Tabla de Contenidos: “…Toggling an LED Using wiringPi -- Button Press-LED Response -- Communicating to One-Wire Sensors -- PWM and General-Purpose Clocks -- GPIOs and Permissions -- Writing udev Rules -- Permissions and wiringPi -- Summary -- Chapter 7 Cross-Compilation and the Eclipse IDE -- Setting Up a Cross-Compilation Toolchain -- The Linaro Toolchain for Raspbian -- Debian Cross-Toolchains -- Cross-Compilation Using Eclipse -- Installing Eclipse on Desktop Linux -- Configuring Eclipse for Cross-Compilation -- Remote System Explorer -- Integrating GitHub into Eclipse -- Remote Debugging -- Automatic Documentation (Doxygen) -- Building Linux -- Downloading the Kernel Source -- Building the Linux Kernel -- Deploying the Linux Kernel -- Building a Linux Distribution (Advanced) -- Summary -- Further Reading -- Chapter 8 Interfacing to the Raspberry Pi Buses -- Introduction to Bus Communication -- I2C -- I2C Hardware -- An I2C Test Circuit -- Using Linux I2C-Tools -- I2C Communication in C -- Wrapping I2C Devices with C++ Classes -- SPI -- SPI Hardware -- SPI on the RPi -- A First SPI Application (74HC595) -- Bidirectional SPI Communication in C/C++ -- Multiple SPI Slave Devices on the RPi -- UART -- The RPi UART -- UART Examples in C -- UART Applications - GPS -- Logic-Level Translation -- Summary -- Further Reading -- Chapter 9 Enhancing the Input/Output Interfaces on the RPi -- Introduction -- Analog-to-Digital Conversion -- SPI Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) -- ADC Application: An Analog Light Meter -- Testing the SPI ADC Performance -- The C Library for BCM2835 (Advanced) -- Digital-to-Analog Conversion -- An I2C Digital-to-Analog Converter -- An SPI Digital-to-Analog Converter -- Adding PWM Outputs to the RPi -- Extending the RPi GPIOs -- The MCP23017 and the I2C Bus -- The MCP23S17 and the SPI Bus -- A C++ Class for the MCP23x17 Devices…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Running and debugging the code -- Packaging and deploying custom solutions to SharePoint -- Use cases for SharePoint Framework -- Summary -- Chapter 17: Access SharePoint Data using Microsoft Graph -- Microsoft Graph: an API for Microsoft Cloud service resources -- The API structure -- Redefining the query with OData parameters -- Paging -- Throttling -- Metered APIs -- How to use Microsoft Graph Explorer to call the API -- The Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK -- Connecting to Microsoft Graph with the PowerShell SDK -- Using the SDK -- Accessing SharePoint data with the Graph API and the SharePoint Framework -- Summary -- Chapter 18: Web Parts and App Part Pages -- SharePoint Framework web parts -- Creating and deploying a web part -- Access to the SharePoint list data -- Web part properties and the property pane -- Localization -- Creating SPAs with web parts -- Extending Teams tabs and personal apps with web parts -- Deploying a web part to Microsoft Teams -- Adding a web part to a tab -- Using the web part as a personal app -- Summary -- Chapter 19: Extending User Experiences with SharePoint Framework Extensions -- Technical requirements -- Bringing custom elements and scripts to pages with application customizers -- Building an application customizer -- Testing the application customizer -- Deploying the application customizer -- Customize Fields with SharePoint Framework -- Testing and debugging -- Deploying the Field Customizer -- Extend SharePoint with Command Sets -- Testing the Command Set -- Deploying the ListView Command Set -- Customize List and Library Forms with Form Customizers -- Extending Viva Connections with Adaptive Card Extensions -- Create an Adaptive Card Extension -- Adding the Quick View -- Deploying Adaptive Card Extensions to SharePoint -- Location in Adaptive Card Extensions -- Media capabilities of Adaptive Card Extensions…”

“…Stepping back from individual poets, Hecht muses on rhyme and on meter, and also discusses St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians and Melville's Moby-Dick. …”

“…Quickly learn the basics of 35mm film photography: loading film, using the built-in light meter, the exposure triangle, composition tips, and shooting scenarios so you can capture great photos! …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…6.7.3.1 Skybond -- 6.7.4 Engineering Plastics -- 6.7.4.1 VESPEL Plastics -- 6.7.4.2 ULTEM Plastics -- 6.7.4.3 AURUM Plastics -- 6.7.4.4 Ratem Plastics -- 6.8 Blends of Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) -- 6.8.1 TPI Blends with TPI -- 6.8.2 Polyamic Acid Blending -- 6.9 Composites of Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) -- 6.9.1 LaRC Composites -- 6.9.2 Skybond -- 6.9.3 PAI Polyamide-Imide Composites -- 6.10 Nanocomposites of Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) -- 6.10.1 TPI/silver Nanocomposite -- 6.10.2 TPI/Fe-FeO Nanocomposite -- 6.10.3 TPI/Carbon Nanocomposites -- 6.10.4 TPI/CF/TiO2 Nanocomposite -- 6.11 Environmental Impact and Recycling -- 6.12 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Advances in High-Performance Polymers Bearing Phthalazinone Moieties -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 A New Mmonomer: 1, 2-Dihydro-4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(2H)-phthalazinone -- 7.3 Synthesis and Properties of Phthalazinone-Containing Poly(aryl ether)s -- 7.3.1 Poly(phthalazinone ether sulfone ketone)s (PPESKs) -- 7.3.2 Poly(phthalazinone ether ketone ketone) (PPEKK) and Its Copolymers -- 7.3.3 Poly(phthalazinone ether nitrile sulfone ketone)s (PPENSKs) -- 7.3.4 Polyarylether Containing Aryl-s-triazine and Phthalazinone Moieties -- 7.4 Polyamides and Polyimides Containing Phthalazinone Moieties -- 7.5 Phthalazinone-Containing Polyarylates -- 7.6 Phthalazinone-Containing Polybenzimidazole -- 7.7 Conclusions and Prospects -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 8 Poly (ethylene terephthalate)-PET and Poly(ethylene naphthalate)-PEN -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Synthesis of PET and PEN -- 8.2.1 PET Production -- 8.3 Processing of Neat Polymers -- 8.3.1 Materials Feeding -- 8.3.2 Melting and Compounding -- 8.3.3 Venting -- 8.3.4 Metering -- 8.3.5 Temperature Managing -- 8.3.6 Die Forming and Post-Die Treatments -- 8.3.7 Tandem Extruders Configuration -- 8.4 Nanocomposites -- 8.4.1 Isodimensional Nanoparticles…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…3.4 Optimal control -- 3.4.1 LQR Control -- 3.4.2 LQG Control -- 3.5 Conclusions -- Chapter 4: Typical cyber physical systems -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Power networks -- 4.2.1 Physical Dynamics -- 4.2.2 Protection -- 4.2.3 Smart Metering -- 4.2.4 Communication Systems in Industrial Control and Smart Grids -- 4.3 Robotic networks -- 4.3.1 Physical Dynamics -- Deterministic model -- Probabilistic model -- 4.3.2 Communications and Control -- 4.3.3 Coordination of Robots -- Rendezvous -- Connectivity maintenance -- 4.4 Conclusions -- Chapter 5: Communication capacity requirements -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.1.1 Methodologies and Contexts -- 5.1.2 Basic Models -- 5.2 Deterministic System: Stability -- 5.2.1 Topological Entropy -- Spanning orbit-based definition -- Separated orbit-based definition -- Cover-based definition -- Equivalence -- 5.2.2 Communication Capacity Requirements -- System model -- Communication requirements for estimation -- Communication requirements for linear system control -- Communication requirements for optimal control -- 5.2.3 Calculation of Topological Entropy -- Linear systems -- Generic systems -- 5.3 Stochastic Systems: Estimation -- 5.3.1 System Model -- 5.3.2 Separation -- 5.3.3 Sequential Estimation -- Gauss-Markov source -- Noiseless digital channel -- 5.4 Stochastic Systems: Stability -- 5.4.1 System Model -- 5.4.2 Inadequacy of Channel Capacity -- 5.4.3 Anytime Capacity -- Necessity -- Sufficiency -- Encoding procedure -- 5.5 Stochastic Systems: Reduction of Shannon Entropy -- 5.5.1 Cybernetics Argument -- Law of requisite variety -- Shannon entropy in discrete-value dynamics -- Shannon entropy in continuous-value dynamics -- Controller design based on entropy -- Criticisms on entropy-based control -- 5.5.2 Does Practical Control Really Reduce Entropy?…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- 3.2 Policy portfolios: Development and focus -- 4 Case studies -- 4.1 Untangling the drivers of solar PV adoption -- 4.2 Exploring payment mechanisms and their effects on willingness to pay for carbon emission reductions -- 4.3 Analysing personal carbon trading via an agent-based model -- 4.4 Investigating salient loss aversion via smart metering -- 5 Policy implications -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 1.3 Beyond energy behaviour: A broader way to see people for climate change technology planning -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Climate change is a different energy problem than energy efficiency -- 2 From technology to people and back again -- 2.1 Learning from history: Technologies to systems -- 2.2 Technologies as social and society as technological -- 2.3 Climate change and technological change beyond a behaviour vantage point -- 2.4 Behaviour in the energy efficiency world -- 2.5 Behaviour change movement -- 2.6 Social science ambivalence -- 2.7 Thinking in social science terms about people and technologies -- 2.8 The realm of quasiproblems -- 3 From behaviour to people in practice -- 3.1 Reasonable protests -- 3.2 Vocabulary and other tools -- 3.3 Multi-, trans-, and interdisciplinary approaches and beyond -- 3.4 Bigger questions, alternative approaches -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2.1 Resource-efficient nondomestic buildings: Intertwining behaviour and technology -- 1 Perspective on the life-cycle path of buildings -- 2 Main factors affecting the energy performance of nondomestic buildings: Focus on occupant behavioural issues -- 2.1 Paths to the diagnosis of behavioural influence on buildings energy performance…”

“…This edition combines detailed attention to grammar, syntax, and meter with a performance-based analysis enabling students to appreciate the text as a play"--Cambridge University Press…”

“…Almost all experts are in agreement - although we will see an improvement in metering and control of the power flow, Power Quality will suffer. …”

“…These multitenant platforms provide own or third party software as metered, on-demand services. Corresponding service offers exhibit network effects. …”

“…They use through-the-lens (TTL) metering, which allows you to use the in-camera LCD and histograms to calculate the required power/direction, rather than havng to use a light meter or trial and error. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…10.4 Adapting IoT to New Needs: Challenges from Brazil -- 10.4.1 IoT RD&amp -- I Funding in Brazil -- 10.4.2 IoT Success Cases in Brazil -- 10.4.2.1 RFID/IoT Change of Paradigm -- 10.4.2.2 Smart Metering and Smart Grids -- 10.4.3 International Standardisation Related to IoT -- 10.4.4 EU-Brazil Collaboration on IoT -- 10.4.4.1 EU-Brazil Joint Call for IoT Pilots RIAs -- 10.4.4.2 EU-Brazil Mapping and Comparative Study -- 10.4.4.3 The EU-Brazil FUTEBOL Project -- 10.4.4.4 FurtherWork on EU-Brazil Cooperation -- 10.5 Do More with Less: Challenges for Africa. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…3.6.6.1 Transmission lines tour inspection system characteristics -- 3.6.6.2 The advantages of tour inspection system -- References -- 4 Transmission lines detection technology -- 4.1 Faulty Insulator Detection -- 4.1.1 The Characteristics of Faulty Insulators -- 4.1.2 Detection Methods of Faulty Insulators -- 4.1.2.1 Electrical quantity detection methods -- 4.1.2.2 Nonelectric quantity detection method -- 4.2 Voltage Detection in Operation -- 4.2.1 Requirements for Voltage Detector -- 4.2.1.1 Functions and technical requirements of voltage detectors -- 4.2.1.2 Electrical insulation requirements for voltage detectors -- 4.2.2 Methods of Voltage Detection Working -- 4.2.2.1 Direct voltage detection and indirect voltage detection -- 4.2.2.2 Methods and devices of voltage detection -- 4.3 Detection of Grounding Devices -- 4.3.1 Requirements for Grounding Type and Grounding Resistance -- 4.3.1.1 Grounding type -- 4.3.1.2 The main defects of grounding devices -- 4.3.1.3 Requirements for power frequency ground resistance in poles and towers -- 4.3.2 Measurement Methods of Power Frequency of Tower Ground Resistance -- 4.3.2.1 Three-electrode method -- 4.3.2.2 Four-electrode method -- 4.3.2.3 Clamp meter measuring method -- 4.3.3 Notes for Measuring Grounding Resistance and the Operating Maintenance of the Grounding Device -- 4.3.3.1 Notes for measuring grounding resistance -- 4.3.3.2 Operation maintenance for grounding device -- 4.4 Detection of Conductors and Ground Wires and Splicing Fittings -- 4.4.1 Performance Requirements and Heating Reasons for Conductors and Ground Wires and Splicing Fittings -- 4.4.1.1 Performance requirements -- 4.4.1.2 Reasons for temperature increase -- 4.4.1.3 Measures taken -- 4.4.2 Detection Methods -- 4.4.2.1 Ocular estimate method -- 4.4.2.2 Infrared thermal imaging detection method…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…. -- 8.7 Conclusions -- References -- 9 An Overview of the Challenges for Cost-Effective and Energy-Efficient Retrofits of the Existing Building Stock -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Challenges in Building Energy Retrofitting -- 9.2.1 Priorities of Stakeholders -- 9.2.2 Time Period -- 9.2.3 Capital Investment -- 9.2.4 Cost Effectiveness -- 9.2.5 Risk Analysis -- 9.2.6 Technology -- 9.2.7 Government Policies -- 9.2.8 Reliable Prediction of Building Energy Performance -- 9.3 Optimization Approaches for the Design of Building Energy Retrofit -- 9.4 Building Energy Retrofit and Sustainability -- 9.5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 10 Smart Heating Systems for Cost-Effective Retrofitting -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Technology -- 10.2.1 "Smartness" in the Primary Systems -- 10.2.2 "Smartness" in the Secondary Systems -- 10.2.3 The Control and the Building Automation -- 10.2.4 The Heat Metering -- 10.2.5 The Users Interfaces…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Foreword xix -- Preface xxi -- Acknowledgements xxv -- List of Contributors xxvii -- 1 Energy, Global Warming and Impact of Power Electronics in the Present Century 1 -- 1.1 Introduction 1 -- 1.2 Energy 2 -- 1.3 Environmental Pollution: Global Warming Problem 3 -- 1.4 Impact of Power Electronics on Energy Systems 8 -- 1.5 Smart Grid 20 -- 1.6 Electric/Hybrid Electric Vehicles 21 -- 1.7 Conclusion and Future Prognosis 23 -- References 25 -- 2 Challenges of the Current Energy Scenario: The Power Electronics Contribution 27 -- 2.1 Introduction 27 -- 2.2 Energy Transmission and Distribution Systems 28 -- 2.3 Renewable Energy Systems 34 -- 2.4 Transportation Systems 41 -- 2.5 Energy Storage Systems 42 -- 2.6 Conclusions 47 -- References 47 -- 3 An Overview on Distributed Generation and Smart Grid Concepts and Technologies 50 -- 3.1 Introduction 50 -- 3.2 Requirements of Distributed Generation Systems and Smart Grids 51 -- 3.3 Photovoltaic Generators 52 -- 3.4 Wind and Mini-hydro Generators 55 -- 3.5 Energy Storage Systems 56 -- 3.6 Electric Vehicles 57 -- 3.7 Microgrids 57 -- 3.8 Smart Grid Issues 59 -- 3.9 Active Management of Distribution Networks 60 -- 3.10 Communication Systems in Smart Grids 61 -- 3.11 Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Real-Time Pricing 62 -- 3.12 Standards for Smart Grids 63 -- References 65 -- 4 Recent Advances in Power Semiconductor Technology 69 -- 4.1 Introduction 69 -- 4.2 Silicon Power Transistors 70 -- 4.3 Overview of SiC Transistor Designs 75 -- 4.4 Gate and Base Drivers for SiC Devices 80 -- 4.5 Parallel Connection of Transistors 89 -- 4.6 Overview of Applications 97 -- 4.7 Gallium Nitride Transistors 100 -- 4.8 Summary 102 -- References 102 -- 5 AC-Link Universal Power Converters: A New Class of Power Converters for Renewable Energy and Transportation 107 -- 5.1 Introduction 107 -- 5.2 Hard Switching ac-Link Universal Power Converter 108 -- 5.3 Soft Switching ac-Link Universal Power Converter 112 -- 5.4 Principle of Operation of the Soft Switching ac-Link Universal Power Converter 113.…”