Sensors for civil infrastructure performance assessment and health monitoring have evolved significantly over the past decade with advances through high speed and low-cost electronic circuits, advance
Performance assessment and health monitoring of civil infrastructures has the potential to increase public safety while decreasing maintenance costs. Typically, sensors are strategically placed in a s
The motto of watch manufacturer Frederique Constant is “Live your passion.” Their shared passion for watches is what drives Peter and Aletta Stas, CEO and COO. In this book, Peter and Aletta present t
"Exciting new developments are enabling sensors to go beyond the realm of simple sensing of movement or capture of images to deliver information such as location in a built environment, the sense of t
In MAKE Volume 38, readers will learn to build many projects, including: a Raspberry Pi-powered tablet; an Arduino-driven cell phone; the Sing-Along Song Devocalizer; amazing CNC furniture projects a
Make: Sensors is the definitive introduction and guide to the sometimes-tricky world of using sensors to monitor the physical world. Features about this book:Includes full color photographs that are i
A price guide to vintage mechanical watches from more than 45 historically significant brands. Illustrated in full color.Now in its third edition, Classic Wristwatches is an attractive and easy-to-use
This companion book to MakerShed’s Ultimate Microcontroller Kit provides 30 clearly explained projects that you can build with this top-selling kit right away—including multicolor flashing lights, tim
"This book presents cutting-edge research in the field of assistive technologies, including both theoretical frameworks and empirical research to benefit individuals with motor and cognitive disabilit
Offering practical advice on a range of wavelengths and tools, this highly accessible, self-contained book presents a broad overview of astronomical instrumentation, techniques, and tools. It provides
This undergraduate textbook introduces students to the principles and applications of sensors and actuators, crossing multiple disciplines including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical
The definitive guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information—including prices—on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brandsThe sixteenth edition of th
"The third edition of this text has a new title. The previous "Remote Sensing for Geologists: a Guide to Image Interpretation," is now "Remote Sensing for Geoscientists: Image Analysis and Integration
Open-Source Lab: How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Scientific Research Costs details the development of the free and open-source hardware revolution. The combination of open-source 3D printing
Longcase clocks were individually hand-made during the golden age of change that took place between the late seventeenth and mid-nineteenth centuries. This book is suitable for all those who own and c
"Compiling the authors? combined decades of experience, Microwave Noncontact Motion Sensing and Analysis sheds light on microwave noncontact vital sign detection from bench-top module to CMOS integrat
In the 160 years since its inception, Patek Philippe has become a leader in high-end watches. Following a short history of the brand, this book features photographs and technical specifications of som
This reference explores the development, components, and approaches for creating modern smart mini-cameras. It brings together several cutting-edge research areas, from micro-optics to lens design, te
