Distributed fiber sensing and dynamic ratings of power cable by Cherukupalli, Sudhakar Ellapragada, 1954-, Anders, George J.

Table of Contents: “…Preface xiii -- Acknowledgments xvi -- 1 Application of Fiber Optic Sensing 1 -- 1.1 Types of Available FO Sensors 2 -- 1.2 Fiber Optic Applications for Monitoring of Concrete Structures 4 -- 1.3 Application of FO Sensing Systems in Mines 7 -- 1.4 Composite Aircraft Wing Monitoring 8 -- 1.5 Application in the Field of Medicine 9 -- 1.6 Application in the Power Industry 9 -- 1.6.1 Brief Literature Review 10 -- 1.6.2 Monitoring of Strain in the Overhead Conductor of Transmission Lines 15 -- 1.6.3 Temperature Monitoring of Transformers 16 -- 1.6.4 Optical Current Measurements 17 -- 1.7 Application for Oil, Gas, and Transportation Sectors 17 -- 2 Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing 20 -- 2.1 Introduction 20 -- 2.2 Advantages of the Fiber Optic Technology 20 -- 2.3 Disadvantages of the Distributed Sensing Technology 22 -- 2.4 Power Cable Applications 23 -- 3 Distributed Fiber Optic Temperature Sensing 26 -- 3.1 Fundamental Physics of DTS Measurements 26 -- 3.1.1 Rayleigh Scattering 26 -- 3.1.2 Raman Spectroscopy 27 -- 3.1.3 Brillouin Scattering 27 -- 3.1.4 Time and Frequency Domain Reflectometry 30 -- 4 Optical Fibers, Connectors, and Cables 32 -- 4.1 Optical Fibers 32 -- 4.1.1 Construction of the Fiber Optic Cable and Light Propagation Principles 33 -- 4.1.2 Protection and Placement of Optical Fibers in Power Cable Installations 38 -- 4.1.3 Comparison of Multiple and Single-Mode Fibers 44 -- 4.2 Optical Splicing 45 -- 4.3 Fiber Characterization 47 -- 4.4 Standards for Fiber Testing 55 -- 4.4.1 Fiber Optic Testing 56 -- 4.4.2 Fiber Optic Systems and Subsystems 56 -- 4.5 Optical Connectors 68 -- 4.6 Utility Practice for Testing of Optical Fibers 74 -- 4.7 Aging and Maintenance 75 -- 5 Types of Power Cables and Cable with Integrated Fibers 77 -- 5.1 Methods of Incorporating DTS Sensing Optical Fibers (Cables) into Power Transmission Cable Corridors 77 -- 5.1.1 Integration of Optical Cable into Land Power Cables 77 -- 5.1.2 Integration of Optical Cable into Submarine Power Cables 78.…”
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Youth's companion

Table of Contents: “…Sedgwick -- Lady Miners in California -- Uncle Sam -- Lovell's Fight / [by John Alden] -- The Neglected Grave-Yard / Professor Alden -- The Stage-Coach -- Life in the Woods from the Tribune -- The Eastham Schooner / [by John Alden] -- Juvenile Incendiaries -- The Organ-Boy -- Talleyrand and Arnold -- Soldiers! …”


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Mussorgsky-Pictures at an Exhibition

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Human sexuality : diversity in contemporary America by Yarber, William L. (William Lee), 1943-

Table of Contents: “…-- Advocating Sexual Rights -- Final Thoughts -- Summary -- Questions for Discussion -- Sex and the Internet -- Suggested Websites -- Suggested Reading.…”


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Comprehensive Ruby Programming. by Hudgens, Jordan

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Smashing WordPress : beyond the blog by Hedengren, Thord Daniel, 1980-

Table of Contents: “…IV Additional Features and Functionality -- ch. 10 WordPress as a CMS -- Is WordPress the Right Choice for Your CMS? -- WordPress CMS Checklist.…”
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Phakic IOLs : state of the art by Buratto, Lucio, Slade, Stephen, 1953-, Hauranieh, Nicola D.

Table of Contents: “…ContentsDedicationAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsContributing AuthorsIntroductionPart I: History of Phakic IOLsChapter 1 Indications for ImplantationLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 2 ContraindicationsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 3 Patient SelectionLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 4 Preoperative DiagnosticsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 5 Instrumental DiagnosticsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 6 Optic Zone and the PupilLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 7 Calculation of the Power of the Phakic IOLLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 8 Choice of AnesthesiaLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 9 Historical Models of IOLsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 10 Current Models of IOLsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 11 Anterior Chamber IOL With Angle Support: AcrySof Cachet (Alcon)Lucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 12 Anterior Chamber IOL With Iris Fixation: Verisyse (AMO)/Artisan (OPHTEC)Lucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 13 Foldable Anterior Chamber IOL for Iris Fixation: Veriflex (AMO)/Artiflex (OPHTEC)Lucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 14 Phakic IOL for the Posterior Chamber: Implantable Contact Lens (STAAR)Lucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 15 Phakic IOL for the Posterior Chamber: Phakic Refractive Lens (Carl Zeiss Meditec)Lucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 16 Therapy and Postoperative Control of Phakic IOLsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 17 Postoperative ComplicationsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 18 Astigmatism and Phakic IOLsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 19 The Use of Bioptics for Residual Sphere or AstigmatismLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 20 Comparison Between Phakic IOLs and LASIKLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 21 Long-Term ResultsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDChapter 22 The Future of Phakic IOLsLucio Buratto, MD; Stephen Slade, MD, FACS; and Nicola Hauranieh, MDReferences for Part IPart IIChapter 23 Veriflex: Pearls for the Implantation and for the Right Position and Surgical ResultsJos u00e9 L. G u00fcell, MD; Merce Morral, PhD; Daniel Elies, MD; Oscar Gris, MD; and Felicidad Manero, MDChapter 24 The Implantable Collamer Lens Implantation TechniqueGregory D. …”
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FORENSIC PATHORADIOLOGY OF VIRTUAL AUTOPSY by Gupta, Sudhir K.

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A Dentist's Guide to the Law. by Association, American Dental

Table of Contents: “…What Does a Dentist Need to Know to Select the Right Lawyer? -- Chapter 2: Know the Law -- 4. What Are Some Laws That Apply to Dentistry? …”
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Planar microwave sensors by Mart?in, Ferran, 1965-, V?elez, Paris, Mu?noz-Enano, Jonathan, Su, Lijuan

Table of Contents: “…Solute concentration measurements -- 3.2.2 Reflective-mode sensors -- 3.2.2.1 Sensitivity enhancement by means of step-impedance open-ended lines -- 3.2.2.2 Highly-sensitive dielectric constant sensors -- 3.2.2.3 Displacement sensors -- 3.2.2.4 Reflective-mode differential sensors -- 3.3 Resonant-type phase-variation sensors -- 3.3.1 Reflective-mode sensors based on resonant sensing elements -- 3.3.2 Angular displacement sensors -- 3.3.2.1 Cross-polarization in split ring resonator (SRRs) and complementary SRR (CSRR) loaded lines -- 3.3.2.2 Slot-line/SRR configuration -- 3.3.2.3 Microstrip-line/CSRR configuration -- 3.4 Phase-variation sensors based on artificial transmission lines -- 3.4.1 Sensors based on slow-wave transmission lines -- 3.4.1.1 Sensing through the host line -- 3.4.1.2 Sensing through the patch capacitors -- 3.4.2 Sensors based on composite right/left handed (CRLH) lines -- 3.4.3 Sensors based on electro-inductive wave (EIW) transmission lines -- 3.5 Advantages and drawbacks of phase-variation sensors -- References -- 4 Coupling-Modulation Sensors -- 4.1 Symmetry properties in transmission lines loaded with single symmetric resonators -- 4.2 Working principle of coupling-modulation sensors -- 4.3 Displacement and velocity coupling-modulation sensors -- 4.3.1 One-dimensional and two-dimensional linear displacement sensors -- 4.3.2 Angular displacement and velocity sensors -- 4.3.2.1 Axial configuration and Analysis -- 4.3.2.1.1 Coplanar waveguide (CPW) stator -- 4.3.2.1.2 Microstrip stator -- 4.3.2.2 Edge configuration. …”
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A Dentist's Guide to the Law by Association, American Dental

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Introduction to type-2 fuzzy logic control : theory and applications by Mendel, Jerry M., 1938-

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Early Neolithic, Iron Age and Roman Settlement at Monksmoor Farm, Daventry, Northamptonshire by Preece, Tracy

Table of Contents: “…Catalogue of flint from pit [356] -- Figure 3.1 Flake from polished stone axe, showing flat facet, left and finely worked, broken flint arrowheads, right, all from early Neolithic pit [356] -- Table 3.3: Catalogue of flint from pit [359] -- Table 3.4. …”
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Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic. Implications on education, environment and lifestyle

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Schaum's Outline of Calculus, Seventh Edition by Mendelson, Elliott

Table of Contents: “…. -- Linear Coordinate System -- Finite Intervals -- Infinite Intervals -- Inequalities -- Solved Problems -- Supplementary Problems -- Chapter 2 Rectangular Coordinate Systems -- Coordinate Axes -- Coordinates -- Quadrants -- The Distance Formula -- The Midpoint Formulas -- Proofs of Geometric Theorems -- Solved Problems -- Supplementary Problems -- Chapter 3 Lines -- The Steepness of a Line -- The Sign of the Slope -- Slope and Steepness -- Equations of Lines -- A Point-Slope Equation -- Slope-Intercept Equation -- Parallel Lines -- Perpendicular Lines -- Solved Problems -- Supplementary Problems -- Chapter 4 Circles -- Equations of Circles -- The Standard Equation of a Circle -- Solved Problems -- Supplementary Problems -- Chapter 5 Equations and Their Graphs -- The Graph of an Equation -- Parabolas -- Ellipses -- Hyperbolas -- Conic Sections -- Solved Problems -- Supplementary Problems -- Chapter 6 Functions -- Solved Problems -- Supplementary Problems -- Chapter 7 Limits -- Limit of a Function -- Right and Left Limits -- Theorems on Limits -- Infinity -- Solved Problems -- Supplementary Problems -- Chapter 8 Continuity -- Continuous Function -- Solved Problems -- Supplementary Problems -- Chapter 9 The Derivative -- Delta Notation -- The Derivative -- Notation for Derivatives -- Differentiability -- Solved Problems -- Supplementary Problems -- Chapter 10 Rules for Differentiating Functions -- Differentiation -- Composite Functions. …”
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Mobile and pervasive computing in construction

Table of Contents: “…12.4.2 Thin client support for system mobility -- 12.4.3 System flexibility and elasticity -- 12.4.4 Facilitation of system maintenance and software updating -- 12.5 Challenges of Cloud Computing Adoption in the Construction Industry -- 12.5.1 Data security and governance -- 12.5.2 Interoperability issues -- 12.5.3 Searching for the right services -- 12.5.4 Service reliability, performance and availability -- 12.5.5 Trust issues -- 12.6 Proposed Collaboration Framework -- 12.7 Summary -- References -- 13 Concluding Notes -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Summary -- 13.3 Benefits of Mobile and Pervasive Computing to Construction Sector Organizations -- 13.4 Considerations in the Effective Deployment of Mobile and Pervasive Computing in Construction -- 13.5 Future Directions -- References -- Index.…”
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Principles and types of public speaking

Table of Contents: “…-- Representing textual materials -- Acquiring visual aids -- How to : make the most of color selection for slides and other visuals -- Making your own -- Downloading visual aids from the Web -- Getting visual aids from research/others -- Strategies for selecting and using visual aids -- Consider the audience and occasion -- How to : select the right visual aids -- Consider the communicative potential of various visual aids -- Evaluate computer-generated visual materials -- How to : use visual aids effectively -- Chapter summary -- Key terms -- Assessment activities -- References -- 12. …”


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Praise of chromosome "folly" : confessions of an untamed molecular structure by Lima-de-Faria, A.

Table of Contents: “…Snails have a shell in the form of a spiral which Is either left-handed or right-handed -- the choice is determined by genes which orient the axis of cell division independently of gravity. 39. …”
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Advanced penetration testing for highly-secured environments by Allen, Lee (Information security specialist), Cardwell, Kevin

Table of Contents: “…-- IDS rules and how to avoid them -- Using decoys -- Adding custom Nmap scripts to your arsenal -- Deciding if a script is right for you -- Adding a new script to the database -- Zenmap -- for those who want the GUI -- SNMP -- a goldmine of information just waiting to be discovered -- When the SNMP community string is NOT "public -- Network baselines with ScanPBNJ -- Setting up MySQL for PBNJ -- Preparing the PBNJ database -- First scan -- Reviewing the data -- Enumeration avoidance techniques -- Naming conventions -- Port knocking -- Intrusion detection and avoidance systems -- Trigger points -- SNMP lockdown -- Reader challenge.…”
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Handbook of South American Indians

Table of Contents: “…Meggers -- The Tapirapé / by Charles Wagley and Eduardo Galvão -- The Carajá / by William Lipkind -- The Turiwara and Aruã / by Curt Nimuendajú -- The Amanayé / by Curt Nimuendajú and Alfred Métraux -- Little-known tribes of the lower Tocantins River region / by Curt Nimuendajú -- Little-known tribes of the lower Amazon / by Curt Nimuendajú -- Tribes of the lower and middle Xingú River / by Curt Nimuendajú -- The Maué and Arapium / by Curt Nimuendajú -- The Mura and Pirahá / by Curt Nimuendajú -- The Mundurucú / by Donald Horton -- The Cawahíb, Parintintin, and their neighbors / by Curt Nimuendajú -- The Tupí-Cawahib/ by Claude Lévi-Strauss -- The Cayabí, Tapanyuna, and Apiacá / by Curt Nimuendajú -- Tribes of the upper Xingú River / by Claude Lévi-Strauss -- The Paressí / by Alfred Métraux -- The Nambicuara / by Claude Lévi-Strauss -- Tribes of the right bank of the Guaporé River / by Claude Lévi-Strauss -- Tribes of eastern Bolivia and the Madeira headwaters / by Alfred Métraux -- The Sirionó / by Allan Holmberg -- Tribes of the eastern slopes of the Bolivian Andes / by Alfred Métraux -- Tribes of the Montaña : an introduction / by Julian H. …”
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