineering. Frequency Coordination. Field Survey. General Scope of Work. Project Coordination. Appendix. @ 1990, 208pp., Cloth (57972-2) 0-13-579723-3 Electronic Communications William Sinnema Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Robert G. McPherson This book is a comprehensive study of electronic communication circuits and systems, aimed primarily at the technology student. CONTENTS: Introduction. Passive RF Circuits. Matching Circuits. Oscillators. Active RF Circuits. Amplitude Modulation. Single Sideband. Frequency and Phase Modulation. Noise. Telephone System Concepts. Digital Communications. Data Communications Techniques. Transmission Lines and Waveguides. Wave Propagation. Antennas. Fiber Optic Communications. Cellular Radio. Satellite Communications. @ 1990,350pp., Cloth (25145-4) 0-13-251455-9 The Open Book: A Practical Perspective on OSI Marshall T. Rose, NYSERNET Inc. This up-to-date text provides a comprehensive description of the technology and polities of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI). In particular, it focuses on the pragmatic aspects of OSI: What OSI is, how OSI is implemented, and how OSI is integrated with existing networks. CONTENTS: PART I: AN INTRODUCTION TO OSI. 1. Introduction to Open Systems. 2. Models, Conventions, and Notation. PART II: END-TO-END SERVICES. 3. Introduction to End-to-End Services. 4. Network Services. 5. Transport Services. PART III: APPLICATION SERVICES. 6. Introduction to Application Services. 7. Session Services. 8. Abstract Syntax. 9. Presentation Services. 10. Application Service Elements. 11. OSI Applications. PART TV-. TRANSITION TO OSI. 12. Introduction to Transition. 13. Protocol-Based Approaches. 14. Service-Based Approaches. 15. Scenarios for Transition. A. Ordering the ISODE. @ 1990, cloth (64301-5) 0-13-643016-3 The Matrix: Computer Networks and Conferencing Systems Worldwide John S. Quarterman, Texas Internet Consulting This book offers detailed descriptions of numerous computer network and conferencing systems and their interconnections. It provides an overview of the technology and standards that underlie the systems and includes sketches of the history of the Matrix and the communities it supports. CONTENTS: PART I: BACKGROUND. 1. Introduction. 2. Users' Services. 3. Uses. 4. Layers and Protocols. 5. Management Protocols. 6. Administration. 7. History and Future. 8. Standards Bodies. PART II: THE MATRIX. 9. The Matrix. 10. Worldwide Networks. 11. The Internet. 12. North America. 13. Europe. 14. Australia. 15. Far East. 16. Southeast Asia. 17. South Asia. 18. Latin America. 19. Middle East. 20. Africa. 21. Commercial Systems. Appendices: Public Data Networks. Computer Mediated Communication and the Law. Trademarks. Index. @ 1989,700pp., Paper (56560-6) 0-13-565607-9 Megabit Data Communications: A Guide for Professionals John I Powers, Jr. Henry Stair, II, both of IBM Corp. This is a complete guide describing practical applications of megabit speed digital transmission technologies, products, and services. It is directed at managers, engineers, planners, and designers who deal directly with digital communications. It offers comprehensive coverage of ISDN networks, T-Carrier services and related hardware, AT&T's DATAPHONE@ digital services, Telex and TWX, voice technologies, fiber optic transmission techniques, and much more. The information will help readers understand and evaluate available products and services, and intelligently diagnose and repair system problems. CONTENTS: Digital Communications. Digital Technology. Digital Services. Digital Interfaces. T-Carrier Systems. Digital Interface Units. Digital Synchronization. Common Carrier Digital Services. Satellite Technology. Fiber Optic Technology. Private Digital Services. Time Division Multiplexers. Multi-Vendor Integration. Integrated Services Digital Networks. Glossary. Index. @ 1990, 432pp., Cloth (57356-8) 0-13-573569-6 ISDN Systems: Architecture, Technology, and Applications Pramode K. Verma, AT&T Bell Laboratories This book provides a complete overview of the entire ISDN technology base. It introduces the basic ISDN concept and its salient features including ISDN standards and the VLSI technology essential to implementing ISDN. CONTENTS: Theoretical Foundations of Digital Communication, B. R. Saltzberg. ISDN: A Pragmatic Approach, R. K. Verma. ISDN Physical Interfaces, R. Komiya. ISDN Signaling Protocols, S. Kano. The ISDN Standardization Process, A M. Rutkowski. ISDN Devices, C. Laub. ISDN Applications, E. K Bower. ISDN Multimedia Services, S. B. Weinstein, Evolution of ISDN, G.Luderen @1990, 336pp., Cloth (50573-5) 0-13-505736-1 Fiber Optic Communication Systems Design Robert J. Hoss This state-of-the-art guide presents standard fiber optic design practice that can be used to develop telecommunications networks today and in the future, and offers complete coverage on the topic - from the presentation of basic performance relationships associated with fiber technology to the methodology for transmission systems design, regardless of the currency of the component design. CONTENTS: Introduction to Fiber Optic transmission System Design. Defining the Requirements and Standards. Fiber Optic Component Specifications. Signal to Noise Ratios in the Optical System. Modulation Encoding and Multiplexing. Systems Performance Analysis. System Architecture. Network Availability and Cost Performance. @l990, 384pp., Cloth (30858-5) 0-13-308586-4 Computer Networks Protocol Design Gerard J. Holzmann, AT&T Bell Laboratories Emphasizing methods for deriving sound solutions, this volume provides guidelines for the design of protocols that are logically consistent. Protocol design issues - such as error control and flow control schemes - are covered in detail as examples of the application of sound design principles. CONTENTS: Five Basic Elements of a Protocol, Protocol Structuring and Flow Control. Error Control Techniques. Protocol Specification and Modeling. The Extended Finite-State Machine. PROTO, the Protocol Modeling Language. Automated Synthesis. Conformance Testing. Protocol Validation. How to a Build Preprocessor. How to Build a Simulator. How to Build an Automated Validator. @ 1990, cloth (53992-4) 0-13-539925-4 Network Computing Architecture Lisa Zahn Terence H. Dineen Paul J.Leach Elizabeth A. Martin Nathaniel W. Mishkin Joseph N. Pato Geoffrey L. Wyant, all of Apollo Computer Inc. This volume provides protocol specifications for NCA components that systems architects and programmers can use when implementing NCA. It defines and describes: The NCA Remote Procedure Call (NCA/RPC) Facility; the Network Interface Definition Language (NIL); The Network Data Representation Protocol (NDR); and the Location Broker Protocol (NCA/LB). CONTENTS: An Overview of NCA. NCA Fundamentals. NCA Network Model. NCA/RPC Packet Definition. NCA/RPC Finite State Machine Definitions, Notations, and Conventions. NCA/RPC Client Protocol Specification. NCA/PRC Server Protocol Specification. Conversation Manager Interface. NIDL Grammar. Network Data Representation. NCA/LB Specification. Appendices. Glossary. Index. @ 1990, paper (61167-3) 0-13-611674-4 Network Computing System Reference Manual Mike Kong Terence Dineen Elizabeth Martin Nathaniel Mishkin Joseph Pato Geoffrey Wyant, all of Apollo Computer Inc. This book describes Version 1.5.1 of the Network Computing System (NCS), a set of tools for heterogeneous distributed computing. It details the implementation of the Network Computing Architecture protocol specification, with special attention to the network computing kernel, remote procedure calls, and the Network Interface Definition Language. It provides examples written in C for Apollo workstations as well as other UNIX workstations, including SLTN and DEC. CONTENTS: Introduction to NCS. NCS Concepts. NCS Software. Writing Interface Definitions. Developing Distributed Applications. NIDL C Syntax. NIDL Pascal Syntax. Special Topics. Error_$ Calls. Lb_$ Calls. pfm_$ Calls. pgm_$ Calls. rpc_$ Calls. rrpc-$ Calls. Socket_$ Calls. uuid_$ Calls. Daemons and Utilities. Files. Appendices. Glossary. Index. @ 1990, approx. 416pp., Paper (61708-4) 0-13-617085-4 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Biosensors Elizabeth Hall, Institute of Biotechnology, Univ of Cambridge This guide to biosensors is invaluable to students and professionals from a wide range of life science disciplines who want to know more about the exciting possibilities for future development of biosensor technology. It introduces the molecular biology and biochemistry which form the basis of biosensor technology, and goes on to describe the various types of biosensors and their applications - both scientific and commercial. CONTENTS: Introduction. Biosensors in Context. The Biomolecule Reviewed. Ion-Selective Potentiometric Measurement. Semiconductor Electrodes. Amperometric Assay Techniques. Photometric Techniques. Cell Based Biosensors. Amperometric Biosensors. Potentiometric Type Biosensors. Evolving Optical Biosensors. Other Transducing Techniques. @ 1989, 224pp., Cloth. No further Information available at press time. Biological Effects and Medical Applications of Electromagnetic Energy Om. P. Gandhi, Ed. Univ of Utah Written by an international team of experts in their respective areas, this book focuses on the important and biological aspects of the bioelectromagnetic fields. CONTENTS: PART I: GENERAL. 1. Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields, Om. R Gandhi. 2. RF Field Exposure Standard: Current Limits and the Relevant Bioeffects Data, Michael H. Repacholi. 3. The ANSI Radiofrequency Safety Guide - Its Rationale, Some Problems, and Suggested Improvements, ONLR Gandhi. PART II: ELECTROMAGNETIC BIOENGINEERING. 4. Environmental and Professionally Encountered EM Fields, K Hansson Mild and K G. Lovstrand. 5. Electrical Properties of Biological Substances, Maria A Stuchly and Stanislaw S. Stuchly. 6. Numerical Methods for SAR Calculations, Om. P Gandhi. 7. Experimental Techniques and Instrumentation, Howard L Bassen and Tadeusz M. Babij. 8. EM Energy Absorption in Man and Animals, Om.R Gandhi. PART III: BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND HEALTH IMPLICATIONS. 9. Biological Effects on ELF and 60-Hz Fields, L. E. Anderson. 10. Biological Effects of RF EM Fields-Overview, Stephen R Cleary. 11. Thermophysiological Effects of EM Radiation, Eleanor R Adair 12. The Auditory Perception of Pulsed Microwave Radiation, James C. Lin. 13. Behavioral Effects of EM Fields, John A. D'Andrea and John O. Delorge. 14. Cellular Effects of RF EM Fields, Stephen R Cleary. 15. Teratogenesis: Nonionizing EM Fields, Mary Ellen O'Connor 16. Biological Effect of millimeter Wave Irradiation, Shirley Motzkin. 17. Epidemiologic Studies of Cancer and EM Fields, Charlotte Silverman PART IV-. MEDICAL APPLICATIONS. 18. Hyperthermia for Cancer Therapy, Carl H. Curney and Douglas A Christensen. 19. Potential EM Techniques in Medical Applications, Magdy R Iskander. PART V: MISCELLANEOUS. 20. Some misconceptions about EM Fields, Their Effects and Hazards, John M. Osepchuk. @1990, cloth (08272-7) 0-13-082728-2 Radiation Biophysics Edward A. Alpen This book provides broad coverage of radiation biophysics in a quantitative and rigorous fashion. It progresses from the physical interactions to the radiochemical interactions to the biological sequelae. Finally, it deals with the latent effects of ionizing radiation in organized living systems, in particular, man. @ 1990, cloth (75048-9) 0-13-750480-2 Neural Prostheses: Fundamental Studies William F. Agnew Douglas B. McCreery This book explores the technologies of neural stimulation and provides a foundation from which generations of future neural stimulation systems will be built. Discusses how the pathophysiological reactions to mechanical intervention can be controlled or eliminated. Presents coverage of the materials currently available for the construction of neural stimulators. Outlines the margin of safety for various stimulation protocols. CONTENTS: The History of Neural Stimulation and Its Relevance to Future Neural Prostheses. Electrochemical Guidelines for Selection of Protocols and Electrode Materials for Neural Stimulation. Electrical Excitation of Nerve. Pathophysiology of Peripheral Nerve Injury with Special Reference to Electrode Implantation. Overview of Peripheral Nerve Electrode Design and Implantation. Effect of Prolonged Electrical Stimulation of Peripheral Nerve. Electrical Excitation of CNS Neurons. Biocompatibility of Electrodes and Materials in the Central Nervous System. Effect of Prolonged Electrical Stimulation of the Central Nervous System. Application and Safety of Cochlear Prostheses. Mechanisms of Stimulation-Induced Neural Damage and Their Relation to Guidelines for Safe Stimulation. @ 1990, cloth (61544-3) 0-13-615444-1