Tabla de Contenidos: “…Front Cover -- Estimation and Control of Large-Scale Networked Systems -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Notation and Symbols -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 A General View on Control System Design -- 1.2 Communication and Control -- 1.3 Book Contents -- 1.3.1 Controllability and Observability of a Control System -- 1.3.2 Centralized and Distributed State Estimations -- 1.3.3 State Estimations and Control With Imperfect Communications -- 1.3.4 Veri cation of Stability and Robust Stability -- 1.3.5 Distributed Controller Design for an LSS -- 1.3.6 Structure Identi cation for an LSS -- 1.3.7 Attack Estimation/Identi cation and Other Issues -- 1.4 Bibliographic Notes -- References -- 2 Background Mathematical Results -- 2.1 Linear Space and Linear Algebra -- 2.1.1 Vector and Matrix Norms -- 2.1.2 Hamiltonian Matrices and Distance Among Positive De nite Matrices -- 2.2 Generalized Inverse of a Matrix -- 2.3 Some Useful Transformations -- 2.4 Set Function and Submodularity -- 2.5 Probability and Random Process -- 2.6 Markov Process and Semi-Markov Process -- 2.7 Bibliographic Notes -- References -- 3 Controllability and Observability of an LSS -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Controllability and Observability of an LTI System -- 3.2.1 Minimal Number of Inputs/Outputs Guaranteeing Controllability/Observability -- 3.2.2 A Parameterization of Desirable Input/Output Matrices -- 3.2.3 Some Nitpicking -- 3.3 A General Model for an LSS -- 3.4 Controllability and Observability for an LSS -- 3.4.1 Subsystem Transmission Zeros and Observability of an LSS -- 3.4.2 Observability Veri cation -- 3.4.3 A Condition for Controllability and Its Veri cation -- 3.4.4 In/Out-degree and Controllability/Observability of a Networked System -- 3.5 Construction of Controllable/Observable Networked Systems -- 3.6 Bibliographic Notes -- Appendix 3.A…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Preface xiii Table of Engineering Applications xvii Part 1 Introduction 1 Mathematica Environment and Basic Syntax 3 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Selecting Notebook Characteristics 4 1.3 Notebook Cells 8 1.4 Delimiters 12 1.5 Basic Syntax 12 1.5.1 Introduction 12 1.5.2 Templates: Greek Symbols and Mathematical Notation 15 1.5.3 Variable Names and Global Variables 18 1.6 Mathematical Constants 19 1.7 Complex Numbers 21 1.8 Elementary, Trigonometric, Hyperbolic, and a Few Special Functions 22 1.9 Strings 25 1.9.1 String Creation: StringJoin[] and ToString[] 25 1.9.2 Labeled Output: Print[], NumberForm[], EngineeringForm[], and TraditionalForm[] 26 1.10 Conversions, Relational Operators, and Transformation Rule 28 1.11 Engineering Units and Unit Conversions: Quantity[] and UnitConvert[] 30 1.12 Creation of CDF Documents and Documents in Other Formats 33 1.13 Functions Introduced in Chapter 1 34 Exercises 35 2 List Creation and Manipulation: Vectors and Matrices 39 2.1 Introduction 39 2.2 Creating Lists and Vectors 39 2.2.1 Introduction 39 2.2.2 Creating a List with Table[] 45 2.2.3 Summing Elements of a List: Total[] 46 2.2.4 Selecting Elements of a List 47 2.2.5 Identifying List Elements Matching a Pattern: Position[] 49 2.3 Creating Matrices 51 2.3.1 Introduction 51 2.3.2 Matrix Generation Using Table[] 54 2.3.3 Accessing Elements of Arrays 55 2.4 Matrix Operations on Vectors and Arrays 56 2.4.1 Introduction 56 2.4.2 Matrix Inverse and Determinant: Inverse[] and Det[] 57 2.5 Solution of a Linear System of Equations: LinearSolve[] 58 2.6 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors: EigenSystem[] 59 2.7 Functions Introduced in Chapter 2 61 References 61 Exercises 61 3 User-Created Functions, Repetitive Operations, and Conditionals 69 3.1 Introduction 69 3.2 Expressions and Procedures as Functions 69 3.2.1 Introduction 69 3.2.2 Pure Function: Function[] 74 3.2.3 Module[] 78 3.3 Find Elements of a List that Meet a Criterion: Select[] 80 3.4 Conditionals 82 3.4.1 If[] 82 3.4.2 Which[] 83 3.5 Repetitive Operations 83 3.5.1 Do[] 83 3.5.2 While[] 83 3.5.3 Nest[] 84 3.5.4 Map[] 84 3.6 Examples of Repetitive Operations and Conditionals 85 3.7 Functions Introduced in Chapter 3 92 Exercises 92 4 Symbolic Operations 95 4.1 Introduction 95 4.2 Assumption Options 101 4.3 Solutions of Equations: Solve[] 101 4.4 Limits: Limit[] 105 4.5 Power Series: Series[], Coefficient[], and CoefficientList[] 108 4.6 Optimization: Maximize[]/Minimize[] 112 4.7 Differentiation: D[] 114 4.8 Integration: Integrate[] 120 4.9 Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations: DSolve[] 126 4.10 Solutions of Partial Differential Equations: DSolve[] 136 4.11 Laplace Transform: LaplaceTransform[] and InverseLaplaceTransform[] 138 4.12 Functions Introduced in Chapter 4 145 References 145 Exercises 146 5 Numerical Evaluations of Equations 151 5.1 Introduction 151 5.2 Numerical Integration: NIntegrate[] 151 5.3 Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations: NDSolveValue[] and ParametricNDSolveValue[] 154 5.4 Numerical Solutions of Equations: NSolve[] 178 5.5 Roots of Transcendental Equations: FindRoot[] 180 5.6 Minimum and Maximum: FindMinimum[] and FindMaximum[] 182 5.7 Fitting of Data: Interpolation[] and FindFit[] 186 5.8 Discrete Fourier Transforms and Correlation: Fourier[], InverseFourier[], and ListCorrelate[] 189 5.9 Functions Introduced in Chapter 5 194 References 195 Exercises 196 6 Graphics 209 6.1 Introduction 209 6.2 2D Graphics 209 6.2.1 Basic Plotting 209 6.2.2 Basic Graph Enhancements 213 6.2.3 Common 2D Shapes: Graphics[] 217 6.2.4 Additional Graph Enhancements 222 6.2.5 Combining Figures: Show[] and GraphicsGrid[] 238 6.2.6 Tooltip[] 241 6.2.7 Exporting Graphics 244 6.3 3D Graphics 244 6.4 Summary of Functions Introduced in Chapter 6 253 References 254 Exercises 254 7 Interactive Graphics 263 7.1 Interactive Graphics: Manipulate[] 263 References 287 Exercises 287 Part 2 Engineering Applications 8 Vibrations of Spring Mass Systems and Thin Beams 293 8.1 Introduction 293 8.2 Single Degree-of-Freedom Systems 294 8.2.1 Periodic Force on a Single Degree-of-Freedom System 294 8.2.2 Squeeze Film Damping and Viscous Fluid Damping 298 8.2.3 Electrostatic Attraction 302 8.2.4 Single Degree-of-Freedom System Energy Harvester 304 8.3 Two Degrees-of-Freedom Systems 307 8.3.1 Governing Equations 307 8.3.2 Response to Harmonic Excitation: Amplitude Response Functions 307 8.3.3 Enhanced Energy Harvester 310 8.4 Thin Beams 315 8.4.1 Natural Frequencies and Mode Shapes of a Cantilever Beam with In-Span Attachments 315 8.4.2 Effects of Electrostatic Force on the Natural Frequency and Stability of a Beam 318 8.4.3 Response of a Cantilever Beam with an In-Span Attachment to an Impulse Force 323 References 326 9 Statistics 327 9.1 Descriptive Statistics 327 9.1.1 Introduction 327 9.1.2 Location Statistics: Mean[], StandardDeviation[], and Quartile[] 327 9.1.3 Continuous Distribution Functions: PDF[] and CDF[] 329 9.1.4 Histograms and Probability Plots: Histogram[] and ProbabilityScalePlot [] 331 9.1.5 Whisker Plot: BoxWhiskerChart[] 332 9.1.6 Creating Data with Specified Distributions: RandomVariate[] 334 9.2 Probability of Continuous Random Variables 334 9.2.1 Probability for Different Distributions: NProbability[] 334 9.2.2 Inverse Cumulative Distribution Function: InverseCDF[] 337 9.2.3 Distribution Parameter Estimation: EstimatedDistribution[] and FindDistributionParameters[] 337 9.2.4 Confidence Intervals: CI[] 340 9.2.5 Hypothesis Testing: LocationTest[] and VarianceTest[] 342 9.3 Regression Analysis: LinearModelFit[] 343 9.3.1 Simple Linear Regression 343 9.3.2 Multiple Linear Regression 347 9.4 Nonlinear Regression Analysis: NonLinearModelFit[] 351 9.5 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Factorial Designs: ANOVA[] 354 9.6 Functions Introduced in Chapter 9 358 10 Control Systems and Signal Processing 359 10.1 Introduction 359 10.2 Model Generation: State-Space and Transfer Function Representation 359 10.2.1 Introduction 359 10.2.2 State-Space Models: StateSpaceModel[] 360 10.2.3 Transfer Function Models: TransferFunctionModel[] 362 10.3 Model Connections Closed-Loop Systems and System Response: SystemsModelFeedbackConnect[] and SystemsModelSeriesConnect[] 363 10.4 Design Methods 369 10.4.1 Root Locus: RootLocusPlot[] 369 10.4.2 Bode Plot: BodePlot[] 371 10.4.3 Nichols Plot: NicholsPlot[] 372 10.5 Signal Processing 374 10.5.1 Filter Models: ButterworthFilterModel[], EllipticFilterModel[], ... 374 10.5.2 Windows: HammingWindow[], HannWindow[], ... 381 10.5.3 Spectrum Averaging 385 10.6 Aliasing 388 10.7 Functions Introduced in Chapter 10 390 Reference 391 11 Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics 393 11.1 Introduction 393 11.2 Conduction Heat Transfer 394 11.2.1 One-Dimensional Transient Heat Diffusion in Solids 394 11.2.2 Heat Transfer in Concentric Spheres: Ablation of a Tumor 398 11.2.3 Heat Flow Through Fins 401 11.3 Natural Convection Along Heated Plates 405 11.4 View Factor Between Two Parallel Rectangular Surfaces 408 11.5 Internal Viscous Flow 411 11.5.1 Laminar Flow in Horizontal Cylindrical Pipes 411 11.5.2 Flow in Three Reservoirs 412 11.6 External Flow 416 11.6.1 Pressure Coefficient of a Joukowski Airfoil 416 11.6.2 Surface Profile in Nonuniform Flow in Open Channels 419 References 423 Index 425.…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…8.1.1 Choosing data types and functions -- 8.1.2 Initial snippets of an API -- 8.1.3 The meaning and API of properties -- 8.1.4 The meaning and API of generators -- 8.1.5 Generators that depend on generated values -- 8.1.6 Refining the Prop data type -- 8.2 Test case minimization -- 8.2.1 Using the library and improving its usability -- 8.2.2 Some simple examples -- 8.2.3 Writing a test suite for parallel computations -- 8.3 Testing higher-order functions and future directions -- 8.4 The laws of generators -- 8.5 Conclusion -- Summary -- 8.6 Exercise answers -- 9 Parser combinators -- 9.1 Designing an algebra first -- 9.2 A possible algebra -- 9.2.1 Slicing and nonempty repetition -- 9.3 Handling context sensitivity -- 9.4 Writing a JSON parser -- 9.4.1 The JSON format -- 9.4.2 A JSON parser -- 9.5 Error reporting -- 9.5.1 A possible design -- 9.5.2 Error nesting -- 9.5.3 Controlling branching and backtracking -- 9.6 Implementing the algebra -- 9.6.1 One possible implementation -- 9.6.2 Sequencing parsers -- 9.6.3 Labeling parsers -- 9.6.4 Failover and backtracking -- 9.6.5 Context-sensitive parsing -- 9.7 Conclusion -- Summary -- 9.8 Exercise answers -- Part 3. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…8.3.1.9 Security Incident Reports -- 8.3.1.10 Investigative Reports -- 8.3.1.11 Traffic Reports -- 8.3.1.12 Property Reports -- 8.3.1.13 Basic Security Survey -- 8.3.2 Major Criminal Documentation -- 8.3.2.1 The Offense Report -- 8.3.2.2 Arrest Report -- 8.3.2.3 Defendant's Statement -- 8.4 Conclusion -- Notes -- 9: Investigative Method and Technique: Theft/Property Offenses -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Shoplifting and Retail Theft -- 9.2.1 Rationalizations and Justifications for Shoplifting and Retail Theft -- 9.2.2 Shoplifting Methods -- 9.2.3 Shoplifting Identification -- 9.2.4 Shoplifting Investigation -- 9.3 Internal Theft by Employees -- 9.3.1 Reasons and Rationales for Internal Theft -- 9.3.2 Theft Strategies -- 9.3.3 Investigating Theft -- 9.3.4 Obtaining Confessions or Statements -- 9.4 Burglary and the Private Investigator -- 9.5 Defensive Techniques to Minimize Property Losses from Theft and Burglary -- 9.5.1 Tactics and Strategies -- 9.5.1.1 Site Security Surveys and Their Application -- 9.5.1.2 Determining Organizational Characteristics -- 9.5.1.3 Theft Tests -- 9.6 Missing or Stolen Property -- 9.7 Conclusion -- Notes -- 10: Investigative Method and Technique: Insurance Cases -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Investigative Application and Method in Specific Cases -- 10.2.1 Insurance Property Claims in Fire and Arson -- 10.2.2 Workers' Compensation -- 10.2.3 Disability Claims -- 10.2.4 Auto Liability Claims -- 10.2.4.1 Policy Declaration -- 10.2.4.2 Processing the Auto Liability Case -- 10.3 Special Problems: Auto Theft, Fraud, and Parts Pilferage -- 10.3.1 Auto Identification Systems -- 10.3.1.1 VIN Systems -- 10.3.1.2 Parts -- 10.4 Conclusion -- Notes -- 11: Investigative Method and Technique: Background Investigations -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Background Investigation Basics -- 11.3 Background Issues -- 11.3.1 Establishing Identity…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…2.8.5.5 Feature binding and re-use of feature combinations at different levels of a hierarchical network -- 2.8.5.6 Feature binding in a hierarchical network with invariant representations of local feature combinations -- 2.8.5.7 Stimulus generalization to new locations -- 2.8.5.8 Discussion of feature binding in hierarchical layered networks -- 2.8.6 Operation in a cluttered environment -- 2.8.6.1 VisNet simulations with stimuli in cluttered backgrounds -- 2.8.6.2 Learning invariant representations of an object with multiple objects in the scene and with cluttered backgrounds -- 2.8.6.3 VisNet simulations with partially occluded stimuli -- 2.8.7 Learning 3D transforms -- 2.8.8 Capacity of the architecture, and incorporation of a trace rule into a recurrent architecture with object attractors -- 2.8.9 Vision in natural scenes - effects of background versus attention -- 2.8.9.1 Neurophysiology of object selection in the inferior temporal visua lcortex -- 2.8.9.2 Attention in natural scenes - a computational account -- 2.8.10 The representation of multiple objects in a scene -- 2.8.11 Learning invariant representations using spatial continuity: Continuous Spatial Transformation learning -- 2.8.12 Lighting invariance -- 2.8.13 Deformation-invariant object recognition -- 2.8.14 Learning invariant representations of scenes and places -- 2.8.15 Finding and recognising objects in natural scenes: complementary computations in the dorsal and ventral visual systems -- 2.8.16 Non-accidental properties, and transform invariant object recognition -- 2.9 Further approaches to invariant object recognition -- 2.9.1 Other types of slow learning -- 2.9.2 HMAX -- 2.9.3 Minimal recognizable configurations -- 2.9.4 Hierarchical convolutional deep neural networks -- 2.9.5 Sigma-Pi synapses…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- About the Author -- How to Use This Book -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your MacBook -- Understanding the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air -- Identify Your MacBook's Main Features -- Identify the Ports on the MacBook Pro Models -- Meet Your MacBook's Keyboard -- Understanding and Using the Touch Bar -- Set Up Your MacBook -- Start Your MacBook and Log In -- Start Your MacBook and Log In -- Explore the macOS Desktop -- Explore the macOS Desktop -- Work with the Finder Menu Bar and Menus -- Work with Finder Windows -- Work with the Dock and Sidebar -- Point and Click with the Trackpad -- Point and Click with the Trackpad -- Point and Click -- Double-Click -- Point, Click, and Drag -- Secondary Click (Control + Click) -- Connect to a Wireless Network -- Connect to a Wireless Network -- Give Commands -- Give Commands -- Give a Command from a Menu -- Choose Among Groups of Features on a Menu -- Give a Command from a Toolbar -- Choose Among Groups of Features on a Toolbar -- Open, Close, and Manage Windows -- Open, Close, and Manage Windows -- Open a Window -- Move, Resize, and Zoom a Window -- Close a Window -- Minimize or Hide a Window -- Using Control Center -- Using Control Center -- Open Control Center and Toggle Settings On and Off -- Change Display Brightness and Configure Display Settings -- Change the Sound Volume and Select an Output Device -- Apply a Focus -- Using Notifications -- Using Notifications -- View a Notification -- Display Notification Center When Your Desktop Is Visible -- Choose What Notifications to Display and Configure Focus Settings -- Add Widgets to Your Desktop -- Add Widgets to Your Desktop -- Add and Remove Widgets -- Edit a Widget -- Put Your MacBook to Sleep and Wake It Up -- Put Your MacBook to Sleep and Wake It Up -- Put Your MacBook to Sleep…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Introduction -- 2. Updates ways to minimize infections -- 2.1. Vaccination for controlling the spread of Covid-19 -- 2.2. …”

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